Week 1: 3A #1 Stephenville vs 4A #3 Aledo 2013

[hollywood]

Lets get it started! Aledo had scouts at the scrimmages and game tonight of course. Who ya got? Ville beat Aledo (then 4A #4) last year after losing the Monterrey Prepa Tec. Should be a classic rival game again. Here we go!

[toddg]

Lets get it started! Aledo had scouts at the scrimmages and game tonight of course. Who ya got? Ville beat Aledo (then 4A #4) last year after losing the Monterrey Prepa Tec. Should be a classic rival game again. Here we go!

Aledo gonna be tough this year Hollywood.. My inlaws will be there..
Hold the phone ! Alvarado plays in Saturday.. Hmmmm.. I may be there myself!!!

[Cam]

Lets get it started! Aledo had scouts at the scrimmages and game tonight of course. Who ya got? Ville beat Aledo (then 4A #4) last year after losing the Monterrey Prepa Tec. Should be a classic rival game again. Here we go!


hollywood, shouldn't you be in bed already?...:D

[hollywood]

hollywood, shouldn't you be in bed already?...:D

Lol, I should have went to bed when I got home last night! I over slept my alarm and missed my 6:00 start this morning with my running buddies. Had to meet them later in the route! Got a 10 miler in though.

[hollywood]

Aledo gonna be tough this year Hollywood.. My inlaws will be there..
Hold the phone ! Alvarado plays in Saturday.. Hmmmm.. I may be there myself!!!

Well that would be a treat toddg. Just FYI... Aledo was tough last year! When are they not a tough opponent? They're always tough and you can always count on the Sville vs Aledo match ups to be entertaining. It's in their house this year. My $ on the Ville but you never know. But it will be a good game.

[GrTigers6]

Is this game Friday night I guess?

[hollywood]

Is this game Friday night I guess?

Yeppers, 7:30 KO

[regaleagle]

I'd love to see Stephenville defeat the Bearkats of 4A fame. You didn't exactly tell us where this game will be played. In my mind this game should be considered a toss-up due to the history between the 2 schools. Stidham will have to bring his best game this week, but maybe he's not ready yet....I dunno. Can the rest of the Yellowjackets help take up some of the slack til he starts hitting on all cylinders....I dunno. Does Stephenville's defense have enough to stop the Aledo offense this season....I dunno. Is Aledo better this season than last season....I dunno. Guess what...there's a lot of things not known yet about either team. You just gotta figure it will be a good game because of the history of the two schools and their programs. Go get em Yellowjackets.....hooray for 3A.

[hollywood]

Stephenville @ Aledo Friday 9/6, 7:30 KO

Ville bounced back from a 10 point loss to Prepa Tec last season and beat Aledo who was favored. We'll see how the Jackets respond from a very physical 1 pt win this year. You're right regal, a lot of unknowns so far. How good is Prepa Tec? How good is Ville? How good is Aledo? Ville plays 6A Ft. Lauderdale (Florida) Dillard High in week 2. Aledo plays Highland Park tonight, then Monterrey Prepa Tec week 2, I think.

We'll find out in the next few weeks how each team is. That's a fact Jack! ;)

[toddg]

it wouldnt suprise me if the Jackets won this game, but it wouldnt suprise me if Aledo stomped a mudhole in Stephenville either..thats just the way its been with these 2 teams

[YTBulldogs]

Man, this game needs a poll added bigtime.

[hollywood]

it wouldnt suprise me if the Jackets won this game, but it wouldnt suprise me if Aledo stomped a mudhole in Stephenville either..thats just the way its been with these 2 teams

Would it surprise you if Stephenville stomped a mud hole in Aledo?

:D

[hollywood]

Man, this game needs a poll added bigtime.

You got it!

[regaleagle]

I'll have to hear more about both teams before I cast my ballot....I just dunno, LOL.

[hollywood]

FYI

Stephenville leading rival victories and is 7-6 vs Aledo since 2002 season.

Stephenville vs Aledo game history from 2002-present.

Stephenville--Aledo
2002: 21--13
2003: 0--21
2004: 38--35
2005: 41--27
2006: 28--24
2007: 31--28
2008: 20--24
2009: 16--20
2010: 3--20; 10--18
2011: 48--47; 0--33
2012: 41--28

[toddg]

FYI

Stephenville leading rival victories and is 7-6 vs Aledo since 2002 season.

Stephenville vs Aledo game history from 2002-present.

Stephenville--Aledo
2002: 21--13
2003: 0--21
2004: 38--35
2005: 41--27
2006: 28--24
2007: 31--28
2008: 20--24
2009: 16--20
2010: 3--20; 10--18
2011: 48--47; 0--33
2012: 41--28

pretty darn even..will be interesting for sure...i am thinkin' i needs to watch this one...

[YTBulldogs]

You got it!

Thanks HW.

[hollywood]

pretty darn even..will be interesting for sure...i am thinkin' i needs to watch this one...

Yep, and 4 years in a row from 2006-2009 the point deferential was 4 points or less!

