Jasper fans... District 22-3A

[spiveyrat]

Buna
Coldspring-Oakhurst
Jasper
Kirbyville
Shepherd
Silsbee

[JasperDog94]

Is that the same Coldsprings just north of Cleveland?

[spiveyrat]

WOS did move down too. They are in 24-3A:

Anahuac
Bridge City
Hamshire-Fannett
Orangefield
Sour Lake
Hardin-Jefferson
WOS

[spiveyrat]

I think so.

[WoodvilleFan]

JasperDog94:
Is that the same Coldsprings just north of Cleveland?Yes, used to be Coldspring-Jones.

[JasperDog94]

One of my fishing buddies coaches there. He's not gonna be happy about being in the same district with Jasper. :D

[JasperDog94]

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[RBARKER]

JasperDog94:
Is that the same Coldsprings just north of Cleveland?Yes it is They were in Barbers Hills district the last two years should be a good addition to your district. They have some good athletes just need some discipline and they will be good.

[spiveyrat]

Anyone know what Silsbee's enrollment number was? or know where I can get it?

[JasperDog94]

spiveyrat:
Anyone know what Silsbee's enrollment number was? or know where I can get it?I think Silsbee's enrollment will be larger than Jaspers. You know what that could mean... eek!

[JasperDog94]

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[Hupernikomen]

It is Coldspring-Oakhurst now I do believe.

[Old No. 7]

spiveyrat:
Buna
Coldspring-Oakhurst
Jasper
Kirbyville
Shepherd
Silsbee

[j_dog]

spiveyrat:
Buna
Coldspring-Oakhurst
Jasper
Kirbyville
Shepherd
SilsbeeFantastic! Jasper gets to maintain its very, very long consecutive series with Silsbee. But how will we cope without Diboll to rag on us? frown

[spiveyrat]

JasperDog94:

spiveyrat:
Anyone know what Silsbee's enrollment number was? or know where I can get it?I think Silsbee's enrollment will be larger than Jaspers. You know what that could mean... eek! Yep! Division II in the playoffs!

[spiveyrat]

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[spiveyrat]

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[spiveyrat]

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[spiveyrat]

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[spiveyrat]

j_dog:

spiveyrat:
Buna
Coldspring-Oakhurst
Jasper
Kirbyville
Shepherd
SilsbeeFantastic! Jasper gets to maintain its very, very long consecutive series with Silsbee. But how will we cope without Diboll to rag on us? :(I was wondering the same thing! :p

[spiveyrat]

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[j_dog]

spiveyrat:

JasperDog94:

spiveyrat:
Anyone know what Silsbee's enrollment number was? or know where I can get it?I think Silsbee's enrollment will be larger than Jaspers. You know what that could mean... eek! Yep! Division II in the playoffs!You mean Jasper might not get to play WOS in the playoffs? :( eek!

[spiveyrat]

j_dog:

spiveyrat:

JasperDog94:

spiveyrat:
Anyone know what Silsbee's enrollment number was? or know where I can get it?I think Silsbee's enrollment will be larger than Jaspers. You know what that could mean... eek! Yep! Division II in the playoffs!You mean Jasper might not get to play WOS in the playoffs? :( eek! I hadn't thought of that, but yeah, it's possible.
Of course it's contingent on:
1) whether Jasper makes the playoffs (of course)
2) whether Silsbee makes the playoffs
3) WOS's enrollment numbers and where they fall in their district. I would imagine they are the largest... but, I'm not sure about it.

[JasperDog94]

j_dog:

spiveyrat:

JasperDog94:

spiveyrat:
Anyone know what Silsbee's enrollment number was? or know where I can get it?I think Silsbee's enrollment will be larger than Jaspers. You know what that could mean... eek! Yep! Division II in the playoffs!You mean Jasper might not get to play WOS in the playoffs? :( eek! Hopefully we'll play them in pre district.

[JasperDog94]

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[St. Ivender]

Silsbee making the playoffs is a stretch at any level. I predict they will be fourth in this district unless Coldspring rolls over.

[JasperDog94]

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[spiveyrat]

What is going on with this site??? eek!

[JasperDog94]

sorry about all the double posts... frown

[JasperDog94]

St. Ivender:
Silsbee making the playoffs is a stretch at any level. I predict they will be fourth in this district unless Coldspring rolls over.Coldspring had a down year last year, but it should be interesting to see how Silsbee matches up with Kirbyville and Coldspring. I wouldn't count out the Tigers just yet.

[Hupernikomen]

St. Ivender:
Silsbee making the playoffs is a stretch at any level. I predict they will be fourth in this district unless Coldspring rolls over.I saw both teams this past year and Coldsprings was no match for Silsbee. Coldsprings was fine defensively but would have been shut out by Silsbee IMO.

