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7. Mexia, 1968: Blackcats Roll with the Changes

  • Chad S. Conine
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Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter i
  2. Contents vii
  3. Introduction ix
  4. 1. Hamlin, 1984: The Tie That Doomed the Pied Pipers 1
  5. 2. Odessa, 1946: Hayden Fry Leads the Bronchos 6
  6. 3. Snyder, 1952: Grant Teaff ’s First Lessons 12
  7. 4. Brownwood, 1960s: Gordon Wood’s Legacy Begins 17
  8. 5. San Antonio, 1963: The One They Call “The Game” 24
  9. 6. Lubbock, 1968: The Estacado Matadors’ Phenomenal Debut 31
  10. 7. Mexia, 1968: Blackcats Roll with the Changes 38
  11. 8. Celina, 1974: The Birth of the 10-1 Defense 45
  12. 9. Big Sandy, 1974: The Wildcats Kiss Their Sisters 52
  13. 10. Temple, 1975: Bob McQueen Adds It Up 58
  14. 11. Midland, 1983: Lee Rebels Pull Off Historic Double 63
  15. 12. Daingerfield, 1983: The Tigers’ Amazing Shutout Streak 69
  16. 13. Corpus Christi, 1985: Calallen Builds a Winner 75
  17. 14. West Orange, 1986–1987: Kevin Smith Leads Stark to Title 82
  18. 15. Idalou, 1988: South Plains Superman 88
  19. 16. White Deer, 1988: Bucks Ride Swinging Gate to Glory 93
  20. 17. Rockport-Fulton, 1992: Dat Nguyen’s Pirates Raid Homecoming 99
  21. 18. Converse, 1992–1993: Judson Rockets Blast Off 104
  22. 19. Tyler, 1994: John Tyler’s Lions Knew How to Finish 111
  23. 20. Sealy, 1994: Tigers’ Dynasty Rises Up 117
  24. 21. Galena Park, 1994: North Shore Lays Its Foundation 124
  25. 22. Wortham, 1996: The Bulldogs Grow into Champions 131
  26. 23. Waco, 1996: University’s LT Runs into Spotlight 136
  27. 24. Austin, 1996: Westlake Breaks Through 141
  28. 25. New Braunfels, 1997: Father and Son Build a Winner 147
  29. 26. Katy, 1997: Tigers Pound Their Way to a Title 152
  30. 27. Mart, 1999: “Cosby Show” Panthers Thrive in Prime Time 160
  31. 28. Everman, 2001–2002: Bulldogs Unleash Dominant Streak 165
  32. 29. Ennis, 2001: Harrells’ Lions Come Roaring Back 171
  33. 30. Palestine, 2002: The Call That Changed Adrian Peterson’s Path 177
  34. 31. Georgetown, 2002: Mason Crosby Kicks His Way to the Top 183
  35. 32. Southlake, 2002: The Carroll Dragons’ Ascent 188
  36. 33. Tuscola, 2003: McCoys Lead Jim Ned to the Brink 194
  37. 34. Crawford, 2004: Pirates Put the President on Hold 200
  38. 35. Abilene, 2004: Wylie Wins First Crown on Final Play 205
  39. 36. Highland Park, 2005: Scots Prevail in Epic Battle 212
  40. 37. Copperas Cove, 2007: RG3, Bulldawgs Come Alive 217
  41. 38. Brenham, 2009: Cubs Advance with Improbable Rally 223
  42. 39. Aledo, 2008–2011: Johnathan Gray Runs into the Record Book 228
  43. 40. Fort Worth, 1983–1984: Trimble Tech’s Glory Days 233
  44. 41. Denton , 2002: Ryan Raiders Swipe Semifi nal Victory from Ennis 239
  45. Further Reading 245
  46. Acknowledgments 247
  47. Index 249
https://doi.org/10.7560/303719-008

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter i
  2. Contents vii
  3. Introduction ix
  4. 1. Hamlin, 1984: The Tie That Doomed the Pied Pipers 1
  5. 2. Odessa, 1946: Hayden Fry Leads the Bronchos 6
  6. 3. Snyder, 1952: Grant Teaff ’s First Lessons 12
  7. 4. Brownwood, 1960s: Gordon Wood’s Legacy Begins 17
  8. 5. San Antonio, 1963: The One They Call “The Game” 24
  9. 6. Lubbock, 1968: The Estacado Matadors’ Phenomenal Debut 31
  10. 7. Mexia, 1968: Blackcats Roll with the Changes 38
  11. 8. Celina, 1974: The Birth of the 10-1 Defense 45
  12. 9. Big Sandy, 1974: The Wildcats Kiss Their Sisters 52
  13. 10. Temple, 1975: Bob McQueen Adds It Up 58
  14. 11. Midland, 1983: Lee Rebels Pull Off Historic Double 63
  15. 12. Daingerfield, 1983: The Tigers’ Amazing Shutout Streak 69
  16. 13. Corpus Christi, 1985: Calallen Builds a Winner 75
  17. 14. West Orange, 1986–1987: Kevin Smith Leads Stark to Title 82
  18. 15. Idalou, 1988: South Plains Superman 88
  19. 16. White Deer, 1988: Bucks Ride Swinging Gate to Glory 93
  20. 17. Rockport-Fulton, 1992: Dat Nguyen’s Pirates Raid Homecoming 99
  21. 18. Converse, 1992–1993: Judson Rockets Blast Off 104
  22. 19. Tyler, 1994: John Tyler’s Lions Knew How to Finish 111
  23. 20. Sealy, 1994: Tigers’ Dynasty Rises Up 117
  24. 21. Galena Park, 1994: North Shore Lays Its Foundation 124
  25. 22. Wortham, 1996: The Bulldogs Grow into Champions 131
  26. 23. Waco, 1996: University’s LT Runs into Spotlight 136
  27. 24. Austin, 1996: Westlake Breaks Through 141
  28. 25. New Braunfels, 1997: Father and Son Build a Winner 147
  29. 26. Katy, 1997: Tigers Pound Their Way to a Title 152
  30. 27. Mart, 1999: “Cosby Show” Panthers Thrive in Prime Time 160
  31. 28. Everman, 2001–2002: Bulldogs Unleash Dominant Streak 165
  32. 29. Ennis, 2001: Harrells’ Lions Come Roaring Back 171
  33. 30. Palestine, 2002: The Call That Changed Adrian Peterson’s Path 177
  34. 31. Georgetown, 2002: Mason Crosby Kicks His Way to the Top 183
  35. 32. Southlake, 2002: The Carroll Dragons’ Ascent 188
  36. 33. Tuscola, 2003: McCoys Lead Jim Ned to the Brink 194
  37. 34. Crawford, 2004: Pirates Put the President on Hold 200
  38. 35. Abilene, 2004: Wylie Wins First Crown on Final Play 205
  39. 36. Highland Park, 2005: Scots Prevail in Epic Battle 212
  40. 37. Copperas Cove, 2007: RG3, Bulldawgs Come Alive 217
  41. 38. Brenham, 2009: Cubs Advance with Improbable Rally 223
  42. 39. Aledo, 2008–2011: Johnathan Gray Runs into the Record Book 228
  43. 40. Fort Worth, 1983–1984: Trimble Tech’s Glory Days 233
  44. 41. Denton , 2002: Ryan Raiders Swipe Semifi nal Victory from Ennis 239
  45. Further Reading 245
  46. Acknowledgments 247
  47. Index 249
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