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Serving Steiner Ranch, River Place, Grandview Hills, Westminster Glen and Comanche Trail Volume 9, Issue 5 • 8 pages Wednesday, January 30, 2013 • 50 cents Take a peek at City helping with congestion Racial slur disturbs what’s Inside SRNA’s prompting Viper Girls Soccer changes Steiner family Spotlight...... 7 By LYNETTE HAALAND who are college- age. Every- All A Honor Roll...... 2 By RICH KEITH Four Points News one has been so friendly so Viper Swim & Dive Four Points News this has been a shocker, she District champs...... 8 Tony and Thelma Sand- said. Taxes due...... 4 Changes start this week ers woke up on Sunday A week before this inci- on alleviating some of the morning to a racial slur dent their landscape lights Four Points traffic conges- School...... 3 written in purple chalk on were pulled up from the tion by helping traffic flow their walkway. ground. Then their son’s Opinion...... 4 and cutting down on exces- Rich Keith “It might have been kids package disappeared from Classifieds...... 4 sive wait times. since it was in purple chalk. their doorstep. They did not Sports...... 6-8 Last week Texas Depart- Northbound RM 620 and RM 2222 backs up each morn- It was huge and in all caps,” report those but this they ment of Transportation ing, often two miles back to Quinlan Park Rd. Thelma said. did to the Travis County Upcoming Articles and City of offi- A variation of the “N- Sheriff’s Office and the cials responded to traffic Data shows that cars RM 2222. • Girls Scouts in action word” was written two or HOA. concerns put forth by the back up at morning peak This will re-balance the three feet from the front “This was not an acci- • Hunting update Steiner Ranch Neighbor- times along RM 620 ap- waiting time for all motor- door of the black family. dent, not a mistake,” she in Balcones hood Association earlier proaching RM 2222 and as ists at these two intersec- “It is upsetting. We’ve not said. this month. soon as they turn onto east- tions. had any racial issue out here “We want to raise aware- Level On Friday, City of Austin bound RM 2222. It will provide additional before, no problems,” she ness and for this not to go signal engineers agreed to On Friday, City of Austin right turn time for traffic Full at...... 681.5 ft. said. The Sanders have lived unnoticed,” Thelma said. adjust the traffic signal tim- signal engineers agreed to coming north and more in Steiner nearly three years Current level...... 631.54 ft. ing at several Four Points have the signal timing ad- through traffic time for and have two grown sons SLUR, 4 Percentage full...... 40% intersections, while Tx- justed at both RM 620/RM traffic headed south on RM Source: LCRA Updated: Jan. 29, 2013 DOT will explore increas- 2222, and at RM 2222 and 620. Like us on ing the length of additional River Place Boulevard. “We have to trade that turning lanes further than Incremental adjustments off against the southbound La Fuente’s burglarized Facebook previously reported. are scheduled to begin this traffic in the morning Alcohol taken through a second window Signal adjustments will week and will be monitored coming from Four Points into the dining room of

by the City starting with the Drive,” said Brian Thomp- the restaurant. www.FourPointsNews.com begin at River Place and By LYNETTE HAALAND RM 2222 this week by the RM 2222 and River Place to, SRNA Chairman. “The Four Points News “They left a computer, City. Boulevard intersection. goal is to not adversely af- iPad, cash. No electron- Spring Break LISD Holiday If the City still deems it fect people coming out of La Fuente’s Mexican ics were taken. They took necessary, then they will Spring Break: March 11-15 Adjusting signals along Restaurant in Steiner alcohol, full bottles of al- RM 2222 adjust the signal at RM 620/ TXDOT, 5 Ranch was burglarized cohol,” said Shiloh New- over the weekend. man, owner. He estimates A large rock was thrown around $1,000 worth of at one window but it led alcohol was taken. to a wall. So the suspects The Travis County Grandview’s Breakfast with Dads likely threw a large rock WatchDOGS benefitted The January 18 event was spon- For six-year-old Ava Wood’s father, LA FUENTES, 5 sored by the school’s Booster Club Brandon, the morning represented By LESLEE BASSMAN and included the option for the fa- an opportunity to “be involved in Four Points News thers to join their children in the (Ava’s) day.” Correspondingly, the fa- classroom for 45 minutes following vorite part to Ava’s Friday was “being Grandview Hills Elementary the meal. with (her) daddy.” School children packed their caf- John Hathaway, dad to fifth-grad- The fourth annual event brought eteria for the WatchDOGS’ annual er Connor Hathaway, was toward the to light the importance of the dis- front of the food line and “curious to Breakfast with Dads & Father Fig- WATCHDOGS, 8 ures recently. see how his (Connor’s) class works.”

