2005, a look back at some great football!

[LewP]

I am going to go back and try and find some good articles and pictures of the 2005 season in high school football. If anyone has a story or a picture you want me to post, I'll be glad to do it...or try anyways. I think it's neat to reflect back on the seasons that made this year a memorable one!

I am going to try and keep this thread active until 1/1/07.

http://www.trinitytrojanfootball.com/photopost/data/752/15IMG_9500w.jpg

[LewP]

What a great season for the Monahans Loboes. Only one loss all year. Unfortunately for them, it was in the playoffs.

http://www.mwpisd.esc18.net/mhs/Football/2005-2006/Play-off%20Pics%202005/Sweetwater%2012-2-05/_V2G8972.jpg

[LewP]

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Abilene Wylie's Russell Felts looks down at the football after fumbling it against Snyder.

[LewP]

Sweetwater Mustang Fans......gotta love 'em!

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[LewP]

Abilene High's Michael Baker (42) leads the Eagles on to the field with the Texas state flag before AHS' game against Rockhurst (Mo.) on Friday, Sept. 23, 2005, at Texas Stadium in Irving. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)http://texnews.com/documents/gfn/slideshows/gfn092305/001.jpg

[LewP]

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Wylie wide receiver Gary Edwards (20) squeezes between a pair of Midland Greenwood defenders during the first quarter of the Bulldogs' 35-14 win at J.M King Memorial stadium in Greenwood on Friday, Sept. 2, 2005. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[LewP]

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A pair of young Buckaroos play with the Breckenridge mascot during the fourth quarter of Breckenridge's' 34-13 win over Clyde during the afternoon game of the Gordon Wood Classic on Saturday, Spet. 3, 2005, at Gordon Wood Stadium in Brownwood.

[LewP]

http://www.trinitytrojanfootball.com/images/images/dmn1209_lg.jpg

Trinity's chant is Tonga-tied
Players with roots in Pacific nation lead popular haka
EULESS – Euless Trinity offensive linemen Saia Falahola, Manaaki Vaitai and Moni "George" Folau began speaking in Tongan during their football playoff game against El Paso Franklin two weeks ago at Texas Stadium.

http://www.trinitytrojanfootball.com/

[LewP]

http://blogs.scripps.com/abil/Sweetwater/Green999333.jpg

OK, call me a homer....
But I think this is one of my favorite pics of 2005. To me, it symbolizes a lot. Skye Green waiting on a second half kickoff, and in the background, the picture of the Mustang, which represents the whole town of Sweetwater and it's Mustang fans.....great picture. Go Roadrunner!

[LewP]

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Hutto quarterback Jeremy Kerley, right, stretches for a first down under pressure from Cuero's Courtney Williams during the Hippos' Class 3A Division II state semifinal win against the Gobblers.

[LewP]

http://www.mysanantonio.com/multimedia/slideshows/show_707/MADISON-JUDSON-1.jpg

Madison 23, Judson 14

[KingRob]

Wow! I will say it again..Wow! Excellent thread. The picture of the Monahans' players in mourning made me choke up...and I'm not kidding...

[S-WtrMustangFan]

Great thread Lew.Enjoyed the pics.

[LewP]

Thanks, I appreciate it..!

[District303aPastPlayer]

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Cuero @ Gonzales from early in the season.

Driving in for a score

[LewP]

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Southlake Carroll head coach Todd Dodge (right) celebrates with his son, sophmore Riley Dodge.

[LewP]

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Monahans Vs. Snyder

[LewP]

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Stephenville's Cheyne Stephen (2) is brought down by Brownwood's Bart Johnson (6) and Jackie Galloway during the first quarter of the Yellowjackets' 49-10 win on Friday night, Sept. 16, 2005 in Stephenville. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[turbostud]

http://www.celinafootball.com/images/230_A1DeKlb_37_.jpg

[S-WtrMustangFan]

Originally posted by LewP
http://blogs.scripps.com/abil/Sweetwater/LoboesScore1.jpg

Monahans Vs. Snyder I really like this one Lew.

[LewP]

http://www.mwpisd.esc18.net/mhs/Football/2005-2006/Play-off%20Pics%202005/Bridgeport%2011-26-05/DSC03501-o-half-time.jpg

Monahans VS. Bridgeport at Mustang Bowl.....

Brilliant picture of the sun setting behind the press box...
What a sight!

[KingRob]

Nice pic of the crowd. I know I might sound silly, but I always like to see a pic of the crowd.:cool:

[turbostud]

Originally posted by KingRob
Nice pic of the crowd. I know I might sound silly, but I always like to see a pic of the crowd.:cool:

That doesnt sound silly. It lets you see the atmosphere of the game.

[LewP]

Originally posted by KingRob
Nice pic of the crowd. I know I might sound silly, but I always like to see a pic of the crowd.:cool:

Yeah..I have a pic of alot of fans at that game..sitting on the concrete part of the bowl....that was a packed house that game.

