Wise Old Owl

Carthage has won 22 games in a row - 10 last year and 12 this year.

Although Carthage has won 5 state championships in the past 9 years and got all the way to the semi-finals 2 of the other 4 years, many of their fans think this may be their best team ever.  They have not only the best RB in the state according to many of the recruiting services, but also 3 legitimate threats at WR, all of whom started for last year's state championship team.  And their junior QB has the arm to get it to them. 
Defensively, 4 of their front 7 started last year. One of those is a 225-lb. All-State LB.  Of the 3 new starters, one is another 225-lb. LB who was All-State at Crockett last year.  Another new starter is a sophomore DE who is projected to be a DI player.
I'll provide season stats later for those who are interested.

Folks in Carthage have been pleased with it!
By the way, the freshman Morgan played some safety in the 4th quarter last night.  He was 1 of 9 Carthage freshmen who got into the game last night.

He started on 3 consecutive state championship teams at Carthage. Was a safety as a sophomore and QB the next 2 years. Threw 6 TD passes in 2010 state championship game.

He started on 3 consecutive state championship teams at Carthage. Was a safety as a sophomore and QB the next 2 years. Threw 6 TD passes in 2010 state championship game.

CHS turns the ballover on downs at their 49. 9-1/2 minutes left in half.  6-3 CHS

CHS 6, HH3 w/ 1:02 left in Q1.
27-yard FG

The most impressive game of Center's season thus far was their most recent one.  For the second year in a row, the Roughriders upset Kilgore.  This year, that win was imperative in order for the Roughriders to get into the playoffs.  Kilgore scored the game's first 28 points before the Roughriders made their move and came away with a 49-35 win.  [Yes, you read that right.  Center overcame a 28-point deficit!]
The Roughriders are a young team, but they have no doubt gained confidence since losing all 4 of their non-district games.  I recall that their coach won three consecutive state championships while at AAA Daingerfield before arriving in Center.  So they are a well-coached team that is no doubt excited about qualifying for this year's play-off tournament.  And they have shown a never-say-die mentality.
Silsbee also has a lot of young talent and is well coached. Although this game will be a #1-seed against a #4-seed, it could well be an exciting and competitive 1st-round game.