Overview
The Vipers overcame weather delays and an early deficit to advance to the regional semifinals with a 37-7 win over the Broncos in the 6A Division II area round at San Marcos. Vandegrift led 7-0 early and then scored 37 unanswered points.
Vandegrift, after spotting San Antonio Brandeis a 7-0 lead, took over the rest of the way by scoring 37 unanswered points as the Vipers went on to a 37-7 win against the Broncos in the area round of the 6A DII playoffs at San Marcos.
Weather delays impacted the game: kickoff was delayed for an hour before it started, and another delay occurred late in the third quarter.
Team records
- Vandegrift rises to 10-2 on the season and advances to the regional semifinal.
- Brandeis finishes the season at 8-4.
Upcoming
The Vipers will face the winner of the San Marcos vs. Edinburg area game in the regional semifinal scheduled for next week.
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Context
One week earlier, Vandegrift appeared headed for an early playoff exit after a state title the previous year, but a final-field-goal win over Austin Westlake in the bi-district round kept the run alive.
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Note: This summary preserves the reported facts and quotations without distortion.
***Авторское резюме: Вандергрифт одержал уверенную победу над Брандейcом, добившись выхода в региональную полуфинал, несмотря на задержки из-за погоды и раннее поражение соперника.