Iraan Braves Seek Final Four After Tragedy Strikes team
Iraan High School football players push through the loss of rodeo star Shawn McMullan as they chase a Class 2A semifinal at Lubbock Jones Stadium. Tate McMullan and Ben Brooks lead a community rallying around football and memories, with supporters in Las Vegas honoring Shawn after his death in a Portland crash.
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Holliday Eagles edge OT in playoff run to semis
Holliday High School, led by eighth year coach Matt Robinson, advances to a Class 2A semifinal at Jones Stadium in Lubbock after back to back overtime wins. The 12 1 1 Eagles, who initially opposed overtime, benefited from late defense and a field goal by David Rodriguez to seal a 17 14 win over Italy at Bedford Pennington Field.
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Holliday's Road Pulls Tight Win Over Eagles 36-34
Holliday edges Eagles 36-34 after a two-point conversion risk pays off. Coach Robinson notes plan evolved during late scoring as Holliday ends playoff drought. Kaan teams push season deeper with 14 0 record and turf readiness cited.
Braves Brace for Playoff Workload Amid Injuries
Iraan High School braces for a crucial playoff showdown with Holliday as stars like Billy Palmore Lance Harvey and Brian Mecham push through knee and ACL injuries. Running back Ross Blackwelder and linebacker Juan Solis battle knee and shoulder issues while Solis faces a possible season ender, impacting the Braves' bid for the Class 2A Texas Bowl.
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