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I'll keep it simple. Gilmer over Celina; West Orange-Stark over Sinton. The state final is going to be a close contest: best offense vs. best defense. Both teams are fast and physical.

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Region 1 - Celina vs. Sweetwater Note: All references to scoring output pertain to all regular- and post-season games inclusively, unless otherwise noted. Similar scoring output for both teams - 638 for Sweetwater and 617 for Celina. Celina has a stouter defense, having surrendered a total of 193 points vs. Sweetwater's yield of 316. Sweetwater, however, is undefeated, whereas Celina has lost twice. Both of Celina's losses were in non-district games, the first a 12-point loss to 4AD1 Argyle, and the second a 19-point loss to Bishop Lynch (TAPPS I) out of Dallas. I feel Celina will top Sweetwater, but the score will be respectably close, and it could just as easily go the other way. Region 2 - Gilmer vs. Atlanta Gilmer has outscored Atlanta by nearly 200 points - 784 to 589. Its defense has also been stingier. Gilmer has allowed 210, while Atlanta has surrendered 278. Also, Gilmer's defense is actually better than "points against" would indicate, since in many games most of the points surrendered were by the back-up units. Both teams like to strike early and often and run away with early leads. One could say as Musgrove goes, so goes Atlanta, whereas Gilmer has numerous weapons in its arsenal. I worry, though, that the Gladewater game may have cost Gilmer much of its emotional reserves. I hope they don't fall prey to thinking the Gladewater game was the state game. I believe Gilmer will maintain its intensity in spite of my worries, and I think (read: hope) they will throttle Musgrove and win the game by a fairly wide margin. If Gilmer does advance, they will want to tighten up their chin straps when they step on the field against Celina or Sweetwater. Region 3 - West Orange-Stark vs. La Grange Here is an interesting game. In my opinion, the winner of this game will advance to the state championship game. West Orange-Stark has given up only 159 points all season, and has only given up 14 points in their three play-off games. La Grange has a good defense in its own right, having only given up 196 points over-all, and a mere 35 in their three play-off games. Where WO-Stark has the edge defensively, La Grange has the advantage on offense -- at least when you consider the entire season. They have scored 538; WO-Stark has scored 460. However . . . if you consider only the play-offs, WO-Stark has scored 132 points, while La Grange has scored 120. I expect a low scoring game, with WO-Stark coming out on top. Region 4 - Sinton vs. Yoakum Since I feel WO-Stark is going to the state championship, I see this game as an inconsequential game between two teams that are near mirror images of each other. Sinton has scored 523 and Yoakum has scored 526; Sinton has allowed 343 and Yoakum has allowed 364. Both teams are 10 and 3. Both teams are coming off of good wins--Sinton beat Wimberley and Yoakum beat Cuero. I see this game as a toss-up. The winner will survive for another week, but no further.