[hollywood]

i am thinkin' i needs to watch this one...

Come on toddg, we'll cuss and discuss this season at halftime. It'll be a friendly pow wow like last years M&G in Alvarillo. ;)

[toddg]

Come on toddg, we'll cuss and discuss this season at halftime. It'll be a friendly pow wow like last years M&G in Alvarillo. ;)

heck..i may diss the inlaws and sit on the visiter side..bring atleast 2 of my sons

[Ville-D]

heck..i may diss the inlaws and sit on the visiter side..bring atleast 2 of my sons

We'll accept you if you wear your "Bling Shirt"

[hollywood]

heck..i may diss the inlaws and sit on the visiter side..bring atleast 2 of my sons


We'll accept you if you wear your "Bling Shirt"

Bling Shirt in full effect until Alvarado can beat Stephenville toddg! :taunt:

[toddg]

We'll accept you if you wear your "Bling Shirt"


Bling Shirt in full effect until Alvarado can beat Stephenville toddg! :taunt:

yeah ok..honey bee bling mama shirt will be worn...http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/13991/bling2.jpg (http://www.smileyvault.com/)

[hollywood]

yeah ok..honey bee bling mama shirt will be worn...http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/13991/bling2.jpg (http://www.smileyvault.com/)

:clap:

I knew you were a good sport toddg! I'd do the same for our district friendly foe's!

[garciap77]

The Ville by 10.

[jason]

Aledo by 10+
Until stephenville proves they can score they will struggle.
They also couldn't stop the run.

[toddg]

Last I saw Aledo was leading HP 17-3 at the half.. Luke Bishop is QB

[Sville]

Aledo stomped HP 44-3

[Sville]

Aledo by 10+
Until stephenville proves they can score they will struggle.
They also couldn't stop the run.

I thought the same thing last year after the MT game. But to give the D credit MT had less than 100 yds of offense and only 3 FD after their last score.

[toddg]

Aledo stomped HP 44-3

should be a barn burner friday night!!

[theville]

should be a barn burner friday night!!

Hollywood, The Ville and Aledo played 2 times in 2009. OT game 26-23. Was that one added?

Series should be 7-7, maybe I stink at math ;)

[cowboyandchrist]

After the 1 point win that tells me the Ville may be better this year than last. As far as this game, I believe it will be a close game with the Ville winning it in the last minutes of the game. The O line of the Ville will determine this game. Just my 2 cents worth.

[vtskneb]

There were a couple of plays last year that were called back that would have made the game closer. I think it be a one possession game if we progress offensively from week 1 to 2 like we did last year. It will be a tall task to go into bearcat stadium and win. We hold one of only 2 victories in that place and that was earned back in 2007.

[hollywood]

Hollywood, The Ville and Aledo played 2 times in 2009. OT game 26-23. Was that one added?

Series should be 7-7, maybe I stink at math ;)

Yep, I must have missed that one! 7-7... Even series.

[venomous tat2]

I got SV 24-20 :clap:

[hollywood]

Stephenville 2012 as underdogs after losing to Monterrey Prepa Tec the week before. Could we see more of this against Aledo 2013? Very possible. ;) Hint: Ville's #1 had a great night and look for more of the same this year... Just at QB.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJl0btGLkfY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Txbroadcaster]

Intern Nohe and I will probably be making an appearance at this game

[mwrams]

Well due to the fact that my Great Grandfather helped found Aledo and he along with my father and Grandparents being from there...I'm gonna have to say...GO BEARKATS!!! KICK THAT JACKET ARSE!!!!

[Matthew328]

I think Aledo gets em this year

[toddg]

Aledo is alot better on offense this year with the additions of a couple of Big lineman and QB/RB Ryan Newsome..and the switch from LB to RB Daythan Davis..who is big (6'2" 225lbs)..and Anders is still back there as well.

[hollywood]

This should be good. Early assessment looks to be Ville's defense looks to be better this season. More overall speed. A little harder to gauge how good against the 11 time national champs of Mexico and how it translates to Texas HS football. :D

Aledo is always a good test.

[Ville-D]

So it will be (AP) #2 in 4a vs #2 in 3a this week.


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Re-Ville-D

[hollywood]

Let's revise this... AP ranking 3A #2 Stephenville @ 4A #2 Aledo. ;)


AP 4A and 3A week 1 polls

Class 4A
School Total Points Prv
1. Cedar Park (21) (1-0) 237 2
2. Aledo (1) (1-0) 197 3
3. Denton Guyer (2) (0-1) 141 1
4. SA Northside Brennan (1-0) 136 4
5. Whitehouse (1-0) 103 6
6. Humble Summer Creek (1-0) 98 7
7. Georgetown (1-0) 85 9
8. WF Rider (1-0) 83 10 (tie)
9. Texas City (1-0) 56 10 (tie)
10. Leander (1-0) 36 NR
Others receiving votes: 11, Pearland Dawson 27. 12, Mesquite Poteet 23. 13, Elgin 20. 14, Lancaster 19. 15, Manor 18. 16, CC Calallen 9. 17, Ennis 7. 17, Tyler 7. 19, Fort Bend Marshall 5. 20, Amarillo 4. 21, N. Richland Hills Birdville 3. 22, Dallas South Oak Cliff 2. 22, Wolfforth Frenship 2. 24, Kerrville Tivy 1. 24, Beaumont Central 1.


