KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
January 17, 2021
By Jennifer Miko
The Katy Tigers had their eye on the prize at AT&T Stadium in Arlington yesterday. The local football powerhouse beat the Cedar Hill Longhorns 51-14 to win the 6A Division II State Championship for the ninth time.
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Coach Gary Joseph's Katy Tigers continued their strong charge against opponents this season and won the 6A Division II State Championship. Photo: Rams Reyna
Members of the Katy High School Cheerleading Team decorated buildings in Old Katy before the big game to show their school pride! Photos: Veronica Miko
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Fans lined up late Saturday after the game at City Hall buying Katy Tiger spirit wear from booster clubs. Photo: Chris Harris
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Chris Harris and his son Bradley, 6th grader at Katy Junior High, get ready to go inside and cheer on the Tigers.
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The Katy Tigers get ready to take the field. Photo: Kristin Sarlls
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Sophomore quarterback Caleb Koger eyes his target. Photo: Rams Reyna
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Fans showed their support at the big game. Photo: Kimberly Ceyanes
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Seth Davis scores his first State Championship touchdown. Photo: Rams Reyna
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Katy pride in the stands at AT&T Stadium. Photo: Rams Reyna
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Katy Tigers get ready to start the second half. Photo: Kristin Sarlls
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Hamilton McMartin recovers a Cedar Hill fumble and runs in for a touchdown. Photo: Rams Reyna
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Hard work pays off! Photo: Kimberly Ceyanes
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9-time State Champions. Photo: Kristin Sarlls
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Pictured left to right: Fuller Schertz, Axel Robertson, Nemanja Lazic, and Coach Williams, Special Teams, Aiden Wendt, and Preston Sarlls Photo: Kristin Sarlls
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Signs and fans welcomed the victorious Katy Tigers home last night. Photo: Kimberly Ceyanes