NEW BRAUNFELS (9-3)
31 career playoff trips
won 60% of games lifetime
Tough way back when, but no playoffs from 1951-75
Crazy record of 67-10-3 from 1981-86, among state’s best
All told, nine times to semis, 5 finals, never won title
An old power back in the mix
Nickname, Unicorns, slogan is “Not a myth, but a legend”
6-4 in 2008, no playoffs, picked 5th in Texas Football for ‘09
regular season losses: Madison 13-21, Churchill 14-15, Reagan 14-31
Beat Smithson Valley, Seguin, Roosevelt
Bi-district: popped Bastrop 41-21
Area: pounded Carroll 42-14
Scored on seven straight possessions against Bastrop
Vs Carroll, allowed 67 yards in first half, pitched shutout until fourth
game played at AlamoDome, Scored 28 in third period
Steady and balanced offense with no real stars
Does not turn the ball over much, likes the long drive
Good size, not great size.. but has the advantage here overall against Raiders
Defense is the team strength, a bunch of hitters who can run
215-pound LB John Bordano, headed to SMU next season, runs 4.6
LB Aaron Hayduk (205) also a super kicker
QB John Simmons (175, 4.6) has good passing numbers, will run when able
vs Valley 4-0 overall
1982 beat Donna 10-0 in second
1983 beat Pace 10-7 in second
1997 beat Harlingen 31-28 in third
2002 beat Mission 13-6 in third
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