Class 3A
School Total Points Prv
1. Carthage (8) (1-0) 207 2
2. Stephenville (9) (1-0) 200 1
3. Gilmer (5) (1-0) 195 3
4. Navasota (1-0) 166 4
5. Argyle (2) (1-0) 155 5
6. Kilgore (1-0) 120 6
7. La Marque (1-0) 88 7
8. Graham (1-0) 59 8
9. Bellville (1-0) 44 9
10. West Orange-Stark (1-0) 21 NR
Others receiving votes: 11, Celina 13. 12, Port Isabel 10. 12, Shallowater 10. 14, El Campo 9. 15, Jasper 7. 16, Wimberley 4. 16, Tyler Chapel Hill 4. 18, Coldspring-Oakhurst 3. 19, Gainesville 2. 19, Silsbee 2. 21, Gladewater 1.

[TXfootballboi!]

I don't see the ville keeping this a close game! Aledo whooped Highland park! Their RB is supposed to be another J.Gray! But if the ville pulls this one out not only will I eat my words but that means the ville is the real deal!

[Bosqueville]

Aledo... Big.

[regaleagle]

Well it's like this.....I'm all for 3A #2 putting a whooping on 4A #2 any day of the week. Whether that be Stephenville vs. Aledo or whomever else it happened to be. I'm really not in love with the Yellowjackets, per se......but this is outright pride on the line>>>>3A pride. So I hope the Yellowjackets will represent well this Friday nite against those highly ranked and talented Bearkats from Aledo. In this case, a win for Stephenville will be a win for 3A. It will be tough sledding, but if there's a 3A team that can get the job done against Aledo, I reckon it's the Yellowjackets. Put the stinger on em.

[Sville]

Yall shouldn't put much stock into the Jackets starting slow. Coach G is only 2-4 in season openers yet his teams have made it to at least the 4th round 4 out of last 5 years. Last year the offense struggled just as much against Mexico and then came out after that and lit it up. I haven't seen the tape yet, that will be tomorrow but it is my experience that 9 times out of 10 it is an execution (rhythm) issue. The talent is there it is just a matter of how long it will take to get it all on the same page.

Lets put some perspective into this, last year the state champs managed 259 yards of total offense with 3 turnovers and 17 pts against MT. Aledo was coming off a dominant performance against HP (31-12). I not gonna lie the Jacket OL struggled in that first game, whatever it was they figured it out the next week in practice and the rest is history. Fast forward to today, the 2013 Jackets managed 298 yds of total offense 2 turnovers and 17 pts against MT and Aledo dominated HP even worse. What will happen this go around? We will all find out Friday.

Besides I have been watching this series long enough to know, that it is fools gold to try and predict what will happen. There has been several times where I thought one was better than the other and the opposite result happened.

[hollywood]

Yall shouldn't put much stock into the Jackets starting slow. Coach G is only 2-4 in season openers yet his teams have made it to at least the 4th round 4 out of last 5 years. Last year the offense struggled just as much against Mexico and then came out after that and lit it up. I haven't seen the tape yet, that will be tomorrow but it is my experience that 9 times out of 10 it is an execution (rhythm) issue. The talent is there it is just a matter of how long it will take to get it all on the same page.

Lets put some perspective into this, last year the state champs managed 259 yards of total offense with 3 turnovers and 17 pts against MT. Aledo was coming off a dominant performance against HP (31-12). I not gonna lie the Jacket OL struggled in that first game, whatever it was they figured it out the next week in practice and the rest is history. Fast forward to today, the 2013 Jackets managed 298 yds of total offense 2 turnovers and 17 pts against MT and Aledo dominated HP even worse. What will happen this go around? We will all find out Friday.

Besides I have been watching this series long enough to know, that it is fools gold to try and predict what will happen. There has been several times where I thought one was better than the other and the opposite result happened.

I agree Sville! And you forgot to add your comment "Aledo is only 2-6 against Stephenville without JG."

[TXfootballboi!]

If stephenville beats this aledo team then there is no hope for anybody that plays the Yellowjackets

[Gsquared]

I went over and saw Aledo put a whipin on Highland Park Saturday. If the Jackets are able to pull out a win Friday night, take notice 3A!

[hollywood]

It looks to be a daunting task for the more inexperienced Yellow Jackets according to the blog below. But one thing that has been evident throughout the history of the series between Aledo and Stephenville is the fact that over the course of 14 games played between the two, each game has the atmosphere of a playoff game and most often lives up to the hype. Both teams and communities rise to the occasion of the competition. Whether one is heavily favored over the other going into the game, it doesn't always end how most think. Last year’s game is proof. These games are worth the penny regardless if you support Aledo or Stephenville or neither.

http://aledosportsdaily.com/

Is this the Best Senior Bearcat Class in the Tim Buchanan Era at Aledo?