[S-WtrMustangFan]

Originally posted by LewP
Yeah..I have a pic of alot of fans at that game..sitting on the concrete part of the bowl....that was a packed house that game. I was there and it was packed and very,very loud.My team was'nt even playing and i was getting all into it.

[un b weavable]

Originally posted by LewP
http://img.coxnewsweb.com/B/04/01/31/image_2031014.jpg

Hutto quarterback Jeremy Kerley, right, stretches for a first down under pressure from Cuero's Courtney Williams during the Hippos' Class 3A Division II state semifinal win against the Gobblers.

He wasn't stretching for crap. He was just showing off. I wish he would've fumbled.:mad:

[LewP]

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Cameron Bellville

[LewP]

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Dec. 10: Highland Park players and staff and coach Randy Allen (center) pose with the championship trophy on the field after the Scots' 59-0 victory over Marshall in the Class 4A Division I finals.

[LewP]

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Dec. 10: Highland Park receiver Morgan Hudnall reaches with one hand to pull in a pass for a first down.

[LewP]

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Dec. 10: Hebron's Brandon Onu celebrates recovering a fourth-quarter fumble in Hebron's 28-21 victory.

[LewP]

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Dec. 10: Celina players celebrate their 35-7 win over Childress in the Class 2A Division II state semifinals.

[LewP]

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Michael Boydston's Southlake Carroll helmet.

Players are permitted to apply the stickers any way they like: Coach Todd Dodge says he never issues instructions or preferences.


As for Boydston: "I just try to get them as close together as possible," he said. "No real reason. I just think it looks better that way."

Most players fill in the helmet's white portion, then start on the green stripe running down the middle of the helmet. That's if they get that far – and most of them don't.

So what happens if a player fills his entire helmet (the Dragons are about to play their 16th game)?

"You give 'em to teammates."

• Filling up the helmet is a big deal: Not somuch for bragging and such. In fact, Boydston says the players don't talk about it.

But he says it is important to players because they all have the opportunity to purchase their helmets after the season. And a full helmet makes for a better keepsake.

The school charges only what it paid for the helmet, about $120 this year

[theyoefnshow]

Hutto vs. Cameron, round 1 for the D19 title

http://www.kmil.com/Football-05/Hutto-009.jpg

Another from the Battle of the Bell

http://www.kmil.com/Football-05/Rockdale-006.jpg

[3afan]

Originally posted by LewP
http://www.dallasnews.com/img/photo/12-05/5playoffs10.jpg

Dec. 10: Hebron's Brandon Onu celebrates recovering a fourth-quarter fumble in Hebron's 28-21 victory.

those are some ugly unis IMO

[LewP]

Originally posted by 3afan
those are some ugly unis IMO

LOL kinda looks like the Seattle Seahawks huh??

[LewP]

http://www.mwpisd.esc18.net/mhs/Football/2005-2006/Game%20Pics/Pep%20Rallys/Sweetwater%2012-1-05/_V2G8429-wf.jpg

Pep rally at Monahans on Dec. 1st, 2005, before their playoff game against Sweetwater.

[LewP]

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Wylie quarterback Case Keenum (18) pitches the ball while being brought down by Sweetwater defenders during the first quarter of Friday night's game at the Mustang Bowl in Sweetwater. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[LewP]

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Sweetwater running back Auston Davis (36) runs past Wylie defenders during the first quarter on Friday night, Oct. 7, 2005 at the Mustang Bowl in Sweetwater. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[LewP]

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Sweetwater running back Joseph Banyard (3) runs past Wylie defenders during the third quarter at the Mustang Bowl in Sweetwater. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[EAGLETOWN]

Sorry they were copy righted and I had to put them as a URL.

Still some good photos and there are more at the sight.

http://www.printroom.com/ViewGalleryPhoto.asp?userid=BH146&gallery_id=246197&image_id=50

http://www.printroom.com/ViewGalleryPhoto.asp?userid=BH146&gallery_id=246197&image_id=35

http://www.printroom.com/ViewGalleryPhoto.asp?userid=BH146&gallery_id=256633&image_id=53

These Eagles can fly!!

http://www.printroom.com/ViewGalleryPhoto.asp?userid=BH146&gallery_id=246197&image_id=19

http://www.printroom.com/ViewGalleryPhoto.asp?userid=BH146&gallery_id=246197&image_id=35

http://www.printroom.com/ViewGalleryPhoto.asp?userid=BH146&gallery_id=296330&image_id=120

[Iowa Park alum]

LewP,
If we have pics to contribute to this thread how do we do it?
Thanks

[Old Tiger]

You get the image URL and put it between [IMG]HERE[ /IMG] but put the URL where it says here and no spaces.

