AledoAlumni

Since the topic of rankings is being discussed. How would yall rank Liberty Hill, Texas High, FBM, and Huntsville.

I'd say our passing game is not as developed and our defense is not as physical.

#8 Lovejoy #9 WF Rider #10 Frisco

Anything specific you were wondering about?

I dont think anyone from any classification has had a more difficult road. If they have I havent seen it.

I do wish #2 was 100% for yall. That dude is electric. I'm sure he will still be able to make our D-line miss on the pass rush but when yalls QB is good he is fun to watch. #1 can obviously take it to the house from anywhere on the field so Aledo will have to always keep an eye on him. Also we cant let #13 and #12 (I think) run past our DBs and give yall big gains. I think this game will be determinded how well Aledo can prevent Crosby from having big plays. If we can somewhat keep yall in check then that will go a lot way to #10.

Hype?

That LJ offense might be the best in 5A. They were really good.

I disagree that this team is more "gettable" than 2017. We had several sophomores in key positions that were running the team. This year more experienced players are in those positions. Our defense in 2017 was much better though.

I disagree that anything short of state is a complete disappointment. Yes the standard is high but I feel like we are realistic as well.

Opponents overall record: Aledo (13 games): 99-42 Crosby (15 games): 105-62

Aledo is 12-1 at AT&T Stadium 2009 Stephenville (W) 26-23 2010 LaMarque (W) 69-34 2011 Manvel (W) 49-28 2013 Brenham (W) 38-10 2014 Temple (W) 49-45 2016 Boswell (W) 42-14 2016 Calallen (W) 24-16 2017 College Station (L) 20-19 2018 WF Rider (W) 63-7 2018 Fort Bend Marshall (W) 55-17 2019 Red Oak (W) 34-14 2019 Fort Bend Marshall (W) 45-42

Aledo (1946) All time record: 575-289-10 Playoff record: 110-27-1 Playoff appearances: 38 Crosby (1923) All time record: 475-430-33 Playoff record: 29-29 Playoff appearances: 30 www.texashighschoolfootballhistory.com/won-loss_records.html

State Championship History Aledo: 12th state title game appearance 1974 Grapeland (L) 19-18 1998 Cuero (W) 14-7 2009 Brenham (W) 35-21 2010 La Marque (W) 69-34 2011 Manvel (W) 49-28 2013 Brenham (W) 38-10 2014 Temple (W) 49-45 2016 Calallen (W) 24-16 2017 College Station (L) 20-19 2018 Fort Bend Marshall (W) 55-19 2019 Fort Bend Marshall (W) 45-42 2020 Crosby (?) Crosby: 2nd state title game appearance 1960 Albany (L) 20-0 2020 Aledo (?)

Playoff Path Aledo: Dallas Hillcrest 77-6 North Forney 49-24 Frisco 45-27 Lovejoy 52-48 WF Rider 55-28 Crosby: FB Willowridge 66-0 Texarkana 62-42 Huntsville 32-29 OT Fort Bend Marshall 37-28 Liberty Hill 62-61 OT

Aledo Points For: 633 Points Against: 297 Point Differential: 336 Home Record: 5-1 Away Record: 3-0 Neutral Record: 4-0 Win Streak: 10 Crosby Points For: 640 Points Against: 369 Point Differential: 271 Home Record: 3-2 Away Record: 5-1 Neutral Record: 4-0 Win Streak: 5

Let me start by saying congrats to Crosby on making yalls 2nd state final! Yall have had a very impressive playoff run. Good luck on Friday!