Great Game

It is time to clear that last hurdle for this year’s edition of CL Hawks football.

We have talked about how Canyon Lake will need to have a faster start to their season.

Last year, the Hawks started 2-1, but that first game was not a good start for a team that seems to play better when the season has past the ,getting out of the gate, stage.

Wimberley was a hurdle just in their name and how this team seems to get the best of Canyon Lake just by getting off the bus.

Turnovers was the key in this game last year, CL lost 3 fumbles while coughing up the ball a total of 6 times against the Texans.

Speaking of turnovers, as a team, the Hawks had their best season ever in that department with a plus 13 in take-a-ways.

In the two games with the Texans and Lampasas, the Hawks had 12 fumbles and lost 6 with only 3 lost fumbles for the rest of the 10 games played.

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Tristan Chacon in Austin this past April to realize a goal in making Top Gun.

Jacob Ruff, Tristan Chacon, and Austin Rodriguez will be traveling partners to Ohio!

Standout Tristan Chacon, Jacob Ruff, and Austin Rodriguez are Among America’s Top Prep Football Athletes to Gather at Football University Top Gun Showcase in Dublin, Ohio.

Tristan Chacon, Jacob Ruff and Austin Rodriguez were selected among the nation’s best
Canyon Lake, Texas July 12, 2015 – Chacon, Ruff, and Rodrigues of Mountain Valley Middle School (Class of 2019) from (Canyon Lake, Texas) has been invited and will be competing at the nation’s top prep football all-star camp, Football University (FBU) Top Gun, at Dublin Jerome High School in Dublin, Ohio from Monday, July 20 to Wednesday, July 22. Being a part of FBU Top Gun means that these players are considered the best at their respective positions.

Tristan Chacon and Jacob Ruff were invited to Top Gun because of their outstanding performance as a running backs, while Austin Rodriguez was invited based on his offensive line skills at the FBU 2015 camp. He will join more than 1,600 of the nation’s top athletes at their respective positions and will train with current and former NFL coaches and players.

Top Gun is the culmination of Football University’s 24-camp nationwide camp season gathering the most elite performers from across the United States and allowing them to compete and display their abilities together on one stage. Football University has an impressive alumni list that includes some of the top college football recruits and players in the nation. Headlining the Top Gun Showcase coaching staff are quarterbacks coach Jeff Rutledge, former quarterback coach of the Arizona Cardinals; running back coach Robert Edwards, offensive line coach Jim McNally, who is considered the best offensive line coach in the game; defensive back coach Ray Buchanan; and wide receiver coach Charlie Collins, who is considered one of the finest receiver coaches in the game.

247Sports on Football University Top Gun: “No event is bigger than Football University Top Gun. It is easily the most highly-anticipated camp for us because of the level of talent.”

2015 TOP GUN Details:
WHO: More than 800 elite middle school football players from across the country; Approximately 75 coaches with NFL experience.

WHEN: Monday, July 20 – Wednesday, July 22; Registration begins Monday at 8:30AM. Media welcome anytime. For more detailed schedule information, please contact Ashley Miller at [email protected] – 973-366-8448 x 303 or Aileen Berran at [email protected] – 973-366-8448 x 305.

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Football University Top Gun is designed to give elite high school and middle school athletes top-flight instruction and have trained some of the nation’s top players. In addition to a list of all-star athletes, Top Gun boasts an elite staff of some of football’s greatest minds who have privately trained and mentored players such as Drew Brees, Matt Ryan, Eli Manning, and Tony Romo.

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Micah St. John looks to help Canyon Lake clear some hurdles.

Hurdle One:  Get off to a fast start.
Hurdle Two: Take care of Wimberley.
Hurdle Three: Make a statement in District with win over Liberty Hill.
Hurdle Four: Continue with a Plus in turnover margin like last season.

The ReSporter has given three hurdles to this season that, if cleared, would help this year’s edition of Canyon Lakes chances for a decent season.

This next Hurdle will have a part of the game that was an actual strength last year.

The Hawks need to have another season with a + turnover margin.

So many close games last year and it could have been much worse if the Hawks had not been taking the lead in separating their opponents from the ball by fumble or interceptions.

One play, last year was the game in Fredericksburg as the Billies were going to the end zone but a fumble at the one yard line helped give Canyon Lake a chance to have a 14 point swing in this game and ultimately a convincing win.

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Robert Woods fighting for a first down against Liberty Hill

Don’t forget that hurdles are a barrier that needs to be cleared by a track runner in order to finish a race.

hur dle noun

1. an upright frame, typically one of a series, that athletes in a race must jump over.

