News Summary
The College Station Cougars demonstrated their resilience at the State 7-on-7 Tournament. After a tough start with a loss, they rebounded strongly to finish first in their pool and advance to elimination rounds. Facing Longview next, the Cougars aim to continue their pursuit of the championship title. Other teams like Hale Center and Lamesa competed but faced elimination. As the tournament wraps up, local teams are shifting focus to the upcoming football season with practices set to begin soon.
College Station, Texas – The College Station Cougars showcased their skills at the State 7-on-7 Tournament, representing the hometown with determination and skill. After starting the tournament with a loss, the Cougars made a comeback, finishing first in their pool and advancing to the elimination rounds.
The Cougars’ tournament journey began on the wrong foot as they lost their opening game against Bridgeland 25-14. However, the team quickly regrouped and fought back with a strong performance in their next two matches, defeating PSJA 20-14 and Colleyville Heritage 33-20. The Cougars concluded pool play with a record of 2-1, securing their spot in the single elimination bracket.
Tomorrow, the Cougars will face Longview at 8:45 a.m. The winner of this match will advance to play the winner of the Woodlands and Temple game scheduled for 9:30 a.m., putting College Station in a position to continue their fight for the championship title.
Other teams participating in the tournament included Hale Center and Lamesa. Hale Center, in their inaugural state tournament appearance, began strong by defeating Wolfe City with a score of 28-16, but they were eliminated in the second round after a narrow 21-18 loss to Poth.
Lamesa, unfortunately, faced early elimination as they lost 25-0 against Graham in the first round of the Division II bracket, finishing the tournament with an overall record of 1-3.
On the championship front, Tidehaven clinched the Division III title by defeating Ganado 34-21. Notably, Hale Center shared a pool with Ganado, reflecting the competitive nature of this year’s tournament.
Frisco Panther Creek emerged victorious in the Division II title match against Kilgore, securing a win with a score of 32-26. La Marque also made a significant impact during the tournament, reaching the sweet 16 of the Division II bracket. They managed a victory against Paris, winning 33-21, but were ultimately defeated by Kilgore with a close score of 28-19 in the next round.
Meanwhile, Hitchcock, who had been aiming to extend their winning streak as champions for the past two years, ended their run prematurely. They lost in the first round to Hamshire-Fannett 27-14 after a tough pool play finish, recording an 0-3 record.
The tournament concluded the 7-on-7 season, with teams now shifting their focus towards traditional 11-man football. The first formal football practices are set to begin on August 4. Hale Center will kick off their football season against Ropes on August 29, while Lamesa is scheduled to host Littlefield on the same opening night.
Weather conditions during the tournament were favorable, with intervals of clouds and sunshine alongside a high of 89°F. There were chances of stray showers or thunderstorms, but they did not significantly impede the tournament’s progress.
As the local teams transition to the upcoming football season, their performances in the 7-on-7 tournament have set the stage for what promises to be an exciting year ahead for College Station and its neighboring teams.
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Additional Resources
- KBTX: College Station State Tournament
- Wikipedia: College Station, Texas
- Lubbock Online: Tournament Scores
- Google Search: Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament
- Galv News: La Marque & Hitchcock
- Google Scholar: Texas high school football 7on7
- Beaumont Enterprise: Hamshire-Fannett
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas football tournament
- The Eagle: High School Football
- Google News: Texas 7-on-7 tournament
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