[Iowa Park alum]

Iowa Park - Pilot Point by-district playoff
[IMG]http://www.freeimagehosting.net/09804118e8.jpg[ /IMG]

[Iowa Park alum]

Let's try that again...
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/09804118e8.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

[Iowa Park alum]

Iowa Park - Sweetwater
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/3388a4ffb8.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

[sw_mustang_mom]

I'd love to post a pic, but i can't figure it out

[turbostud]

http://img491.imageshack.us/img491/9229/allpurpose5pj.jpg

From left, Weslaco High’s Mishak Rivas (all-purpose player of the year), Edcouch-Elsa’s Jeremy Burnias (defensive player of the year), La Villa coach Joe Salinas (coach of the year), Harlingen High’s Robert Sanchez (offensive player of the year) and McAllen Memorial’s Bradley Stephens (most valuable player).

These are the All RGV Picks. Keep your eye out for Bradley Stephens. He was a junior this year and is a D1 prospect from McMemorial.

[turbostud]

Originally posted by sw_mustang_mom
I'd love to post a pic, but i can't figure it out

Right click on a photo, Click on Properties, copy the URLAddress and paste it in IMG. If its one of your photos you will have to host it putfile.com works.

[sw_mustang_mom]

http://x11.putfile.com/12/35113414898.jpg

This is one our "Personal Favorite" Mustangs...after the AWESOME victory over Iowa Park.

Thank You TurboStud!

[mustang_fan1984]

Originally posted by Iowa Park alum
Iowa Park - Sweetwater
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/3388a4ffb8.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

Thanks for that picture Iowa Park alum !!!!!! I'ts just Awesome:D :inlove:

[sw_mustang_mom]

http://x11.putfile.com/12/35112362528-thumb.jpg

And this one would be for sww_bull52. This is "our boys" comin down the ramp to "proceed to whoop up on Monahans."

[LewP]

Originally posted by Iowa Park alum
LewP,
If we have pics to contribute to this thread how do we do it?
Thanks

If you want me to do it for you, just PM me...I'll get ya my e-mail address and can upload them for you.

[LewP]

http://blogs.scripps.com/abil/Sweetwater/BarbersHill1.jpg

[LewP]

http://blogs.scripps.com/abil/Sweetwater/BH1.jpg

[LewP]

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Cooper running back Jerry Harper (5) jukes past Brownwood safety Jackie Galloway during the first quarter of the Cougars' 21-14 win in the final game of the Gordon Wood Classic at Gordon Wood Stadium in Brownwood on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[LewP]

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Abilene High head coach Steve Warren talks to quarterback Taylor Potts during the third quarter of the Eagles' 17-15 win over Brownwood at Shotwell Stadium on Friday, Sept. 9, 2005. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[LewP]

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Roscoe's Armando Villa (5) attemts to grab a reception between Hamlin defenders Chris Thompson (33) and Roger Miller during the second quarter of the Plowboys win in the first game of the Sammy Baugh Classic at the Mustang Bowl in Sweetwater on Thursday night, Sept. 8, 2005. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[LewP]

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Roscoe High School graduate Moses Herrera, 18, cheers on the Plowboys during the first quarter of the Roscoe's 62-0 win over Hamlin in the first game of the Sammy Baugh Classic at the Mustang Bowl in Sweetwater on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[LewP]

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Sweetwater High School fans cheer the Mustangs during Friday night's game.

[LewP]

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Mustang Justin Rodriguez watches the action from the sidelines during Sweetwater High School's football matchup against Midland Greenwood Friday night at the Mustang Bowl. (Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News)

[LewP]

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Trent High School's mascot Gunther the Gorilla has plenty of people keeping him company during the Trent High-Abilene Christian High football game on Friday, Sept. 9, 2005 in Trent. (Victor Cristales/Reporter-News)

[c-town_balla]

http://www.kmil.com/Football-05/Robinson-046.jpg

TJ Olivari has no problem scoring from 1 yard out behind the blocking of #55 Mitchell McDermott, #64 Eric Paluka, #62 Marcus Zarosky, and #76 John Torres.

[turbostud]

Celina HC Butch Ford gettting the cold shower after his 8th state championship.

http://www.celinafootball.com/images/429_pewitt_ford.jpg

[LewP]

http://texnews.com/documents/gfn/slideshows/gfn120905/008.jpg
Throckmorton High School's Bryce Hogue (1) celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown in the third quarter of the Greyhounds' 68-22 win over Turkey Valley in the six-man state championship game at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[Paratrooper]

Originally posted by LewP
http://www.dallasnews.com/s/dws/img/12-05/1215slchelmet.jpg
Michael Boydston's Southlake Carroll helmet.

Players are permitted to apply the stickers any way they like: Coach Todd Dodge says he never issues instructions or preferences.


Is this the same Todd Dodge that played for PA Jefferson in 1980? If it is that guy he was one heck of a quarterback. It used to be called Dodge and Duhon......those guys had one of the most potent air attacks in Texas football.

[3afan]

yes, same todd dodge ....

[turbostud]

Didnt he go on to play at UT?

[LewP]

Originally posted by turbostud
Didnt he go on to play at UT?

