State 7 on 7 Division II Pick'Em - VOTE BY JULY 9TH

[Yoe_09]

I am starting up a division II pick'em for the 7 on 7 state tournament in College Station. I am going to do this just like I did it a year ago. There will be a winner for pool play and then another for championship/consolidation bracket play.

1. For pool play, I just need what two teams you think will advance to the championship bracket. They do not need to be in order.
2. I will post the championship & consolation brackets as soon as they are released that evening.


POOLS

Pool A
Brady
Houston Episcopal
Lorena
Trinity Christian

Pool B
East Bernard
Eastland
Fairfield
Sabine

Pool C
Glen Rose
Melissa
Shepherd
Wimberley

Pool D
Chapel Hill
Navarro
Stafford
West

Pool E
Levelland
McGregor
Prestonwood
Waskom

Pool F
Argyle
Crockett
Dublin
Sealy

Pool G
Burnet
Kinkaid
Mexia
Palmer

Pool H
China Spring
Goliad
Pilot Point
Sonora

Pool I
Brownwood
Canton
Marion
Rockdale

Pool J
Big Spring
La Villa
Princeton
Thorndale

Pool K
Kaufman
Kountze
Pecos
Taylor

Pool L
Boerne
Cuero
Gilmer
Sweetwater

Pool M
Celina
Robinson
Rockport
Stephenville

Pool N
Booker
Dallas Episcopal
Diboll
Fort Bend Christian

Pool O
Graham
La Grange
Prairiland
St. Pius X

Pool P
Navasota
Quanah
Rice Consolidated
Abilene Wylie

[Yoe_09]

I have personally seen: Lorena, West, McGregor, Crockett, Rockdale, Robinson & Navasota.

Navasota was very dominant in the Lexington SQT. I have been to the state tournament the past few years now, and I would say they have a good shot at winning it all. Anything can happen in 7 on 7, but they are a good pick at this point.

Also, out of the 3A's I have seen, Crockett has been the best. I was actually impressed with them last year at the state tournament and I believe they will have the best shot to go deep. Maybe someone like a Waskom could surprise.

[caleb_mccaig]

I have personally seen: Lorena, West, McGregor, Crockett, Rockdale, Robinson & Navasota.

Navasota was very dominant in the Lexington SQT. I have been to the state tournament the past few years now, and I would say they have a good shot at winning it all. Anything can happen in 7 on 7, but they are a good pick at this point.

Also, out of the 3A's I have seen, Crockett has been the best. I was actually impressed with them last year at the state tournament, and I believe they will have the best shot to go deep. Maybe someone like a Waskom could surprise.

If Stidham was taking part I think S-Ville would be a good pick to compete, but without him playing I have no idea. I saw Graham play S-ville and they looked pretty strong, but I haven't seen most of the teams play.

[jason]

If Stidham was taking part I think S-Ville would be a good pick to compete, but without him playing I have no idea. I saw Graham play S-ville and they looked pretty strong, but I haven't seen most of the teams play.
Heard he wasn't playing. Any idea why?

[caleb_mccaig]

Heard he wasn't playing. Any idea why?

I haven't heard anything on the reason why. I'd assume because he doesn't want to risk getting hurt or anything, or who knows, maybe he just wants a break after all the camps and what not. You would think he would go for his team though, doesn't really send the best message. But, like I said, I don't know the reason so there could be a really good one.

[refereedoc]

Heard he wasn't playing. Any idea why?

Elite 11 in Oregon is the same days. Chavarria at QB.

[caleb_mccaig]

Elite 11 in Oregon is the same days. Chavarria at QB.

That's a pretty dang good reason then haha.

Is that the actual Elite 11 camp? Or is that just another regional one?

[refereedoc]

That's a pretty dang good reason then haha.

Is that the actual Elite 11 camp? Or is that just another regional one?

Real one.

[Rabid Cougar]

Murray will also not be in CS. Same reason.

[hollywood]

Elite 11 in Oregon is the same days. Chavarria at QB.

The O is calling. Rolling out the green and gold carpet while in Oregon? Hmm...

[refereedoc]

The O is calling. Rolling out the green and gold carpet while in Oregon? Hmm...

He was up there a couple of weeks ago too. Hmmmm Hmmmm

[Yoe_09]

Make sure to get your picks in by Wednesday evening.

