In a highly anticipated TAPPS Division I state championship matchup, Argyle Liberty Christian delivered a commanding performance to claim a 45-24 victory over Dallas Parish Episcopal at Waco ISD Stadium on December 7, 2024. This game marked Liberty Christian’s second consecutive state title and fifth in program history.
The Warriors wasted no time setting the tone. Junior quarterback Quinn Murphy connected with Brady Janusek for a 50-yard touchdown on Liberty’s opening drive. Parish Episcopal responded quickly with a 23-yard scoring run by Noah Wheeler. Still, Liberty Christian answered right back with a 70-yard touchdown run from running back Chase Garnett, giving the Warriors a lead they never relinquished.
Halftime Update with help from @LCS__Football Cheerleaders
Score 24-17 Warriors#TXHSFB #TAPPSfootball pic.twitter.com/B2SKUYKMXU— Texas HS Football (@texashsfootball) December 8, 2024
Murphy was unstoppable, finishing with 276 passing yards and four touchdowns, three of which went to Janusek. Garnett added 229 rushing yards and two scores on 23 carries, exploiting Parish’s defensive gaps throughout the game. Liberty’s defense also played a pivotal role, forcing two interceptions and holding Parish to just 7 points in the second half.
Parish Episcopal, led by senior quarterback and Purdue signee Anderson, managed 300 passing yards and two touchdowns but struggled to keep pace. Anderson’s late-game touchdown pass to Beckham Smith provided a spark, but the deficit proved insurmountable.
With the win, Liberty Christian capped an impressive 12-1 season under head coach Jason Witten. The Warriors will remember this season for its dominance and a historic repeat championship against a powerhouse opponent.
The @LCS__Football win and @ChaseGarnett_ was a big part of that success!
After the game he shared his thoughts on the win and his final #TXHSFB game before he heads to @USFFootball #TAPPSfootball pic.twitter.com/KV2sn5VfA7— Texas HS Football (@texashsfootball) December 8, 2024
Parish Episcopal vs. Argyle Liberty Christian
Final Score: Argyle Liberty Christian 45, Parish Episcopal 24
Date: December 7, 2024
Event: TAPPS Division I State Final
Score by Quarter
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Episcopal | 10 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
| Argyle Liberty Christian | 14 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 45 |
Team Stats
| Category | Parish Episcopal | Argyle Liberty Christian |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 13 | 20 |
| Total Yards | 375 | 520 |
| Passing | 301 | 274 |
| Completion Attempts | 11-31 | 17-28 |
| Yards Per Pass | 9.71 | 9.79 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 74 | 246 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 29 |
| Yards Per Rush | 2.96 | 8.48 |
| Penalties | 11-95 | 11-113 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 1-0 | 1-0 |
Individual Stats
Parish Episcopal: Passing
| Player | Comp | Att | Pct | Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Anderson | 11 | 31 | 35.48 | 301 | 2 | 2 |
Argyle Liberty Christian: Passing
| Player | Comp | Att | Pct | Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Murphy | 17 | 28 | 60.71 | 274 | 4 | 0 |
Parish Episcopal: Rushing
| Player | Att | Yards | Yds/Att | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Hanish | 8 | 37 | 4.63 | 0 |
| Nicholas Wheeler | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Sawyer Anderson | 9 | 17 | 1.89 | 0 |
| Jackson Sanford | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Team Stat | 2 | -7 | -3.5 | 0 |
Argyle Liberty Christian: Rushing
| Player | Att | Yards | Yds/Att | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Garnett | 25 | 234 | 9.36 | 2 |
| Jaylon Hawkins | 1 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Quinn Murphy | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Brady Janusek | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Parish Episcopal: Receiving
| Player | Rec | Yards | Yds/Rec | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Fields | 3 | 97 | 32.33 | 0 |
| Beckham Smith | 1 | 86 | 86 | 1 |
| Carson Darby | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 1 |
| Trip Brown | 1 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Marcus Hanish | 1 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaylen Pile | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 |
| William Ginsburg | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Argyle Liberty Christian: Receiving
| Player | Rec | Yards | Yds/Rec | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Janusek | 8 | 128 | 16 | 3 |
| Jaylon Hawkins | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 1 |
| Quinton Brown | 4 | 55 | 13.75 | 0 |
| Chase Garnett | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The @LCS__Football Warriors are back to back #TAPPSfootball State Champions!
After their victory HC Jason Witten talked about his team and the win!#TXHSFB @JasonWitten pic.twitter.com/UFEjeL1epD
— Texas HS Football (@texashsfootball) December 8, 2024
