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Rouse runs past Mustangs, 42-28

LEANDER – Leander Rouse quarterback Justin Pelt and running back Billy Ray McCrary ran the zone read all night with plenty of effectiveness against the Marble Falls Mustangs.

Llano catches physical Liberty Hill in district opener

By Mark Goodson

LCJ Sports Editor

Llano will get an opportunity to face one of the powerhouses in Class 3A Central Texas football Friday when the Yellow Jackets open District 8-3A with the Liberty Hill Panthers.

Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at Llano Stadium in a matchup against the run-oriented Panthers. The Panthers are averaging 52 points and 427 yards rushing a game out of their wing-T formation that stresses trap blocking and quick hitting plays.

Two backs -- Jesse Perez an Corey Ferrell -- have racked up most of the Panthers yards in a 4-1 start on the season for the Panthers, who have advanced to the playoffs nine of the past 11 years and won two state titles under coach Jerry Vance.

"I’m pretty old and I don’t chance much,’’ said Vance. "That’s what we do is, get your knuckles in the ground and play football.’’

Llano first-year head coach Craig Slaughter has fielded a competitive team for the Jackets this season and they have shown an aggressive style in a 2-3 start. All three losses have been close games.

"We always have a tough time when we come to Llano,’’ Vance said. "We’ve been impressed with Llano. They have some good numbers and they are doing some good things.’’

Both teams have played Wimberley. Llano lost the season opener to the Texans, 27-26, in a game the Yellow Jackets held their own against the defending state champs.

Liberty Hill beat Wimberley 46-24 in its final tune up for Distirct 8-3A play on Sept. 28. That game was 6-3 at halftime before the Panthers rolled in the second half.

"I don’t think you can say we are 40 points better than somebody by what happened in the Wimberley game,’’ Vance said.

Liberty Hill goes into the District 8-3A opener projected as one of the favorites in a tough district. Gatesville is the only unbeaten team. Liberty Hill’s only loss is 32-29 to Giddings in its opener.

Since that loss, the Panthers have reeled off wins over Hondo 61-16, Smithville 49-13, Rockdale 76-35 and Wimberley 46-24.

Llano’s big weapons this season have been Rhett Brooks at running back and a slew of receivers for quarterback Lathan Rabb. Brooks is averaging five yards a carry and 12 yards a reception.

The top receivers are Brooks, Wil Siegenthaler, Deven Mayne, Isaac Hutto, Matt Center and Allen Lucas.

Llano’s victories are 50-23 over Bangs and 39-26 over Bandera. The losses for the Yellow Jackets are 27-26 to Wimberley, 35-27 to Boerne and 14-6 to Fredericksburg.

Cedar Park delivers physical effort in win over Mustangs

Cedar Park used its own version of hurry-up offense and scored three touchdowns in the final five minutes of the second quarter to break open the Timberwolves 49-21 victory over Marble Falls Friday night at Mustangs Stadium

Llano falls, 14-6, in the rain

By Mark Goodson

LCJ Sports Editor

LLANO – The Llano Yellow Jackets had four turnovers and a slow start in their homecoming game with Fredericksburg Billies Friday night.

Olympian honored on Saturday, Sunday

Olympic silver medalist Leonel Manzano and his family will be honored at several events in Marble Falls and Granite Shoals in the final two days of his homecoming celebration, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29-30.

Llano volleyball beats Brownwood

From Staff Reports

Llano’s varsity volleyball team won its District 8-3A opener against Brownwood Friday at Llano.

"Great job by the Llano Yellow Jacket volleyball team,’’ said coach Shawn Sweeten-Meredith. "We were able to recover from our errors, which has been a goal of ours all season long. It was exciting to see us take charge of Brownwood and execute.’’

Amanda Morgan led the 25-19, 25-13, 25-23 victory with 19 kills. Cierra Jordan added 10 kills and Lacey Redden had six kills.

Read more in Wednesday's Llano County Journal

Llano rally comes up short

By Jim Goodson

LCJ Correspondent

BOERNE – Friday’s game between Llano and Boerne was high school football at its best.

Boerne won 35-27 and improved to 2-2, same as the Yellow Jackets. But each team overcame tough obstacles and each team showed a lot of class and character.

The home team Greyhounds missed their coach and quarterback for two vital practice days because of the death of head coach Mike Dormady’s uncle. BHS quarterback Quinten Dormady is the coach’s son and he, too, grieved,

For more, see the Wednesday Llano County Journal

Boerne holds off Llano

BOERNE -- Llano’s epic 27-point fourth quarter could not overcome the Boerne Greyhounds Friday at BISD Stadium. The host Greyhounds won their homecoming game, 35-27, for the second straight thriller at the stadium in as many nights.

Faith wins at San Antonio

Brian Freeman scored twice and Seth McAnally and Jason Byrd added scores to lead the Faith Academy Flames to a 28-20 win over St. Mary’s Hall of San Antonio Friday night in a private school football game.

Faith Academy is 3-0 on the season with the victory.

Llano volleyball warms up for district play

Llano’s volleyball team rolled up two non-districts wins over Canyon Lake and Ingram Tom Moore to boost the team’s record to 12-17, heading into the District 8-3A schedule.

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