If You Could Pick The State Champion...

[Drake]

...but it can't be your own team, who would you pick and why?

I'd pick Houston Jeff Davis... I think they have the longest losing streak in the state...

[biki1121]

Interesting topic, as a Lufkin fan and approaching this subject as teams who are still alive in the playoffs. I would like to see Smithson Valley win it if Lufkin couldn't. They are well coached and play with heart. Good schemes on both sides of the ball really don't get the credit they deserve at times. Approaching it from teams that are gone, I would have liked for Longview to get one!

[Drake]

Interesting topic, as a Lufkin fan and approaching this subject as teams who are still alive in the playoffs. I would like to see Smithson Valley win it if Lufkin couldn't. They are well coached and play with heart. Good schemes on both sides of the ball really don't get the credit they deserve at times. Approaching it from teams that are gone, I would have liked for Longview to get one!Don't know much about SV, but after seeing the effort they made last year against SLC, thats a good choice... They'd deserve it.

[dragons08]

Lufkin, after dealing with slc, getting in their way, id like to see thme win (if we dont make it that far of course), the lufkin fans are also very respectful and knowledgeable(sp)

[dragonfootballfan]

I would have to say that I think that Westfield is the team that would win a championship, but they have a really hard test in front of them in North Shore. Because of this, I think that Katy, with Carroll out of it, will win the championship

[planoeast]

North Shore. they man-handled pearland

[Drake]

I really meant who would you WANT to win if your team couldn't, not who you think WILL win if your team doesn't... Like a sentimental choice... I can't believe North Shore or Katy is anyone's SENTIMENTAL choice... :)

[dragonfootballfan]

I really meant who would you WANT to win if your team couldn't, not who you think WILL win if your team doesn't... Like a sentimental choice... I can't believe North Shore or Katy is anyone's SENTIMENTAL choice... :)
oh my sentimental pick is already out (Denton Ryan). I guess if they can't win and my team can't win I would have to go with Lufkin.

[CLFalcon2006]

Clear Creek, after the crap those guys have been through for the past 2 years and after raising all that money for that kid they didnt even know who had cancer, they deserve to be champions

[Redneckn]

Laredo United South. That's my team... But if for some reason they couldn't have it then I'd have to choose Anybody but Longview..

[svhorns]

The team that beats SV in the playoffs

[LongviewLobo209]

Longview :o :(

[lonny23]

I have a few choices. Amarillo, since I'm a Panhandle guy (Conceived there, but not born there. I cherish the legacy that my dad wanted to reject.)

Madison and the other guys in 26-5A. I can't say Longview because I've rooted for them for so long.

Midland because of 2002.

El Paso and The Valley. Hey, those boys get killed.

Hurst Bell since I had cousins go there and my uncle lived in Hurst.

Cove and Waco since they've beaten Judson recently.

Port Arthur and Victoria Memorial for Scooter! and RedRage00.

Them boys from Seguin and pretty much any R4 school.

[BigWhiteJake]

Katy fan, but Southlake has to be the clear favorite, and I watched Westfield last week, and if they play to their potential, it will be hard for NS to win. I know it sounds a little simplistic to pick the 1 and 2 teams to win but I would have to take Westfield and SLC

[Tut]

Smithson Valley - Class program that has been so close before. Of course, I really don't want them to win because they would have to go through Katy (barring huge upset) to do it.

[CCBoy]

If I can't pick my Carter Cowboys....I'd have to go with Garland, because Garland has been looked over and not mentioned in state championship discussions as well as Carter. I knew when these two played before that both had what it took to go far. If Garland looks good we look good and vise-versa. Good Luck Owls. Hoot! Hoot! :D

[ALLIN]

Abilene, great fans, coaches, support. It has been a while for them too.

[lonny24]

Sv

[Jtate862003]

I'd like to see Richardson Berkner...they played with quite a bit of class in a losing effort against Tyler Lee last year

[AZTiger]

Smithson Valley. After repeatedly getting owned by LaMarque when they were in 4A (or was it CC Calallen they could never beat?), they deserve a title. Plus my college roommate is a coach there.

[yankee]

...but it can't be your own team, who would you pick and why?

I'd pick Houston Jeff Davis... I think they have the longest losing streak in the state...
i would pick lufkin

[Weber]

Abilene High War Eagles will win the State Championship heads down !!!......................till then , GO Midland Bulldogs !!!! :D

[eagle1]

Abilene, great fans, coaches, support. It has been a while for them too.

