Author Archives: Mike Virdell

   The loss to Liberty Hill was disappointing because Llano had as good of a football team as the Panthers.  Yet, mistakes compounded by inconsistant play resulted in a more composed team that out lasted the Jackets.  LLano’s 10-7 half-time … Continue reading →

      The Yellowjackets defense played its best game in maybe two years.  Maybe longer.  While I am not giving a pass altogether, it was still impressive.  Holding the slot-t Lampasas Badgers to 266 yards rushing may be their season low.  Junior running … Continue reading →

   The 30-26 win over the 1-5 Taylor Ducks was much needed.   The big negative is that the Jackets allowed the Ducks to stay close.  Llano’s 10-0 lead with 1:01 left in the first quarter was the safest margin.  Big … Continue reading →

   The Yellowjacket defense will be the key tonight as the Taylor Ducks invade the Jackets’ nest.  Rabb and company will score points.  But can the Jackets tackle enough to hold on for the first District 25-3-AAA win?  Llano knows … Continue reading →

   The 3-2 Yellowjackets may be as healthy as they are going to get.  Still many players (we are not suppose to mention names) likely will not play again this season.  Depth is always a concern.  Running back is thin.  Still, … Continue reading →

Just what the doctor ordered. Come from behind after a luckluster first quarter ( 6 yards total offense). Then pile up 457 yards over the next three quarters. The 42-21 score reflected the game in a good way. Fredericksburg has … Continue reading →

The 54-14 score was somewhat expected.  Brownwood is deserving of the #1 ranking in Class 3-AAA.  Llano is about 40 points behind.  Still, I was not disappointed in the effort.  Llano did not play well on defense.  The missed tackles … Continue reading →