4/20/17
By this Saturday we will have 5 preseason practices under our belt and it is a good thing as our first state qualifier has been moved up to Saturday 4/29.
The host school Frisco Heritage, has worked out a deal with the Dallas Cowboys so the 24 team tournament can be held at the "Star", the Cowboys new HQ and practice facility in Frisco. Not only will this be an opportunity for all of us to tour the new facility but the kids get to play there. It is also NFL Draft weekend so there will be lots of media about the premises as well.
We do not have a lot of details just yet but they will be forthcoming early next week so stay tuned!
We have made good progress as a team over the last month. It is a challenge for the kids and coaches a like as we see them only once per week right now and many have "in season" sports along with school to fit in the rest of the week. So any practices in the preseason are beneficial and should make a difference over the course of the season. We will have a few kids miss the Frisco SQT because they have track or baseball conflicts. All 24 teams will be dealing with this and we will take the best 20 players we have available and see how it goes!
There is a special liability form for the Cowboys event so please fill it out and get it back in as soon as possible along with the season tournament fees.
Jim
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Thursday, March 2, 2017
“20/20”
The 2017 Edition of the Lamar Viking 7 on 7 Team will have the opportunity to “turn the page” to a state best 20 straight years of qualifying for the State 7 on 7 Championship with all 20 qualifications occurring “on the road”. None of the players on this years team were born when the streak began in 1998.
2017 LAMAR 7 ON 7 VARSITY TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 01-25-17
2017 MASTER Practice-Tournament Schedule Before End of School 02-10-17
Monday, July 11, 2016
VIKES FINISH SEASON 16-1
On Friday 7/8/16 the Vikings ran the table and won all three pool games by an impressive 20 point per game average margin of victory. The first game against RR Cedar Ridge was tight in the first half but the Vikings pulled away to win 42-21. In game two the Vikes shut out the El Paso Eastlake team 28-0. The final game was against a very talented Houston Richmond Foster team and again the Vikes won going away this time by a 40-22 margin.
On Saturday though the Vikes did not play as crisply as a team in the first game of the Championship Bracket and fell to a good College Station team 39-27. After a slow start the Vikes took the lead back 27-26 but could not close the deal and finished the tournament 3-1. The 2016 State Tournament was won by the Woodlands 32-26 over Dickinson.
The season record of 16-1 was the highest winning percentage in program history at 94%. The Vikes beat 9 of 10 state qualifiers they played and did not lose a regular season game. Congratulations to everyone involved in the program for a very successful season.
Many thanks to our team parents (led by Shannon and Lysandra), sponsors and the Lamar football staff for the consistent support. Big kudos to the assistant coaches (Elias, Steve, Lawrence, Harrell, Julian, Chris, Barry, Spencer, Nic and Darrian) for all you work this season!
On Saturday though the Vikes did not play as crisply as a team in the first game of the Championship Bracket and fell to a good College Station team 39-27. After a slow start the Vikes took the lead back 27-26 but could not close the deal and finished the tournament 3-1. The 2016 State Tournament was won by the Woodlands 32-26 over Dickinson.
The season record of 16-1 was the highest winning percentage in program history at 94%. The Vikes beat 9 of 10 state qualifiers they played and did not lose a regular season game. Congratulations to everyone involved in the program for a very successful season.
Many thanks to our team parents (led by Shannon and Lysandra), sponsors and the Lamar football staff for the consistent support. Big kudos to the assistant coaches (Elias, Steve, Lawrence, Harrell, Julian, Chris, Barry, Spencer, Nic and Darrian) for all you work this season!
Saturday, July 2, 2016
POOL PAIRINGS FOR STATE TOURAMENT ANNOUNCED
The Vikes will open pool play on Field 4 at Veteran's Park in College Station next Friday July 8th at 1:00 pm. The schedule is:
1:00 pm LAMAR vs RR Vista Ridge
3:00 pm LAMAR vs. El Paso Eastlake
5:00 pm LAMAR vs. Richmond
This is a very good pool and we will have to play at our best to advance to the Championship Bracket Play on Saturday.
A couple of interesting items to note-of the 13 state qualifying games we played this summer, 6 were against teams that eventually qualified for the State Tournament. We beat all 6 teams by an average margin (15 points) which is the same margin of victory in all 13 of our wins. That is a good sign that we "do not play up or down to our competition" but concentrate on playing to our ability. Over the last 4 years the average points per game by the eventual state champions was 41 ppg while allowing about 22 points per game. We are slightly under the 41 ppg offensively but right on the 22 ppg allowed as defensive team. The message to our kids is that we need to continue "doing what we do" and good things could happen. There is a copy of the team itinerary attached under the PDF heading on the home page-follow along as we journey through our 19th consecutive state tournament!