A rock was thrown through a window at La Fuente’s over the weekend and alcohol was taken.

Local husband, father will be missed By LYNETTE HAALAND “He was genuinely a good Four Points News person.” Russell passed away on Local business owner and Jan. 22 at the age of 42. He Leslee Bassman family man, Russell Craw- had some health problems Left: Grandview Hills Elementary students Brady, 9, and Blaine, 7, join dad Jerry Becker for the school’s annual ford IV, passed away last the past couple months sur- Breakfast with Dads & Father Figures on Friday. Right: Grandview Hills dad Jacobe George spends classroom time with his son, Christopher. week. The husband of 20 rounding his heart. He had years and father of a Steiner an arrhythmia that could Ranch Elementary 5th- not be kept under control grader leaves many memo- with medication. He was Landers flooring recognized over thousands ries. scheduled to undergo abla- By LYNETTE HAALAND “He was a family man, a tion surgery in February to Four Points News loving father, hard working, further attempt to correct humorous, larger than life. the problem. John and Stephanie Land- Everyone knew him,” said “It didn’t seem like it ers and their Landers Premier Cheryl, of her late husband. CRAWFORD, 5 Flooring company was awarded the Floorscapes Retailer of the Year for the third year in a row. The Landers received this honor from Mohawk Industries, beating out nearly 3,000 flooring retailers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico and Ar- kansas. “We were pleasantly surprised to win this distinguished award for the third year in a row,” said John Landers. The Landers moved to Texas from California in January of Steiner Ranch’s John and Stephanie Landers and their company Landers Premier 2005 to open Landers Premier Flooring was named the Flooring Retailer of the Year for the South Central Region for Russell Crawford IV, shown here with his daughter Lauren the third consecutive year. Mohawk Industries Chairman and CEO, Jeffrey Lorber- in June, passed away last week leaving behind many LANDERS, 5 baum (right) gave the Landers this award out of thousands of flooring retailers. memories.

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But if students nancial aid office at the two college students. and March 2 from 8:30 a.m. getting financial aid. don’t apply for financial school they plan to attend And now it’s easier than - noon at Cedar Park High The FAFSA qualifies stu- aid, they will likely not be in the fall and learn about ever to complete a FAFSA School; or attend a week- dents for grants and student considered for any of these the opportunities that are form. Simply go to www. night FAFSA event: Tues- loans, as well as Federal grants. available through this pro- fafsa.ed.gov and click on day, Feb. 19 from 6 p.m. – 9 BRET CHAMPION Work-Study Program op- Student loans are also gram. PIN Site, then select “Ap- p.m. at Round Rock High Leander ISD Superintendant portunities and most schol- sources of aid. Some loans Parents often do not real- ply for a PIN.” Every stu- School and Wednesday, arships. Applying is free, so are available to students re- ize that even scholarships dent and one of his or her Feb. 20 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. every student who plans to gardless of family income, can be dependent on com- parents will need to do this at Lake Travis High School. The college application seek post-secondary edu- while others are based on pleting the FAFSA. Some and get FAFSA PINs. There Students may attend any process can be daunting for cation should complete a need. Parents can even take colleges won’t consider a are several helpful free web event. To register to attend, families. As if preparing to FAFSA form, even if they out a loan to help their child student for any of their tools to make the whole go to www.financialaidsat- transition from high school think they won’t qualify for pay for schooling. Regard- scholarships — including process easier. But remem- urdays.org. to a college or university financial aid. Many families less, completing the FAFSA academic scholarships — ber, you will need to have All of this informa- isn’t enough, families must mistakenly believe that they is key. Although loans must until he or she has submit- your tax information handy tion and more is available also grapple with the hurdle don’t qualify and miss out be paid back, many stu- ted FAFSA. to fill in all of the necessary through your child’s school of finding