Author Archives: Mike Virdell

In every Llano Yellowjackets’  mind at the beginning of each season, “are we ready”?  Are we Better?  Has all of the very very  hard work and long long hours paid off?  We will see soon. Pre-season scrimmages are just the … Continue reading →

2016 will be a season of optimism and higher expectations.  I say higher, because after four seasons of not having winning records, Llano still has ben able to prevail and make the state play-offs two of those seasons.  And the … Continue reading →

Llano At Smithville   7:30   August 26 Llano At Sonora   7:30   Sept. 2 Brady At Llano   7:30   Sept. 9 Lago Vista at Llano   7:30   Sept. 16 Burnet At Llano   7:30   Sept. 23 Llano At Austin Eastside(Nelson Field   7:30  Sept. 29 Navarro … Continue reading →

The 2015 season is in the rear view mirror, and lasting memories will stand the test of time.  There are good times ahead, and times will force adjustments.  An improved defense was spurred by senior All District linebacker Wyatt Bauman, … Continue reading →

In 1969, the Llano Yellow Jackets ended the season with a 3-7 record.  They were tied in first place with Brady and San Saba.  In those days, no prizes for everyone.  Only one team went to the play-offs.  Llano Coach … Continue reading →

This will be short, as I will work over the  next few days to check and recheck the record book, additions will be added this week.  Also, will write about the game and the season.  Have found I will have … Continue reading →

Who Wouda Thunk It? The 3-7 LLano Yellowjackets got their mojo back.  They beat a team they had no business beating, and did so in a style that hid beneath the surface for 3 months.  The much maligned offensive line … Continue reading →

The loss to #3 Navarro Friday Night was a game in which one old coach said you must always be looking for silver linings. The 31-0 loss was not that bad.  As I watched I was thinking of every little … Continue reading →

According to my media magnets, Art Duluge and side kick Lance Center, the Yellowjackets 12 point victory over Hondo Friday night secured the 4th place spot in District 13-4A.  The point system, should there be a tie, like with Lytle, … Continue reading →

All are keeping their fingers crossed, that the off week for the Jackets will bring a renewed energy and a focus on details.  Llano is 0-1 in district play, and must win one game to make the state play offs.  … Continue reading →