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Look, Silsbee had a wake up call last game and they weren’t going to overlook Lumberton and Mr. McClure. It is a testament to how far Mitchell has brought this program that this was considered a big game for Silsbee (that and the great divide in this district). Silsbee seems to be getting better each game, which is what you would expect from a young team with a veteran coach. They still can be beaten in this district if they don’t come ready to play. But I think tonight showed us that if they do have their heads on straight, young as they are, they are still the big dog in this district by a good bit. On a side note, good to hear you on the call again @AggiesAreWe

It sounds like everything had to go right for Crosby pretty much all year to make that date . . . and it did. Now we get to line it up with one of the most storied programs in THSF history. Win or lose I feel like Crosby just answered a bunch of the state’s questions about the quality of 5A football played “around here”.

How does this sound Coogs? Friday, January 15th, 2021 UIL Class 5A, Division II State Championship Game Crosby Cougars vs. Aledo Bearcats AT&T Stadium, Arlington

Best 5A semifinal game ever played

Honestly he probably was about 24/25 from the ft line. Great players know how to draw fouls. His shots were not falling until the 2nd half. I was impressed with his game today overall. Probably had 40 points 15 rebounds (again). As far as Silsbee being dirty players, we have ALWAYS had that on our back lol people hate our style of play. You are exactly right, get tougher!! I am extremely impressed with Harris and Miller. To only be freshman, my goodness they are going to be unstoppable. Very bright future in Silsbee.

Someone posted that you can watch the game for free on kxan.com

Yessir it’s dang sure beyond me how he hasn’t been offered; I was really impressed with #21 for LH as well; come to find out he’s a freshman! Unbelievable!

Rings or not I think we had/have a better chance against Aledo than we did against Liberty Hill. Conventional spread team we’ve been playing excellently against every game since Montgomery. Remember what we said about FBM not being the same FBM as years past? Same thing can be said for this version of Aledo. They’re probably even more gettable this year than the squad that lost to College Station in ‘17.

I see somethings doesn't change in this particular district, Silsbee is still the King of this district until proven other wise.

Surviving the gauntlet to get to Aledo, I wouldn't put anything past Crosby. Crosby 36 Aledo 35

That was one of the most exciting and entertaining games I have ever seen in person. Both teams played their hearts out.

Definitely a season to remember for Crosby fans. 4 straight wins over ranked, undefeated teams. 2 OT playoff wins. State Final. Hell, I’m not a Crosby fan and I’ll remember it for a long long time. I’m so glad I’ve been able to watch these last 3 games in person.

i am the fan that was ejected. let my emotion get best of me. BUT nothing was said to any player, nothing threatening, derogatory, and no cuss words. i told ref he sucked and his mom must be disappointed in him. and he tossed me for that sentence. nothing more and nothing less. the tigers played a better game and not saying lumberton should have won, and not saying they would have won with better refs. im saying that offical sucked

Quarterback can’t panic like he tried to do a few times late in the game tonight. Aledo going to be tough.

Crazy game. Glad they didn't fire that coach last year.

Slot-T nearly sends Crosby into cardiac arrest. Defense gives up 61 but gets the biggest stop in Crosby football history . . . Sweet Jesus

Because Silsbee was playing dirty and the refs weren't calling it obviously 😉

🙄 It hurts when dreams are broken.! 💨🏘🐅🏀

Just slow the game down and we're good. Raider fan just got ejected lol.

Two defensive stops has Crosby ahead right now. Problem is that we need two more defensive stops in the second half I’m not sure we can get? See what type of adjustments the defensive staff makes? Not having the 42 points I feel like we should is very impactful right now. Hopefully 70 is enough for Crosby? And I mean “hopefully” as in 70 hasn’t been enough before for us in a playoff game.

Crosby D did well at the beginning. Those 2 long passes opened things up. I would go back to the way they started. If LH beats you passing, then oh well. Sell out and stop the run. Make them have to throw

Perfect weather. Im watching on Texan Live though.

United 77 PNG 32 Final

United 42 Png 23 halftime

FYI, Tarkington @ New Waverly today 2:30pm makeup district game due to Covid

Hats off to the officiating crew for catching the “Substitution with intent to deceive” call on LH on that 4th down. Congratulations Crosby, now go get that RING!

Good run Crosby. Give me Aledo by 10

Definitely not me. I know when to stop lol

Wow! I thought I would never see the day, I'm so happy for Crosby and our district. A big thank you to Nederland for the wake up call...big task coming next week I hope we just go play and have fun because we earned the right to be there.

Please tell me it was @RaiderGirl2010

Just a little upset about this game, the boys had a good chance to win this one. #12 was playing well with 16 points, we had the lead with 4 minutes to go and he fouls out... Got an early technical foul that the ref was fooled on, it was a little retaliation shove after a guy chest bumped him. Then tried to play rim protector on defense, blocked a guy clean twice but got called for a foul on the second one. They always want to go for the block but these refs are just itching to call a foul if you extend your arms towards the shooter and swat the ball. These are teaching moments though, they always call the second guy on a dust up and I’m sure LCM was looking to get some cheap fouls on him. It worked, gotta learn from it and keep improving. Can’t be going for blocks with 4 fouls even if you get the ball clean. Go straight up like they always say, let the guy score if you have to but stay in the game. This team could win if they would start hitting some shots, probably went 3 for 15 beyond the arc. #0 was looking good for LCM but went down hard, hopefully he’s ok. You hate to see that happen to such a good player, the kid has some serious range on his shot.

When the game is on the line Branch needs to be the go too man .

That all starts with Silsbee’s youth (LD) program. Silsbee is one of the few places that actually teaches kids how to correctly play defense. They don’t feed them the myth that basketball is a non-contact sport. And while I have to admit I haven’t seen a single Silsbee little dribbler game that wasn’t against another town, I’m assuming they try to have games officiated properly. Conversely, you have other towns where they grow up used to getting every touch foul, momma’s get upset when someone bodies little Johnny, etc. So when you play Silsbee, they are playing dirty because they play hard, physical defense. Would grate on my last nerve sitting in the stands listening to that.

But according to some, they will beat United next time by 15.

Dunn wildin lol

Thanks. Good to be back where I belong.

OF take us tonight 63-46. They out played, out hustled, out coached and out classed from tip to the final buzzer. We have to lick our wounds and be ready for a tough Silsbee team Tuesday.

1st play is 19 yard TD pass to #12. 42-31. That was big

Carthage 53 Hudson 46

Another reshuffling here. SheWolves will NOT play tomorrow. Girls will play again on Tuesday 1/12 Vs Barbers Hill. After that, they play NEDERLAND on Wednesday 1/13 @ 6 pm and Galena Park on Friday 1/15.

26-19 Silsbee leads

Was Coldspring missing a few players tonight

It’s a cold one, about 45 degrees.

You can have the best strength coach in America but if the kids don’t dedicate themselves to working out during school and off season it won’t matter. I honestly hope they do improve.

Sorry, I meant pretty girl. Dang autocorrect. 😳

Lumberton doesn’t have the personnel to successfully run the spread. Never has, and if Coach Reyes is really, REALLY good in 6-8 years they might be able to develop some. I always say that BC kids don’t want to grow up and be QB1 for the cards... they want to be the ace pitcher. Lumberton boys grow up wanting to be first chair French horn.

I can't wait. Been waiting for this since early March!

You say that like the 'Neighborhood' dont got talent....Where you think thoes big time programs get their kids from. I was just having a conversation on another topic about this...Katy stays going into Missouri City/Alief and getting thoes athletes or even North Shore getting the kids out of Kashmier Gardens