Sweetwater Red
07-26-2008, 02:00 PM
District 2-3A: It's anyone's title
By Danny Reagan
GoFridayNight.com
Friday, July 25, 2008
Just minutes after the new realignment was announced last February, several people were already proclaiming District 2-3A as the toughest one in the state of Texas in that classification.
If it's not, then it has to be right up there near the top.
Abilene Wylie, Breckenridge, Brownwood, Graham, Snyder and Sweetwater - six programs that are known historically for "hating to lose."
That "mental" part of the game is as important a factor in a high school football victory as big linemen and speedy backs.
Five teams in that list had a winning record last season and four of them went to the playoffs.
Breckenridge, the only team with a losing record (3-7) was very young in 2007, but with new head coach David Fambrough and a solid core of 25 or so juniors and seniors, even the Buckaroos could be vying for one of the coveted playoff spots.
Brownwood (6-4) didn't make the playoffs last year either, but they're an elite part of Class 3A now. And if you recall, the Lions beat Wylie in the first game of the 2007 season, 28-21.
The Snyder Tigers (12-3) went the deepest into post-season in 2007, losing to Celina, 33-7, in the Division II State Semifinals. With more than 30 lettermen back, they probably should be the favorite going into 2008.
Right behind them were the Wylie Bulldogs (11-3), who were nudged by Gilmer, 28-21, in an exciting Division I Semifinal game. It'll be somewhat of a rebuilding year for the Dawgs, but a nice crop of juniors should ease most of that pain.
Graham (10-2) fielded a youngish team last year as well, but they advanced to the second round of the playoffs before losing to Argyle, 21-8.
Also making the second round were the Sweetwater Mustangs (7-5), who fell to Vernon, 25-7, in their final game of the year. They return more than 30 players as well, so experience won't be a problem.
Look at these two matchups in the final week of the regular season: Wylie at Sweetwater and Brownwood at Snyder. Winners of those games probably make the playoffs. Losers? Maybe not?
And don't be surprised if there are co-champions in this district in 2008.
Likewise, don't be surprised if a 2-3A team with seven wins fails to make the playoffs.
Tough luck in a tough district ... but man, will it be fun to watch.
http://reporternews.com/news/2008/jul/25/district-2-3a-its-anyones-title/
By Danny Reagan
GoFridayNight.com
Friday, July 25, 2008
Just minutes after the new realignment was announced last February, several people were already proclaiming District 2-3A as the toughest one in the state of Texas in that classification.
If it's not, then it has to be right up there near the top.
Abilene Wylie, Breckenridge, Brownwood, Graham, Snyder and Sweetwater - six programs that are known historically for "hating to lose."
That "mental" part of the game is as important a factor in a high school football victory as big linemen and speedy backs.
Five teams in that list had a winning record last season and four of them went to the playoffs.
Breckenridge, the only team with a losing record (3-7) was very young in 2007, but with new head coach David Fambrough and a solid core of 25 or so juniors and seniors, even the Buckaroos could be vying for one of the coveted playoff spots.
Brownwood (6-4) didn't make the playoffs last year either, but they're an elite part of Class 3A now. And if you recall, the Lions beat Wylie in the first game of the 2007 season, 28-21.
The Snyder Tigers (12-3) went the deepest into post-season in 2007, losing to Celina, 33-7, in the Division II State Semifinals. With more than 30 lettermen back, they probably should be the favorite going into 2008.
Right behind them were the Wylie Bulldogs (11-3), who were nudged by Gilmer, 28-21, in an exciting Division I Semifinal game. It'll be somewhat of a rebuilding year for the Dawgs, but a nice crop of juniors should ease most of that pain.
Graham (10-2) fielded a youngish team last year as well, but they advanced to the second round of the playoffs before losing to Argyle, 21-8.
Also making the second round were the Sweetwater Mustangs (7-5), who fell to Vernon, 25-7, in their final game of the year. They return more than 30 players as well, so experience won't be a problem.
Look at these two matchups in the final week of the regular season: Wylie at Sweetwater and Brownwood at Snyder. Winners of those games probably make the playoffs. Losers? Maybe not?
And don't be surprised if there are co-champions in this district in 2008.
Likewise, don't be surprised if a 2-3A team with seven wins fails to make the playoffs.
Tough luck in a tough district ... but man, will it be fun to watch.
http://reporternews.com/news/2008/jul/25/district-2-3a-its-anyones-title/