Yes he did...and I want to say Mr. Duhon went with him to UT.

[LewP]

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Wylie offensive lineman Britton Barbee (59) waits in the tunnel at Texas Stadium in Irving before the state of Wylie's Class 3A state quarterfinal playoff game against Gainesville on Saturday. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[LewP]

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Wylie's Josh Davis is tackled by Gainesville defensive back Kellin Kemp (8) during the first quarter of the Bulldogs' 28-25 loss in the Region I-3A Division I state quarterfinal playoff game at Texas Stadium in Irving on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[District303aPastPlayer]

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The true meaning of HS football...

Ryan Duke being consoled Brian Aubuchon after Calallens 28-0 loss to Lewisville Hebron on Saturday.

[Boosty_Hondo]

RICHARD JONES #79

CLASS: SENIOR

HEIGHT: 5' 11"

WEIGHT: 260

POSITION: T/DT



http://www.hondo.k12.tx.us/HS/images/richardJ79.jpg

I'm and official hasbeen:(

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by District303aPastPlayer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/BoyNextDoor361/calallenhebron.jpg

The true meaning of HS football...

Ryan Duke being consoled Brian Aubuchon after Calallens 28-0 loss to Lewisville Hebron on Saturday. That picture says and means a lot!!!!:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Old Tiger]

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[FootballChik98]

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Canton Vs. Gilmer Playoff Game

[FootballChik98]

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Seniors Barlow Reid (#9) and Jonathon Ellis (#5) after Canton's last home game.

[tex_male]

NM

[LewP]

Here was the AP poll back in August. Two different newspapers reporting on the same poll. LOL

August 22, 2005
Associated Press pre-season HS football poll
Yesterday, the Associated Press released it's 2005 pre-season football poll. Here are the rankings for Class 3A: This poll was from the Abilene Reporter News. If you look at the 2nd poll from the Dallas Morning News, Sweetwater isn't in the rankings, and they claim it's the same AP Poll. Makes no sense to me. Which newspaper is correct in their reporting? I hope the Abilene reporter News is.

Class 3A

Team Rec Pts Pvs

1. Marlin (12) 12-2 189 -

2. Cuero (7) 14-1 170 1

3. W.O. Stark (1) 7-3 108 4

4. Snyder 12-3 107 -

5. Atlanta 3-7 71 10

6. Cameron Yoe 11-2 60 -

7. Sweetwater 11-3 53 -

8. Jasper 12-4 45 -

9. Wimberley 8-4 38 -

10. Bridgeport 4-8 36 -

Also receiving votes: Tatum 35, Gainesville 27, Sinton 25, Devine 21, Wylie 13, Liberty Hill 12, Iowa Park 7, Dallas Madison 6, Gilmer 6, Caldwell 6, Columbia 5, Canton 3, Canyon 3, Rusk 1.

Here is the supposedly same Associated Press Poll from the Dallas Morning News.

CLASS 3A
Team Rec Pts Pvs
1. Marlin (12) 12-2 189 ?
2. Cuero (7) 14-1 170 1
3. West Orange Stark (1) 7-3 108 4
4. Snyder 12-3 107 ?
5. Atlanta 3-7 71 10
6. Manor 10-3 76 ?
7. Cameron Yoe 11-2 60 ?
8. Jasper 12-4 45 ?
9. Wimberley 8-4 38 ?
10. Bridgeport 4-8 36 ?
Also receiving votes: Tatum 35, Gainesville 27, Sinton 25, Devine 21, Abilene Wylie 13, Liberty Hill 12, Iowa Park 7, Madison 6, Gilmer 6, Caldwell 6, Columbia 5, Canton 3, Canyon 3, Rusk 1.
How SportsDay's Tim MacMahon voted: 1. Marlin, 2. Cuero, 3. Sinton, 4. Gainesville, 5. Madison, 6. Jasper, 7. West Orange-Stark, 8. Canton, 9. Wimberley, 10. Rusk


Lew

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Boosty_Hondo
RICHARD JONES #79

CLASS: SENIOR

HEIGHT: 5' 11"

WEIGHT: 260

POSITION: T/DT



http://www.hondo.k12.tx.us/HS/images/richardJ79.jpg

I'm and official hasbeen:(
Awwww. My thinking is that it's much better to be a hasbeen than a neverwas. :)

[LewP]

Loboes turn heads across state in Bi-District win over Snyder

By Randy Hogan-Staff Writer, The Monahans News, November 15,2005

The Monahans Loboes answered many critics' questions with a resounding 28-21 victory over Snyder Friday night to claim the Bi-District Championship at Grande Communications Stadium in Midland.

Monahans (11-0) came into the game as a three-point underdog, according to the Harris Ratings, and facing the #9 Tigers with the Bi-District title on the line for the third time in four years.

Snyder (9-2) used their hard-hitting, lightning-quick defense to propel them to the Class 3A semi-finals in 2004.