[WoodvilleFan]

Hupernikomen:

St. Ivender:
Silsbee making the playoffs is a stretch at any level. I predict they will be fourth in this district unless Coldspring rolls over.I saw both teams this past year and Coldsprings was no match for Silsbee. Coldsprings was fine defensively but would have been shut out by Silsbee IMO.IMO - Silsbee has alot to prove after being 2-18 over the past two years. They were in a tough district but I just expected more from them. Lost lots of close ones 2 years ago.

[JasperDog94]

Spivey - Did you find out Silsbee's enrollment #s?

[spiveyrat]

Nope. I have no idea where to even look.

[JasperDog94]

I looked up an old post that said Silsbee turned in 876. That would put them ahead of Jasper's 854!

[JasperDog94]

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[JasperDog94]

AHHHHH...I wish my computer would quit doing this.

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[ALLSPORTSGUY]

Seems as though ole Hooks has already scheduled Jasper and Newton in pre-season play. Should be interesting games. Bridge City has scheduled Kirbyville and Liberty.

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[JasperDog94]

ALLSPORTSGUY:
Seems as though ole Hooks has already scheduled Jasper and Newton in pre-season play. Should be interesting games.I hope that's true!

[Wildcat81]

I hope the best for Kirbyville

[Wildcat81]

I hope the best for Kirbyville

[JasperDog94]

It looks like Jasper and Kirbyville traded Newton/Diboll for Silsbee/Coldspring. My first thought would be that it would be easier to make the playoffs. But, Silsbee and Coldspring have had good teams in the past. I would say initially that Jasper and Kirbyville have a better chance in this district than in the old district.

[JasperDog94]

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[Matt]

Will Liberty have a chance to play Jasper, Silsbee or WOS in the 1st round of the playoffs, cause we all know LIBERTY CAN'T MAKE IT PAST THE 1ST ROUND

[Bulldog92]

I saw this as soon as I could this morning and couldn't wait to post today. I'm a little disappointed, but I'm okay with it as long as we can get some heavy hitters like WOS and Newton on our pre-district schedule. Hopefully, our friends (used loosely :mad: ) in Silsbee and Orange (WOS) will find their way to this site and stir up the pot with us. This could be fun after all... :D

[bearkatdad]

I was going to post about the new district that Jasper is in now, but I see you guys are way ahead of me.
spiveyrat...I see that Huntsville moved up to 5A..I didn't know if you knew that..

[98Eagle]

Glad to see we will play WOS & Jasper in predistrict. It looks like we will be in a pretty weak 2A district. JMHO

[whatusay2]

Jasper's Pre-district schedule will be plenty tough. I found it on another website.
0 WO-S
1 PN-G
2 Central
3 Newton
4 Bridge City

[Bulldog92]

whatusay2:
Jasper's Pre-district schedule will be plenty tough. I found it on another website.
0 WO-S
1 PN-G
2 Central
3 Newton
4 Bridge CityWhere did you find this? I like it, though. All five teams are capable of beating Jasper and if they can get through that 3-2 or better heading into district, look out. That has to be the toughest pre-district schedule Jasper has put together in years. :)

[Bulldog92]

whatusay2:
Jasper's Pre-district schedule will be plenty tough. I found it on another website.
0 WO-S
1 PN-G
2 Central
3 Newton
4 Bridge CityWhere did you find this? I like it, though. All five teams are capable of beating Jasper and if they can get through that 3-2 or better heading into district, look out. That has to be the toughest pre-district schedule Jasper has put together in years. :)

[j_dog]

St. Ivender:
Silsbee making the playoffs is a stretch at any level. I predict they will be fourth in this district unless Coldspring rolls over.Silsbee has a lot of tradition over the years. I don't know what has been their problems the last couple of years, but McGallion was a winning coach at Navasota if I remember correctly. Any team that takes them lightly will pay dearly IMO.

[spiveyrat]

bearkatdad:
I was going to post about the new district that Jasper is in now, but I see you guys are way ahead of me.
spiveyrat...I see that Huntsville moved up to 5A..I didn't know if you knew that..Nope, didn't see it. To be honest, I'm surprised they ever moved down to 4A. Hey! Your "source" was waaaay off, huh?

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[bearkatdad]

Yes..."source' was off. He did call a few shots correctly, but he missed who all would be in Jaspers' district. In his defense, he did say they were doing some last minute 'fine-tuning'.

[Junkyard]

This looks like a great schedule for the DOGS!! And I for one believe they will run the table in predistrict, roll through district, picking up steam as they head into the playoffs on their way to a state championship!!

I know that is big talk for February but if you dont have confidence in your team then what is the point of being a fan!!

