Author Archives: Mike Virdell

Coming off a win against Salado 10 days ago, some would have thought the Llano Yellow Jackets would be sky high and ready to defend their turf in the first district game of 2015.  Even thinking for a moment that … Continue reading →

The 2-4 2015 Yellow Jackets worked real hard to get such an ugly victory.  But a win is a win is a win.  No  one needed this one more.  The much maligned offense worked when it had to, and that … Continue reading →

The Llano Yellowjackets went into half-time against the 5-A Lakeview Chiefs tied 7-7.  The defense was strong for Llano.  32 plays and allowed only 119 yards.  A 3.7 yard average per play.  Very winning football.   47 of those yards came on … Continue reading →

The two faces of the Llano Yellowjackets showed itself Friday night playing the Fredericksburg Billies.  You had the hustling, gang tackling Jackets, and you had the laid back wait and see if someone else will do the job and maybe … Continue reading →

When it looked like the Llano Yellowjackets were going to bring forth a consistent offense, a defense that did not allow the big play, and special teams that stayed disciplined, all fell apart in Brady Texas last Friday night.  To … Continue reading →

The 2015 Llano Yellowjackets found success at home last Friday night beating the Bangs Dragons 41-12 while playing the first game on the new artificial turf.  The beautiful new field was just the backdrop of a Jacket team that was … Continue reading →

Playing the #5 ranked 3AAA team in the state on their home field was to be no easy task.  The Jackets were not fooled into thinking it would be, especially after the 54-21 beat down at Jacket Stadium in 2014, … Continue reading →

The football season begins this next Friday night with an inner confidence.  So many new players.  So many veterans with great experience.  Some new coaches with lots of energy. Few will predict the number of wins…but all feel confident it … Continue reading →

In 90 days we will be getting serious as fans to begin dreaming the dreams of our Llano Yellowjackets.  2015 will bring many things new.  New faces, new approaches, and most anticipated, players with talent enough to be competitive.  Soon … Continue reading →

2014 Seniors…Class of 2015 Kasin Riley # 89                              Austin Miller #40 Dalton Ward #88                            Lance Reven #34 Jalen Bauman #84                         Tommy Yelvington #24 Colton Ekstrom # 77                       Trevor Penny #20 Clayton Masters #75                        Holden Simpson #11 Harley Smith # #68                         … Continue reading →