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I had heard that they were losing kids over there like crazy with move outs, but will be honest and haven't looked into it at all.

La Porte smoked Clear Brook last season and RSS won after almost losing to Clear Brook. RSS has the advantage of an off week coupled with an always physical rivalry game this Friday for La Porte against Deer Park. I think it'll be a fun one, but I wouldn't put it in the W column for RSS. And I haven't seen PAM this year but they sure seem snake bit looking at the line scores. I figure they do have a shot at it. But this district is tough. If PAM and WB drops to 5A, I could see RSS, LP, GCM and DP replacing Manvel, Alvin, Dawson and Pearland in 22-6A.

That would have RSS playoff bound every season.

I like RSS to make it a game against La Porte. It really is becoming a rivalry game, and not counting the Adduddle years RSS and La Porte is close whoever is up and down at the time.

They are more talented than they were last season from top to bottom, a little deeper but don't have the experience. They have a shot, but they really need to take care of business against La Porte.

If they do that and take care of PAM like I feel they should, They just need to steal one from either Deer Park at home or WB on the road.

From the box, it looked like the kid was pushed down before the ball was let go, which is still a penalty for a first down in high school. You can't do that anymore until you get to the pros. I believe the correct call would've been illegal contact, but that would've been the same result. But yeah the RSS defense was missing one of its best defensive players in Modeste and it showed. Both teams should be fun to watch going forward.

Sterling's Jaquandez Ardoin also made some incredible plays a receiver. 11 catches for 180 yards and 2 TDs.

Sterling's offensive line really took over at the end of the game. Their size, despite some injuries, really wore down the Clear Brook D-line. Why they went for it on 4th-and-1 backed up to seal the game.

Hamm had a decent game. The pick only came when he had 4 guys in his face and had to throw off his back foot. As for running, Adams was held to 3.3 yards a carry. The top rusher was the fullback, who had a lot of success on a play that the Rangers seemed to figure out in the fourth quarter.

They're going to have to throw the ball to win this year. They had such a good o-line last year to run behind. I'd like to see if Adams can throw the ball out of the backfield.

As for Sterling, I think they are getting better every snap as they gain experience. But we'll see if it translates to wins in district. They do have to cut down on penalties. 80 yards last week, 75 this week.

Both teams fought really hard and both sets of fans should be proud.

A lot of those district champ players at RSS were at Lee the next season in the Olin era..... But it's definitely true that under squad doesn't always transfer. I have heard that the Freshman team at RSS is incredible. Have to put in the offseason work though.

Not that this has any bearing on this year's game. But Here are underclassmen scores. I figure people on the post are interested:

JV: RSS (Blue) 40 GCM 8
Freshmen: RSS (Gray) 35 GCM A 12
Freshmen: RSS (White) 8 GCM B 6

They are majorly missing some of the offensive line that graduated. Stephen Adams (Who in my opinion is an incredible running back) had to shake three guys just to get to the line of scrimmage a few times last week and Tomball Memorial's defensive line is not close to Sterlings in size or speed. That and they run the read option with a pocket passing QB. The RSS nose guard is stronger than the GCM interior line and faster than their QB. IF they try to run the read option again they're going to have a rough time. But That's what quick passes to Duke are for.

Also, if anyone on the entire team gets injured things will get dicey for them. They have some depth problems. Most do with their enrollment numbers in a place with multiple high schools. Obviously hopefully no one gets hurt. They are just kids.

I'm just pumped people are excited in Baytown about football. 11,734 on Friday at Lee vs. Sterling, I'm sure more will be there Friday for this game.

Santa Fe, Lumberton, Vidor. I can also see them upsetting Ozen and GCM. They almost beat Ozen last year. I know Ozen just beat PAM, but I don't think PAM is so great this year.

RSS has a safety that matches up athletically with Duke (Torres Brown.) RSS ran about two different run plays and two different pass plays against REL. I see them opening up against GCM. Should be a toss up IMO. (RSS ran their scat back once all game against Lee.) Just a lot size and athleticism all over for Sterling at almost every position. That being said at RSS for about 90% of their starters this is their second varsity game so anything could happen. As an independent observer. It should be a good game. Lots of people I'm sure will show up and I know the GCM kids have had this date circled on their calendar since last September. I also think Lee will win 4 or 5 games this year if they can get over the Lee/Sterling hangover.

GCCISD Athletic Director Bernie Mulvaney will host an open forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday (tomorrow) for parents and supporters to discuss the football coaching vacancy at Robert E Lee High School.
The meeting will be held in the cafeteria.