Allin you would choose them. It has been awhile for them, but I would have to go with SV. :D

[FreshmanTiger]

I would love to see Strake win.

They are a small school and they would be the underdog in every game.

:D

[fbjones]

This year I'd pick Garland. For a few reasons... 1. ThegReAtOnE had Northshore's back against those Pearland posters. 2. Garland has a long tradition of good football. (I think they beat Galena Park in 62 for state.)
3. I have a deal with you guys about rooting for you, if you pull for NS.
4.I want you guys to beat Cove and SLC. If you make to the finals I will pull for you even though I am loyal to region three teams. Sorry Katy.

[SmilinTiger]

I would have to say that I think that Westfield is the team that would win a championship, but they have a really hard test in front of them in North Shore. Because of this, I think that Katy, with Carroll out of it, will win the championship


WHY?........."with Carroll out of it". They were in our way once before and we came away with the trophy. We only want to play the best. If Carroll is not the best this year, we will take care of the rest.

[dragonfootballfan]

WHY?........."with Carroll out of it". They were in our way once before and we came away with the trophy. We only want to play the best. If Carroll is not the best this year, we will take care of the rest.
I said that because I could not pick Carroll. Just because a team beats you two years ago, it does not mean that they will beat you the next two years

[SmilinTiger]

I really meant who would you WANT to win if your team couldn't, not who you think WILL win if your team doesn't... Like a sentimental choice... I can't believe North Shore or Katy is anyone's SENTIMENTAL choice... :)

Sorry. Forgive my lack of sentiment for other teams. Katy all the way.

[ftballin11]

Katy vs. Carroll rematch would be the best possible "blast from the past" I could think of. After watching the 2003 game, I would love to see these two teams play again.

[toonman]

I would like to see Permian back up there. After the Friday Night Lights movie, I now look for their score. I would like to see a game at Ratcliff with a successfull Permian team playing. I am sure the atmosphere would be great. How about old dynasty vs new dynasty : Permian vs SLC

[Phoenixrising05]

Katy hands-down. They won with a lot of class and didn't sling it in our faces. Smithson Valley fans on the other hand LOST and gave us more heck. Go figure.

[TIGER07]

Clear Creek, after the crap those guys have been through for the past 2 years and after raising all that money for that kid they didnt even know who had cancer, they deserve to be champions


I believe after what they did they are already considered CHAMPIONS

[AZTiger]

Clear Creek, after the crap those guys have been through for the past 2 years and after raising all that money for that kid they didnt even know who had cancer, they deserve to be champions

can you or someone elaborate on this post?

[svstate05]

I'd have to say allen just because i think they're an overshaddowed well talented team....that is of course if we cant take it

[LPMOM]

o.k., since i can't pick my teams lufkin or killeen high... i'd have to go with katy because i got much love for them, and SLC because at least it sounds good to say nobody but the state champs can beat us.

[TxLawDawg]

Smithson Valley. After repeatedly getting owned by LaMarque when they were in 4A (or was it CC Calallen they could never beat?), they deserve a title. Plus my college roommate is a coach there.

Don't quote me on this, but I think SV got beat by LaMarque when they were in 5A, and they lost to CC Calallen when they were still 4A. They may have lost twice to CC Calallen, but I'm not sure.

It would be great to see SV win. I've also always respected Katy. They are well coached and have a history of great football teams.

[Phoenixrising05]

Who knocked off SV in '03? Also I don't think they went undefeated to the state game last year who did they lose to that year?

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

My homer pick Plano. If they win one this year or before the decade is out then they would be the first team to win a State Championships in 5 different decades and in 2 centuries. Not Shabby :)

[Phoenixrising05]

My homer pick Plano. If they win one this year or before the decade is out then they would be the first team to win a State Championships in 5 different decades and in 2 centuries. Not Shabby :)

I think you may have missed the point of this thread...

[singularity]

Don't quote me on this, but I think SV got beat by LaMarque when they were in 5A, and they lost to CC Calallen when they were still 4A. They may have lost twice to CC Calallen, but I'm not sure.

It would be great to see SV win. I've also always respected Katy. They are well coached and have a history of great football teams.
SV didn't lose to La Marque in 5A. They have only lost 7 in 4 years.

[singularity]

Who knocked off SV in '03? Also I don't think they went undefeated to the state game last year who did they lose to that year?
'02-Temple & SLC
'03-Clemens
'04-Plugerville, Judson, & SLC
'05-Churchill

[singularity]

I would pick SA Madison b/c they are 26-5A reps.

