Thursday, 13th November 2008
Pflugerville opens play this Saturday in the 5A Division II State Playoffs against Smithson Valley. The game will be at 1pm at Bob Shelton Stadium, home of the Hays Consolidated Rebels. The Rangers are 9-1 and were co-champions of District 26-5A and are ranked #8 in the State. Their lone loss came against San Antonio Reagan, with whom they share the District Championship.
Last week, Pflugerville closed out the regular season with a win over crosstown rival Connally. They also clinched a share of the District 25-5A Championship along with Westlake and Bowie. The Panthers were led by Chris Mercado who scored two touchdowns on the ground. Jeremy Burleson had a dazzling 71 yard punt return for a touchdown to seal the victory 31-14
The Rangers wrapped up a co-championship against San Antonio Roosevelt in a game that was televised on Fox Sports Southwest. Smithson Valley dominated the Rough Riders, 24-7.
The Panthers were 12-4 overall and 4-3 in 14-5A play last season and made their second appearance in the State Championship game. They will look to improve upon their best season since 1970.
Smithson Valley went 12-2 last year, advancing to the 5A Division II State Quarterfinals. They met district rival, San Antonio Madison and fell just short, 38-35. The Rangers were looking to avenge an earlier meeting that Madison won 29-14.
Link to Full Review • 5A Division II Playoff Bracket
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Game Matchups
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PFLUGERVILLE - (8-2, 6-1)
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SMITHSON VALLEY - (9-1, 7-1)
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| 2007 Record: 12-4; State Finalists |
2007 Record: 12-2; State Quarterfinalists |
| State Ranking: NR |
State Ranking: 8 |
| Head Coach: George Herrmann |
Head Coach: Larry Hill (1993) |
| Career Record: 88-48 |
Career Record: 162-44 |
| Pflugerville Record: 88-48 |
Smithson Valley Record: 162-44 |
| vs. Smithson Valley: 1-1 |
vs. Pflugerville: 1-1 |
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2008 Statistical Leaders:
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2008 Statistical Leaders:
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| Rushing: Storm Woods - 112 for 688, 8 TD |
Rushing: Trey Reinhart - 154 for 828 Yds, 12 TD |
| Passing: Chris Mercado - 20 of 45 for 492, 6 TD |
Passing: Jacob Brown - 91 of 145 for 1267 Yds, 11TD |
| Receiving: Valentino Bishop, 9 for 343, 5 TD |
Receiving: Cody Matthews - 38 for 673 Yds, 8 TD |
| Tackles: Dwight Matthews - 58 |
Tackles: N/A |
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