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Not a popular opinion amongst those who post a lot, but LP has actually been the most consistent team in 8-5A all year. Nothing flashy. Just steady. A throwback to the old LP as I’ve stated multiple times. They didn’t even settle on a QB until Week 5/6, and have also had their share of injuries and players out as did other district teams. Still, they just steadily plugged along. All this without having a ‘true’ home game all year. I consider that fairly impressive in itself. (Not sure where this first round PO game will be either since we don’t have a home field right now.) Until 2017–and a string of multiple coaches that didn’t work out, new district leadership, and other changes—La Porte was a PO team for basically 30 years straight. (Even as typically the smallest school in whichever district they were placed.) Teams always knew—win or lose—they were in for a ‘dog fight’ when they matched up with La Porte. This group of young men have never known the PO’s. So, we’ll see how they fare. But, I’m sure the staff will have them as ready to play as possible. Good Luck to all the 8-5A PO teams. I’ll be rooting for all.

I’d be curious if TexanLive or NFHS broadcasts PO games, or is it strictly Fox (or whoever owns the rights now since I thought I read somewhere Fox Southwest got bought out recently.) I’d definitely like to be able to see the games.

The last second TD is one thing. Those things happen. But, it always gets a rise out of you, so it’s kinda fun. 😆 The clerical error is a different matter. It’s just a sad statement about leadership thoroughness—regardless of this week’s outcomes. How much the confusion effected play during games is unknown.

Yes. Hope everyone stays healthy! But, even YOU must admit that a gimme last second TD, and/or a clerical error are pretty crappy ways to possibly have to lose a ‘home’ first round PO game and have to travel 250 miles.

Ha! Way to reward the team with the biggest blowout loss of the three gang! (Not directed at you Matt.) LP will just have to be the stealth 2 seed masquerading as a 3 seed. 😁

They’re going with AI next year. Better proofing.

The point cap changed the order I believe. If 18, PAM 3 seed & LP 2 seed if a 3 way tie. The 4 point drop puts PAM 1 ahead of LP and into the 2 seed. Basically, y’all’s blow out loss doesn’t hurt you as bad. LP only lost by 11 and beat the other team in the potential 3 way tie being discussed. But, y’all leapfrogged due to the point cap supposedly being lowered.

How was Forney when y’all played last year? I only saw highlights & looked like it was a 6-0 game if I saw correctly?

Don’t feel bad. They dropped LP after the last 2 wins. LOL

Did I see Forney at #3? Looked like they’d only given up 87 points all year. Not sure they’ve played a team similar to LP…

He wants that 2 seed instead of the 1 seed bad! 😂

I know Forney is growing like crazy. My son & stepdaughter live there. It’s almost solid town on 20 from 45 to Terrell. Couple years ago it was a lot of pasture.

I don’t think part of scenario is correct. If BH wins & PAM loses, there’s no 3-way tie. It would revert to head to head between BH & LP with LP holding the tiebreak due to its win over BH.

Edit to this for the breaking news: The tiebreak max points is 14 instead of 18. So, LP would be 3rd seed and travel to Forney (I’m assuming) if BH & PAM both win. The rest stays the same.

Except for the travel, LP may be a better matchup with Forney than PAM anyway. And, LP hasn’t had a ‘Home’ game all year anyway.

If it happens, may actually be a better matchup for the district from the 2/3 seed perspective & run D’s. After watching a little of Forney, LP vs. Forney tilt would be like 2 Shermans playing Rock Em Sock Em Robots. LOL

Same for LP. At least at someone’s stadium close to home anyway.

Haven’t watched any of them enough to know. But, if they’re in the PO’s, they aren’t a slouch.

To me personally, out of the presumed PO teams—BH, LP, PAM, & Porter—BH seems to be gaining momentum at the right time. It may have just been the PAM rivalry game. This week will tell. But, they looked on point in all aspects. LP looked like they were just playing solid against Crosby—not spectacular by any means. PK was having definite issues. The game showed they could maintain focus. While the run game is probably one of the best around, the O is still primarily one dimensional, and can be slowed with a stacked box. PAM is going into the PO’s a little banged up. Always a concern. Porter is explosive. But, their D is highly suspect. I think all four are good teams. BH, LP, & PAM could play each other multiple times, and probably still split the wins as they are all fairly close. But, they each have their particular weaknesses. Even BH—as hot as they seemed to be against PAM—showed weakness against a solid pass rush and penetration like LP. Another game left to see. I’m seriously hoping for no more injuries that might hurt any of their PO chances. Also hope the bye week doesn’t hurt LP. Double edged sword to me from a continuity standpoint. Would love to see 8-5A go at least 3-1 first round.

Irony: BH having to root for a PAM win & 3 way tie for district championship to get the 1 seed. 😂

Incidentally, I must admit even I am a little surprised at LP this year. Remember, they haven’t played a single true home game all year, and only the 2nd year of the new staff. (Even though Berneathy was here previous, and familiar with LP & culture.) Talk about powering through adversity.

Go Panthers! 🤣