Varsity tackle champs

The Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association Varsity Tackle Oilers team, led by head coach Jeff Venghaus, won the 2022 Tully Bowl, beating the undefeated State team 43-19. The Oilers used their high-scoring offense and swarming defense to outscore opponents 139-19 in the playoffs capping off an incredible varsity tackle football season. The Oilers are (pictured, top row, from left) coach Tone Macia, James Allison, Jack Wang, coach Craig Yager, head coach Jeff Venghaus, coach Nathan Stedham, coach Mike Davis, Knox Davis; (second row, from left) Matt Macia, Street Stedham, Will Flury, Robert Cestero, Owen Ott, Asher Ellis, Diego Lafee, James Hollon, Parker Sirgo, (bottom row, from left) Mosby Perrow, Nick Yager, Noah Isgur, Gray Venghaus, Andy Cooper, Dylan Freeman, and Lucas Granmayeh.

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