The Woodlands was the feel good story of Texas high school football, but Lake Travis was the powerhouse – destroying foes since week two by an average of 51.9 points per game and only allowing thirteen. The Cavaliers were the favorite to seize the 6A DII crown, and they did so in typical LT fashion, dominating the Highlanders 41-13 in front of a crowd of 30,013 in AT&T Stadium.
The victory is Austin’s first since 2011, when the Cavaliers won their fifth consecutive title. The game opened with a 27-0 lead with Brewer hurling double touchdown lobs to Arkansas commit Maleek Barkley. Brewer finished his high school career with an outing that included a stat line of 27-of-37 passing for 361 yards and four touchdowns; the senior made history as the most accurate passer in high school history, completing 77.7% of his passes on only two interceptions. Four Cavaliers receivers netted over 70 yards of receiving, each scoring a touchdown or more.
“They worked their tails off,” coach Hank Carter said. “They sacrificed a lot to play football. Even practices are tough. It’s not like the other sports. The things they give up to come and do this. It makes it all worth it. What a feather in their cap as they go out.”
The defense limited the Highlanders to a mere score throughout regulation, before allowing another touchdown with only six seconds left of regulation. In all, the Cavalier’s defensive unit unit – lead by defensive linebacker Aidan Estrada – permitted an average 12 points per game in the postseason, proving that a stout defense wins championships against even the most productive offense.
“Our defense fought, that was an extremely potent offense that we held down for the most part,” coach Carter said.
After the game, Brewer shared a moment with his father and brother – both successful Texas college players respectively – and was often swarmed and embraced by loved ones.
“I grew up watching my brother have all that success,” Brewer said. “I wanted that. I finally joined the state championship club tonight. We got a really special group. Really just a brotherhood. We stuck together this season.”
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