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My personal weekly rankings after Week 4: PAM LP Lufkin GCM PAM keeps rolling. They are pretty much what they are at this point. Defense and a strong run game. LP O is starting to gel. I don’t know of too many other 5A teams (or 6A for that matter) that can have an OL using all backups and still churn out 50+ ppg regardless of competition. The D is improving. But, still not to historical LP standards yet. Depth and offensive balance is a team strength. Lufkin’s D is still their strength, and the O is improving each game. GCM is still—IMHO—the best shot for the final PO spot at this time. They can be very explosive, and have a very experienced squad full of seniors who should be able to bounce back after a loss. But, New Caney may get a boost from their big OT win, and fuel them for success. It will be interesting to see how they progress after their emotional win. It’s still very early in district play, and much can change week-to-week with the teams being so closely matched. But, the top 3 seem to be separating themselves a little from the rest of the pack at this point. Curious what others think. What are y’all’s Weekly Snapshot Rankings?

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I was happier with the LP D. GCM scored on a TD return on a fumbled snap on the Dawg’s first play from scrimmage when Simon was out & a Soph mishandled the snap, and then the D gave up 2 more scores in garbage time. Other than that, the D only gave up 14 points to a senior heavy GCM squad with a pretty good QB, and some speedy receivers. You never know what to expect when a Hurts is the OC. So, I could see improvement—which is a plus. As far as the O, with an all backup OL, they took control of the trenches and played really well. There were very few negative plays. I think the district is lining up about how I expected to this point with PAM and the 2 LP’s in line for PO spots right now. I still think GCM may be in line for the 4 spot. Especially if RSS QB is out for any length of time. But, still a lot of games to play. LP will need to come to play against BWB. They’ll have had an extra week to prepare.

Down to 5 Senior starters total now between O & D. Unreal! Lost the whole right side of the OL early in the first game. Now, we’ve lost the rest. Reynolds (TE) is the only original starter left.

This is the first game I’ve noticed the D actually run more blitzes. I wonder if coaches were concerned about the secondary, and wanting to get fundamentals and experience with the young guys before leaving them a little exposed from blitzing? Either way, they played a lot better when it counted. Still need to improve. But, I’m happier with the progress they’re making.

This was a good win to get for LP. Right now, they’re the walking wounded. But, the backups are picking up the challenge and playing well. Lost our last starting OL tonight & one of only 6 senior starters total. LP is officially now an almost exclusive underclassmen squad with only 5 starting Seniors between the O, D & ST.

Crawford got to feeling too full of themselves, and took a good opponent lightly is what I’d say. Trap game.

I’m just hoping for 10 this week. Geez…

I think I messed up. They missed the 2 point try I believe. I had stepped away. I think the final is actually 33-52. !score 33-52 FINAL

!score 34-52 F

Another garbage TD for GCM with about 30 seconds left. 2 point try fails. !score 34-52 Q4

TOD GCM. LP ball on GCM 35 with 2:00 left.

Y’all shouldn’t have an issue. LP’s playing with an OL made up of all backups because of injuries & they now have 52. Half of the 27 from GCM has been after game was really in hand.

TD Simon! 42 yard scamper. !score 27-52 Q4

LP recovers inside kick & returns it to GCM 42.

30 yards in PI’s lets GCM move down field for a TD. 2 pt try stopped. About 2 minutes left. !score 27-45 Q4

TD LP! Dieudonne from the 4. !score 21-45 Q4

TOD GCM! Simon with a big run to GCM 22!

LP’s OL (all backups now due to injuries) is doing a good job. Depth is paying off tonight.

TD Simon! !score 21-38 Q4

TD pass to Reynolds! !score 21-31 Q4

!score 21-24 Q4

!score 21-24 Q3

LP TOD. GCM driving.

3 & out with a sack by LP!