Lake Travis View

By Max Thompson
This isn’t exactly how Lake Travis basketball head coach Jan Jernberg saw things working out just before the district schedule opened up, but he’s not complaining. Much.
Jernberg takes his 18-1 Cavaliers into their first district game on Jan. 16 against Lampasas at home, and entered this week as the Associated Press’ No. 2 [...]

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By Max Thompson
After 20 games of pre-district basketball, the Lady Cavaliers are right back where they started, sitting at an even .500 at 10-10.
It’s not exactly the start Lake Travis head coach Ted Dydalewicz was hoping for, but he sees plenty of positives anyway.

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By Max Thompson
Lake Travis boys basketball head coach Jan Jernberg has had a long career filled with a number of achievements.
Last week, he added one more to the list. Jernberg, now in his 12th season as the Lake Travis head coach, won his 600th career game in a 49-25 win over Tivy.
Quite the accomplishment for [...]

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By Max Thompson
The Cavaliers still haven’t gotten in line for their celebratory parade, but since it’s a down week for sports, let’s look ahead at some questions that will have to be answered between now and next August.
Can Lake Travis football survive without Garrett Gilbert?

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By Max Thompson
What a run.
I took over as the Lake Travis View sports editor in the spring of 2007, and since then, I’ve watched the Cavaliers go 31-1, win two state titles, and change the high school landscape in Central Texas.
But now that the run will be put on hold until next August, and with [...]

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By Max Thompson
Mission accomplished.
Lake Travis (16-0) cemented its place in Texas football history by becoming the first 4A team to win back-to-back state titles in division one and two, dominating Longview (13-3) 48-23 Saturday afternoon at Floyd Casey Stadium.

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The Cavaliers are one win away from fulfilling every gargantuan expectation laid upon them since winning their first state title.
Lake Travis (15-0) ran right over Friendswood (11-2) in the 4A Division I state semifinal on an extremely windy Saturday afternoon at Kyle Field in College Station, 56-22.

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Lake Travis quarterback Garrett Gilbert was named the 2008-09 Gatorade football player of the year, adding to a trophy cabinet that just keeps growing.
The senior quarterback has led Lake Travis to 28 consecutive victories over the last two seasons, including a state championship win over Highland Park in last year’s 4A DII final.

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By Max Thompson
Lake Travis is one game away from playing for its second state championship in as many years.
The Cavaliers are riding a 28-game winning streak, one that has been filled with accolades, dominating wins and changed reputations.

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By Max Thompson
Lake Travis continues to dominate the hardwood in the shadow of the football playoffs, getting off to a nearly flawless start for the second year in a row.
The Cavaliers (9-1) cruised through the Marble Falls Tournament last weekend, and have won seven straight since losing to Austin High.

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