My apologies up-front for the length of this post! Here's everything you need to know, and then some, about next week's games: REGION 1 Vernon Lions vs. Krum Bobcats Vernon: #1 in District 1; 4 – 0 district record; 6 – 4 regular season record; def. Fort Stockton 43 – 18 in Bi-District; 404 PF; 216 PA; 5-game win streak Krum: #3 in District 3; 3 – 2 district record; 6 – 4 regular season record; def. Lincoln 40 – 6 in Bi-District; 266 PF; 236 PA; 1-game win streak PREDICTION: The Lions will feast on the Bobcats. Sweetwater Mustangs vs. Bridgeport Bulls Sweetwater: #1 in District 2; 5 – 0 district record; 10 – 0 regular season record; def. Perryton 50 – 13 in Bi-District; 543 PF; 275 PA; 11-game win streak Bridgeport: #2 in District 3; 4 – 1 district record; 7 – 3 regular season record; def. Ferris 35 – 14 in Bi-District; 394 PF; 321 PA; 4-game win streak PREDICTION: The Mustangs will outrun the Bulls. Celina Bobcats vs. Monahans Loboes Celina: #1 in District 3; 5 – 0 district record; 8 – 2 regular season record; def. James Madison 67 – 2 in Bi-District; 518 PF; 151 PA; 7-game win streak Monahans: #2 in District 2; 4 – 1 district record; 6 – 4 regular season record; def. Bushland 54 – 39 in Bi-District; 415 PF; 282 PA; 3-game win streak PREDICTION: The Bobcats will shred the Loboes. Venus Bulldogs vs. Iowa Park Hawks Venus: #1 in District 4; 4 – 1 district record; 5 – 5 regular season record; def. Anna 27 – 20 in Bi-District; 267 PF; 351 PA; 5-game win streak Iowa Park: #3 in District 1; 2 – 2 district record; 6 – 4 regular season record; def. Greenwood 35 – 20 in Bi-District; 347 PF; 302 PA; 2-game win streak PREDICTION: The Hawks will gut the Bulldogs. REGION 2 Connally (Waco) Cadets vs. Gilmer Buckeyes Connally: #3 in District 7; 3 – 2 district record; 6 – 4 regular season record; def. Madisonville 35 – 14 in Bi-District; 441 PF; 390 PA; 4-game win streak Gilmer: #1 in District 5; 5 – 0 district record; 10 – 0 regular season record; def. Pleasant Grove 50 – 7 in Bi-District; 663 PF; 154 PA; 11-game win streak PREDICTION: The Buckeyes will poison the Cadets. Gladewater Bears vs. Fairfield Eagles Gladewater: #1 in District 6; 5 – 0 district record; 9 – 1 regular season record; def. Community 66 – 14 in Bi-District; 490 PF; 199 PA; 8-game win streak Fairfield: #2 in District 7; 4 – 1 district record; 8 – 2 regular season record; def. Shepherd 24 – 16 in Bi-District; 409 PF; 216 PA; 2-game win streak PREDICTION: The Bears will maul the Eagles. Tarkington (Cleveland) Longhorns vs. Atlanta Rabbits Tarkington: #4 in District 8; 2 – 3 district record; 6 – 4 regular season record; def. Mexia 27 – 24 in Bi-District; 312 PF; 219 PA; 2-game win streak Atlanta: #2 in District 6; 4 – 1 district record; 9 – 1 regular season record; def. Melissa 62 – 47 in Bi-District; 485 PF; 231 PA; 4-game win streak PREDICTION: The Rabbits will stomp on the Longhorns. Coldspring-Oakhurst Trojans vs. Tatum Eagles Coldspring-Oakhurst: #1 in District 8; 5 – 0 district record; 8 – 2 regular season record; def. Lorena 28 – 21 in Bi-District; 363 PF; 151 PA; 8-game win streak Tatum: #3 in District 6; 3 – 2 district record; 5 – 5 regular season record; def. Bullard 49 – 15 in Bi-District; 375 PF; 267 PA; 2-game win streak PREDICTION: The Trojans will slaughter the Eagles. REGION 3 West Orange-Stark Mustangs vs. Giddings Buffaloes West Orange-Stark: #1 in District 9; 4 – 0 district record; 8 – 2 regular season record; def. Scarborough 64 – 0 in Bi-District; 392 PF; 145 PA; 5-game win streak Giddings: #3 in District 11; 2 – 2 district record; 6 – 4 regular season record; def. Wharton 31 – 14 in Bi-District; 