November 28 2018 Issue
Category Archives: Volente
12-0 Vandegrift football faces Longview on Saturday in Waco at 6 p.m.
Vandegrift Vipers head coach Drew Sanders runs onto the field in celebration following a game-winning defensive stop in the second overtime in the playoff game between VHS and Klein Collins at Waller ISD Stadium on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 in Waller, Tex. SCOTT W COLEMAN
Vipers advance to 6A regional semifinals after holding off Klein Collins in double overtime
By ZACH SMITH, Four Points News
WALLER — Trey Mongauzy wasn’t going to drop the ball a second time.
The Vandegrift receiver couldn’t come down with a pass to the end zone in the first overtime, but more than made up for it with a leaping grab in double overtime to give Vandegrift a 28-21 win over Klein Collins Friday, Nov. 23.
Thank you Kim Krant, Engel & Volkers Realtor, for sponsoring this Viper playoff coverage.
11-0 Viper football continues in playoffs
Vandegrift Vipers senior wide receiver Ryan Merriffeld (11) carries the ball at the VHS and Tomball Memorial game at Monroe Stadium on Nov. 16.
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By SCOTT W. COLEMAN, Four Points News
Vandegrift’s best all-around performance of the season ended in a 35-14 victory over Tomball Memorial on Friday night, sending the Vipers to a second-round matchup with Klein Collins on Friday, Nov. 23.
The Vipers (11-0) broke big plays in the passing game and the running game, with quarterback Drew Dawson going 15-of-20 for 277 yards and three touchdowns. He rushed for the game’s first score.
“(Dru) threw the ball well, he escaped pressure, he used his legs when he needed to,” said Sanders.
Thank you Kim Krant for sponsoring Viper football coverage.
Steiner Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving
The Steiner Ranch HOA Event Planning Committee invites residents, their friends, and family t
Students at Grandview Hills Elementary participated in a Turkey Trot earlier this month where each student ran around the perimeter of the school, about a 1 mile course. Students finishing in the top three of their age bracket each received a medal to recognize their accomplishment. Following the Nov. 1 race, GHE students participated in other field day activities including jump rope, hula hoop, tug of war and basketball games. Continue reading
Thanksgiving feast at Laura W. Bush Elementary
Laura W. Bush Elementary kindergarteners had fun dressing up as pilgrims for the annual Thanksgiving feast, and first graders joined in the festivities dressed as Native Americans, said Mindy Hostick, kinder teacher. Continue reading