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Kinkaid wins second-straight SPC 4A State Championship

This marks Kinkaid’s fourth SPC title in the last six seasons. Vype

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HOUSTON – Kinkaid is just unstoppable.

The Falcons’ football program has historically been known to win titles – 29 entering this year’s SPC Championship game – but the last few years have been special.

After having a six-season drought without a title, 2004-2009, Episcopal had won five SPC Championships in the last eight seasons heading into Saturday’s title game and weren’t looking to slow down.

Zach Daniel threw for 214 yards and four scores, Victor Garza had seven catches for 119 yards and three touchdowns, Jordan Williams had 202 yards rushing and rushing, passing and receiving scores and Kinkaid defeated Episcopal 41-21 for the 2018 SPC 4A State Championship at Delmar Stadium.

“Tonight was just thrilling for me,” Williams said. “I was out there playing for my bother. You don’t know how much passion I was playing with out there. I just wanted to win it for my brother. I’m so happy right now.”

 

 

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How will Dusty deploy his hitters in the biggest game of the season?

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In what could be a silver lining, Michael Brantley has returned to play left field, with Yordan Alvarez sliding over to the DH spot. And once again Dusty Baker is sticking to his guns with Jose Abreu hitting 5th once again.

Let's hope Framber Valdez has one of his classic performances, because runs could be tough to come by if the top 4 guys in the lineup don't come through with big performances.

Let's go get this one! Go Astros!


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