San Marcos turns focus to long-time rival Buda Hays

Head coach John Walsh had this day circled on the calendar since the summer. After finally getting through No. 4 Austin Westlake and No. 7 Lake Travis, San Marcos’ push for the playoffs starts now.

It won’t be easy. Buda Hays (2-2, 1-1 District 26-6A) runs one of the most intricate offenses in the state, using deception and speed to trick opposing defenses to score points. The Slot-T gives the offense the ability to make split decisions with the ball, but it’s main focus starts on the offensive line — two players lined up on one side of the center and three on the strong side with a tight end.

Defensive line coach Carl Thompson described Hays’ offense and what it’s going to take to slow it down.