[Junkyard]

This looks like a great schedule for the DOGS!! And I for one believe they will run the table in predistrict, roll through district, picking up steam as they head into the playoffs on their way to a state championship!!

I know that is big talk for February but if you dont have confidence in your team then what is the point of being a fan!!

[JasperDog94]

whatusay2:
Jasper's Pre-district schedule will be plenty tough. I found it on another website.
0 WO-S
1 PN-G
2 Central
3 Newton
4 Bridge CityHOLY COW!!! If that's true, then that's one heck of a pre-district schedule.

[Old No. 7]

JasperDog94:

whatusay2:
Jasper's Pre-district schedule will be plenty tough. I found it on another website.
0 WO-S
1 PN-G
2 Central
3 Newton
4 Bridge CityHOLY COW!!! If that's true, then that's one heck of a pre-district schedule.I agree, that is a tough schedule. I hope K-ville schedules some good teams in pre-district so we can see where we are before district starts. I can hardly wait. :)

[Wildcat81]

i noticed alot of Double post, is there a problem
i didn't double post.

[Wildcat81]

Old No. 7:

JasperDog94:

whatusay2:
Jasper's Pre-district schedule will be plenty tough. I found it on another website.
0 WO-S
1 PN-G
2 Central
3 Newton
4 Bridge CityHOLY COW!!! If that's true, then that's one heck of a pre-district schedule.I agree, that is a tough schedule. I hope K-ville schedules some good teams in pre-district so we can see where we are before district starts. I can hardly wait. :) I have to agree with you K-ville has to schedules
good teams in pre-district.

[JasperDog94]

Wildcat81:
i noticed alot of Double post, is there a problem
i didn't double post.I had some problems yesterday. I would hit "add reply" and it would just sit there for several minutes. I would hit it again with the same result. I would then close out that browser and check back later to find that it posted both times. I don't know what caused it, but it seems to work just fine today.

[JasperDog94]

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[JasperDog94]

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[spiveyrat]

bearkatdad:
Yes..."source' was off. He did call a few shots correctly, but he missed who all would be in Jaspers' district. In his defense, he did say they were doing some last minute 'fine-tuning'.They must have fine-tuned practically the whole district! haha :D

[spiveyrat]

JasperDog94:

Wildcat81:
i noticed alot of Double post, is there a problem
i didn't double post.I had some problems yesterday. I would hit "add reply" and it would just sit there for several minutes. I would hit it again with the same result. I would then close out that browser and check back later to find that it posted both times. I don't know what caused it, but it seems to work just fine today.Not just yesterday! :D

[fred grunden]

I like the pre district schedule. If you play tough teams early, they will show you where you need to improve. If you lose a few games early, thats better than during district, and if you can keep moral up, keep improving, and make a few changes that work for you, then look out district 22 AAA. We will be testing some new rivals. Don't
remember ever playing Shepherd or Cold Spring, and
if we've played Buna, it was over 25 yrs ago.
Oh yes, if we get through that pre season schedule undefeated, then we will be truly a very good team.

[fred grunden]

I like the pre district schedule. If you play tough teams early, they will show you where you need to improve. If you lose a few games early, thats better than during district, and if you can keep moral up, keep improving, and make a few changes that work for you, then look out district 22 AAA. We will be testing some new rivals. Don't
remember ever playing Shepherd or Cold Spring, and
if we've played Buna, it was over 25 yrs ago.
Oh yes, if we get through that pre season schedule undefeated, then we will be truly a very good team.

[spiveyrat]

fred grunden:
...if we get through that pre season schedule undefeated, then we will be truly a very good team.Amen, brother Fred!

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[JasperDog94]

fred grunden:
if we get through that pre season schedule undefeated, then we will be truly a very good team.I think that qualifies as a huge understatement. I would be willing to bet that nobody has a tougher pre-district schedule than that.

[billbrasky]

Bulldog 92, do you really think Bridge City is capable of beating Jasper? This a weak game heading into district play for the bulldogs.

[billbrasky]

This is just hear-say, but I heard Kirbyville's predistrict schedule included Clevland, Bridge City, Corrigan-Camden, Hardin-Jefferson, and Liberty. This is much tougher than years past. I'm glad to see they scheduled some 3a schools and not any 2a pushovers. I'm not talking about 2a state champ San Augustine who the wildcats beat last year.

[Bulldog92]

billbrasky:
Bulldog 92, do you really think Bridge City is capable of beating Jasper? This a weak game heading into district play for the bulldogs.I agree that Jasper is probably a much stronger team, but BC has beaten better Jasper teams before. You never know...