ways to afford on financial services simply dents seeking higher educa- There are many other information on the FAFSA, counselor, Naviance – Fam- higher education. An im- because they don’t take that tion opportunities find that reasons why it’s worthwhile specifically your adjusted ily Connection and the dis- portant step in making col- first step. My advice: apply these financial sources help to apply for financial aid. gross income. trict’s college- and career- lege dreams become a real- for financial aid. You won’t them manage expenses in- In the unfortunate event But, parents should note readiness website. ity is securing financial aid. know if you qualify unless cluding, tuition, books and that a family’s income level that they do not have to If you are the parent of a With the spring semester you apply. housing. changes, an appeal is pos- navigate the FAFSA waters senior, don’t delay – com- in full swing, Leander ISD States routinely use FAF- Unlike grants and loans, sible if a FAFSA form is al- alone. LISD students are plete the FAFSA as soon seniors are being peppered SA information when dis- work-study is a source of ready on file for that child. fortunate to have several as you can. Take that im- with reminders to apply tributing their financial aid financial aid that comes as Even if you’ve been denied opportunities to get free portant step together, and for financial aid as soon as cash, such as grants, a com- part-time jobs for college before, if you plan to have one-on-one assistance. Plan make your child’s college they can because funds are mon form of financial aid. students. Students who two children in college next to attend one upcoming Fi- dreams come true! limited, and financial aid Grants do not have to be re- qualify for work study can year, I encourage you to ap- nancial Aid Saturday: Feb. awards are given on a first- paid and are often awarded earn money to help pay ply for financial aid again 2 from 8:30 a.m. - noon at come, first-serve basis. The based on need. Some grants their education expenses. this year. 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As a Steiner Ranch resident, our She is sharing their story to draw headlines this week are disturbing. awareness and to help put a stop to The break in at La Fuente’s Restau- this kind of senseless act. rant was awful. “It may be children who are com- I happened to walk in after the po- pletely out of control,” Thelma said. Evan Durrill Renee Torres Rylan Smith Rachel Honts lice had just left and the owner, Shi- They don’t realize the effect on other Steiner Ranch Steiner Ranch Steiner Ranch Steiner Ranch loh Newman, and a few staffers were people. It affects us and our neighbor- cleaning things up. hood.” We’re staying around Skiing in Utah. We are staying here. I’m hanging out They had to close on one of their Several weeks ago, the Sanders no- town. We’ll probably go I have dance. with friends. busiest nights to deal with this crime. ticed what looked like young kids in downtown and shopping, Newman was in disbelief and shak- the middle of the night riding on the and to to ing his head over this incident. UT Golf Club course. They were rid- hike around and maybe paddle boat. Whoever did it wanted to get in so ing through backyards at their home badly, they smashed not one but two and others near the 13th hole. large windows. Newman too said he has been The broken windows cost hun- warning the Vista Ridge Shopping dreds to repair and the stolen bottles Center manager about reports of of alcohol added up too, but all total youths being on their playscape and the amount will probably end up just hanging around in the woods behind under the deductible to collect insur- their restaurant at night. ance, Newman thought at the time. The Sanders and Newman both Locally owned and operated, we are published weekly by Four Points News LLC. On top of that is the loss of revenue think these pranks are being done by Four Points News TELEPHONE: 512-380-1405 FAX: 512-355-1774 from a Saturday night crowd. local kids, probably young teens. In The crime was thoughtless. the Sanders’ case, their neighborhood Your Community Newspaper WWW.FOURPOINTSNEWS.COM On the next night, just a few miles is guarded and gated so not just any- PERSONNEL away, another thoughtless act. A ra- one can get in. Publisher & Editor...... LYNETTE HAALAND - [email protected] cial slur was written on the sidewalk There have been other reports Associate Editor...... LESLEE BASSMAN - [email protected] of