Arlington, Texas is abuzz this week as the UIL State Championship games kick off at the impressive AT&T Stadium. Fans are gathering for an exciting showdown, starting with the highly anticipated UIL 2A Division 1 title game featuring the Carthage Bulldogs and the La Vega Pirates. The matchup is set to bring plenty of action as both teams have impressive records this season.
The Carthage Bulldogs, with a remarkable record of 14 wins and 1 loss, are riding a wave of confidence after starting the season with a setback against Kilgore. Since then, they have been unstoppable, winning 14 consecutive games, often with dominant margins. In fact, they have scored at least 45 points in 13 games and have won all their games by over 21 points. This powerful offense has made them a difficult team to beat this season.
On the other side, the La Vega Pirates, who stand at 12 wins and 3 losses, faced some hardships early in the season but have now hit their stride with a recent 10-game winning streak. La Vega’s offense has been on fire, scoring a total of 257 points throughout their five playoff games. A standout player for the Pirates is senior running back Bryson Roland, who has an impressive record of 36 touchdowns and over 2,400 total yards this season.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. Fans will have the chance to catch all the action live on FanDuel Sports Network Southwest, available through monthly or annual subscriptions. The kickoff for the game is set for 11:00 a.m. this Friday, December 20th, in the magnificent AT&T Stadium.
As the clock counts down, both teams prepare for what promises to be a thrilling encounter filled with passion and intensity. Will the Bulldogs continue their winning ways or will the Pirates stage an upset? Only time will tell!