Coach Tim Buchanan is in his 21st season as Bearcats head coach. He has amassed 212 wins and graduated 20 senior classes in his tenure at Aledo. Included in the 212 wins are 55 playoff victories, four state championships, 17 straight seasons in the playoffs, and a perfect 16-0 season in 2010.

The motto of the 2012 season was called the “Reload Mode”. Indeed it was having to replace a senior-heavy Senior Class of 2011 coming off three straight Class 4A Division II state championships.

The Senior Bearcats of 2011 were top heavy on offense with Matt Bishop, Johnathan Gray, Michael Mann and Michael Wilson all playing college football now. The defense had a mix of seniors and underclassmen led by Dayne Davis, now playing at Harvard.

Looking over the roster of the 2013 Aledo Bearcats, this squad may have the most overall talent from top to bottom than any senior class coached by Tim Buchanan.

The defensive side of the ball had only one underclassman, Johnathan Durham, starting on Saturday against Highland Park. The offense started seven seniors and four underclassmen. Only two offensive starters are juniors, Luke Bishop and Ryan Newsome. It is extremely rare for the Bearcats to start offensive linemen who are not at least in the junior class. Aledo started two from the same family Saturday night in freshman Wes Harris and sophomore Hunter Harris.

Since 17 of Aledo’s 22 starters against the Scots are seniors this season, a case is being made for at least this Bearcat team being the most dependent on a senior class as starters on a fantastic team.

My hunch is this group of seniors feels like they have something to prove in Friday night’s home opener against Stephenville. The Yellowjackets have stung the Bearcats two years in a row on their home field by a combined score of 89-75.

Especially for the senior starters on defense, this is their third and final crack at bringing home a victory over Stephenville. They will help to right the ship at Bearcat Stadium Friday night.

Aledo has seven varsity defensive starters earning their third varsity letters. Jordan Mittie and Tyson Mauser at linebacker; Zach Hyles, Cory Stitle, and Ray Hart up front; and Brock Parker and Jonny Carter in the secondary.

Jonny Carter had a dynamic game against the Scots breaking up passes, returning kicks, and racing to the end zone on a blocked punt on special teams. If you recall, Carter was injured early in last year’s game against Stephenville and the Yellowjackets exploited his side of the field when he was gone.

Aledo’s all-senior defensive line and linebacker corps were the difference makers in Aledo’s 44-3 victory over Highland Park. Besides the seniors listed above, Tristan Stary started on the line and Matthew Hawkins started at linebacker.

The much larger Highland Park offensive line could not contain the stealth, quick, and strong Bearcats up front. After a couple of series, the Scots started keeping backs in to block but it did very little to stop the relentless Bearcat pass rush. When the starters left the game late in the third quarter, Highland Park had negative rushing yards in the game.

Yes it’s early in the season and this Bearcat senior class has only one victory under its belt. The one victory and the way this senior class of Bearcats dominated a state-ranked team is at least a way to start a conversation.

If you would like to make comments, I’ve set up a forum on the Bearcat Blog. Click on the link below to make comments.

Bearcat Blog: The Best Senior Class

[Gsquared]

It looks to be a daunting task for the more inexperienced Yellow Jackets according to the blog below. But one thing that has been evident throughout the history of the series between Aledo and Stephenville is the fact that over the course of 14 games played between the two, each game has the atmosphere of a playoff game and most often lives up to the hype. Both teams and communities rise to the occasion of the competition. Whether one is heavily favored over the other going into the game, it doesn't always end how most think. Last year’s game is proof. These games are worth the penny regardless if you support Aledo or Stephenville or neither.

http://aledosportsdaily.com/

Is this the Best Senior Bearcat Class in the Tim Buchanan Era at Aledo?

Coach Tim Buchanan is in his 21st season as Bearcats head coach. He has amassed 212 wins and graduated 20 senior classes in his tenure at Aledo. Included in the 212 wins are 55 playoff victories, four state championships, 17 straight seasons in the playoffs, and a perfect 16-0 season in 2010.

The motto of the 2012 season was called the “Reload Mode”. Indeed it was having to replace a senior-heavy Senior Class of 2011 coming off three straight Class 4A Division II state championships.

The Senior Bearcats of 2011 were top heavy on offense with Matt Bishop, Johnathan Gray, Michael Mann and Michael Wilson all playing college football now. The defense had a mix of seniors and underclassmen led by Dayne Davis, now playing at Harvard.

Looking over the roster of the 2013 Aledo Bearcats, this squad may have the most overall talent from top to bottom than any senior class coached by Tim Buchanan.

The defensive side of the ball had only one underclassman, Johnathan Durham, starting on Saturday against Highland Park. The offense started seven seniors and four underclassmen. Only two offensive starters are juniors, Luke Bishop and Ryan Newsome. It is extremely rare for the Bearcats to start offensive linemen who are not at least in the junior class. Aledo started two from the same family Saturday night in freshman Wes Harris and sophomore Hunter Harris.

