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 5^th 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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