A Complete 180!!

By David Craghead
November 13, 2006

We started off 0-4. I knew that we would have to come together in a hurry. And we certainly did that by winning 6 straight games. And more importantly, we came out 5-0 in district play. Not very many teams say that they can go perfect in their district 3 years in a row. What a great job our boys have done so far this season. They made the people who said it wouldn't happen eat their words. I am very proud of the way we have come together and played. I expect a great run in the playoffs. And with most of the bigger power teams going to Division 1, the road to the State Title is just a tad bit easier.

It was an ugly win at Ratliff on Friday. For most of that game we weren't playing the Odessa Bronchos, we were playing against the ref on our side of the field. I was getting a flashback to 2001 when I didn't want to. There were so many calls on the field that didn't even happen. Our side of the scoreboard should have read something in the 60's. It was very clear that we scored a touchdown on several occasions, but the refs didn't see it that way. It even showed on the replays. The same thing with the safety. I don't think I have seen Coach Warren that mad since the Del Valle game. I was happy with the way that our boys handled it. They didn't let the refs get them down. They played a harder game. And even though I was nervous about it, I was very happy that we got everybody in the game. It's always a great time when you can do that.

This week, we see a repeat of last year for the Bi-District round of the playoffs. We take on Weatherford (5-5). Last year we beat them 49-14. And I am really glad that the game is not in Brownwood this year. The game has been moved from its previous time and place. The game will now be played at Memorial Stadium in Stephenville at 3 p.m. on Saturday. The stadium holds about 7,000. So if you want a fairly good seat, you better get there early.

Comments

eagle4life
November 14, 2006 1:31 PM

undefeated 3 years in a row in district. i can only think of one other team that can claim that - southlake carroll anyone?

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