Since 17 of Aledo’s 22 starters against the Scots are seniors this season, a case is being made for at least this Bearcat team being the most dependent on a senior class as starters on a fantastic team.

My hunch is this group of seniors feels like they have something to prove in Friday night’s home opener against Stephenville. The Yellowjackets have stung the Bearcats two years in a row on their home field by a combined score of 89-75.

Especially for the senior starters on defense, this is their third and final crack at bringing home a victory over Stephenville. They will help to right the ship at Bearcat Stadium Friday night.

Aledo has seven varsity defensive starters earning their third varsity letters. Jordan Mittie and Tyson Mauser at linebacker; Zach Hyles, Cory Stitle, and Ray Hart up front; and Brock Parker and Jonny Carter in the secondary.

Jonny Carter had a dynamic game against the Scots breaking up passes, returning kicks, and racing to the end zone on a blocked punt on special teams. If you recall, Carter was injured early in last year’s game against Stephenville and the Yellowjackets exploited his side of the field when he was gone.

Aledo’s all-senior defensive line and linebacker corps were the difference makers in Aledo’s 44-3 victory over Highland Park. Besides the seniors listed above, Tristan Stary started on the line and Matthew Hawkins started at linebacker.

The much larger Highland Park offensive line could not contain the stealth, quick, and strong Bearcats up front. After a couple of series, the Scots started keeping backs in to block but it did very little to stop the relentless Bearcat pass rush. When the starters left the game late in the third quarter, Highland Park had negative rushing yards in the game.

Yes it’s early in the season and this Bearcat senior class has only one victory under its belt. The one victory and the way this senior class of Bearcats dominated a state-ranked team is at least a way to start a conversation.

If you would like to make comments, I’ve set up a forum on the Bearcat Blog. Click on the link below to make comments.

Bearcat Blog: The Best Senior Class

Man, that stadium is gonna be rockin in Aledo Friday night!!!

[hollywood]

Man, that stadium is gonna be rockin in Aledo Friday night!!!

G, there is no denying that! You plan to be there as well?

[Gsquared]

G, there is no denying that! You plan to be there as well?

Terry is going, im going down to see Navasota at Coldspring.

[TXfootballboi!]

I too plan to be at this game so if stephenville does win. I can say that this stephenville team is no joke and I saw it in person and not on video

[defense51]

This is the type of game that regardless of a win or loss, both teams improve because of it.

[Ville]

Hope everyone stays safe and healthy. And that this isn't the last time the teams play each other. Be a shame to see it go away like the Brownwood game did.

[toddg]

hope everyone stays safe and healthy. And that this isn't the last time the teams play each other. Be a shame to see it go away like the brownwood game did.
ditto!!

[hollywood]

Hope everyone stays safe and healthy. And that this isn't the last time the teams play each other. Be a shame to see it go away like the Brownwood game did.

Hearing Stephenville vs Brownwood will happen for sure next alignment whether they are in the same district again or not.

As for Stephenville vs Aledo, I hope so. It's games like this that make each other better win or lose. It's a win win IMO.

Second season is what really counts until the third season starts. A repeat is in line for Stephenville. '93 SC was followed by a '94 repeat. '98 SC was followed by a '99 repeat. Let's see if history stays it's course. :D

[toddg]

"I'm an Indian outlaw
to the chagrin of my inlaws
My baby she's a lady bearcat
Her paws have claws:eek:!!"
http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/13991/INDIANOUTLAW.jpg (http://www.smileyvault.com/)

me and atleast 2 of my sons will be on the Jacket side friday night...gotta support 7-3A!!

[vtskneb]

"I'm an Indian outlaw
to the chagrin of my inlaws
My baby she's a lady bearcat
Her paws have claws:eek:!!"
http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/13991/INDIANOUTLAW.jpg (http://www.smileyvault.com/)

me and atleast 2 of my sons will be on the Jacket side friday night...gotta support 7-3A!!

Wow, Toddg I may have to turn you into Bob and Dan and get an official decision on gay or not gay.

[toddg]

Wow, Toddg I may have to turn you into Bob and Dan and get an official decision on gay or not gay.

http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/13991/BAD1.jpg (http://www.smileyvault.com/)

i already ran it past them..Tim McGraw singing "Indian Outlaw"..not gay! cornhusker!

[vtskneb]

http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/13991/BAD1.jpg (http://www.smileyvault.com/)

i already ran it past them..Tim McGraw singing "Indian Outlaw"..not gay! cornhusker!

:2thumbsup

[Ville-D]

http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/13991/BAD1.jpg (http://www.smileyvault.com/)

i already ran it past them..Tim McGraw singing "Indian Outlaw"..not gay! cornhusker!

Sports exemption?

[hollywood]

I don't see the ville keeping this a close game! Aledo whooped Highland park! Their RB is supposed to be another J.Gray! But if the ville pulls this one out not only will I eat my words but that means the ville is the real deal!

