Vandegrift football advances to UIL State Championship game in Arlington

The Vandegrift Viper football team defeated Humble Summer Creek 34-31 in the tremendous semi-final game December 14 in Waco. Vandegrift football will the face Southlake Carroll Dragons for the 6A Division 2 title on Saturday, December 21 in Arlington. The VHS Band and Vision Dance Company will travel north and illuminate AT&T Stadium with another stunning performance. Game kickoff is at 3 p.m, CST.

Vandegrift linebacker Brock Hinojosa (24) takes the field for the the Class 6A Division II state semifinal football game between the Vandegrift Vipers and the Summer Creek Bulldogs on December 14, 2024 in Waco, Texas. SCOTT W. COLEMAN

Vandegrift Vipers fans celebrate after beating Summer Creek, 34-31, in the Class 6A Division II state semifinal football game on December 14, 2024 in Waco, Texas. SCOTT W. COLEMAN

Vandegrift head coach Drew Sanders signals in a play during the Class 6A Division II state semifinal football game between the Vandegrift Vipers and the Summer Creek Bulldogs on December 14, 2024 in Waco, Texas. Photo by SCOTT W. COLEMAN

Q&A Drew Sanders

Head Football Coach

Vandegrift High School

1) Share how it felt to win on December 14 vs Summer Creek in Waco?

It was an amazing game between two great teams. It was so impressive to see our team find a way to make a few more plays than Summer Creek. Also really impressed how we kept playing hard when we got down 14 points early.

2) What were a couple of key plays that made the Viper win possible?

The kick off return by Gavin Koester was definitely key. That got us to settle down and start playing Viper football. But after that it was a total team effort to find a way to stop em and score on that elite defense. And our special teams were key again .

3) Looking ahead, how are you preparing the team to play Southlake Carroll on December 21?

This team is consistent and preparing to play vs Southlake is no different than any other team. We prepare for every game like it’s the super bowl, so this week is no different. We are excited about the chance to play them, they are a really good team and we will have to bring our “A game” to compete with them.

4) Where can our community see and hear the game on December 21?

Saturday – Television and Video Streaming

FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports; formerly Fox Sports Southwest) is the exclusive home of the UIL’s 2024 Texas High School Football State Championships and will televise and stream all 12 title games this week from AT&T Stadium.

Fans can tune in to the state championships on FanDuel Sports Network Southwest (if available on your cable/satellite platform) and can stream the broadcasts on the FanDuel Sports Network app and at FanDuelSportsNetwork.com

For more information on television and video streaming: https://www.uiltexas.org/football/state/football-state-championships-broadcast-information

FREE VYPE Audio Broadcast

This means the regular Vandegrift VYPE crew (Merle, Matt and Hank) cannot do a video broadcast, either on NFHS or VYPE. Instead, thanks to the booster club and sponsors, VYPE will produce a FREE audio-only broadcast, (i.e. “Internet Radio” like the old K-MAC Sports Days!) on both VYPE.com and VYPELive.com. So, you can watch on TV and listen to the Vandy crew! Pregame will start at 2:30.

On VYPE.com – https://www.vype.com/3pm-6a-dii-football-state-championship-vandegrift-vs-southlake-carroll

On VYPELive.com – http://vypelive.com/web/g/15258

VYPE’s audio broadcast is FREE; no subscription or PPV purchase required.