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Vipers beat McNeil, stays undefeated in District 13-6A

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

Photos by ERIN SEITZLER

Vandegrift Viper football continues to be undefeated with a decisive 42-14 win over McNeil on homecoming, Oct. 12. VHS goes 7-0 overall and 5-0 in District 13-6A.

“We’ve never been 7 and 0. It’s pretty cool,” said Drew Sanders, VHS head football coach.

The team had to settle into the game a bit before it started putting up points. Isaiah Smallwood ran the first two touchdowns in later in the first quarter and then into the second quarter. Smallwood rushed for 76 yards during the game.

“They (McNeil) just beat Westwood, they’re a quality team,” Sanders said. “They did some new things we hadn’t seen and we had to adjust to that.”

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Vandegrift rallies late to beat Round Rock, stay undefeated

The Vipers converted three 4th downs on the game-winning drive, including the game-winning touchdown run

Vandergrift quarterback Dru Dawson (4) in the pocket against Round Rock at Dragon Field on October5, 2018.

By ZACH SMITH, Four Points News

Photos by GREGG CESTARO

The home side of Dragon Stadium was packed Friday night and the cowbells were out in force. A maroon wall of noise thundered towards the Vandegrift sideline and was at its loudest three times in the final five minutes of the game.

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Viper volleyball in 3-way tie for first

Vandegrift volleyball beats Vista Ridge Friday night putting the team in a three-way tie for first place in the district. BRADY WUNSCH

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

The Vandegrift varsity volleyball team pulled out a thrilling victory against Vista Ridge on Friday night at home putting the Lady Vipers in a three-way tie in district standings with VRHS and Round Rock. The team is 7-2 in district while VRHS and RRHS are 8-2, since VHS had a first-round bye.

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Viper “Pink Out” helps in fight against breast cancer

Vandegrift athletic trainers pause for a photo after the Viper football win vs Vista Ridge on Friday.

Thank you Kim Krant, Engel & Volkers Realtor, for making thisViper coverage possible.

The Vandegrift community showed school spirit with a cause at the 2018 “Pink Out” on Friday night at VHS. The Vipers came up with the wins in both the varsity volleyball and football games versus Vista Ridge HS and stands were filled with enthusiastic fans wearing pink, the signature color of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Funds were raised for research by the American Cancer Society. Student fans in many organizations including volleyball, football, cheer, dance and athletic training all wore the signature pink color in support of the cause.

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5-0 Vandegrift beats Vista at home

The Vandegrift Viper football team beat Vista Ridge 36-7 at home on Sept. 28 and are undefeated so far this season.
ERIN SEITZLER

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

The Vandegrift Viper football team beat Vista Ridge 36-7 at home on Friday to go 5-0 overall and 3-0 in district standings.

“It’s hard to come out and limit somebody to one touchdown in a 6A football game,” said Drew Sanders, VHS head football coach. “We’re proud of our guys, they had a great game. They came out and did exactly what we wanted them to do.”

Thank you Kim Krant, Engel & Volkers Realtor, for making thisViper coverage possible.

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