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HD dominated in the first half but failed to score. Lots of mistakes by HD offense that would stall out drives in Oiler territory. Total first half yards about 180-5 for HD. Zero first downs for WH in first half. Oilers take 2nd half kickoff and go 3 and out. Dawson Victorian goes 45 yards on HD’s first offensive play for a TD. He also punches in the 2pt conversion. Bobcats kickoff and oilers go 3 and out again. Punt on 4th and 25. Victorian takes the first carry 43yds for another Bobcat TD. And another 2pt conversion. So Victorian with 2 carries for 88 yards and 2 TDs in 2nd half. Bobcats - 16 Oilers - 0 7:23 left in 3rd

I think you’re right about those missing kids, lots of huge holes out there tonight that you’re just not gonna fill with quality athletes at a 2A-II school. Somerville definitely didn’t look like a 3-6 team from last season. SV still wins handily with those kids in uniform but it’s definitely more competitive. Now on top of those kids being out don’t forget Junior Landon Victorian moving to Louisiana last minute (HD leading rusher as a freshman in 2019) and HD’s do it all Junior scat back/DB Devante Broussard who also moved to Goose Creek Memorial over the summer. Along with Jeremiah and Sellers, that’s 4 key defensive starters out and 4/5 of your playmakers on offense who were expected to be out there (other than Dawson Victorian). On the same note note,congrats to Devante for a heck of a 5A debut for the Patriots against Klein Forrest leading GCM on offense with 11 receptions for 114 yards. That kid is hard to replace and he’s proving it at higher level competition.

Good win for Hardin. Heard Kountze looked good in their scrimmages. (Lots of athletes which is typical). Congrats to Ned and the Hornets.

That is a good question. I’d think most years at HD (or any very small school with limited numbers for that matter) it’s more difficult to pull off running a spread offense due to personnel (capable OL and QB namely). I think with the experience and athleticism of Sellers at QB (20 or so starts at QB as a FR/SO) and the kids they’ll have on the line, Bird could pull it off. Now they won’t look like Jasper, but they definitely have some playmakers that can do damage in space. With that said, I think this late in the game (will be July before arriving) they’d stick with the Slot-T or some variation of it. Most if not all of the current coaching staff will remain which is another chip towards sticking with the old offense. Plus Bird knows it and ran it at HD in years past. It’s hard to install a new offense period….. much less one that’s complex…. With limited time…. And with little or no assistant coaches familiar with it. Just my $.02

And who is this certain coach you speak of? Inquiring minds want to know! And btw, it’ll be for district champs, not runner up 😉

Ned Barrier @ Hardin and Randy Birdwell @ Jasper were the first two names that popped in my head. Maybe the HD legend Joe Allen Slack comes back for a second time….. All I know is that if all the drama and heartburn with Hodges didn’t run off too many key players, HD will not be challenged in district. And yes, that includes Deweyville. I have zero doubt that someone will inherit a district championship team at HD. They’ll finish somewhere between 7-3 and 10-0 in the regular season barring major injuries.

HD up 27-25 end of third!! Come on Cardiac Cats!!

HD pulls off another big win over Mumford 64-63!! Great job Bobcats!!

Mumford - 29 HD - 30 Halftime

HD up 14-13 end of 1st qtr

42-14 HD late 3rd

HD up 34-12 at the half

Tenaha is the only 2A D2 team I’ve seen that is remotely comparable to Mart athletically. If DV gets past Chilton (which i think they will) they won’t be a pushover for the Tigers. They’re physical and grind on you. Slow down the game with 4 yards and a cloud of dust approach. To compete with Tenaha either of these teams will have to limit the big plays. 17 yard first downs are ok but when they end up going for 67 yard TD’s.... it’ll be a long night.

Mart up 20-0 end of 1st qtr

I think this is gonna be a good game. I like the Pirates chances (the ones from DV). I said last week that if HD and DV get past WS and Cushing, they’ve got a clear path to the regional semi’s. The Bobcats couldn’t pull it off but WS will stroll past Sims Bowie by 20+ points. The battle of the Pirates will be closer but i think The ‘Ville brings home a close victory. And if that does happen, they’ll catch Tenaha or Bremond who aren’t invincible this year.... especially a week after they beat up on each other. (I honestly think Tenaha turns it into a track meet and takes Bremond to the woodshed) Good luck Deweyville from HD!!

I’m not sure MV over Gladewater is a huge upset at all despite the seeds and a state ranking. MV is in arguably the toughest district in the state. They were 8-2 coming in with their only losses being district games to #5 ranked Pottsboro 49-43 and a 30-28 last second FG loss to Josh Finney led Winnsboro. (A revenge game for him). They’ve knocked off Mineola in district who’s now 10-1 with their only loss to MV.

True lol. That’s why i said they get past Bowie or Hubbard to make 3rd round but the train ends there. I honestly don’t see anyone in the state staying within 40 points of Mart. Their talent on this years team is absolutely ridiculous.

Tigers take a knee and that’s the ball game. Great game West Sabine and good luck next week. You guys earned it. I’m thinking WS go to the 3rd round with an easy win next week. Tigers - 22 Bobcats - 6 Final Way to play hard Cats. Made a few too many mistakes and gave up a couple big plays. We’ll be back bigger and better next year.

Tigers still slinging’ it in 4 wide sets with 2 min to go

HD doesn’t deserve to win this game with this coaching and play calling. Great job BOYS!! West Sabine takes over on HD 30 after sack on 4th and 2....

Sellers is loading up to chunk it deep on 2nd and 1 and slips and falls. 3rd snd 9

Bobcats take over on own 27

Mason up the gut for a 14 yard TD run. XP is good. Tigers - 22 Bobcats - 6 5:37 in 4th

Hodges called a timeout to fix it after sellers broke up the pass play. Couldn’t get it fixed or find another helmet to fit and he called another timeout

Smith with an excellent pass to Walker on 3rd and 6. 1st and 10 Tigers on Bobcat 16. 6 min to go