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Look, Silsbee had a wake up call last game and they weren’t going to overlook Lumberton and Mr. McClure. It is a testament to how far Mitchell has brought this program that this was considered a big game for Silsbee (that and the great divide in this district). Silsbee seems to be getting better each game, which is what you would expect from a young team with a veteran coach. They still can be beaten in this district if they don’t come ready to play. But I think tonight showed us that if they do have their heads on straight, young as they are, they are still the big dog in this district by a good bit. On a side note, good to hear you on the call again @AggiesAreWe

It sounds like everything had to go right for Crosby pretty much all year to make that date . . . and it did. Now we get to line it up with one of the most storied programs in THSF history. Win or lose I feel like Crosby just answered a bunch of the state’s questions about the quality of 5A football played “around here”.

How does this sound Coogs? Friday, January 15th, 2021 UIL Class 5A, Division II State Championship Game Crosby Cougars vs. Aledo Bearcats AT&T Stadium, Arlington

Best 5A semifinal game ever played

Honestly he probably was about 24/25 from the ft line. Great players know how to draw fouls. His shots were not falling until the 2nd half. I was impressed with his game today overall. Probably had 40 points 15 rebounds (again). As far as Silsbee being dirty players, we have ALWAYS had that on our back lol people hate our style of play. You are exactly right, get tougher!! I am extremely impressed with Harris and Miller. To only be freshman, my goodness they are going to be unstoppable. Very bright future in Silsbee.

Someone posted that you can watch the game for free on kxan.com

Yessir it’s dang sure beyond me how he hasn’t been offered; I was really impressed with #21 for LH as well; come to find out he’s a freshman! Unbelievable!

Rings or not I think we had/have a better chance against Aledo than we did against Liberty Hill. Conventional spread team we’ve been playing excellently against every game since Montgomery. Remember what we said about FBM not being the same FBM as years past? Same thing can be said for this version of Aledo. They’re probably even more gettable this year than the squad that lost to College Station in ‘17.

I see somethings doesn't change in this particular district, Silsbee is still the King of this district until proven other wise.

Surviving the gauntlet to get to Aledo, I wouldn't put anything past Crosby. Crosby 36 Aledo 35

That was one of the most exciting and entertaining games I have ever seen in person. Both teams played their hearts out.

Definitely a season to remember for Crosby fans. 4 straight wins over ranked, undefeated teams. 2 OT playoff wins. State Final. Hell, I’m not a Crosby fan and I’ll remember it for a long long time. I’m so glad I’ve been able to watch these last 3 games in person.

i am the fan that was ejected. let my emotion get best of me. BUT nothing was said to any player, nothing threatening, derogatory, and no cuss words. i told ref he sucked and his mom must be disappointed in him. and he tossed me for that sentence. nothing more and nothing less. the tigers played a better game and not saying lumberton should have won, and not saying they would have won with better refs. im saying that offical sucked

Quarterback can’t panic like he tried to do a few times late in the game tonight. Aledo going to be tough.

Crazy game. Glad they didn't fire that coach last year.

Slot-T nearly sends Crosby into cardiac arrest. Defense gives up 61 but gets the biggest stop in Crosby football history . . . Sweet Jesus

Because Silsbee was playing dirty and the refs weren't calling it obviously 😉

🙄 It hurts when dreams are broken.! 💨🏘🐅🏀

Just slow the game down and we're good. Raider fan just got ejected lol.

Two defensive stops has Crosby ahead right now. Problem is that we need two more defensive stops in the second half I’m not sure we can get? See what type of adjustments the defensive staff makes? Not having the 42 points I feel like we should is very impactful right now. Hopefully 70 is enough for Crosby? And I mean “hopefully” as in 70 hasn’t been enough before for us in a playoff game.

Crosby D did well at the beginning. Those 2 long passes opened things up. I would go back to the way they started. If LH beats you passing, then oh well. Sell out and stop the run. Make them have to throw

Perfect weather. Im watching on Texan Live though.

Jasper 54 Hudson 39 Leading Scorers: Robinson 24 Watson 15 Jasper 11-2 (2-0)

Good luck to Crosby incredible playoff run. Only one thing left to do Knock off Aledo. This wont be an easy task but anything can happen. Win or lose they have had one hell of a season.

Definitely not me. I know when to stop lol

What?? I thought Livingston was a top 1-3 team in that district. Where is our resident Lion fan to explain?

Knowing who it was now, you can take that story to the bank. Paul is a good dude, and he is a passionate guy. Sounds like he found a ref with rabbit ears and that was the end of it. Glad to hear it from him and doesn’t sound like it had anything to do with any of the Tiger players.

When the game is on the line Branch needs to be the go too man .

I’ve also read some posts on here by some regulars (earlier this season) how they were much better this year without Hefner. An unselfish, high major kid. And that doesn’t even factor in the other seniors who were really valuable pieces. Talk about looking at a record without looking at a team...

Great game tonight. Proud of my young Tigers! They put together a great effort and pulled off a big win on the road. I will have to second the comment on Bottley. I was very impressed with his hands and defense in that second quarter. I have to say this team is probably more balanced than the last few Tiger teams. As far as the Raiders go it is definitely the McClure show but i was impressed by the play inside as well. As far as McClure, he definitely impressed me more tonight than he did last year. Naturally his play has improved but more of what i am referring to is the mental side of game. Last year he didnt have a real good attitude and seemed to give up on the game when they got behind. I saw nothing of that tonight. And he hit some tough shots late in the game.

OF take us tonight 63-46. They out played, out hustled, out coached and out classed from tip to the final buzzer. We have to lick our wounds and be ready for a tough Silsbee team Tuesday.

I can’t believe I didn’t get an invite. I’m a hoot at parties.

That’s an early whistle. Bad call

Winner will play Aledo, a 55-28 winner over Wichita Falls Rider.

Crosby is looking good. And I've never seen a Slot T offense run this well. Great game.

Nope it’s called respect

Why was that Raider fan tossed?

I would be embarrassed if I was a Silsbee parent the way their players were acting. If they would just have respect it would have been good.

Thanks, bud!

Receivers were wide open. Crosby needs someone back deep. I repeat, that’s how Vidor beat them last year. Had 186 yds passing. Bet Vidor didn’t have that much the rest of the season combined.

Aledo 48 Rider 21, 9 minutes left

To be honest Liberty Hill runs it the best in the State of Texas. For a 4a team last year to go up to 5a and go this deep with that offense it’s in impressive

35-14 Aledo with 1 minute left in 3rd

Goodrich 27 Leggett 59 /Final

Every single play they are letting the guard and the slot move in motion.

Sorry, Coach. I thought I had gotten a thread up

Liberty Hills biggest fan is the announcer for Texan live.

Other than Senator Cruz being a Constitutionalist, what other than that irritates you?

Lumberton doesn’t have the personnel to successfully run the spread. Never has, and if Coach Reyes is really, REALLY good in 6-8 years they might be able to develop some. I always say that BC kids don’t want to grow up and be QB1 for the cards... they want to be the ace pitcher. Lumberton boys grow up wanting to be first chair French horn.