HP isn't their normal strength this year. Even Aledo fans said they were much softer this year than last. Too much finess and not enough hard nose. This is erie how many are giving Aledo such a huge advantage over Stephenville again this year. Naive I guess.

[Deuce]

HP isn't their normal strength this year. Even Aledo fans said they were much softer this year than last. Too much finess and not enough hard nose. This is erie how many are giving Aledo such a huge advantage over Stephenville again this year. Naive I guess.

Ville by 3!

[hollywood]

Ville does have a good kicker! ;)

[hollywood]

http://www.yourstephenvilletx.com/sports/stephenville/football/article_4c884109-eae0-52b5-b549-9c0d12cf5ab2.html



Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:30 am | Updated: 10:03 am, Thu Sep 5, 2013.

State-ranked rivals square off in Aledo By BRAD KEITH brad.keith@empiretribune.com Stephenville Empire-Tribune

As long as they are in separate classifications, their days of meeting twice a year - in the regular season and again in the playoffs - are over.

No longer will they settle district championships, as they did seemingly each year from 2003-07. No longer will they play state playoff games with the winner instantly becoming the favorite to capture a state title, as they did each season from 2009-11.

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But it's still Stephenville. And it's still Aledo. And sixth year Stephenville head coach Joe Gillespie still expects a war come 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bearcat Stadium.

The rivals are meeting for the eighth time in five years, this time with both ranked No. 2, Aledo in 4A and Stephenville in 3A. Stephenville won 41-28 at home last year, but last won at Aledo in 2007 when Gillespie was still the Yellow Jackets' linebackers coach.

Aledo won three straight championships in 4A Division II from 2009-11, eliminating Stephenville from the playoffs each time. The Jackets also won a 48-47 home thriller to open the 2011 season, but lost openers in Aledo in 2009 and 2010. Aledo has won six of the last eight meetings, and the powers have evenly split 14 meetings since 2002.

"I know Aledo almost as well as I know us, and I'm sure (Aledo head coach Tim Buchanan) would tell you the same thing the other way around," Gillespie said. "I know they are very well coached, they are extremely sound and their kids play hard. I like to think that's what people would tell you about Stephenville, too."

This time around it's Stephenville that's fresh off a state championship and Aledo seeking revenge.

"I know Coach Buc and his kids haven't forgotten last year," said Gillespie of the night his Jackets built a 35-14 lead and cruised past the Bearcats to touch off what is now a 14-game win streak. "They remember, and I'm sure they are eager to wipe that taste out of their mouths. I like playing Aledo once each year instead of twice, but because you only play once, the winner gets those bragging rights for a whole year and the loser has to live with it for the next year."

Aledo made quite the impression in its season opener, blowing away traditional power Highland Park 44-3 in the Tom Landry Classic at SMU Saturday.

"They are as good as the score indicates," Gillespie said. "People talk about maybe HP isn't as good this year, but I think a lot of that was Aledo making them look that way. HP is good year after year."

Gillespie says there isn't one area of Aledo's team that impresses him more than another.

"When you watch film the real question you ask yourself is 'Where are they weak?'" he said. "They're just solid all over the field. They're offensive line may be a little green, but they're huge and they did a great job against HP."

Aledo allowed just 38 rushing yards and 177 yards total against Highland Park, which is typically an offensive juggernaut. The Bearcats intercepted two passes and Zach Hyles was named defensive MVP with a sack and three tackles behind the line.

The offensive MVP in the Landry Classic was Daythan Davis, a 225-pound running back who converted to offense this season and rushed for 111 yards and three scores. They also picked up 74 yards rushing, 34 yards passing and a 14-yard catch from versatile quarterback and receiver Ryan Newsome, a move-in from L.D. Bell.

The Bearcats also picked up turnover-free play from junior quarterback Luke Bishop in his first start. The younger brother of three-time state champ Matt Bishop was 15-22 passing for 153 yards. He hit Taco Anderson eight times for 89 yards.

Aledo even appears to have solidified its kicking game that has cost the Bearcats in the past. Parker Shaunfield made three short field goals last week, and was 5-for-5 on extra points.

Gillespie said Aledo continues to be a barometer of where his own team is.

"Aledo, just like Stephenville, is a huge measuring stick for your program," Gillespie said. "You can play outstanding and beat a team like Aledo and it gives you momentum that could carry you a long way. But you can also lose to a team like Aledo, or a team like Stephenville, and learn a lot and get better because of it."

Gillespie expects Stephenville to be better Friday than the Jackets were in their 17-16 win over Prepa Tec Monterrey (Mex.) last week.

"We have to be, because that's the formula. You have to improve each week," he said. "Last year we were a completely different team game two than we were game one. The first game is where you learn the most about yourself, because you're finally doing everything full speed with no quick whistles or coaches on the field to correct things in real time.

"I know we learned a lot about our football team, and I know we've had a good week of practice correcting things we did wrong and continuing to improve on the things we did well. We will be a much better football team Friday. Will that be enough to beat Aledo? I guess we'll see Friday night."

[Ville-D]

Ville by 10

[hollywood]

Game day baby!

Ville by 11!!!