the home of a black family. about vandalism in Steiner through- Advertising Sales Representative...... LYNETTE HAALAND - [email protected] Tony and Thelma Sanders said they out the last year or so. Reporter...... RICH KEITH - [email protected] have had a great experience living in If this is true, what is happening in Reporter...... VAL OLIVAS Steiner Ranch with friendly neigh- our neighborhood? Creative Services...... JENNIFER ROBERTS bors in their beautiful, gated golf Do parents know what their kids Circulation...... FRED FRANCO course neighborhood. are doing at night? Contributor...... BRET CHAMPION Weeks prior they had seen the We need to have more parental evidence of mean-spiritedness with chaperoning if this is what kids are up For subscription information, email inquiries to [email protected] landscaping lights torn up from their to. We need to track them by their cell yard and a package taken from their phones if that is what it takes. front porch. The act a few days ago These are heartless, inconsiderate acts cuts deeper than the rest. that need to stop. This was intentional and upsetting, Thelma told me.

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LANDERS, FROM 1 commercial carpet. Given ing too. tal of the US and most of business growth and the keting and finances for the Flooring. They offer hard- their young clientele, many “The perfect solution,” his family is in the floor- friendly people. company while John han- wood, carpet, tile, natural different types of liquid Stephanie said. ing business. He worked Stephanie’s background dles the installation crews, stone and laminate sales were ending up on the car- “Because of the amount as a flooring district man- is in marketing brand man- procurement and person- and installation from their pet and they were unable to of installations we do and ager for Mohawk, a lead- agement in the food pack- nel. 6,000 square foot show- clean the carpet thoroughly, the combined expertise of ing supplier of flooring, in aged-goods industry. She The Landers, who have room. said Stephanie Landers. our sales staff, there is rare- California. He called on the worked on such brands as two young boys, moved Recently they helped She consulted with the ly anything out there that mom and pop stores and Honey Nut Cheerios, Pop to Steiner Ranch in Janu- another local business, school owners, Daniel and we haven’t seen before or dreamed of opening his Secret, Yoplait yogurt, Cop- ary 2006. They picked the School in the Hills, with a Alicia Marker, to find the can’t figure out,” she added. own store. pertone, and Clairol for community because they unique flooring challenge. right product. They decided Landers Premier Floor- They looked at several companies such as General love being by both Lake The Montessori school in on a floating vinyl plank on ing works with schools, areas to locate in but Austin Mills, Bristol Myers Squibb Travis and , the Steiner had stained con- a cork backing that was 100 custom builders, residential had so many things going and Shering Plough. neighborhood amenities, crete which was wearing percent waterproof as well and interior designers. for it. They liked the com- They opened their Aus- great school district and the poorly and a base grade as commercial carpet with John is from Dalton, petitive environment, the tin store in October 2005. neighborhood feel. a special waterproof back- Georgia, the flooring capi- cost of living, the projected Stephanie handles the mar-

LA FUENTES, FROM 1 to a detective on Monday mation once the detective kids. They’ve smashed the in the middle of the night. with kids in the middle of Sheriff’s Office investigated morning. has a chance to look into fence behind us and Cho’s,” That these kids hang out in the night. We’ve told the the scene on Saturday af- “There is nothing to say the case,” said Roger Wade, Newman said. the woods and in the trails property manager,” New- ternoon after an employee at this time except that Senior Public Information He said people tell them behind the Vista Ridge man said. “Not in a million arrived to prepare for open- someone broke into the Officer TCSO. that kids, probably young Shopping Center. years would I have guessed ing. business and took property. “There is no doubt in my teens, are playing on the “Since the first week we there would be safety issues The case was assigned We may have more infor- mind it was Steiner Ranch playscape at La Fuente’s got here we’ve had issues in Steiner Ranch.”

