oldage football

I believe it’s in the mid 30’s on players. But here is the kicker, we only had the same amount when I played and teams even before me and we were 2.5 times the size school they are now. WOS always carries a small roster on varsity for 2 reasons. 1. Only the best get to wear the Silver helmet unless you are a Senior(no little johnnie syndrome at WOS, parents stay out of it) 2. Many, and I mean Many players can’t take the grueling practices and off season and quit or transfer. WOS demands mental toughness just as much or more than physical toughness. Going back to #1....we were all groomed from when we were even 4 or 5 years old of what it would take to wear the flying WOS on our helmets. It was accepted by the parents and also the kids that understood the fraternity of being a Mustang football player.A.K.A., you knew what to expect 10 years before you even showed up in the stands for that first two a day practice as a Freshman. There is a sign in the fieldhouse that is there for a reason and the EXACT example of this....”Those who remain, will be champions” not just on the field, but in life also......From my personal experience, how many high schools make kickers actually practice with the defense and are thought the same way as a linebacker or DB? I only was able to practice my craft during the offensive period. That is why I had no issues tackling and loved to lay people out when I had the chance, and I did it multiple times in my 4 years there. I wore #18 because I was also a strong safety(even though I didn’t play that position, but could if needed) we were all coached the same no matter our “regular” position. WOS football is a mind set, a way of life, not just a slogan.....

fundamentals are taught dailey at WOS -- the only time I have ever seen Wos come out of the dressing room without pads on is picture day -- as soon as the pics are done  they go back inside and put their pads on for practice -- they are full pads on Thursdays - when most people do walk thrus -- They come out on Friday nite in full pads for warm-up - its the little things like that T has installed in them that matters - if you take care of the little things -- BIG things happen

This was very sad to hear, however their is a bright side to this as well. Cole was an organ donor. His heart is being transplanted into a very deserving young man who I happen to know. This young man has attended a few high school games with me. Please say a prayer for him too.

I agree with a lot of this, but not all. WOS doesn’t just “have” athletes. They are molded and trained through years of participating in fantastic offseason programs and good coaching. Having parents that don’t sue the coaches for making Junior do bear crawls is a bonus, too. 
I firmly believe that when you lose the years between a good pee wee program and a solid varsity high school program, you can’t get them back. 

Gotta have both to get to/win State. WOS always have good athletes, and Thompson has proven to be a great coach and run a good program.
Former Allen coach with multiple 6A titles missed the playoffs with Barbers Hill, even if they made it, didn't have the athletes to make a run a 5A State.
Thompson could move over to Nederland, and wouldn't be in the running for a State Championship. 
This question gets beat to death. You are not winning a State Title without at least a very good coach. You are also not winning State, without very good talent. The chicken and the egg have to come at the same time.

Hmmmm    ok

to graduate 19 starters and return to the "show" -- AMAZING - GREAT JOB

if Kennedale wins and we win - -- do we get both trophies ??????? lol

Given the PG crowd has crowed so much about WO-S' strength of schedule, so I found this number in the DCTF preview very telling:
Strength of schedule:
Combined record of Pleasant Grove opponents: 75-74
Combined record of West Orange-Stark opponents: 82-66

to graduate 19 starters and return to the "show" -- AMAZING - GREAT JOB

to graduate 19 starters and return to the "show" -- AMAZING - GREAT JOB

to graduate 19 starters and return to the "show" -- AMAZING - GREAT JOB

to graduate 19 starters and return to the "show" -- AMAZING - GREAT JOB

to graduate 19 starters and return to the "show" -- AMAZING - GREAT JOB

to graduate 19 starters and return to the "show" -- AMAZING - GREAT JOB

to graduate 19 starters and return to the "show" -- AMAZING - GREAT JOB

OMG, What a game! Too many mustangs to congratulate but, Morris, and Watson showed their  skills I love my team. I am so proud right now. Welcome back Sibley good game , and please get better refs the ones' tonight were the worse I have seen in awhile.

Last year most thought the SC was a lock (including me).  This year?  Well we all knew you'd be good - that's a minimum at WOS, but to have so many new starters step up and play Mustang football has made this years team even more special.  So in the SC game, step it up one more time.  Man, everyone in the area should be proud of y'all.  Here in Evadale, I'm Mustang Proud!  You CAN do it.  One more win!

PG ran speed sweep(their favorite play) on Graham all night. I just don't see the chain gang giving up many yards rushing. The chain gang is one helluva defense; that being said PG has a pretty solid defense as well...looking for WOS to come out on top of a very low scoring game.

Kennedale play Carthage for state, their only loss all year, again show how good WOS can play on game day. Proud of WOS for making 4 straight state finals.

I am very proud of this team.  I am sure the players have heard plenty of comparisons to last years team and have had that shadow looming over them.  However, just like last years team, this team is undefeated going into the title game.  IF they win they will be undefeated just like last years team, and that state champion ring will look just as shiny as the one from 2016.  As a fan I am thrilled but I couldn’t be happier for this team.

Man this game almost gave me all types of heart attacks. We definitely beat the odds. We were counted out so much all year, even by people on here, but I said there was something special about this team. They fight , fight and fight til the clock hits 0:00. Defense played their butts off and Offense can score when needed. Beyond proud of this group. Now let's finish it off and bring it back again. 

Somebody refresh my memory on the poster who used to tell us WOS was great in SETX but not a state power.  The teams in East Texas were much better programs.  Oh I’m sure he will deny it now and the old site is gone.  But I remember.  And I think he recently has come back around.  
But for that guy and the others who would chime in, I got about 40 reasons, a 4th consecutive trip to the finals, and a shot at a 3peat to prove you had zero clue what you were talking about.  
Now finish this Stangs!!!

4th year in a row for WOS to be in the championship! That's almost unheard of and huge accomplishment. Congrats Mustangs, now bring home that hardware.

All of the people who get on here and spew about stats and why their team should win or will win need to step back and take a look at what WOS is doing. They are making SETX Sports history. WHat a team. What a town. What a program. What a great group of kids. WHAT A GREAT SET OF COACHES. Way to go WOS. This Indian is so very proud of you guys.