[Yoe_09]

Pool A
Houston Episcopal
Trinity Christian

Pool B
East Bernard
Fairfield

Pool C
Wimberley
Glen Rose

Pool D
Chapel Hill
Stafford

Pool E
Prestonwood
Waskom

Pool F
Argyle
Crockett

Pool G
Burnet
Kinkaid

Pool H
China Spring
Pilot Point

Pool I
Brownwood
Rockdale

Pool J
Big Spring
Princeton

Pool K
Kaufman
Taylor

Pool L
Gilmer
Boerne

Pool M
Celina
Stephenville

Pool N
Dallas Episcopal
Fort Bend Christian

Pool O
Graham
St. Pius X

Pool P
Navasota
Abilene Wylie

[Yoe_09]

Toughest pools to pick

Pool A
I have seen Lorena, and they are capable.

Pool B
I think any 4 could really win it. I'm taking East Bernard to win it and giving Fairfield a slight advantage over Eastland

Pool D
Navarro, Stafford & West battle it out for the last spot. Chapel Hill should cruise here.

Pool H
I like China Spring here, and give Pilot Point the very slight edge over Sonora.

Pool K
Going with Kaufman & Taylor. I would not be surprise to see Kountze & Pecos be the ones to advance though.


Clearest favorites

Pool F
Really like Argyle & Crockett here.

Pool G
Burnet & Kinkaid should cruise.

Pool J
Big Spring & Princeton

Pool L
Gilmer & Boerne



Teams to watch

Robinson & Altair Rice

[Yoe_09]

Tentative Thursday Schedule:

1:00 - Argyle Vs. Crockett
2:00 - Altair Rice Vs. Abilene Wylie
3:00 - McGregor Vs. Waskom
4:00 - Boerne Vs. Gilmer
5:00 - Eastland Vs. Fairfield
6:00 - Brownwood/Rockdale or Celina/Stephenville (quite a few good games at this time).

[buckeyebob]

The O is calling. Rolling out the green and gold carpet while in Oregon? Hmm...

When are they coming home...Buckeye Kris Boyd is there...hoping he will make it by Thursday...we need him

[Yoe_09]

Has anyone seen the park map layout for the field locations? I know it was posted last year. It appears once you register, you will get a "site map". http://www.texas7on7.com/general-information.html

[caleb_mccaig]

When are they coming home...Buckeye Kris Boyd is there...hoping he will make it by Thursday...we need him

Boyd is in the secondary right? I don't think "The Opening" is still going on so unless he just hightails it back I doubt he'll be there.

[Yoe_09]

Tweet from Texas State 7on7: "Busy day for the #tx7on7 workers. Final field layout & setup. Registration center setup. Field map coming. Safe travels to all."

[Yoe_09]

Photo posted: https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/q77/s720x720/1979551_720467881345582_931209542508363128_n.jpg

[Yoe_09]

Tentative Thursday Schedule:

1:00 - Argyle Vs. Crockett
2:00 - Altair Rice Vs. Abilene Wylie
3:00 - McGregor Vs. Waskom
4:00 - Boerne Vs. Gilmer
5:00 - Eastland Vs. Fairfield
6:00 - Brownwood/Rockdale or Celina/Stephenville (quite a few good games at this time).


I'll try to post some updates of these games here on the forum.

[Yoe_09]

Results from Pool Play:

Yoe_09:

Pool A: 1 of 2
Pool B: 1 of 2
Pool C: 1 of 2
Pool D: 2 of 2
Pool E: 2 of 2
Pool F: 2 of 2
Pool G: 1 of 2
Pool H: 2 of 2
Pool I: 1 of 2
Pool J: 2 of 2
Pool K: 1 of 2
Pool L: 1 of 2
Pool M: 1 of 2
Pool N: 1 of 2
Pool O: 2 of 2
Pool P: 2 of 2

23 of 32

[Yoe_09]

Championship Games


1st Round

Brady Vs. Brownwood
Eastland Vs. Princeton
Glen Rose Vs. Kountze
Chapel Hill Vs. Sweetwater

Prestonwood Vs. Rockport-Fulton
Crockett Vs. Booker
Palmer Vs. St. Pius
China Spring Vs. Abilene Wylie




Canton Vs. Trinity Christian
Big Spring Vs. East Bernard
Kaufman Vs. Melissa
Gilmer Vs. Stafford

Celina Vs. Waskom
Dallas Episcopal Vs. Argyle
Graham Vs. Kinkaid
Navasota Vs. Pilot Point


