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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[easttexiasbias]

Tough matchup for La Porte maybe toughest all year.

 

La Porte 20

Kingwood 35

[OlDawg]

4 hours ago, easttexiasbias said:

Tough matchup for La Porte maybe toughest all year.

 

La Porte 20

Kingwood 35

I liked the Wehby kid from what I saw on video. Young man is fast & elusive with good hands. Saw he also is dangerous on returns & ran one back for a TD. The QB seems to be a lot better passer than DP QB, and Kingwood’s overall passing attack looks more potent. Their D pitched a shutout. So, that’s never something to overlook. Big, physical team.

Agree this will be a tough one. The Dawgs won’t be able to fall behind like they did against DP, and they are really going to have to wrap up better.

 

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Dawgs

[OlDawg]

DCTF has this game as a 4 point win for LP at home. Interesting, because I was going to go with the same score as last week: 35-31 LP. Matt Stepp has LP by 2.

I really hope the 2nd week improvement from the D shows up. No arm tackling & seal the edges. Shut down the run game, and I think the secondary can make enough plays to get the win.

The Dawgs are going to have to play a clean game to get this one against a really tough Mustang squad that often gets overlooked because of NS, Atascocita, and Summer Creek also being in 23-6A. Kingwood is ranked 14 in 6A in the GHA/Region 3 by another publication, and is carrying a lot of momentum after their long PO run last year.

Every opponent is going to bring their best game to LP to try to give the Dawgs the first loss in the new stadium. The Dawgs are going to have to match their intensity.

[89Falcon]

Surprised that LP is favored. Seems like the toughest game they will have this year. I would have thought Kingwood to be the heavy favorite.

[OlDawg]

1 hour ago, 89Falcon said:

Surprised that LP is favored. Seems like the toughest game they will have this year. I would have thought Kingwood to be the heavy favorite.

Toughest game this week. Next week's game will be the toughest game next week.

[Austin1985]

On 8/31/2025 at 5:28 PM, OlDawg said:

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.

Did LP come out of the DP game relatively healthy?

[OlDawg]

37 minutes ago, Austin1985 said:

Did LP come out of the DP game relatively healthy?

I believe so this year. There were definitely some questionable hits by the Deer early. (Spearing & horse collars. I think they had 4 or 5 PF’s in about 5 minutes.) But, I didn’t see anything major from them. Just early season cramps.

[89Falcon]

Does anyone believe that DP is anywhere near as good as Kingwood?

[OlDawg]

1 minute ago, 89Falcon said:

Does anyone believe that DP is anywhere near as good as Kingwood?

Don’t know this year yet. And, it doesn’t matter when it’s a rivalry game. Especially the Border Battle.

[89Falcon]

12 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

Don’t know this year yet. And, it doesn’t matter when it’s a rivalry game. Especially the Border Battle.

Rivalry games can make a difference. Having players ranked #1 in the nation at their position can also make a difference. Does DP have any of those type players?

[OlDawg]

10 minutes ago, 89Falcon said:

Rivalry games can make a difference. Having players ranked #1 in the nation at their position can also make a difference. Does DP have any of those type players?

Not that I’m aware of. Mr. Brown is an excellent OL. So is Jake Hayman (All-State, 6’-4”/320) at LP. It will be interesting to watch these two road graders.

[BEARCPA]

11 minutes ago, 89Falcon said:

Rivalry games can make a difference. Having players ranked #1 in the nation at their position can also make a difference. Does DP have any of those type players?

#1 player overall, according to ESPN's recruiting rankings.

[OlDawg]

4 minutes ago, BEARCPA said:

#1 player overall, according to ESPN's recruiting rankings.

Yep. Interesting how those go. Micah Rhodes at Klein Oak is the #1 RB c/o 2028. But, I’d take Sean Simon over him any day of the week and twice on Friday.