Time To Defend The Bell

By David Craghead
October 12, 2007

After a much needed bye week, the Abilene High Eagles will be heading to Grande Stadium to take on the Midland High Bulldogs. This game is important on many levels. The Warbirds are carrying a 16 game district winning streak. Coach Warren and Company look to keep that streak going en route to a FOURTH STRAIGHT 3-5A title. Of course on the other hand, Midland hasn’t beaten the Eagles since Yenzer took over back in 2002 so they will be playing with a chip on their shoulder. And obviously both teams will be looking to get that very important first win in what could be the last year for the Little SWC.

Having the bye week before district play began was a really good thing. It gave us a chance to get some rest. Many people took notice of the 450+ passing yards Denton Ryan put up against our D a couple of weeks back. The Defense will not allow that to happen tonight. During that bye week, we went back to the basics on both sides of the ball. Against Denton Ryan, we gave up way too many big plays. The only big plays that will be taking place while the Warbird D is out on the field will be interceptions, fumble recoveries, 3 and Outs, among many more. I am really looking forward to seeing our D shine. In recent weeks, the Bulldogs have discovered the passing game that took them to a 3-2 non-district record. However, the Bulldogs will soon discover that they won’t be able to do much of anything against a well rested Eagle Defense tonight.

Spens Lackey will lead the troops to a great victory tonight. A couple of weeks ago, the Offense showed up to play and put 49 on the board. It is going to be a fun night for the Eagles since the O has finally come around. I am really looking forward to seeing how well the team will come together for this key first game in the District 3-5A race.

Midland High will be thinking that it is an advantage to have a home game against Abilene High, but we will certainly show the Bulldogs that Grande Stadium will not keep them safe from the Eagle fans. I want to see the Black and Gold shirts outnumber the purple shirts tonight. Let’s go out there, fly high, and knock some heads around. GO EAGLES!!!

Comments

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October 18, 2007 5:48 PM

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