Tough games to pick in the 1st round:

- Chapel Hill Vs. Sweetwater
- China Spring Vs. Abilene Wylie
- Canton Vs. Trinity Christian
- Kaufman Vs. Melissa


2nd Round

Brownwood Vs. Princeton
Glen Rose Vs. Chapel Hill

Prestonwood Vs. Crockett
St. Pius Vs. China Spring



Trinity Christian Vs. Big Spring
Kaufman Vs. Gilmer

Celina VS. Dallas Episcopal
Graham Vs. Navasota (too early for this one)



3rd Round

Princeton Vs. Chapel Hill
Prestonwood Vs. China Spring

Big Spring Vs. Gilmer
Celina Vs. Navasota


Semifinals

Princeton Vs. Prestonwood
Gilmer Vs. Navasota


Finals

Prestonwood Vs. Navasota

[Yoe_09]

Consolation Games


1st Round

Houston Episcopal Vs. Marion
Fairfield Vs. La Villa
Wimberley Vs. Pecos
West Vs. Cuero

Levelland Vs. Robinson
Dublin Vs. Fort Bend Christian
Burnet Vs. Prairiland
Goliad Vs. Rice




Rockdale Vs. Lorena
Thorndale Vs. Sabine
Taylor Vs. Shepherd
Boerne Vs. Navarro

Stephenville Vs. McGregor
Diboll Vs. Sealy
La Grange Vs. Mexia
Quanah Vs. Sonora


Tough games to pick in the 1st round:

- West Vs. Cuero
- Levelland Vs. Robinson
- Goliad Vs. Rice
- Rockdale Vs. Lorena
- Quanah Vs. Sonora


2nd Round

Houston Episcopal Vs. Fairfield
Wimberley Vs. Cuero

Robinson Vs. Dublin
Burnet Vs. Goliad


Rockdale Vs. Thorndale
Taylor Vs. Boerne

Stephenville Vs. Sealy
La Grange Vs. Quanah


3rd Round

Houston Episcopal Vs. Cuero
Robinson Vs. Burnet

Rockdale Vs. Boerne
Stephenville Vs. La Grange

Semifinals

Houston Episcopal Vs. Burnet
Stephenville Vs. Boerne

Finals
Burnet Vs. Boerne

[Yoe_09]

1st Round Results

Championship
Brownwood 31 Brady 27
Eastland 28 Princeton 25 (upset special of the 1st round)
Kountze 34 Glen Rose 20 (kind of surprised by this)
Chapel Hill 39 Sweetwater 33
Prestonwood 42 Rockport-Fulton 14
Crockett 26 Booker 24
Palmer 32 St. Pius 26
China Spring 34 Abilene Wylie 32

Trinity Christian 38 Canton 25
Big Spring 40 East Bernard 13
Kaufman 36 Melissa 24
Gilmer 38 Stafford 32
Celina 27 Waskom 13
Dallas Episcopal 39 Argyle 23
Graham 47 Kinkaid 21
Navasota 34 Pilot Point 31

Consolation
Houston Episcopal 27 Marion 19
Fairfield 21 La Villa 12
Wimberley 39 Pecos 24
West 39 Cuero 20
Robinson 42 Levelland 41
Dublin 21 Fort Bend Christian 13
Burnet 39 Prairiland 38
Rice 33 Goliad 19

Lorena 27 Rockdale 21
Thorndale 33 Sabine 24
Taylor 13 Shepherd 6
Boerne 41 Navarro 24
Stephenville 41 McGregor 23
Sealy 27 Diboll 12
Mexia 38 La Grange 13
Sonora 38 Quanah 33

[Rabid Cougar]

China Spring 34 Abilene Wylie 32

NICE! There are no seniors on this team. QB is sophmore.

[Yoe_09]

2nd Round Results

Championship

Eastland 32 Brownwood 27
Kountze 27 Chapel Hill 20
Prestonwood 40 Crockett 34
China Spring 34 Palmer 31

Big Spring 31 Trinity Christian 27
Kaufman 20 Gilmer 19
Episcopal 37 Celina 36
Graham 46 Navasota 40

There went my bracket.