"It was really electric on the sideline during the game" Coach Mickey Owens said. "The thing we are really proud of is that it was the first time this season that we were behind. The kids came back and played unbelievably and answered the bell every time Snyder did something positive."

The game began with a controversial coin toss. Monahans won the flip and elected to defer to the second half.

Rather than take the ball first, Snyder chose the wind to start the game, allowing Monahans to receive the ball.

Sam Graves started the game with a 12-yard run for the Loboes, but the quick Snyder defense forced the Green to punt.

The Tigers took the ball on their own 29-yard line and drove 71 yards in 10 plays to take the early lead. On the drive, Snyder converted a key fourth down play to extend the series, and D'White Wells ran in from 25 yards out to give the Tigers a 6-0 lead.

The extra point kick attempt was good, and Snyder held a 7-0 lead on the Green with 5:50 to play in the first quarter.

The Loboes took possession on their own 11-yard line with: 52 remaining in the first quarter and moved the ball down to the Snyder 12-yard line before the drive ended on a third down interception by the Tigers.

The 20-play drive amassed 77 yards and consumed 9:26 on the game clock.

"Even though we didn't score on the drive, it gave out team some confidence that we could move the ball and do something in the second half," Owens said.

The Mean Green defense shut down the Tiger offense, forcing a punt with 1:57 to play in the first half.

On the first down from the Snyder 48-yard line, Chase Cornelius connected with a wide-open Isaiha Alford for the touchdown. Alford had beaten Tiger defensive back Garrett Pinson then side-stepped Pinson into the end zone.

"We felt like there were things we could take advantage of," Owens said. They are an extremely fast football team, and they took us out of our running game."

T.J. Brooks' extra point kick was good, and the Loboes had evened the game at 7-7 with 1:41 to play in the half.

Moments later, Devon Fann recovered a fumble after the Loboes leveled the Tiger receiver. Monahans could not sustain the drive and send Sean Merrick in to punt.

Seconds later, Anthony Cota intercepted Reigh's pass, giving the Loboes possession at the 46-yard line with :07 to play in the second quarter.

The Loboes had time for one more play, but Snyder intercepted the pass inside the five-yard line to end the first half tied at 7-7.

Monahans elected to receive the second half kickoff.

During the pre-game coin toss Monahans won and elected to defer their option to the second half.

Snyder opted for a short kick, and Cody Anthony returned the ball to the Tiger 40-yard line. The lightning-quick Snyder defense kept the Loboes off balance, forcing MHS to punt on their first possession.

Snyder took over on their own 25-yard line and drove the ball down to the Monahans 29-yard line before turning the ball over on downs. On fourth down and 10, Tiger running back will clay was stopped five yards short of the first down, diving the ball back to the Loboes.

The Tigers defense once again proved to be touch, forcing a Monahans punt.

Jeremy Torrez returned Merrick's punt into the Lobo end of the field, setting the Tiger offense up with excellent field position at the 44-yard line.

Two plays later, fullback Johnny Vasquez broke through the Lobo containment and rumbled 41 yards for a Tiger touchdown. The extra point kick was good, and Snyder led 14-7 with 2:44 to play in the third quarter.

Christ Smith kicked the ball deep to Anthony Cota, and the Lobo Speedster raced 90-yards to the end zone for a touchdown. On the return, Cota worked his way through the initial wave of tacklers, then used his speed to out run the Tigers to pay dirt.

Brooks' extra point kick was good, and the game was tied 14-14 with 2:29 to play in the third quarter.

Monahans, feeding off the momentum swing that the electrifying kickoff return ignited, slammed the door on the Snyder offense. The Lobes allowed only 3 yards on the drive, forcing the Tigers to punt.

Cornelius led the Green back on the field, starting from their own 21-yard line with only 43 seconds to play in the third quarter.

The Loboes pounded Roberson and Graves into the defense, also completing a pass to Graves for a key first down.

Facing third won and 11 from 20-yard line , Coach Owens sent his jumbo into the game. Expecting a running play, Cornelius stepped back and found Blake Whisnand wide open in the end zone.

"We bring the big guys in, and the defense expects us to try and run the ball," Blake Whisnand said. "I ran a flag to the corner of the end zone, and they weren't expecting it."

Brooks' extra point kick was once again good, and the Loboes took their first lead of the night 21-14 with 9:17 to play in the fourth quarter.

"Chase showed lots of poise tonight. He overcame some bad things," Simpson said. "When they stack it in the middle, you have to hit it behind them, and Chase made the play."

Feeling the pressure, Snyder responded with a scoring drive of their own. Matt Reigh led the Tigers on a 6-play, 65-yard drive for touchdown. Reigh capped the drive with a 25-yard quarterback keeper to draw the Tigers within one point.

Smith's extra point kick was good, and the game was tied 21-21 with 6:47 to play.

Monahans took the ensuing kickoff and began possession at their own 33-yard line. Graves blasted the Tigers with a 29-yard run to spark the Green offense. Russell Covington hauled in a key 14-yard pass on third down 14 with 3:20 to play in the game to extend the Lobo drive.

