Yoakum looks to continue its program's progress
Yoakum's Trey Hights leads a rushing attack that racked up 247 yards against La Vernia in the bi-district round.
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Yoakum vs. Brookshire Royal 7 p.m., Saturday at Memorial Stadium
YOAKUM - Two years ago Yoakum finished with a 1-9 record. Last season the Bulldogs went 8-4 and advanced to the area round of the playoffs. Now they're back in the area round of the playoffs and hoping to take another step forward.
"Everyone has been telling us for a long time that this was going to be our year," said Yoakum senior Jesse Braden. "We just have to play like we know we can to keep this going."
Yoakum (6-5) plays at 7 p.m. on Saturday against Brookshire Royal (6-5) at Memorial Stadium in a Class 3A, Division II area matchup. A win would have Yoakum advancing past area for the first time since it made the quarterfinals in 2002.
The Bulldogs are coming off a 22-13 bi-district win over La Vernia last Friday in Buda. Yoakum ran for 247 yards in the game, but was 0-for-4 passing. Trey Hights led the Bulldogs with 123 yards on the ground, while William Markert ran for 68 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown run.
"We knew La Vernia was a good team but our guys got their minds ready to go and approached it really well," Yoakum first-year head coach Brent Kornegay. "That's what we have to do again this week. We're starting to do a lot of things right to win games. Our offense is moving the ball and our defense is playing at its best right now. I think we're gelling at the right time."
The Bulldogs lost 41-27 to Giddings last year in the area round of the playoffs, but not without gaining experience and putting up a fight. In the game at Austin's House Park, Yoakum fell behind 28-0 before coming back to create a 28-20 score in the third quarter. Giddings ultimately pulled out the win to end Yoakum's season, but the carryover in confidence has helped the team this year.
"Playoffs are a lot faster and pressure," said Yoakum defensive end and offensive lineman Ryan Harabis said. "We played some tough games last year and this year and felt really prepared for this game. La Vernia was really big and we were able to shut them down."
Brookshire Royal, which started the season with a 1-4 record, beat Giddings 40-21 in bi-district last week.
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We support our DOGS...let's fill Memorial stadium tonight and cheer these guys to the WIN...hats off to the advocate for not forgetting about one of the other teams in District 28-3A..congrats to Cuero and Good Luck to Edna against LaGrange!!!
November 21, 2009 at 2:42 p.m.GO DAWGS!!
November 21, 2009 at 11:54 a.m.Good Luck Bulldogs. Get after the Leopards.
November 21, 2009 at 11:46 a.m.Good Luck tonight Bulldogs!!
November 21, 2009 at 10:02 a.m.Awesome game last night by Cuero in San Marcos. Pleasure watching them live represent 28-3A.
Now, it's our turn Bulldogs. Focus and win the battle, one play at a time.
Let's have BR wondering, "Who let the Dogs out?"
November 21, 2009 at 9:47 a.m.Good luck Yoakum Bulldogs as yall continue your journey in the playoffs...
November 21, 2009 at 9:02 a.m.Go get em Dawgs...WIN!!
November 21, 2009 at 12:56 a.m.