Express-News Game of the Week features power matchup between Steele, Lake Travis
This week’s Express-News Game of the Week is a highly anticipated matchup between two Region IV teams ranked in the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Class 6A rankings. Steele is looking to make a statement against six-time state champion Lake Travis.
Steele vs. Austin Lake Travis
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday, Lehnhoff Stadium
Rankings/records: No. 25 Steele (1-1, 0-0 District 27-6A), No. 13 Austin Lake Travis (1-0, 0-0 District 25-6A)
Coaches: Steele’s David Saenz (92-25 in 10 years, all at Steele); Lake Travis’ Hank Carter (192-32 in 17 years, all at Lake Travis)
Series: Lake Travis leads, 6-1
Steele breakdown
Setting the scene: Steele is coming off of its first loss of the season, a 38-23 contest at Humble Atascocita. The Knights are looking for a statement win against tough out-of-town competition before district play begins.
Key to victory: Steele’s pass defense will need to lock in against a Lake Travis offense that isn’t afraid to throw the ball. On the offensive side of the ball, Steele’s DJ Green offers some valuable experience at quarterback that could help against one of Austin’s top teams.
Statistical leaders: Passing – DJ Green (24-41-1, 406 yards, 5 TDs); Rushing – Liam Jones (24-181, 2 TDs); Receiving – Jamin Harvell (8-158, 1 TD); Tackles – Pike Kempe (30); Sacks – Dean Jeffords (1), Lucas Pelletier (1), Angel Maldonado (1), Zaqeim Petit (1), Pike Kempe (1); Interceptions – N/A
Lake Travis breakdown
Setting the scene: Lake Travis defeated Pflugerville Weiss 38-21 last week in the Cavaliers’ delayed season opener. Lake Travis canceled its first game of the season against Dripping Springs following the death of one of its players, Odin Hensley, after a medical emergency during an August practice.
Key to victory: Lake Travis will need to stay disciplined and put together a complete effort on defense to stop a balanced Steele offense.
Statistical leaders: Passing – Jason Carter (18-25-0, 292 yards, 2 TDs); Rushing – Teddy Lofgren (18-55, 1 TD); Receiving – Luca Antoun (5-132, 1 TD); Tackles – Jeremiah Strong (8); Sacks – Austin Doane (1.5); Interceptions – N/A
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