[hollywood]

Aledo by 10+
Until stephenville proves they can score they will struggle.
They also couldn't stop the run.

Same thing as last season.

[TXfootballboi!]

Someone keep me update tonight! Im pulling for stephenville just bc im not aledo fan! But will be a great game with playoff atmosphere!

[jason]

Same thing as last season.
Yeah.
Different circumstances though.
Just my opinion. I don't really know anything.

[hollywood]

Yeah.
Different circumstances though.
Just my opinion. I don't really know anything.

Yeah, we know. ;)

J/K

[toddg]

I gave up orange backed seat to support 3a tonite!! 23 min to kickoff

[jason]

Aledo 14
Sville 0
10:36 2nd
Sville offense ineffective so far.
Several questionable calls.

[mwrams]

Go Bearcats Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hollywood]

Sville will be just fine. After some adjustments, they are able to move the ball very effectively on Aledo.
A few bad breaks has Aledo up 21-7. Ville gets ball to start 2nd half. I fill a comeback brewing.

[jason]

21-7
Half.
So far there has been a fumble called against stephenville when the runner was on his back, a non-fumble called against aledo when the runner was still on his feet, a 4th and long complete pass called when aledo wr was 2 steps out of bounds, a thrown punch by aledo player that didn't draw a flag, and a blatant clip/tackle as a sville defender got near the aledo qb. The last play resulted in dead ball fouls against both teams.
So far aledo has not committed a penalty.

[toddg]

Sville will be just fine. After some adjustments, they are able to move the ball very effectively on Aledo.
A few bad breaks has Aledo up 21-7. Ville gets ball to start 2nd half. I fill a comeback brewing.

Come on Hollywood!! Lets put those rally hats on! I wore my honeybee bling shirt and everything !!!

[hollywood]

Come on Hollywood!! Lets put those rally hats on! I wore my honeybee bling shirt and everything !!!

Where you at toddg??? Ville-D and I were on the north end waiting for everyone.

Let's go Jackets!!! Momentum was with Jackets at the end of the half

[bwdlionfan]

21-7
Half.
So far there has been a fumble called against stephenville when the runner was on his back, a non-fumble called against aledo when the runner was still on his feet, a 4th and long complete pass called when aledo wr was 2 steps out of bounds, a thrown punch by aledo player that didn't draw a flag, and a blatant clip/tackle as a sville defender got near the aledo qb. The last play resulted in dead ball fouls against both teams.
So far aledo has not committed a penalty.

Sounds like Stephenville at TSU Memorial :wave:

[hollywood]

Jackets fumble. Aledo scores on next play

28-7 Aledo

[hollywood]

Sville goes 3 and out and punts. Aledo scores on first play on a 60+ yard run.
35-7 Aledo

[hollywood]

Uh, Jackets go 3 and out and punt. Aledo scores on first play on a 40+ yard pass.

42-7 Aledo

[hollywood]

Does it sound like I'm repeating myself?

[toddg]

Jackets not playing aggressive offense.. Not like them.. Lot of new players in backfield .. And it shows.. Aledo defense is tough.. Not a good combo this early in season.. Jackets will be alright!
Aledo looks like #2 team in 4a

[TXfootballboi!]

Lets put it this way. Aledo has a great chance to win state in 4a! The ville is still working out the kinks but when district starts I see the ville turning it one and when they play alvarado it will be a great game

[vtskneb]

Dayuuuum, I now see why they say that is the best Aledo team Buc has had.

The Jackets need a leader to emerge. It maybe another 3 weeks before they completelystart to gel. You see flashes and then we take steps back.

[defense51]

What was the final score?

[vtskneb]

What was the final score?

56-14 Aledo

[jason]

56-14

[hollywood]

56-14 Aledo

I agree with vtskneb... one series Ville looks unstoppable, the next look like its their first game. That's inexperience coming out. Yes, give credit to a very good Aledo team. But... Ville showed they could move the ball with ease at times and made stops on defense. The inconsistency will get better. Not sure if anyone remembers but it took mid season for the Ville to look polished. This years team has the talent and potential without doubt. It may take until Oct 18th until they hit their stride. Good things to come. Aledo may be the best team the Ville plays all season... Even if Ville were to make it deep again. We'll see.

By the way, Aledo played the dirtiest game I've seen in a while. An OL pulling a soccer flop several times and taking cheap shots behind the refs back. Never have seen an OL do a soccer flop! Lol

[toddg]

This Aledo team would beat all the top 5 teams in 3A that soundly tonite.. And if any "experts" want to disagree with that, than go on with y'all's ignorant bliss!! That is a badarse 4A team!
It was nice hangin with some Ville folks tonite..see y'all oct 18!!

[hollywood]

This Aledo team would beat all the top 5 teams in 3A that soundly tonite.. And if any "experts" want to disagree with that, than go on with y'all's ignorant bliss!! That is a badarse 4A team!
It was nice hangin with some Ville folks tonite..see y'all oct 18!!

I agree with that toddg! Wish we could have met up tonight and talked some football! Guess we'll have to wait until Oct 18th.

