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[GSB]

Amen to that about DC!!!! But I have seen a lot of video and this year should be a lot of fun in the playoffs. Best of luck to everyone and I hope all the teams enter the playoffs healthy.

Just an aside, I love what this sport and this league offers these boys. I tell our boys all the time that they read and learn about the great heroes of the past in class, but they have that same opportunity to be those characters in the present day. We read about the greatest generation of America and those boys were shaped by going to war in their teens and early twenties. While that experience no doubt generated many strong and capable men, it also came at a great cost. Fortunately, today we don't have to send our boys "en masse" to fight and die for their country. And if you really look at it, football is the one thing that schools can offer that exposes the boys to many of the same variables that shaped many great American men of the past.

It is the most physically demanding sport, it pits boys mano a mano in many instances where the player with more grit and determination, or who put in more time in the weight room, prevails, and it requires individuals to come together as teammates in order to realize maximum potential. Basically, our football players have the greatest opportunity for a group of teenage boys to get physical with another group of young men from another community (which is something God placed in their very essence as young men), to act with honor and courage to represent their community, school, and family in way that honors God, and to come together as a team in brotherhood to attempt to accomplish something truly great. They are our closest equivalent to what they learn about in the classroom; and I am so thankful that we have football for these boys. It truly helps shape who they will be in the future and I think that is what school sports should be about.

Keep up the great work TAPPS and specifically TAPPS D1 coaches and parents. This is really a great league with a whole lot of great people.

 

[RocketMan4]

Well said.

 

[6 man believer]

Having played both teams and watching the games the last two seasons.

2012
DC vs Boerne in the State Championship were the two best teams.

2013
ACHS had the better defense and Boerne had the better offense. I'm not sure who would have won if they would have played each other last season. Of course we know what happened this year when they played but ACHS had a way different team of players and head coach. I think it would have been a close game and just my opinion, Shane was probably right. ACHS and DC were the two best teams last season.

2014
Things have definitely change this season. ACHS and DC are on the bottom looking up. I have not seen Boerne this season but from what I've heard and seen scores, they probably are the clear favorites. When we played ACHS this season they had nothing but good things to say about how good Boerne is this season. Some of the parents I spoke with felt they had lots of team speed and we all know how dangerous that can be in six man. Plus it would be nice to see them get one this season after getting so close the last couple of years.

District 1
1. Midland
2. Watuaga
3. Rockwall
4. Ovilla
5. ACHS
6. DC

 

[Dbsmithegg83]

Boerne and Midland appear to be the class of division 1. Midland plays a tough Rockwall team this weekend in Rockwall. Rockwall 7-1 lost a tough one last week to Watagua Harvest 6-1. Harvest travels to Dallas Covenant this week. Rockwall should make some noise in the playoffs if they take care of business the rest of the season. Harvest is a surprise and having a very good season but they appear to be very small and out manned. I don't think they have the firepower to compete with the top teams in the state if they make the playoffs.

 

[Dbsmithegg83]

My Rankings
1.Midland
2. Rockwall
3. Harvest
4. Abilene
5. Ovilla
6. Covenant

I know Harvest beat Rockwall, but I think Rockwall is the better team and will make a bigger splash in the playoffs. Harvest is to small and not very explosive.

Midland
Rockwall
Should both go very deep this year.

 

[RocketMan4]

How did the Watauga Vs. Covenant game go? How was it so close?

 

[Dbsmithegg83]

Game was very close. DC came to play. Harvest played sloppy and allowed DC to hang around to the end. Harvest was lucky to escape with a win. DC doesn't have the weapons that it has had in the previous years but are still very well coached. Wake up Harvest ACHS wont roll over either.

 

[6 man believer]

It really was a great game! I know we aren't doing great this season but this what I love about this district this year. I really do believe any team can win every Friday night.

1. Midland
2. Rockwall (I know they lost to Watauga but I think they are better.)
3. Watauga
4. Abilene
5. Ovilla
6. DC

Good luck to everyone this week.

 

[RocketMan4]

That list looks perfect to me. Rockwall put up a fight against Midland, if it wasn't for a fumble by Rockwall and touchdown on the first play for Midland, and a deep touchdown called back for Rockwall's own running back getting tackled, the game would have been a lot closer.

 

[thetruth623]

Rocketman4 are you saying Heritage is better than Midland Trinity? The only reason that Heritage lost is because of the fumble on the opening kickoff and a touchdown called back that Heritage had? And this is the same reason that they lost against Harvest. So, them ”Heritage” making mistake are the other teams fault? Or could the reason be that the other teams are a little better. I’m sure Trinity had a fumble in that game or maybe they had their 2nd teamers in there I don’t know if that was the case but 88-62 that seems to me like a team who had better player and or a good game plan

 

[Dbsmithegg83]

It appears that Rocketman is a Rockwall fan. I agree with thetruth623 if you keep shooting yourself in the foot during games maybe you aren't as good as you think. I do think that Rockwall is a very talented team and can play with anybody, but not if they keep making mistakes. Midland until proven otherwise is the best team in the district. Rockwall, Harvest, Covenant, ACH, and Ovilla are all close. Rockwall may have the most talent after Trinty. Covenant is probably third behind Rockwall in talent and are very well coached, Harvest has some talent but they are a scrappy team with lots of heart they are fun to watch. ACH and Ovlilla both have a stud who could run wild if not defended properly so be careful very unpredictable. With the exception of Midland I don't think that anyone has secured a playoff spot yet.