[farmerfan]

I've got 3, Arlington Lamar, Abilene Cooper and Euless Trinity. Since the first two are not in the playoffs, I guess I will go with Trinity. Those 3 programs along with Aldine Eisenhower are the best programs to never win a state title. All these programs have come close in years past only to have been heart broken. I would like to see Trinity win one this year and the Vikes and Cougars to win one in coming years.
I also want to see the Liberty Christian Warriors win one as well.

[PurpleNation]

My first pick I would like to see when a state is John Tyler My #2 pick to win state would be GO BIK IKE

[Phoenixrising05]

'02-Temple & SLC
'03-Clemens
'04-Plugerville, Judson, & SLC
'05-Churchill

Thanks for the info...glad to see there are so few and to respectable programs.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

I would like to see Permian back up there. After the Friday Night Lights movie, I now look for their score. I would like to see a game at Ratcliff with a successfull Permian team playing. I am sure the atmosphere would be great. How about old dynasty vs new dynasty : Permian vs SLC

I have been to Ratliff to see Plano 3 times.
1. Midland Lee Semifinal's 1983 a Plano loss 33-14.
2. Permian Semifinal 1987 A Plano win 29-21 on their way to back to back state championship and national championship
3. Permian Semifinal 1994 Plano win 10-0

I would have to say of the 3 games MIdland bought more fans and excitment to Ratliff than Mojo did. Plano only had 6,000 travel for the game and we got 1/2 the vistor side. The other half and all the home side was all Lee and those damn Rebel Flags. D

Do remember a cool sign posted on a telephone pole going into the stadium parking lot in 1983. IT said "MOJO for Plano" :)

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

I think you may have missed the point of this thread...

I know. I am all about Plano though. If I had to choose any 5A team in the state I would like to see a Border team like Harlingen or Mcallen or an El Paso team like Hanks.

Those regions haven't won anything since the Donna Redskins in 1961. That almost doesn't count since its not on the border.

[BandidoNB]

SA Lee or Seguin.

[zippy]

Lufkin or Abilene if no SV. All three had great games with the champ last year, and all three were capable to beating them. Between the two, I cant choose. Neither one deserved to be knocked out, but based on this years teams, I guess I would think Lufkin would have to be my pick. In D1 for sure Spring Westfield.

[maverick#23]

Of the top fifteen teams left Lufkin will be the team most likely knocked off in the second round by Hays.

[mad_fan]

SA Lee or Seguin.

There's something just not right with this answer! :D

[lonny23]

Who knocked off SV in '03? Also I don't think they went undefeated to the state game last year who did they lose to that year?
2002 SV lost to Westlake and Carroll in title game.
2003 SV lost to Temple and Clemens in Round 2.
2004 SV lost to Pflugerville, Judson, and SLC.
2005 SV lost to Churchill.

[lonny23]

SV didn't lose to La Marque in 5A. They have only lost 7 in 4 years.
SV lost the 4A title game to D Ryan in 2001.

[lonny23]

'02-Temple & SLC
'03-Clemens
'04-Plugerville, Judson, & SLC
'05-Churchill
Switch Temple to 2003 and add Westlake to 2002.

[lonny23]

I have been to Ratliff to see Plano 3 times.
1. Midland Lee Semifinal's 1983 a Plano loss 33-14.
2. Permian Semifinal 1987 A Plano win 29-21 on their way to back to back state championship and national championship
3. Permian Semifinal 1994 Plano win 10-0

I would have to say of the 3 games MIdland bought more fans and excitment to Ratliff than Mojo did. Plano only had 6,000 travel for the game and we got 1/2 the vistor side. The other half and all the home side was all Lee and those damn Rebel Flags. D

Do remember a cool sign posted on a telephone pole going into the stadium parking lot in 1983. IT said "MOJO for Plano" :)
Too bad you guys didn't beat M Lee in 1983! ;)

[CLFalcon2006]

can you or someone elaborate on this post?

Creek started the year with a loss to 4A friendswood and extended a 20 game losing streak until they overcame the odds and beat Alvin, Lake and Brazoswood. They snuck into the playoffs with a 3-7 record and just beat Deer Park 21-20 to advance to the 2nd round for the first time since 62.
When Creek played Kingwood, the Kingwood guys had this one player who had cancer and couldn't play. The Creek guys learned of this and took upon themselves without promting from their coaches or parents to raise money for the kid. They gave about $200 i think to the Kingwood guys after the game. They are already champions but I hope they overcome the million to one odds and become state champions.

[AZTiger]

That's awesome, major props to those kids on last years team who spearheaded and contributed to that.