The dream season for Texas commit Maalik Murphy has come to a fairytale ending.
The four-star quarterback out of Gardena, California was doubted by many, and even saw his five-star ranking diminish, but he continuously proved the doubters wrong as he lead his team to CIF State Championship over Liberty High School this weekend.
This was his first full varsity season, as last season the California football season was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the seasons prior he saw very limited action.
His limited playing time, struggles during the shortened season, and a slow start to this season had many scouts writing him off, but Murphy went on an absolute terror in the playoffs leading Junipero Serra to a section title and an eventual state championship.
Murphy was unable to finish the game due to an injury, but he did have some great plays prior to his exit, one of which didn’t even count.
They didn’t have to call that🙄 https://t.co/3iBaUzxAl3 pic.twitter.com/QElLL4F94i
— Maalik Murphy (@SmvOperator) December 12, 2021
Along with the super athletic hurdle that is not allowed in the CIF, Murphy also threw a touchdown pass to give his team the lead.
Maalik Murphy to Kai Honda. Gardena Serra 14, Liberty 9. pic.twitter.com/BtOhbwaQQ2
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) December 12, 2021
His team was able to hold on to win 21-16, and Murphy will now turn his focus to becoming a Longhorn and trying to be a part of the movement that brings Texas back to relevancy.