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Dripping Springs High School hosted former Class A Central division rival Austin High School last Thursday night, Feb. 8, in their home opener.
Starters at attack were senior Kyle Parker and juniors Brady Taylor and AJ Deer. Starters at midfield were seniors Lucas Willingham, Noah Chomout and junior Dominic Bruni. Starting defensively were Nate Tyo, Dylan Reeves and junior Brighton Peterson. Tyo had been recovering from an ankle injury and was a welcome returner to the lineup. Junior Shane Roberts started in goal.
Two minutes into the game, Austin scored. Brandon Magat won the following face-off, passing to Willingham. Willingham dodged his man, drew a double team, and found senior long pole Noah Chomout wide-open in the middle of the field. Chomout ripped a shot to tie the game. Immediately afterward, Magat would win another face off to secure the ball. Offensive midfielder, senior Tucker Walls took an ensuing pass and dodged straight to the cage, scoring, to give Drip a 2-1 lead.
