VYPE Bridge City ISD September 2022

FOOTBALL THIRD&LONG

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Sometimes, getting inside the head of a Texas High School football player can be tough. VYPE caught up with three of Bridge City’s Hometown Heroes to see what they are thinking inside that helmet in our Third and Long feature. You might be surprised by their answers.

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JS Bearden

Matt Livingston Noah Broussard

Bridge City’s All-State Linebacker

The Big Bird of the Offensive Line

High-Flying Cardinal Playmaker

VYPE: How is the new culture under Coach McGuire? Bearden: We work as a team and are like a family. We are all connected much more than in the past. He has built that inside the locker room. VYPE: What do you love about playing linebacker? Bearden: You are the QB of the defense and have to be physical. If you aren’t willing to throw your body around and lay a hat, you are going to get hurt out there. VYPE: What does Bridge City mean to you? Bearden: My dad has lived in Bridge City his whole life. I know everyone in town, so it ’s definitely a family here.

VYPE : How is the new culture under Coach McGuire? Broussard : He preaches the weight room and it has paid off. There is a plan in place here that we’ve bought in to. VYPE : What do you love about playing tight end? Broussard : I love producing big plays. I want the ball in my hands all the time to help my team any way I can. If I get three touchdowns in a game, I get a hug from Mr. Jimmy Converse. VYPE : What does Bridge City mean to you? Broussard: This is my hometown and I just want to make everyone proud.

VYPE: How is the new culture under Coach McGuire? Livingston: He pushes you a lot harder in all aspects of the game. He demands excellence. VYPE: What do you love about playing offensive line? Livingston: I’ve always been the big boy ever since Little League. I love getting down and dirty in the trenches. I don’t mind getting my hands dirty. VYPE: What does Bridge City mean to you? Livingston: I’ve grown up here. It ’s home to me.