[Old Cardinal]

I of course back Bridge City, but they are not ready to beat Jasper as yet, and maybe never. They have District Champs each year as 9th graders...It's kind of tragic, the 9th grade beats Jasper also with ease two years in a row, but when those same youth reach their Senior year in HS, they drop out to train exclusively for Track-Field event scholarships and Weightlifting scholarships! We have some good Juniors and Sophomores again this year but hardly any Seniors. I really don't know what the answer is to this delima. Bridge City has a pretty tough row to hoe, I admire the Coaches for scheduling Jasper, they certainly cannot be accused of dodging the big boys in preseason. WO-S will dominate down here. Good luck on your quest for a State Championship.

[JasperDog94]

So, OC, are you picking WOS to dominate Jasper? eek!

[trojandad]

First, hi to all, DEFINITELY been busy with off season stuff, including picking a school for my son. Thanks to all for the good wishes and PM's.

Now, about school name, the school district is Coldspring-Oakhurst which is including a small town north of Coldspring called Oakhurst. The official high school name is Coldspring Jones High School, but there is a movement to remove the Jones part of that name, as many, including me, don't have a clue who the heck "Jones" was. LOL

As for the district, couldn't be happier if I had to be. Don't understand the Jerrymandering, as we pass a lot of 3A schools on the way to Jasper, Buna, Silsbee and Kirbyville, but it should be a great set of schools to play. I know they had their first meeting on Friday and our coach said the desirousness of allowing as many district track meets as possible along with other items that weren't as agreeable in the previous district were a breath of fresh air, as described to me.

As for being competitive in this district with football, I can honestly say I haven't seen an off season that has been any more intense or agressive as this one has been. Coach Lymas has never had a track record of losing and I can tell you that it's easy to see the All American lineman experience in him coming out in the line drills. Heck, this is the first year in ages that the sleds have been broken out (Yea, Matthew, you were right, lol). We lose several really great players from this year's team, but seeing so many thing existing in this years off season that haven't existed before, such as a field goal kicker kicking consistently from outside of 50 yds, I have a ton of confidence that overlooking us will be a mistake.

As for Silsbee and Jasper, all the guys here are excited about having 2 district schools twice our size to replace the four district schools twice our size. LOL Seriously, the broadening of our athletic program will help each aspect of the program. Watching the track program this year, I think about Old Card, as our current Coach has five track state championship rings and the team coming on this year should be better than we've seen in years. Am just sad my son had to waste his years under such an inferior man and coach before Coach Lymas. But the young men and women coming up should have a great program being formed.

Now, my fav topic, who from the current schools has the best tailgaters? Let's get together to set up assistance to out of town tailgaters to help make it easy this year, as each team will be traveling over 100 miles at times. LOL

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[Old No. 7]

Hello trojandad, I'm looking forward to the upcoming football season. I hope there will be more posters on here from Coldsprings before the season starts. I'm making 3a d.l. known to my co-workers from Silsbee and Buna. Just talking makes me want to fire-up the grill! :D

[bearkatdad]

Trojandad....what 3A towns/schools will you be passing thru coming to Jasper? With Livingston being 4A (last I heard) and Woodville moving down to 2A, I would think those would be the only towns that could be close.
Also, was Shepherd in your district last year? How did they fare and who were the 4 teams you lost?

[trojandad]

My bad, bearkatdad, I didn't mean that we would actually pass directly thru other 3A towns on our way to Jasper, but for starters, Madisonville and Crockett are closer in actual miles from us, as well as every school as every other school in the district we were in last year. But in traveling from Coldspring to Jasper we would pass thru Livingston then thru Woodville to Jasper. Along the way, schools that would be a closer drive would be Diboll, Cleveland, Tarkington and Liberty along with the Hardin schools.

But honestly, I'm really jazzed about the district, I do believe that the travel will make some good memories for the kids making the trips. And I remember from playing Jasper from my high school days that the district golf tournament there on the lake is a memory and a half !

As far as Shepherd goes, #7, Shepherd is the other school in San Jacinto county here, so we play them almost every year as a matter of ritual. I think we have a run of 24 out of the last 25 wins over them in football. They are a good bunch of kids but they wear Beat Coldspring shirts many years under their pads, noting that if they don't win another game, they wish to only beat us. But as a matter of record, Shepherd and Tarkington usually contested for the basement of the district.

As for the tailgaters, a suggestion would be to have a point of contact from each school to make sure all the tailgaters have what they need, i.e. grilling area, grills if available, necessary foods, and a contact for other parents from the traveling town to feel welcome in a strange town and school. I'm the local booster club president for the time being and would be more than happy to hook up with the new schools to make everyone feel at home. We had some WONDERFUL tailgaters from other schools last year, especially the Liberty bunch, and enjoyed the fellowship a great deal.

Look forward to hearing from you guys.

[trojandad]

Oh, and the four "bigger" schools we lost were Barbers Hill, Cleveland, Huffman and Splendora.