The Vikes are Going to STATE! Click here for the schedule!
Coaches Corner June 20, 2009:
The Vikings traveled to Tyler Saturday and ran their winning streak to
14 games in a row with three victories Saturday. As expected, the
third game against Tyler Lee was a very competitive game with both
teams playing very well. The difference was the Viking defense forced
three possession turnovers and Lamar prevailed 42-35. This was a
rematch of the State Quarterfinal game of a year ago that was also
tightly contested and also won by the Vikes.
In the first game Lamar defeated Dallas Conrad 27-7; in the second
game the Vikes beat Longview Pine Tree 35-13.
Next week the Vikes will be off from tounament action and will begin
preperation for the State Tournament July 10-11th in College Station.
I want to mention to everyone what a super job our student and parent
assistant coaches are doing this year. Lawrence Idiata and Harrell
Hicks both played for me and have now coached for two seasons. Julian
Steward and Quin Jones just graduated from Lamar and were key players
on last summer's state semifinalist Lamar team. The 4 of them run our
defense. On offense, son Michael Poynter and like son Travis Smith are
likewise doing a great job and have really been instrumental in our
success. Great job all u guys! Steve Villareal has coached with me for
a number of years and does a great job every year. Brian Bader stepped
up to the plate and took on our Gold team and has done a great, great
job as well. Thanks to all of u for your volunteered time and effort.
If you want to follow 7 on 7 statewide please visit the old
coach.com web site.
And speaking of great jobs I will update our web master Jay Ryan (you
know him as the voice of Lamar football on the PA system at Cravens)
who like wise donates his time to update this website, during the
state tournament so you can follow the Vikes on this site.
VFND
Coach Poynter
