Gasilla
02-07-2004, 02:43 AM
I just want to clear the air about this right now before any of my other WO-S friends show up here. First of all, you will not see most WO-S fans ranking the Stangs at the top of these polls going around. These people are folks from neighboring schools who have respect for our program (which is greatly appreciated). One thing we WILL NOT do is take 3A for granted. We know all to well how others who have dropped have fared and we will not forget. I remember when Jasper dropped a couple of years ago. They were fresh off a trip to the regional finals in 4A and had kicked our butts that same year. I remember thinking that they were going to go all the way with most of their team coming back, then, ran into a stone wall in the semi-finals. I also remember when Everman went from 4A to 3A the year after they went to the state semi-final and had most of that team returning. I thought, for sure, they would win it all and didn't even come close. No, we know we are in for many battles, and quite frankly, I would rather us not be the "team to beat", because everyone is up for you.
You must understand, however, that we have been the little guy on the block for a very, very long time. Competing in a district where most of the teams are almost twice our size. Now, we are finally the "big boys" and it's kind of exciting. Anyway, we are just happy to be here and excited about being able to be on the 3A board.
You must understand, however, that we have been the little guy on the block for a very, very long time. Competing in a district where most of the teams are almost twice our size. Now, we are finally the "big boys" and it's kind of exciting. Anyway, we are just happy to be here and excited about being able to be on the 3A board.