 

[RocketMan4]

I'm not saying they are better than Midland, but if Rockwall wouldn't of had those costly mistakes(which was for the most part their own fault), the game would have been much closer. Midland didn't have 1 turnover the whole night, and they had 2 penalties. I saw Rockwall with the same skill and talent, just not as great execution or refs that night. I do, though, think Rockwall is better then Watauga.

 

[Dbsmithegg83]

Don't you love sports! We can all have our own opinions and who is to say we are right or wrong. The best part is the only thing that we can say with some certainty is that District 1 is tough top to bottom. Not sure if it is deserved or not but it doesn't appear that Harvest is getting any respect even after playing Midland, Rockwall, and Dallas Covenant on the road and winning two of the three games. Midland, Rockwall top 2. The rest are to close to call. That's why they play the game settle it on the field. An observation on my part I notice a few of the schools seem to have much much larger squads almost to the point of being able to field a full 11 man team. Makes me want to root for the smaller underdog teams. On a different note and to spark a fun debate who are the players who stand out and are fun to watch no names necessary. I've seen every team and I will respond with my players. Hate that football season is almost over.

 

[Trizzd]

Hi, I'm new to this board and really sixman football in general. Full disclosure, I am an Ovilla fan/parent. As a new program, I find myself wondering how we ended up in such a tough district, but in the end I think it will be good for our boys to play against such great competition. As far as stand out players, I figured I would list the players that stood out to me from each team in the district as I sit and remember the games. Since I'm new to sixman football, my attention often turns to the tons of offense in each game and I'm sure I am unjustly leaving out some stand out defensive players.

Midland Trinity: We play them this week, so I will have to come back with my answer.

Wautaga Harvest: We play them next week, so once again I'll have to come back with my answer.

Rockwall Heritage: #5. This guy is fast, and slippery. He doesn't give up on a run and is really fun to watch.

Abiline Christian: #10. Runs hard and is tough to bring down. He also lowers his shoulder and gives his tacklers something to think about. He also makes his presence known on defense.

Dallas Covenant: #84. I worked the chains for our game against DC and it seemed to me that the team really rallied around #84. He was a workhorse. Ran the ball great and made some big tackles on defense. On another note, I just want to say that I was extremely impressed with how disciplined DC's sideline was.

 

[Dbsmithegg83]

Welcome trizzd. I'm biased but think that District 1 is the toughest in the state. You have some great teams and some teams with a lot of tradition and history of doing very well in state.

I agree Abilene #10 is a standout player. You hit it on the head with your description of him. He will deliver a hit while running with the ball.

Rockwall #5 is a another very good player. Rockwall #7, #3, #4 also very good.

Midland Trinty #15 very big not as quick as some of the other players but has good straight a head speed tough to bring down.

DC #10 I think that was his number seemed to be very good runner with skills.

Ovilla #1 looks like a very good athlete.

Harvest #12 is big and strong throws a nice ball.

Lots of talent in the district.

I wonder if any of these kids will get a chance to play at the next level if they wanted to. Just curious if there is any interest by colleges do they watch 6 man football? Seems like a good place to find athletes. Smaller colleges maybe.

 

[hca=2044]

I would not say that Rockwall is better than Midland because you cannot make mistakes or blame refs and say that is the reason you lost. Execution is just as much part of the game as talent of which both Rockwall and Midland have plenty. Midland has more pieces as far as making a run at the championship than any other team in the state but that does not mean something strange will not have in the playoffs.

 

[hca=2044]

I wonder if any of these kids will get a chance to play at the next level if they wanted to. Just curious if there is any interest by colleges do they watch 6 man football? Seems like a good place to find athletes. Smaller colleges maybe.

I know of a few guys who have walked on at places such as like Naia DII, DIII but unfortunately there is not active recruiting by programs to have these kids come to their programs. It stinks that they are in small private schools because that is not where any college coach goes to find players.

 

[RocketMan4]

I've heard stories of a couple of players walking on at DII or DI schools and either playing a little, backing up, or being on the practice squad. Two years ago, Elias Achilles (Bulverde Bracken's running back) walked on at Texas State, but quit before the season started. Also, two years ago, AJ McCord (Watauga Harvest's running back) got recruited by Hardin Simmons and still plays there today. And last year, Colby Boozer (Dallas Covenant's all around player) walked on at Baylor and is currently on the practice squad.

So the possibility is there, but you have to be a great player, want to play extremely bad(due to the fact that college football consumes almost all your free time), and make yourself known to college coaches by posting to websites or college visits etc.

Like most people, I wish coaches scouted 6-man football teams.

 

[Dbsmithegg83]

Some close games once again in District 1. Harvest pulled away late against Abilene to secure a playoff spot along with Midland. Rockwall won an important game against DC. Score was awful close. I keep saying DC is much better than their record indicates. They have lost a bunch of very close games. Rockwall wins next weekend and they are in. It's a shame that small colleges don't spend a few nights watching some of these kids play. I think a few of them could be productive at some level.

Not sure who is graduating but below are a few I think they could make the right small college team.
Midland #15 big kid with skills
Abilene #10 maybe undersized but a gutsy player who can deliver a hit for a smaller kid.
Rockwall #5 good runner with speed
DC #10 similar to Rockwall #5
Harvest #12 maybe the best QB in the district
Harvest #6 very quick runner who has very good vision and sees the whole field.
I'm sure I am missing a couple kids but its a start.

 

[Knights84]

The Rockwall and Coveant game was close in the first half but Heritage's #7 had two onside kick returns that encouraged the Rockwall defense they stopped covenant on about ever offensive play and had no problem going down the field and coring it ended up being 34-22 after Heritage kicked a field goal on the 15 for 4 points.