2. an obstacle or difficulty
Synonyms: obstacle, difficulty, problem, barrier, bar, snag, stumbling block, impediment, obstruction, complication, hindrance, hitch

The ReSporter is giving a list of hurdles that, if cleared, would give Canyon Lake a good season that might have a team with a chance of advancing past the second round of playoffs.

This next hurdle will be much like the last article as it revolves around one team.

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Hawk’s Defense will be a key ingredient for having a successful season.

Next Hurdle for this year’s Hawk Football Team is that huge elephant in the room.

if you can’t see it, then The ReSporter will give you a hint.

If you are lucky then you are a Texan in the State of Texas.

Yes, that school to the North of us called Wimberley.

This team has had our number for several years now, as CL has been able to scrounge just one win these past 7 years.

In last year’s game, Canyon Lake had the lead till the very end, until a desperation pass was received for a Texan win.

That game was a heartbreaker for the Hawks as they went into the game with a 2 game winning streak and what seemed to be some needed momentum based on how those past two years had the Hawks trying to get enough wins to hit the break even point.

Then there was the game that had two undefeated teams four years ago and Wimberley taking the Hawks to the wood shed for a not to pleasant encounter with a paddle.

The good news for this particular hurdle is some recent success with Wimberley in the lower grade levels as well as the Hawks first win two years ago over the Texans.

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Canyon Lake’s Junior Varsity improved last year as they look to take the next step

Hurdles for this coming season will need to be cleared in order for Canyon Lake to ascend into a conversation piece for more than just the community.

The ReSporter will delve into 5 hurdles for this season as we continue our countdown before August and the official start to another year of football.

Canyon Lake has not had a consistent game when that first kick-off to start the season is booted.

Even during the Hawks best season, 8-2 in 2011, CL had to overcome a seven point halftime deficit to escape with a hard fought 14-07 game.

There are more hurdles based on that one year of games, but a slow start playing Blanco has been no different than every other game in this series for Canyon Lake.

The Hawks have played Blanco each campaign but have yet to have a convincing win much like the Panthers put to CL last year.
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Junior Running Back Robert Woods waiting for the Offensive Line’s next hole to plow through

 Game 5   CL Hawks     70   Yoakum          52    Basketball
 Game 4   CL Hawks JV   2   Wimberley        1    Volleyball
 Game 3   CL Hawks     49   Fredericksburg  31    Football
 Game 2   CL Hawks      3   Taylor           0    Volleyball

Game 1 for this year’s most significant game according to The ReSporter will go to the football game’s Bi-District win over District 25-4A first seed, Waco La Vega.

This was the second year in a row that Canyon Lake would make the playoffs with a losing record.

This would also be the second year in a row that your CL Hawks would prove their worth by winning in the first round.

Hawk Offensive Line opens gaping hole for Fullback Hayden DuBois

Two years ago, Canyon Lake had a dismal regular season as losses would continue to pile up on a team that had changed their offense and was in the throes of trying to figure out how to get that elusive win.

The Hawks had their longest losing streak ever during this 2012-2013 campaign as that number reached 9 games after a humiliating loss in their 6th game to Fredericksburg, 38-14, at home.

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Last Year’s Hawk Camp Photo
Come and be part of this year’s Hawk Camp!

                              HAWK FOOTBALL CAMP

 When: July 27-30, 2015 (Monday through Thursday). 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon.
 Where: Hawk Stadium on campus of Canyon Lake High School
 Who: All incoming 6th, 7th , 8th , 9th grade athletes in Canyon Lake attendance zone
 What: A full week of Hawk Football taught by the Canyon Lake coaching staff.
       Camp will include sessions in skill training and weight training.
 Cost: $50 per person (Make checks payable to CLHS Football.)
 Questions: Call CLHS Athletic Office (885-1744)
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HAWK FOOTBALL
“IMPORTANT DATES”
2015

JUNE 3rd        LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

JUNE 6TH        GRADUATION @ TEXAS STATE

JUNE 15TH       1ST DAY OF SPEED & STRENGTH CAMP (8 A.M.)

JULY 19th -22   FOOTBALL COACHING SCHOOL (HOUSTON)

JULY 23RD       LAST DAY OF SPEED & STRENGTH CAMP

JULY 27-30th    HAWK FOOTBALL CAMP ( 8:30-NOON.)

JULY 27-30th    FOOTBALL COACHES MEETINGS (1:00-5:00 P.M.)

JULY 31st       FOOTBALL COACHES MEETING (8:00-4:00 P.M.)

AUGUST 3rd      1ST DAY OF FOOTBALL PRACTICE (8:00 A.M.)

AUGUST 7TH      1ST OF PADS

AUGUST 8TH      SATURDAY PRACTICE (8:00 A.M.)