"They were the quickest defense we have faced," offensive line Coach Chris Simpson said. "I just told the kids to keep their heads up. We just kept pounding them, and in the fourth quarter we pushed that sled.

The Loboes went ahead for good with 1:55 to play in the fourth quarter, as Cornelius connected with Sean Merrick in the end zone.

"I was waiting for the pass," Sean Merrick said. "Our line did their job. Snyder bit on the dive, and we took advantage of it."

On the play, Monahans brought big Steven Richardson into the backfield, Snyder bit on the dive play, thinking run, and Cornelius showed great poise standing under pressure and finding his receiver for the score.

"It feels real good to win like this tonight," Cornelius said. "Everyone in the stadium thought we would run the ball," Chase Cornelius said. "We froze them with the play-action, and Sean was wide open."

Brooks' extra point kick was good, and the Loboes owned a 28-21 lead with the under two minutes to play in the game.

Brooks' kickoff sailed deep into the end zone, and the return man elected to run it out. Cody Anthony blasted the ball carrier at the 9-yard line, and Lobo fans came to their feet.

The Lobo defense applied big pressure, and Reigh could only throw the ball away to avoid a sack by Steven Richardson.

The defensive play that sealed the game for Monahans came as Tiger running back Will Clay broke the line of scrimmage and carried the ball up field for good yardage. Josh Rodriguez had Clay in his grasp, and Chris Collins lowered the boom on the flashy Snyder ball carrier. Collins' blast separated Clay from the ball, and Rodriguez recovered the fumble at the Tiger 38 yard line with 1:23 to play in the game.

Graves demoralized the Snyder defense with a 21 yard run to give the Loboes a huge first down, and Coach Owens forced the Tigers to use their remaining timeouts.

"We wanted to play out best game," Same Graves said. "We didn't start off very well, but we found our game and executed. We play as a team and are unselfish, so it doesn't matter who makes the yards."

Cornelius kneeled the final three snaps of the game, and the Loboes stormed the field to claim their Bi-District championship trophy.

"They are a great team and fought real hard, they were by far the quickest defense we have faced," Justin Parks said. "They said we haven't played anyone, but we've played someone now."

Coach Owens was all smiles after the dog fight with Snyder.

"Chase threw the ball real well," Owens said. "Who would have thought that we would have three passing touchdowns, a kickoff return, and no rushing touchdowns. It was a great team effort."

Monahans advances to face the Perryton Rangers (7-3), in the Area Round of the Class 3A playoffs Friday night at Plainview.

"Perryton will be a great team too, everyone is at this point in the season," Parks said. "They will be a great challenge for us."

[oh well]

GReat article LEW did you write it

[tex_male]

He got this and the pics of Monahans, from http://www.mwpisd.esc18.net/mhs/Football/2005-2006/Play-Off%202005%20Articles%20-%20Scores%20-%20Pictures.htm

[LewP]

Originally posted by tex_male
He got this and the pics of Monahans, from http://www.mwpisd.esc18.net/mhs/Football/2005-2006/Play-Off%202005%20Articles%20-%20Scores%20-%20Pictures.htm

Yes, Tex Male...I should have given the proper credit...they are some great photographs!

[LewP]

Originally posted by oh well
GReat article LEW did you write it

No, I did not...I got that from the Monahans paper.

Thanks though.

[tex_male]

I was going to post one of the pics of the crowd from the Sweetwater VS Monahans game and the one where both teams were togather at the end of the game this morning but the web page was down. I posted the link so that everyone could veiw all the pics. There are a lot more from though out the whole season. just have to get to the main football page.

[LewP]

http://www.mwpisd.esc18.net/mhs/Football/2005-2006/Play-off%20Pics%202005/Sweetwater%2012-2-05/_V2G8934.jpg

Here ya go...

[44INAROW]

might just be the "mom" in me, but that is really a neat picture!
(the Monahans/Sweetwater teams together pic)

[tex_male]

Great sportmanship right there.

[Boosty_Hondo]

wow thats a cool pic i wish more teams were like that

[S-WtrMustangFan]

Originally posted by 44INAROW
might just be the "mom" in me, but that is really a neat picture!
(the Monahans/Sweetwater teams together pic) Alot of respect between those two teams.

[LewP]

http://blogs.scripps.com/abil/Sweetwater/archives/111905FB0127.jpg

The Canyon Captains

[LewP]

http://www.dallasnews.com/photostore/dmn.hs_football_im/3_ns02destoalhkickcel.jpg

[LewP]

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/img/12-05/1219slcnational.jpg
Southlake Carroll fans declared themselves national champions after defeating Katy on Saturday.

[LewP]

Stories of life and death inspire Carroll

01:26 PM CST on Sunday, December 18, 2005


IRVING – After the state championship game two years ago, Southlake Carroll football fan Bob Bozman hugged defensive coordinator Charlie Stalcup. Carroll had just lost its first game in two seasons, but it was a celebratory hug.