[Sville]

That was nothing more than a good old fashion country arse kicking, as Coach G said tonight, "We got humbled"

Time to go to work.

[toddg]

I agree with that toddg! Wish we could have met up tonight and talked some football! Guess we'll have to wait until Oct 18th.
Some Alvarado players were there tonite as well.. Yeah I wanted you to meet my soph. Son, he and my 8th grade son were with me.. They kept watching their mom and grandparents on the Aledo side with my binoculars.. They were not happy with the boys sitti g with me on the Ville side lol!

[toddg]

That was nothing more than a good old fashion country arse kicking, as Coach G said tonight, "We got humbled"

Time to go to work.
That Aledo team will humble a lot of teams in the playoffs this year..Guyer included

[Matthew328]

I only took Aledo by 14...yikes

[toddg]

I only took Aledo by 14...yikes
Diggs was pretty close

[Sville]

I only took Aledo by 14...yikes

The last team to hang 56 on us was your Bulldogs in '08. We got better from that and made a run to the qtr finals.

[Matthew328]

The last team to hang 56 on us was your Bulldogs in '08. We got better from that and made a run to the qtr finals.

True dat

[GrTigers6]

56-14

Wow, did not see that coming! Expected it to be a lot closer!

[Celina8]

The score in my opinion is more a reflection that Aledo is very very good this year. The road to a State Title will still travel through Stephenville this year and if you think this defeat by Aledo indicates it will not...then your perspective should be questioned.

[TXfootballboi!]

Doesn't stephenville play a Florida team next? ?

[vtskneb]

Doesn't stephenville play a Florida team next? ?

Yes. Dillard High, they are a 6a school with an enrollment similar to Aledo.

[Ville]

This Aledo team has beat this age group from Stephenville from junior high on. They are very talented and very physical. They have a great team and was expected to win. Stephenville had a few bad breaks and a few bad calls but did not determine the outcome by any stretch of the imagination. My hat goes off to Aledo for the hard physical play and the will to win. I expect them to beat every team they play this season and run the table. They have depth at QB and they are loaded with talented kids and great coaching.
Stephenville is a great program and will get things rolling. There are no excuses for what I saw last night. The Same Stephenville fans who love to talk and brag about Stephenville and its football team WALKED OUT. I was ashamed of our fans last night after the score started to get ugly. This is your team and your players and coaches. Support them good or bad win or not. Like Coach G said we got humbled and that is a fact but most importantly we got weak when our kids needed us the most. It's not like you had to beat the traffic or whatever excuse you want to throw out there. Put the shoe on the other foot and not one fan would have left early had we been up by 40. I hope the coaches use this to show the players that we don't believe in them and they become stronger for it. Remember that we got inexperience all over the field and just because we as fans and coaches want to win don't mean it's going to happen overnight. Show some respect for the coaches and players is how I see it.

[toddg]

This Aledo team has beat this age group from Stephenville from junior high on. They are very talented and very physical. They have a great team and was expected to win. Stephenville had a few bad breaks and a few bad calls but did not determine the outcome by any stretch of the imagination. My hat goes off to Aledo for the hard physical play and the will to win. I expect them to beat every team they play this season and run the table. They have depth at QB and they are loaded with talented kids and great coaching.
Stephenville is a great program and will get things rolling. There are no excuses for what I saw last night. The Same Stephenville fans who love to talk and brag about Stephenville and its football team WALKED OUT. I was ashamed of our fans last night after the score started to get ugly. This is your team and your players and coaches. Support them good or bad win or not. Like Coach G said we got humbled and that is a fact but most importantly we got weak when our kids needed us the most. It's not like you had to beat the traffic or whatever excuse you want to throw out there. Put the shoe on the other foot and not one fan would have left early had we been up by 40. I hope the coaches use this to show the players that we don't believe in them and they become stronger for it. Remember that we got inexperience all over the field and just because we as fans and coaches want to win don't mean it's going to happen overnight. Show some respect for the coaches and players is how I see it.

i stayed till the last tick of the clock Ville! rooting for the Jackets and pissing my inlaws and wife off over on the Aledo side...the jackets will be fine.

[vtskneb]

I anticipate them to turn it around but fans leaving early during a six score variance at a stadium notorious for having horrible traffic leaving is not something anyone should apologize for. Aledo had less fans in the fourth than we did. Stephenville fans have left early under both occasions many times over the last 10 years. Winning cures all and right now everyone's nerves are sensitive. Those boys better not need that to motivate them or forget it the rest of the way. Pride should be all they need to get after it this week.

[Ville]

[QUOTE=vtskneb;1759243]I anticipate them to turn it around but fans leaving early during a six score variance at a stadium notorious for having horrible traffic leaving is not something anyone should apologize for. Aledo had less fans in the fourth than we did. Stephenville fans have left early under both occasions many times over the last 10 years. Winning cures all and right now everyone's nerves are sensitive. Those boys better not need that to motivate them or forget it the rest of the way. Pride should be all they need to get after it this week.[/