AUGUST 10TH     2ND WEEK OF PRACTICE BEGINS (8:00 A.M.)

AUGUST 10TH     NEW TEACHER INSERVICE BEGINS

AUGUST 14TH     SCRIMMAGE VS. GONZALES  @  CLHS (6:00 P.M.)

AUGUST 17TH     3RD WEEK OF PRACTICE BEGINS (4:00 P.M.)

AUGUST 17TH     CAMPUS INSERVICE BEGINS

AUGUST 20th     SCRIMMAGE CLHS  @. MEDINA VALLEY (5:00 P.M.)

AUGUST 21st     PICTURE DAY (9:00 A.M.)

AUGUST 24TH     PRACTICE (8:00 A.M.) TEACHER WORK DAY

AUGUST 25TH     1ST DAY OF SCHOOL

AUGUST 27TH     9TH GRADE @ LAGO VISTA (5:00 P.M.) JV @. BLANCO (6:00 P.M.)

AUGUST 28TH     VARSITY VS. BLANCO @ CLHS (7:30 P.M.)

*THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF FOOTBALL PRACTICES ARE AT 8:00AM UNLESS OTHERWISE INFORMED
 *THE THIRD WEEK OF FOOTBALL PRACTICES ARE AT 4:00PM UNLESS OTHERWISE INFORMED
 LEAGUE & CAMP INFORMATION
 7 ON 7 LEAGUE @ DRIPPING SPRINGS JUNE 2nd , 9th , 16th , 23rd, JULY 7th – 6:00PM
 SPEED & STRENGTH CAMP JUNE 15TH – JULY 23rd – 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. - COST 75.00

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO GIVE ME A CALL AT 830-885-1744 OR EMAIL ME AT [email protected]

COACH DRUM

Hawks lose to Wimberley for another close loss in last year’s season.

 
 Game 5: Canyon Lake   70   Yoakum          52              Basketball
 Game 4: Canyon Lake   vs.  Wimberley 25-21, 21-25, 25-23   Volleyball
 Game 3: Canyon Lake   49   Fredericksburg  31              Football

Canyon Lake had an up and down season so far up to this game with Fredericksburg and beating the Billies would go a long way in giving this team their confidence back with a total win via, offense, special teams, and defense (when they needed The stop).

Two years ago Fredericksburg beat CL at home and did not take any prisoners in this game, winning, 38-14.

This time, Canyon Lake returned the favor as the Hawks not only controlled the clock with their running game, but also had quick answer touchdowns via kick-off returns.

The Billies could not muster any momentum giving up those two special team scores and then add two costly fumbles and Canyon Lake would not look back.

One of those fumbles happened on the one inch line as a Billie lost the ball jumping over the goal line after a jarring hit.

Josh DeVries only had one carry at home in the loss, but on this night, DeVries ran for 120 yards and had Robert Woods join him when he broke the 100 yard barrier too.

Canyon Lake has now rushed for 661 yards the last two years as the Hawks have had success with Fredericksburg these past few years.

The number, 165 is what helped win this game as that number was the total yardage for the two kick-off returns by DeVries and Matt Adams.

Both returns were in the first half and both happened right when the Billies had taken a lead. The first was after a Billies field goal and then Adams return nullified a 17-14 Fredericksburg lead.

Canyon Lake would hold Fredericksburg after that second return and then score with just 1 second on the clock before halftime.

The Hawks would have the ball first to start the second stanza and after taking 7 minutes off the clock ran the score to, 35-17.

Defense would stop Freddie again and Canyon Lake would score again with a little over 3 minutes left in the third quarter, 42-17, giving your Hawks their 28 unanswered points.

Hayden Dubois would score again to finish the game, his fourth touchdown run for this game.

Special Teams:  No Punts and 2 kickoff returns.                     √
Offense: Controlled the clock 33:10 and Fredericksburg 14:50.       √
Defense: 2 stops saving a td and drive giving the CL a quick score. √

The win would turn out to be a game to get Canyon Lake in the Playoff door for the second year in a row.

CL had 7 losses and of those games the Hawks would lose by a touchdown or less in 6 of those evenings.

 Losses              Score               Difference
 Blanco              07-35                  -28
 Wimberley           27-28                  -01
 Lampasas            14-21                  -07
 Liberty Hill        14-19                  -05
 Taylor              31-33                  -02
 Boerne              35-42                  -07
 Rockport-Fulton     21-27                  -06 overtime

That first game with Blanco would be the only contest that Canyon Lake was a no-show and a play here and there could have had a team with a much better season record.

That would explain how Canyon Lake would score more points than they gave up with 2 more losses on their ledger. (365 offense– 310 defense)

This win was big and would set up another run in those playoffs!!

Go Hawks!!