By Michael Adams
madams@austinsportsjournal.com
Lake Travis reminded the Austin area just who the Cavaliers are Friday night.
In a show of defensive power and speed, Lake Travis took the bite out of the previously unbeaten Bowie Bulldogs and cruised to a 44-6 win at Burger Stadium.
The Cavaliers (5-0, 1-0 District 26-6A) got a trio of touchdowns from running back Vann Hopping and another three from passes from Chaston Ditta to Lark Sidle.
Lake Travis’ quarterback threw for 303 yards against the Bulldogs, while Hopping had his fourth game of 100 or more yards rushing with 118 yards on 16 carries.
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Lake Travis’ Vann Hopping (5) is stopped by Kyle Lewis (35) and Reagan Cooper (5) of Bowie during a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Lake Travis quarterback Chaston Ditta (2) sets to make a pass during a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Lake Travis’ Lawson Watkins (35) intercepts a pass by Cruz Tello of Bowie during a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Bowie’s Reagan Coopoer (5) breaks up a pass in the endzone intended for Westin Smith (10) of Lake Travis during a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
A Bowie offensive lineman blocks Gus Cordova of Lake Travis during a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Lake Travis’ running back Vann Hopping (5) finds a hole during a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Bowie’s Kayson Mathabela (24) is stopped on a run during a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Bowie head coach Jeff Ables puts his hand over his heart during the national anthem before a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Bowie’s Rowen Wells (2) is stopped by a trio of Lake Travis defenders during a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Lake Travis’ Patrick Colby (6) runs after making a catch during a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Lake Travis’ Van Hopping (5) makes a run during a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Lake Travis’ Van Hopping (5) runs down the sideline on his way to a touchdown during a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Lake Travis’ Van Hopping (5) makes a run during a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Members of the Bowie High School ROTC program present the colors for the national anthem before a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
A member of the Bowie Silver Stars cheers on the Bulldogs as they run onto the field before a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
The Bowie Bulldogs run onto the field before their game with Lake Travis at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
The Lake Travis Cavaliers run onto the field before their game with Bowie at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
A member of the Lake Travis Cavalettes awaits the arrival of the Cavaliers before a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
The Lake Travis Cavalettes line up before the Cavaliers run onto the field before a high school football game at Burger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal)
Not to be outdone, Lake Travis’ defense completely dominated Bowie’s offense.
Defensive end Gus Cordova tipped a pass that led to an interception by Lawson Watkins that set up Hopping’s second touchdown of the game late in the second quarter.
Cordova, a USC commit, also blocked a Bowie field goal attempt right before the half.
However, what really stood out was that the Cavaliers held Bowie (4-1, 0-1) to just 54 yards rushing, which was the Bulldogs lowest output on the ground for the season.
The Cavaliers have a bye week next week while Bowie travels to Del Valle.