It was a celebration of a decade-long friendship strengthened by each man's battle with cancer. A celebration of things to come.

"I'll never forget that," Bozman said. "As we were leaving, Stalcup turned, pointed his finger at me and said, 'Bozman, I'll see you next year.' "

Carroll was back at the state championship the next year, but Stalcup was not. He died in July 2004 from melanoma and became the inspiration for last season's Carroll team, which won a state title.

This year, it was Bozman's turn to inspire. As Carroll won its third state title in four years Saturday at Texas Stadium, words from Bozman were swirling in the players' heads. Words like "family" and "commitment" and "capturing the moment."

The words were from a letter Bozman sent a few weeks ago to Carroll coach Todd Dodge, who made copies and distributed them to his players. He thought his players might find inspiration in the story of a man who beat throat cancer.

Bozman fought the cancer 10 years ago with help of Stalcup, who at the time coached Bozman's son at Irving MacArthur. As Bozman battled the cancer, Stalcup called him each week to see how he was doing.

Bozman did the same for Stalcup when he was battling melanoma. And when his friend died, Bozman said it was a lesson on the fragile nature of life. A reminder to capture the moment of today, he said, and that's why he sent the letter to Dodge.

It inspired a few players, at the very least.

"I have the letter laminated and sitting on my desk at home," said senior quarterback Greg McElroy, who threw for 328 yards and four touchdowns Saturday.

It's not like Carroll needed Bozman's story for inspiration in its 34-20 victory over Katy. Carroll was playing for a state championship, after all. It was also playing against the one team it could call a nemesis. In Carroll's ridiculous 63-1 record over the last four seasons, the "1" to remember was a 2003 championship loss to Katy. Even Dodge admitted after the game that revenge was sweet.

And although the Carroll seniors are proud to be part of the program's tremendous legacy, proud to "protect the tradition," they were playing for their own shining moment. They wanted the opportunity few other high school players have – to walk off the field for the last time as a winner.

"I'm just happy we went out there and got our rings," McElroy said.

But when Katy's Will Thompson dashed 66 yards with a screen pass to cut the lead to 17-10 early in the third quarter, it was good to have Bozman on the sideline. He was both inspiration and a reminder of what Stalcup might say during a crucial point in the game:

"Coach Stalcup told us one day at a time and one play at a time," linebacker Justin Padron said. "When [Thompson] made that long run, there was nothing we could do about it afterward. We just had to come back out and shut them down."

The Carroll defense did that the rest of the game, holding Katy to a field goal and a meaningless last-second touchdown. The Carroll offense took care of the rest, scoring on three of its first five possessions of the second half to make sure the team achieved what Bozman expected.

"He said for everybody to keep dancing," defensive back Joseph Agnew said, "and that's what we did today."

[LewP]

http://www.mysanantonio.com/multimedia/slideshows/show_661/EAST-CENTRAL-HOLM-TR-2.jpg

East Central 23 Holmes 20

[LewP]

http://www.mysanantonio.com/multimedia/slideshows/show_674/JEFFERSON-EDISON-EO-3.jpg
Edison 19, Jefferson 14

[LewP]

http://texnews.com/documents/gfn/slideshows/gfn120205/002.jpg

Sweetwater running back Skye Green (22) escapes Monahans defensive back Cole Cornelius (5) for a 21-yard touchdown in the first quarter of the Mustangs' 35-16 win in Friday's Class 3A Division II state quarterfinal playoff game at Grande Communications Stadium in Midland. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[LewP]

http://texnews.com/documents/gfn/slideshows/gfn120205/005.jpg

Monahans running back Sam Graves loses a fumble while being brought down by a group of Sweetwater defenders during the first quarter of the Mustangs' 36-16 win in the Class 3A Division II state quarterfinal playoff game at Grande Communications Stadium on Friday, Dec. 2, 2005 in Midland. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[LewP]

http://texnews.com/documents/gfn/slideshows/gfn120205/007.jpg
Monahans running back Chris Roberson (9) is hit for a loss by Sweetwater cornerback Duone Cunnings (10) during the third quarter of the Mustangs' 36-16 win in the Class 3A Division II state quarterfinal playoff game at Grande Communications Stadium on Friday, Dec. 2, 2005 in Midland. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[LewP]

http://texnews.com/documents/gfn/slideshows/gfn111805/001.jpg
Abilene High fans cheer on the Eagles during Friday night's playoff game against Lubbock Monterey at Lowrey Field in Lubbock. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News

[LewP]

http://texnews.com/documents/gfn/slideshows/gfn111805/027.jpg
Wylie fans cheer on the Bulldogs during Saturday's game against Canyon at at Lowrey Field in Lubbock. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[LewP]

http://texnews.com/documents/gfn/slideshows/gfn111805/032.jpg
Wylie quarterback Case Keenum raises his hand after scoring in the second quarter of the Bulldogs' 39-36 playoff win at Lowrey Field in Lubbock on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

[LewP]

http://forsan.esc18.net/FishbackBob/SnyMon/DSC_0024.jpg

[LewP]

http://forsan.esc18.net/FishbackBob/SnyMon/DSC_0026.jpg

[LewP]

http://forsan.esc18.net/FishbackBob/SnyMon/DSC_0038.jpg

[football4life]

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/9611/111905fb04498cp.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Canyon vs Wylie. Wylie has a great website for their pictures. wyliesports.com i believe.

