Thank you, Coach Bryan Bippert for not only sharing highlights of a great win, but also giving us insight into the character and values of the young men on your team. Your anecdote makes us even more filled with Pirate Pride!
Lytle 30, Bandera 12
It is such a scenic drive to Bandera, Texas. There are so many beautiful things to see. But the most impressive thing that I saw last night was at the Lytle Field House before we left for our game. I witnessed 27 7th grade boys, 4 trainers and 2 coaches enter the field house, dress, load up the equipment and depart in 11 minutes. For those of you who deal with Junior High boys, you know this is impressive. I felt it was important to tell that story because it says a lot about this group of 7th graders. They just really want to do things right.
Scoring summary:
1st Quarter
Bandera scored first on a 7-play drive. Extra point was blocked.
The Pirates answered back on the ensuing Kickoff. Jagger Valdez ran for 70 yards behind big blocks from Trae Duran, Jaziah Brooks and Noah Pierce. Isaiah Esquivel rumbled in for the 2-point conversion.
After great defensive plays from Avery Vela, Mason Elizondo and Jagger Valdez, the Pirates scored again on a 3-yard run from Jaziah Brooks behind nice blocking from Madden Hernandez, Hector Caballero and Trae Duran. Jagger Valdez sprinted in for the 2 - point conversion behind blocks from Tevin Elliott Kason Martinez and Jase Garza.
2nd Quarter - Lytle 16, Bandera 6
After nice Pirate defense and Lytle turnover, Bandera scored on an 80-yard run on 4th down with 26 seconds left in the half. Point after failed.
With 2.3 seconds left in the half, Avery Vela scored on a 50-yard toss play around the right side behind nice blocks from Zarrian Muraira, Tevin Elliott, Isaiah Esquivel and Jagger Valdez. Jagger Valdez added the 2 - point conversion around the right side.
Halftime - Lytle 24, Bandera 12
3rd Quarter
The Pirate defense pitched a shutout in the 2nd half. Defensive standouts include Tevin Elliott, Avery Vela, Noah Pierce, Dylan Larque and Mason Elizondo.
4th Quarter
Avery Vela scored again from 25 yards out. Point after failed.
Final Score: Lytle 30 - Bandera 12
The Pirate 7th Grade improved to 2 - 0 for the season. We travel next to Carrizo Springs on 9/19. Game time is 5:00 pm.