TXDOT, FROM 1 Planned improvements in ing some or all of the cur- adoption. would at least get plans on River Place.” Q1: Auxiliary lane along RM rent shoulder space. TxDot the shelf and possibly envi- “Adjusting timing will be As reported previously, 620: agreed to take a look at this Future planning of 620 ronmental studies done in examined as a short term TxDOT roadway improve- The SRNA developed the option. corridor anticipation of funds. Tx- fix – especially during peak ments have been approved. concept of creating an addi- Four Points News learned DOT points out that once rush hour times,” Thompto Northbound RM 620 will tional “auxiliary lane” from Pilot technology program that TxDOT will shortly be an environmental study was said. “The longer term fix receive an extended double Steiner Ranch Blvd to RM possible in receipt of a 620 corridor done, it was only good for for signaling is to equip right turn lane at RM 2222. 2222, connecting directly to A new traffic-based com- study which covers from three years, which is a dif- these two intersections with TxDOT is reviewing a the new second right turn munications program could TX 71 to US 183. TxDOT ficulty in and of itself. the equipment necessary to proposal for westbound RM lane was discussed. As pre- come to Four Points within will first review the study TxDOT indicates that in provide real-time monitor- 2222 to be re-striped to to sented to TxDOT, it would a year. Using Bluetooth ra- looking for any quick fixes addition to overpasses, they ing for human interven- extend the double left turn be a “right only” lane, in- dio-frequency receivers at to troublesome areas. Fol- can also explore other cre- tion to regulate traffic when lanes approaching RM 620 creasing the turning queue two points along a roadway, lowing that a more detailed ative options for addressing needed.” to allow earlier entry into and approach capacity for the system detects the aver- examination will take place. problematic intersections. The City of Austin oper- the inner turn lane. This will the intersection to allow age speed of vehicles along Building on this momen- Examples include “continu- ates the signals, while Tx- increase the queuing capac- more optimal/independent that segment. This data can tum, the SRNA asked that ous flow intersections” such DOT owns 620 and Travis ity of the approach. flow of traffic. be used to automatically ad- TxDOT take on some plan- as planned for the “Y” at Oak County owns 2222. Given SRNA argued the exten- “It would also provide a just traffic signals. Already ning projects to look at sev- Hill. One idea discussed was this complexity the SRNA sion should go back as far protected right turn out of deployed on Texas 360 and eral problematic intersec- the possibility of expanding was pleased to learn TxDOT as possible subject to criti- Steiner Ranch,” Thompto Lamar Boulevard, it may tions for possible overpass RM 2222 in the congested would discuss the signal re- cal business access require- said. Space for the new come to Four Points within construction. The SRNA area near RM 620 to provide timings and longer term ments. The SRNA suggest- lane might be achieved by a year, Thompto says. Ac- recognizes that no money a fully protected right turn strategy with Austin Traffic ed at least to Wells Fargo, restriping, eliminating the cording to the City, the pilot currently exists for those form RM 620 northbound as the monitoring would be which is on the Target side. center turn lane between programs are used in learn- projects such as RM 620/ onto RM 2222. done by them. TxDOT agreed to look at Steiner Ranch Blvd. and ing how to deploy them ef- RM 2222, or RM 620 and this more closely. the BBQ Outfitters, and us- fectively before widespread Anderson Mill. This action CRAWFORD, FROM 1 an emergency. We all was loved by his customers owners of Cups and Cones Russell Crawford IV thought he was going to be and employees alike, Cheryl in Steiner Ranch are collect- around,” Cheryl said. said. ing gift cards for Cheryl and June 25, 1970 - Beautiful Smiles Russell was born June Russell was a talented art- Lauren. January 22, 2013 25, 1970 in Memphis and ist and his work won awards The Russell Crawford restorative, cosmetic & implant dentistry moved to Round Rock in and was on display in the Memorial Fund has been l986. He was a 1988 graduate State Capital, according to set up through Wells Fargo of Round Rock High School his family. He