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The Eagles Are Ready To Fly!

The 2007 edition of the Abilene High Eagles made a statement. They made so much noise throughout the state. Knocked off "High and Mighty" Southlake Carroll. One play away from the State Championship. Finally made those guys to the East realize that we still play football out here, and we are not to be ignored. But the 2008 edition wants to make even more noise.

After the end of 2007, so many changes for the Warbirds took place. We lost the majority of the starters on offense, a couple on defense, and the most recognized and toughest district in Texas was broken up. I personally was sad to see the traditions and rivalries thrown out the window, but I knew it would happen eventually with the 5A cutoff numbers rising. But I know that we will take what was given to us and make things happen.

As we face off tonight against Fort Worth Dunbar, several questions will be asked about our offense. Will we be able to replace a talented group of receivers? Will the Line be working together? Will Stephen have the composure to lead the Offense? I believe the answer is yes to all of them. Questions similar to them have always been asked when we lose several players on either side of the ball. And we always have things taken care of and all of the boys are ready to step up and get after it. I see us having no problems putting up points on the board against a talented Dunbar team; after all, the so-called new players on offense saw a bunch of playing time last year.

The Black Shirts will be one of the best in the state. Chris Williams leads a very talented group, along with P.J. Butler, Karsten Goodman, Justin Carroll, and Keith Carroll just to name a few. I am excited to see what is in store for the opposing offenses this season. Dunbar has a lot of speed on offense, but I know that the Warbirds will not have any problems shutting them down.

I am excited that the season is finally here. I have been counting down the days since last year, and I am sure many of you have too. I am excited to see our boys play under those lights, smell the smells, hear the sounds, and see thousands of screaming Eagle fans cheer on our boys tonight as we start off a great memorable season. Let's go out there, fly high, and knock some heads around. GO EAGLES!!!

• David Craghead
• August 29, 2008 12:30 AM