Charles Wright was quick to flip his commitment from Iowa State to the Longhorns after Texas extended an offer at the end of August. As a result, I made the short drive down to watch 2021 Longhorns commit Charles Wright in action. The previous week, Wright led the Austin High Maroons to a sizable victory against Pflugerville Connally. However, he would have a bigger test against the Bowie Bulldogs.
Week Six:
Entering the season, the Maroons were predicted by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football to place sixth in their district, just below Austin Bowie. As a result, this was a huge contest in terms of possible playoff implications.
However, Austin Maroons quarterback Charles Wright did not let that faze him. In a battle of two great offenses, the Maroons and Bulldogs were clawing at each other for the entirety of the first half. Furthermore, Wright was putting on a passing clinic. However, the Maroons pocket passer also showed off his running game with a large touchdown rush. But, early in the fourth quarter, the Maroons found themselves down 56-35. From there, Charles Wright flipped the switch for the Maroons and scored 22 unanswered points, winning the game 57-56. Wright had accounted for a total of seven touchdowns in Austin’s remarkable comeback victory.
Extra Point:
In years past, the Maroons have struggled to start the season 2-0. However, Wright has Austin heading in the right direction during his senior season. I was impressed by his efficiency against Bowie, as he was involved in all but one of Austin’s touchdowns. I look forward to seeing how Wright will handle Westlake and Lake Travis this season, but he will need improved play from his defense.
Last Friday, the Longhorns extended an offer to four-star wide receiver Keon Coleman. Originally, the 2021 wideout was committed to Kansas, but he decommitted earlier in the month.