was interested Bank. Any branch can take Complimentary Exam and X-Rays and enlisted in the United in fantasy drawings and de- donations or checks can be with New Patient Cleaning States Marine Corps upon pictions of military actions. sent to: graduation. Russell served Russell enjoyed spending Wells Fargo Lakeway Office Expires 2-28-13 in Desert Storm, Gulf War I time with their daughter, 900 D Ranch Road 620 South and served for four years. Lauren, 10. Lakeway, TX 78734 Cheryl was raised in Ha- Losing Russell has been attn: Shariq waii and the two met when hard. “We have our good “It has been overwhelm- Russell was stationed there. days and bad days,” said ing and comforting to see They married in 1992. He Cheryl, who worked nights the outpouring of support,” was a huge rock and roll fan to be with Lauren and Rus- Cheryl said. and loved Metallica. “I had sell during key family times. A private memorial ser- to listen to it for 21 years,” Their medical costs and vice was held on Saturday Cheryl said with a laugh. his inability to work much at First United Methodist Russell Crawford enlisted They moved to Steiner the last couple months have Church of Round Rock. in the United States Marine (512) 249-8488 Ranch just over 12 years taken a financial toll on the His final resting place will Corps upon graduation and ago. Russell owned Craw- family. be in a military cemetery in served in Desert Storm, 200 S. 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Viper Girls Basketball update Are you thinking Vandegrift High School about selling? Varsity Girls Basketball wraps up its regular season I have buyers looking. with Leander at home on Tues. night, at Marble Falls Call me for a on Friday night, and Cedar Park at home next Tuesday. free market analysis. “In order for us to make the playoffs we will need to win all three of our fi- ® nal games. Our district has Rhonda Durrill, Realtor, e-PRO been extremely competitive this year with a number of 512-994-8400 teams still vying for the fi- nal two playoff slots,” said [email protected] Julie Wilke, Head Girls Bas- www.rhondadurrill.com ketball Coach. Evidence of how evenly matched LISD is, the Vipers Smart phone lost to Rouse the first time users scan here. by six and the second time in double overtime. They Eric Morton lost to Marble Falls by one the stretch and have worked our opponents by surprise Vista Ridge 66 Vandegrift point at home in the first extremely hard in practices and win our remaining 45 I Specialize In Your Area round of district play. and games lately. I’m hope- games,” Wilke said. “Our girls are excited at ful that we are peaking at Dripping Springs 37 Van- the challenge of winning the right time and will take Recent games: degrift 49 the remaining games down God, Family, Business. Viper Boys Soccer recap The Vandegrift High Defense still has been key School Boys soccer team is for the Vipers as they have closing down their preseason been developing seven dif- schedule. With some play- ferent defenders that can take ers injured and new players over any necessary position stepping up into larger roles, when ready. With only one they defeated Westlake 5-2 at starting defender back from home and went on the road last year’s playoff run, it has to defeat the Manor Mus- been essential to rebuild their Debe McKeand tangs 3-0. back line and what a job they Jeff Willoughby splits two Manor defenders "The score doesn’t always have done so far. tell the entire story of the Chandler Marr has matches, but the Vipers are stepped up as a solid goalie learning how to develop and on the squad and hasn’t connect with one another as looked back since he came each match comes along," aboard in August allowing said Chad Aldrich, Head the previous keeper to give us Soccer Coach. a hand on the field. The eight combined goals "We will be ready to battle came from Jeff Willoughby it out in district play and having a hat trick in the fight for a playoff spot against Westlake match along with tough district opponents,” Pablo Aranda and JT Lackey Aldrich said. capitalizing a goal each. Ryan The Vipers will finish their Porch, Matt Woolf, and Jake preseason schedule against Nowak each had a goal in the Pflugerville at home this Fri- Manor match helping the at- day night. Defender Sam Drablos making an upfield run against tacking side of the ball. Westlake Injured in a car accident? Jeff Apra, REALTOR® Call for a Making It Happen! case evaluation.