1:00 pm LAMAR vs RR Vista Ridge
3:00 pm LAMAR vs. El Paso Eastlake
5:00 pm LAMAR vs. Richmond
This is a very good pool and we will have to play at our best to advance to the Championship Bracket Play on Saturday.
A couple of interesting items to note-of the 13 state qualifying games we played this summer, 6 were against teams that eventually qualified for the State Tournament. We beat all 6 teams by an average margin (15 points) which is the same margin of victory in all 13 of our wins. That is a good sign that we "do not play up or down to our competition" but concentrate on playing to our ability. Over the last 4 years the average points per game by the eventual state champions was 41 ppg while allowing about 22 points per game. We are slightly under the 41 ppg offensively but right on the 22 ppg allowed as defensive team. The message to our kids is that we need to continue "doing what we do" and good things could happen. There is a copy of the team itinerary attached under the PDF heading on the home page-follow along as we journey through our 19th consecutive state tournament!
Monday, June 20, 2016
20 MAN ROSTER FOR STATE ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to the following Viking 7 on 7 players for being selected to the traveling squad to the State Tournament (alphabetical by last name):
1. Bobby Brown
2. Dayton Dubs
3. Cameron Escobedo
4. Chance Fuller
5. Deshawn Gaddie
6. Kaden Hadawi
7. Red Huggins
8. Jaylen Jones
9. DeAndre League
10. Jalan McDonald
11. Trey Miller
12. Rashod Polk
13. Maxwell Premph
14. Ryan Reuland
15. Mathew Shaw
16. Lakendrick Simpson
17. Cade Tresch
18. Justin Thomas
19. Kolby Underwood
20. Devon Wright
1. Bobby Brown
2. Dayton Dubs
3. Cameron Escobedo
4. Chance Fuller
5. Deshawn Gaddie
6. Kaden Hadawi
7. Red Huggins
8. Jaylen Jones
9. DeAndre League
10. Jalan McDonald
11. Trey Miller
12. Rashod Polk
13. Maxwell Premph
14. Ryan Reuland
15. Mathew Shaw
16. Lakendrick Simpson
17. Cade Tresch
18. Justin Thomas
19. Kolby Underwood
20. Devon Wright
VIKES FINISH THE REGULAR SEASON UNDEFEATED AT 13-0
With the State 7 on 7 tournament only a few weeks away we decided to try to replicate as much as possible the grueling two day event in College Station. To win a state 7 on 7 championship requires winning at least 2 games of 3 on Friday; then winning 5 in a row on Saturday. The heat and quality of competition takes a large physical and mental strain on the competitors from all teams. By putting ourselves through a similar process this past Friday (3 games) and Saturday (3games) in very hot conditions, gave us a good look at how the kids would react to the stress. The Vikes handled the test very well going 6-0 against very solid competition. Not only is this a test for the kids but the coaches and parents as well have to deal with the heat and the logistics (water/food/rides/tents/paperwork) of running a first class program. It was a challenge for everyone and they lived up to the test. We participated in 4 State Qualifying Tournaments over the past month and the Vikes won all 13 games without a loss.
We have now selected the 20 man roster for College Station and will spend the next 5 practices prior to departing for College Station working with these players as units. We will also get them some well deserved rest in this period. Most fans do not realize that the summer off season work-outs for football continue-it is not just 7 on 7 that demands of them in the summer. So getting their legs back prior to leaving for College Station is as important as the work we do on the field.
I will blog again once the Pools have been announced and give you some feel for who we will be playing on Friday July 8th. VFND!
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
VIKES IN BACK TO BACK SQT'S THIS WEEKEND
This Friday and Saturday the Viking 7 on 7 team (8-0 for season) will play 6 pool games in a 24 hour period in two different road tournaments. This is in preparation for the State Tournament which is held over two days, in hot weather, against very good competition. The conditions will be similar this weekend.
After the two tournaments this week, in consultation with Coach DeLay we will finalize the 20 man roster for the State Tournament. I will report back how we fared next week. VFND!
After the two tournaments this week, in consultation with Coach DeLay we will finalize the 20 man roster for the State Tournament. I will report back how we fared next week. VFND!
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