399 PF; 310 PA; 1-game win streak PREDICTION: The Mustangs will stampede the Buffaloes. La Marque Cougars vs. Sweeny Bulldogs La Marque: #1 in District 10; 3 – 0 district record; 9 – 1 regular season record; def. Hamshire-Fannett 45 – 27 in Bi-District; 468 PF; 230 PA; 9-game win streak Sweeny: #3 in District 12; 2 – 2 district record; 6 – 4 regular season record; def. Caldwell 32 – 27 in Bi-District; 317 PF; 256 PA; 1-game win streak PREDICTION: The Cougars will pounce on the Bulldogs. La Grange Leopards vs. Orangefield Bobcats La Grange: #1 in District 11; 4 – 0 district record; 10 – 0 regular season record; def. Columbus 35 – 0 in Bi-District; 453 PF; 161 PA; 11-game win streak Orangefield: #3 in District 9; 2 – 2 district record; 6 – 4 regular season record; def. Kashmere 49 – 35 in Bi-District; 390 PF; 285 PA; 3-game win streak PREDICTION: The Leopards will prey on the Bobcats. Bellville Brahmas vs. Hardin-Jefferson (Sour Lake) Hawks Bellville: #1 in District 12; 4 – 0 district record; 9 – 1 regular season record; def. Smithville 24 – 7 in Bi-District; 356 PF; 108 PA; 9-game win streak Hardin-Jefferson: #2 in District 9; 3 – 1 district record; 9 – 1 regular season record; def. Worthing 48 – 6 in Bi-District; 438 PF; 213 PA; 2-game win streak PREDICTION: The Brahmas will gore the Hawks. REGION 4 Navarro Panthers vs. Cuero Gobblers Navarro: #1 in District 13; 4 – 0 district record; 9 – 1 regular season record; def. Carrizo Springs 51 – 20 in Bi-District; 405 PF; 141 PA; 5-game win streak Cuero: #2 in District 15; 3 – 1 district record; 8 – 2 regular season record; def. Rio Hondo 55 – 14 in Bi-District; 448 PF; 208 PA; 3-game win streak PREDICTION: The Panthers will devour the Gobblers (but they might choke on a bone). Devine Warhorses vs. Yoakum Bulldogs Devine: #1 in District 14; 4 – 0 district record; 7 – 3 regular season record; def. Lytle 28 – 12 in Bi-District; 320 PF; 189 PA; 7-game win streak Yoakum: #3 in District 15; 3 – 1 district record; 7 – 3 regular season record; def. Raymondville 44 – 27 in Bi-District; 439 PF; 303 PA; 4-game win streak PREDICTION: The Warhorses will run through the Bulldogs (but Yoakum might choke ‘em). Sinton Pirates vs. Hondo Owls Sinton: #1 in District 15; 3 – 1 district record; 7 – 3 regular season record; def. Port Isabel 52 – 22 in Bi-District; 429 PF; 293 PA; 3-game win streak Hondo: #3 in District 13; 2 – 2 district record; 5 – 5 regular season record; def. Crystal City in Bi-District; 222 PF; 221 PA; 3-game win streak PREDICTION: The Pirates will toss the Owls overboard. Orange Grove Bulldogs vs. Wimberley Texans Orange Grove: #1 in District 16; 5 – 0 district record; 9 – 1 regular season record; def. Ingleside 56 – 14 in Bi-District; 445 PF; 142 PA; 6-game win streak Wimberley: #2 in District 13; 3 – 1 district record; 6 – 3 regular season record; def. Pearsall 48 – 0 in Bi-District; 320 PF; 204 PA; 1-game win streak PREDICTION: The Bulldogs will bite the Texans.

Bux win 50 - 7.

Connally leading 35 - 14.

8:05 remaining in 4Q

50 - 7 Bux

INT by Bux Can you elaborate? I'm not there and from where I sit at home 50 - 0 sounds pretty good.

Connally 28 Madisonville 7 in 3Q 50 - 0 Bux end of 3Q

Radio broadcast just said Gilmer will play in Corsicana next week against winner of Madisonville vs. Connally.

Lynch scores another TD 50 - 0 Bux 4:32 remaining in 3Q

8:20 remaining in 3Q score 43 - 0.

Winner of Madisonville v. Connally Jacksonville would be a good location distance-wise for the game. Not sure where it would be played, though.

Fumble recovery Gilmer. 23.9 seconds remaining in 2Q. Bux kneel. 36 - 0 Bux at half.