[Yoe_09]

2nd Round Results

Consolation

Episcopal 34 Fairfield 13
West 48 Wimberley 33
Robinson 46 Dublin 32
Rice 29 Burnet 26

Thorndale 33 Lorena 29
Boerne 40 Taylor 34
Stephenville 39 Sealy 33
Sonora 41 Mexia 39

[Yoe_09]

Consolation Quarterfinal Results

West 21 Houston Episcopal 14
Robinson 39 Rice 14

Boerne 48 Thorndale 41
Stephenville 51 Sonora 43

[Yoe_09]

Championship Quarterfinal Results

Eastland 27 Kountze 26
Prestonwood 42 China Spring 16

Kaufman 27 Big Spring 16
Graham 56 Dallas Episcopal 36

[Rabid Cougar]

Championship Quarterfinal Results

Eastland 27 Kountze 26
Prestonwood 42 China Spring 16

Kaufman 27 Big Spring 16
Graham 56 Dallas Episcopal 36

Well damd.

[Yoe_09]

Well damd.

Yeah, but like you said, this is big for a China Spring team that had no seniors. How many seniors do you project they will have on the field on each side of the ball?

[Cam]

Well damd.

Nice run for the baby blues Rabid!!...looking forward to district play...lot's of good teams in our district it appears...I hear Robinson might be dangerous too!...wish I knew more about the other Waco teams....

[Yoe_09]

Consolation Semifinal Results

Robinson 32 West 28 (nice run by West)
Boerne 42 Stephenville 28

[Rabid Cougar]

Yeah, but like you said, this is big for a China Spring team that had no seniors. How many seniors do you project they will have on the field on each side of the ball?

No more than two or three on either side if that. Team will be Juniors, Sophmores and two or three Freshmen. Mostly Sophmores.

[Rabid Cougar]

Nice run for the baby blues Rabid!!...looking forward to district play...lot's of good teams in our district it appears...I hear Robinson might be dangerous too!...wish I knew more about the other Waco teams....

It is "Cougar" Blue, or as the Uraguanians in FIFA refer to it, "Celestial" Blue.

Robinson has their JFF back this year ( yea.. he wears No.2). He is a Junior QB. Like to talk a lot. They have some talent. I'd say they are teh favorite. I don't like them one bit. They are very good at baseball.

Gatesville, eh I don't like them either. Used to beat us all the time until my oldest son's Sophmore year, 06. Then we beat them like a drum. They have been somewhere else the past two years so I don't know what they have.

LeVega is LeVega. They have more talent than most districts do. They have good kids but their cocching is what holds them back. Its a crap shoot every game. They can be really good or they can stink it up.

China Spring was very Senior laden team last year that was severely hurt by defections and season ending injuiries to skill positions. Lost the stud Soph RB to broken collar bone against Lampasas and was out for the season. He is now the starting RB at Allen. Lost the best Senior Athlete to FTW All-Saints. He signed with UTSA as a WR. Had a very poor Junior class (hence very few Seniorrs this year). Freshman Class wiped out the District even with three of their studs on Varsity. CS had no problem scoring, average something like 38 points but averaged giving up 45 including 79 to Connally. It will be interesting.

We don't have Connally and Lorena anymore. Connally had the best team in the District last year and Lorena lost their Tim Tebow Junior.

[Yoe_09]

Championship Semifinal Results

Prestonwood 31 Eastland 20
Graham 24 Kaufman 8

[Yoe_09]

Consolation Championship

Robinson 39 Boerne 38

[Rocket Man]

Nice run for the baby blues Rabid!!...looking forward to district play...lot's of good teams in our district it appears...I hear Robinson might be dangerous too!...wish I knew more about the other Waco teams....

Are you from Burnet or Lampasas?

[Yoe_09]

Graham takes the championship over Prestonwood, 47-45!

[varsity parent]

Yes the QB for Robinson is ok, but flaps his gums way too much for a little dude. Keep in mind too that last season he was a 17 yr old soph. Just sayin.

[Cam]

Are you from Burnet or Lampasas?

Well, I'm actually a displaced Mesquite, TX man...but yes, I live in Burnet....although most Burnetians won't admit to it!!!...:doh:

[Yoe_09]

Yes the QB for Robinson is ok, but flaps his gums way too much for a little dude. Keep in mind too that last season he was a 17 yr old soph. Just sayin.

But would he fall under these guidelines. I have seen some older ones that were held back (or any other reason) that have:

"are less than 19 years old on September 1 preceding the contest or have been granted eligibility based on a disability that delayed their education by at least one year,"

https://www.uiltexas.org/policy/eligibility