[DragonEagle01]

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/8628/39171926l18wz.jpg


Canton senior WR Jonathon Ellis runs for a TD vs Brownsboro in district play Canton won 29-13

[DragonEagle01]

http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/1594/45274541l15fk.jpg

Canton So WR Houston Tuminello Catchs one of his 10 Catchs vs Gilmer he ended the night 10 for 202 yards and 3 TD as Canton won 61-58

[sww-bull52]

Originally posted by sw_mustang_mom
http://x11.putfile.com/12/35112362528-thumb.jpg

And this one would be for sww_bull52. This is "our boys" comin down the ramp to "proceed to whoop up on Monahans."

Thanx.... I wasn't able to be at that game. These boys been together for alot of years.

[LewP]

Originally posted by sww-bull52
Thanx.... I wasn't able to be at that game. These boys been together for alot of years.

Great picture of the little (big) Bull. Anyway to expand that picture??

[sww-bull52]

Originally posted by LewP
Great picture of the little (big) Bull. Anyway to expand that picture??

Don't know. I know who has it. I'll try to find out.

[Cameron Crazy]

How many posts is this guy gonna do i thought i posted a bunch but i guess not!

[LewP]

Originally posted by Cameron Crazy
How many posts is this guy gonna do i thought i posted a bunch but i guess not!

Good thing we live in Amercia huh?

And by the way....it's been viewed 2500 times...I guess somebody likes the thread.

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by LewP
http://texnews.com/documents/gfn/slideshows/gfn112505/030.jpg
Wylie's Josh Davis is tackled by Gainesville defensive back Kellin Kemp (8) during the first quarter of the Bulldogs' 28-25 loss in the Region I-3A Division I state quarterfinal playoff game at Texas Stadium in Irving on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005. (Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News)

i wonder how this feels??? :(

[Adidas410s]

http://x3c.xanga.com/52c84012d123117402278/b12542109.jpg

I love this one that I took of the little kid holding the ball for the kicker during warmups...

[gobbler84]

Originally posted by Adidas410s
http://x3c.xanga.com/52c84012d123117402278/b12542109.jpg

I love this one that I took of the little kid holding the ball for the kicker during warmups...

What stadium is that?

[DragonEagle01]

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4139/45274776l10fx.jpg

Canton Sr RB Barlow Reid Runs for a big gain in the GIlmer Game Reid had a huge night.

[DragonEagle01]

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/7254/45274397l12if.jpg


Canton Sr WR Jonathon Ellis runs after a great catch in the Gilmer game.

[sw_mustang_mom]

I'll send you a bigger pic, Lew
http://www.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=33880521/PictureID=977829942/a=39586738_39586738/t_=39586738

[LewP]

Thanks Mom....and thanks for all the work you do with the Mighty Mites!

[Tatum_Fan]

http://www.news-journal.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/etfootball/entries/2005/12/20/index.html

good pics from the Tatum - Hutto game

[Tatum_Fan]

http://www.news-journal.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/etfootball/entries/2005/12/12/index.html

Scroll to the bottom of this link - it has 3 pics from the Tatum - Sweetwater game

[LewP]

http://blogs.scripps.com/abil/Sweetwater/Bull1.jpg

The Bull

Thanks to Sweetwater Mustang Mom!

[Tatum_Fan]

http://www.news-journal.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/etfootball/entries/2005/11/29/index.html

bottom two pics are from DM - Tatum game

[LewP]

Tatum’s Daylon McCoy races upfield for a touchdown during Saturday’s, December 10, 2005 Class 3A, Division II state semifinal game at Texas Stadium against the Sweetwater Mustangs. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)http://www.news-journal.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/etfootball/media/TATUM1.jpg

[DragonEagle01]

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/5082/p101019512ib.jpg

Canton teamcaptain's Barlow Reid #9, Jason McWilliams #11 Jonathon Ellis #5 and G.J. Kinne #1 take the field in the season opener vs Mineola also Coach Kinne's Return

[DragonEagle01]

http://img498.imageshack.us/img498/4451/46103663l19rk.jpg

Canton WR Houston Tuminello makes a great TD catch vs Rains

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by gobbler84
What stadium is that?

Grande Comm in Midland

[LewP]

I have been working on this picture for two days and finally got it to a .jpeg file. Thanks to 44 in a Row for the search for this elusive Turkey!!!

http://blogs.scripps.com/abil/Sweetwater/CueroTurkey1.jpg