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2012 Vandegrift Girls Soccer Roster

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Delany Wallace 2 OM fr Cassidy Cavanaugh 3 fw fr Kylie Morse 4 cm so Alexis Russell 5 cm jr Elise Harias 6 cm fr Quinn Zulkowski 7 cm jr Rachel Landry 8 df jr Savannah Cavanaugh 9 fw jr Bailey Phillips 10 om jr Taylor Allen 11 df sr Ali Jones 12 om sr Paige Welch 13 cm so Karina Batek 14 df sr Emily Mcshaane 15 fw so Lauren Brigham 16 cm jr Keyana Noorbakhsh 17 fw jr Nicole Massimillo 18 df so Landry Everett 19 df so Kyndal Howard 20 df so 2. What is your biggest but something’s different Top Newcomers: “Mj” Tatupu 99 kp jr challenge this season? this year. They all seem to #4 Kylie Morse (So.) Our new system of play. be on the same page as far #15 Emily Mc Shane (So.) Carley Thornhill 60 kp fr I have decided to change as what they expect from #3 Cassidy Cavanaugh (Fr.) things up after we’ve all been this season and each other. Q playing a different system They are pushing each other for the past three years. I even harder than normal truly feel this new system and they are definitely closer 2012 Vandegrift Varsity Girls Schedule & will be the most beneficial with each other as a team/ Type Date Opponent Location Time for the style of players we family. It’s very exciting to A have as well as where I feel watch. Scrimmage 4-Jan Hendrickson 5A Home 7:30 Head Girls Soccer our strengths lie. The girls Scrimmage 7-Jan Off -Tourney ahead Coach Jen Hardy are picking it up very quickly 5. What motivates you as a Woodlands 1/10-1/12 Woodland 5ATeams Houston 5pm and we are all seeing the coach? Pre-season 15-Jan No game-Post tourney positive changes develop. 1. What has to happen for I get asked often if I have Pre-season 21-Jan Cedar Ridge 5A Home 7:30pm the Viper Soccer to be suc- 3. Who is Vandegrift’s big- kids because I tell stories and Goverors Cup 1/24-1/26 Georgetown 4A Away 2pm/8pm/2pm cessful this season? gest rival? refer to my players as “my Pre-season 29-Jan New Braunfels Canyon 4A Away 7:15 girls.” I always reply, “Yes 40 Pre-season 1-Feb Dripping Springs 4A Away 7pm For Viper Soccer to be suc- Cedar Park. No matter what of them.” I feel so privileged District 8-Feb Marble Falls Away 7pm cessful this year we will con- sport it is when VHS and to get to work with such District 12-Feb Vista Home /7pm tinue to learn each other’s CPHS play each other “it’s talented, bright and driven strengths and weakness as on” and crowds of fans for young female athletes on a District 15-Feb Cedar Park Away 7pm teammates so that we can both schools fill the stadium/ daily basis.They are and al- District 19-Feb Rouse Home 7pm become an even more inte- stands in support. ways will be what drives me District 22-Feb Leander (ECNL gone) Away 7pm grated unit. What I believe to be better at what I do. District 26-Feb Marble Falls Home 7pm will help make this an easy 4. What has surprised you District 1-Mar Vista Away 7pm goal is how much these girls most so far in this season? Record last season: 19-1-4 care about each other on Returning Leaders: District 7-Mar Cedar Park Home 7pm and off the field. There is It is the incredible work ethic Senior Captains: #11 Tay- District 19-Mar Rouse Away 7pm such a tight knit relationship my entire team continues lor Allen, #12 Ali Jones and District 22-Mar Leander Home 7pm between them, it’s already to display. They’ve always #14 Karina Batek Junior: Play Offs 30-Mar TBD-Bi Distrcit translating into their cohe- worked hard and had quite #7 Quinn Zulkowski Play Offs 3-Apr TBD- Area siveness on the field. an appetite for competition, Sophomore: #13 Paige even against each other, Welch Steiner Ranch Orthodontics

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