2024 6AD2 State Quarterfinalist Humble Kingwood vs. 2024 5AD1 State Quarterfinalist La Porte - Bulldog Stadium, Friday, 9/5, 7:00 p.m.

[OlDawg]

Last year, Kingwood took a close win against the Bulldogs at Turner Stadium 28-21. This year, La Porte looks to pay back the Mustangs at Bulldog Stadium.

Kingwood began their 2025 campaign in impressive fashion, blanking Clear Creek 38-0. Haug (RB/LB) punished Creek's defense with his big 6'-2" 220 lb. frame, while QB Hinson had an accurate and effective night through the air. Wehby (WR) has impressive speed and hands and looked to be a favorite target. Shorts (WR) is another speedster with good hands. Protecting Hinson, and opening holes is star OL Brown (6'-5", 280). Defensively, the Mustangs are ball hawks, and fared very well in the tough 23-6A and PO's, eventually losing to district mate Humble Summer Creek in the 4th Round.

La Porte began their 2025 campaign with a 35-31 win over 2024 6AD1 Bidistrict Deer Park in the heated Border Battle in the inaugural game at the new Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs got off to a rough start with 2 TO's in the 1st Quarter, and fell behind the Deer 17-0 early. But, they began to settle down and play Dawg football from the 2nd Quarter on, and outscored the Deer 35-14 over that span. The OL began to open huge holes, and Ruffin (LB/RB) supplemented Simon (RB) in the run game. The Dawgs combined for 427 yards rushing at 8.5 ypc. Simon had 34 carries for 297 yards. Saenz (QB) had a solid game with 1 TD throw, and made some excellent progression completions. His experience showed, and he took what was there instead of forcing the ball. La Porte didn't need to pass much with the rushing attack. But, were successful when they attempted. Defensively, they have some work to do on edge containment and tackling. But, the new DC (who just came onboard in June) had them pretty well prepared, and they made good adjustments to slow the Deer after the initial jitters, only giving up 7 points after halftime. The secondary played better than expected. But, Kingwood will test them. They will have to be 'on their toes' against Hinson and the Mustangs.

La Porte will need to refocus after their heated rivalry game. Kingwood looks to be a very tough group again in 2025.

[AggiesAreWe]

LP, 37-28

[OlDawg]

Kingwood will need to account for more than just Simon. The Dawgs have rediscovered another weapon that hasn't been used on offense since he was a freshman.

Sr. First Team All District LB Ashton Ruffin is alternating in on offense in the backfield with Simon:

• 135 yards rushing
• 10 ypc
• 65 yards receiving
• 200 Total yards
• 5 Solo Tackles
• 3 TD's (2 rushing, 1 receiving)

Sean Simon had another Simon performance even as the Deer keyed on him all game:

• 297 yards rushing
• 8.7 ypc
• 2 TD's

 

[OlDawg]

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