sticky Posted August 1, 2006 Report Posted August 1, 2006 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TOUR Early playoff loss still burns First-round exit motivates Bellville toward fall success By JENNY DIAL Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle Bellville players know how tough the luck of the draw can be. After winning eight straight games and going 5-0 in District 23-3A last season, the Brahmas drew Giddings in the first round of the playoffs. Bellville lost 49-35 and went home weeks sooner than expected. "It was a tough loss" Bellville coach Huey Chancellor said. "We got behind in the game and made a lot of little mistakes that set us back." Chancellor said the loss to Giddings will turn out to be a positive experience. "We have 16 starters from that team coming back, and they know what it's like to make an early exit now," Chancellor said. "They are very fired up for this season and ready to get back out there and play. This year, they want to go further." Loads of tradition Bellville and success are no no strangers. The Brahmas have won five straight district championships, going 24-1 in district play. "We lost to Navasota a couple of years ago" Chancellor said."Other than that game we have been very successful." With that comes pressure. "There is a lot to live up to" Chancellor said. "We'd like to continue with our streak of winning district." There are a few things standing in the way. A tough schedule matches Bellville with teams such as Giddings and Navasota. "No one is going to hand that over to us" Chancellor said. "We have some tough competition ahead of us." Enter two-year letterman and starting receiver/defensive back Brandon Harris, who was named district MVP on both sides of the ball last season. "Brandon is a great leader, and he motivates those around him" Chancellor said. "He's hungry. The whole team is. They want another district championship and they want to go further in the playoffs." Harris — along with returnees such as running back Clayton Chaney, quarterback Lane O'Connor and defensive back Allen Cooper — are expected to contribute on offense and defense. Two-way talents "We have a lot of players who will see time on both sides of the ball," Chancellor said. "We play whoever can get the job done." Right now, the challenge for Chancellor and his staff is to get the team to focus through two-a-days and practice. "This team is so ready to play right now" Chancellor said. "They want to be out there playing games, so we have to get them to put forth all that energy in upcoming training. Strong practices will make us better, and that is the way to get that district championship back." While Chancellor isn't looking too far into the future, he has thought briefly about how the Brahmas will lose 16 starters after this season. Birthright of Brahmas With Bellville's tradition, the coach isn't worried about future seasons. "Boys here grow up knowing that they want to grow up and be Brahmas," Chancellor said. "I want to enjoy this season with these seniors. and I look forward to the next generations that will come up after them."
kicker Posted August 1, 2006 Report Posted August 1, 2006 Good article, sounds like another tradition rich school. :wink: Giddings was a pretty good team, I wouldnt hang my head too much.
Guest Jody Posted August 1, 2006 Report Posted August 1, 2006 Barbers Hill is going to get up and personal with them before district starts. I have never seen them play, but that entire area is full of quality football teams. Kicker - If I recall this is a home game for BH, so if your looking to get away from that smell in Orange, come join us.
kicker Posted August 1, 2006 Report Posted August 1, 2006 Barbers Hill is going to get up and personal with them before district starts. I have never seen them play' date=' but that entire area is full of quality football teams. Kicker - If I recall this is a home game for BH, so if your looking to get away from that smell in Orange, come join us. [/quote'] Why would i want to go see BH get pounded?
Hupernikomen Posted August 1, 2006 Report Posted August 1, 2006 Barbers Hill is going to get up and personal with them before district starts. I have never seen them play' date=' but that entire area is full of quality football teams. Kicker - If I recall this is a home game for BH, so if your looking to get away from that smell in Orange, come join us. [/quote'] I saw Bellville play in Cleveland once against the Indians (when they were good). Bellville brings a big and supportive crowd. They were some big boys that year.
sticky Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Posted August 1, 2006 Ijust love this site--so much humor.
kicker Posted August 1, 2006 Report Posted August 1, 2006 Got to do something to make the day go by faster
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