1 day ago
Lake Travis' matchup against Cibolo Steele ended in an abrupt 28-28 tie Friday when inclement weather swept through the area. Lightning was spotted within 10 miles of Lehnhoff Stadium with 4 minutes and 43 seconds left in the third quarter, leading to the initial weather delay.
After approximately 30 minutes, officials ruled the game a tie; the weather's severity had increased, and parts of the stadium lost power.
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The Cavaliers exited halftime trailing 28-21 following an offense-heavy first half. Lake Travis quarterback Jason Carter, backed up to his own 15-yard line on the opening drive, hit wide receiver Luca Antoun over the middle. Antoun raced to the opposing 5-yard line, when defenders pushed him out of bounds. Running back Teddy Lofgren punched the ball into the end zone to tie the game; the last points of the day.
Lake Travis celebrates after running back Teddy Lofgren's (3) touchdown in the first quarter as they take on the Weiss Wolves at the Pfield in Pflugerville, Sept. 4, 2026. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman)
#austin #antoun #teddy #weather
After approximately 30 minutes, officials ruled the game a tie; the weather's severity had increased, and parts of the stadium lost power.
MORE: Austin-area high school football Week 3 scores
The Cavaliers exited halftime trailing 28-21 following an offense-heavy first half. Lake Travis quarterback Jason Carter, backed up to his own 15-yard line on the opening drive, hit wide receiver Luca Antoun over the middle. Antoun raced to the opposing 5-yard line, when defenders pushed him out of bounds. Running back Teddy Lofgren punched the ball into the end zone to tie the game; the last points of the day.
Lake Travis celebrates after running back Teddy Lofgren's (3) touchdown in the first quarter as they take on the Weiss Wolves at the Pfield in Pflugerville, Sept. 4, 2026. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman)
#austin #antoun #teddy #weather
18 days ago
The American-Statesman takes a look at Class 6A districts around Central Texas as the high school football season gets underway.
1. Lake Travis (14-1 last year, DI state semifinalist): The Cavs graduated 18 starters, but there's never a lack of talent. DBs Luca Antoun and Jeremiah Strong and LB Owen Aird lead what should be one of the area's best defenses.
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2. Vandegrift (12-2, DII state semifinalist): New QB Gavin Koester paces an offense that should thrive running the ball, and the Vipers are deep with talent at all three levels on defense.
3. Westlake (7-4, DII area round): There are more question marks than in the past decade for the Chaps. But like Lake Travis, Westlake always has talent. Wylie Nichols is one of Central Texas' better defensive backs.
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1. Lake Travis (14-1 last year, DI state semifinalist): The Cavs graduated 18 starters, but there's never a lack of talent. DBs Luca Antoun and Jeremiah Strong and LB Owen Aird lead what should be one of the area's best defenses.
This video created with the ***** istance of AI.
2. Vandegrift (12-2, DII state semifinalist): New QB Gavin Koester paces an offense that should thrive running the ball, and the Vipers are deep with talent at all three levels on defense.
3. Westlake (7-4, DII area round): There are more question marks than in the past decade for the Chaps. But like Lake Travis, Westlake always has talent. Wylie Nichols is one of Central Texas' better defensive backs.
#texas
1 month ago
Multiple outlets are reporting that Argentine talent Franco Mastantuono is on the verge of completing his loan move to Fiorentina after the Viola struck an agreement on the division of the teenager's salary with his parent club, Real Madrid.
Mastantuono, who will turn 19 next week, is set to join Fabio Grosso's Fiorentina on a season-long loan deal. Despite brief suggestions that the two clubs were exploring the potential inclusion of an option to buy, this will be a straight loan deal and the teenager will return to the Bernabeu in the summer of 2027.
SEVILLE, SPAIN – APRIL 24: Franco Mastantouno of Real Madrid looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid CF at Estadio La Cartuja on April 24, 2026 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Mastantuono had given his go-ahead to joining Fiorentina on Tuesday, and according to Gianluca Di Marzio, the only obstacle to overcome after that was an agreement with Real Madrid on how to share the player's salary.
The two clubs have since reached an agreement on that front as well, and now the 18-year-old is all set to join Fiorentina for the 2026-27 season.
#seville
Mastantuono, who will turn 19 next week, is set to join Fabio Grosso's Fiorentina on a season-long loan deal. Despite brief suggestions that the two clubs were exploring the potential inclusion of an option to buy, this will be a straight loan deal and the teenager will return to the Bernabeu in the summer of 2027.
SEVILLE, SPAIN – APRIL 24: Franco Mastantouno of Real Madrid looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid CF at Estadio La Cartuja on April 24, 2026 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Mastantuono had given his go-ahead to joining Fiorentina on Tuesday, and according to Gianluca Di Marzio, the only obstacle to overcome after that was an agreement with Real Madrid on how to share the player's salary.
The two clubs have since reached an agreement on that front as well, and now the 18-year-old is all set to join Fiorentina for the 2026-27 season.
#seville
