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Friday, September 28, 2001 -- Eagles have had one play too many for Bobcats (Al Pickett) If past history is any indication, fans might want to stay until the finish of Abilene High’s homecoming game against San Angelo Central tonight at Shotwell Stadium.

Friday, September 21, 2001 -- Abilene High needs to stop critical errors (Al Pickett) It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why Abilene High has a 1-2 record. The Eagles are last in the District 4-5A statistics with a minus-9 in turnover margin, meaning Abilene High has committed nine more turnovers than its opponents in the first three games this season.

Sunday, September 16, 2001 -- Volleyball Roundup - Lady Eagles easily defeat Permian (Justin Jones) Abilene High rolled to its third straight win Saturday and its 15th victory in 17 matches this season.

Friday, September 14, 2001 -- Irving’s large line presents challenge for Eagles (Al Pickett) Abilene High has a huge problem tonight — nearly 1,500 pounds of problem. The Eagles play tonight at Irving High, a team that averages more than 290 pounds per man on the offensive line.

Friday, September 7, 2001 -- Eagles focus on avoiding turnovers (Al Pickett) For Steve Warren’s first five seasons at Abilene High, the Eagles owned Lubbock Monterey’s number, beating the Plainsmen six straight times including a bi-district playoff game in 1999.

Saturday, September 1, 2001 -- Eagles wary of Dunbar’s track team (Al Pickett) Abilene High opens its football season today with a rare Saturday afternoon game at Shotwell Stadium.

Tuesday, August 28, 2001 -- Eagles, Cougars struggling with injuries early (Al Pickett) Injuries are among the biggest concerns at Abilene High and Cooper as the two teams begin their final week of preparation for the season openers.

Friday, August 24, 2001 -- Eagles, Coogs seek help on offensive line (Brett Vito) When Abilene High and Cooper scheduled their annual intrasquad scrimmages, their intention was to get in a little work and give their players a taste of playing on the big stage at Shotwell Stadium.

Sunday, August 12, 2001 -- Local schools begin two-a-days Monday (Brett Vito) Beginning Monday and stretching for a whole week, Cooper coach Randy Quisenberry and Abilene High coach Steve Warren will have a totally new asset at their disposal as high school football coaches.

Saturday, August 4, 2001 -- Warren chosen to represent Region II - Selection means AHS leader could be picked to coach 2002 all-star game (Brett Vito) Coaching in big games appears as if it is becoming a habit for Steve Warren.

Friday, August 3, 2001 -- AHS’ Willis named top assistant coach (Brett Vito) For coaches like Henry Willis, the rewards in football are a little different.

Saturday, April 14, 2001 -- Eagles’ coaches leaving nest - Three AHS assistants have become head coaches this spring (Al Pickett) It’s good news and bad news for Abilene High head football coach Steve Warren.

Sunday, January 7, 2001 -- Super Team Concept - Wylie’s Sandifer, Swanson, Cooper’s Neal claim top honors (Mark Wilson) Wylie head football coach Hugh Sandifer was selling something from the start of the 2000 season, and his players bought it.

Friday, January 5, 2001 -- Coogs’ Neal, Quisenberry top 4A-5A honorees (Mark Wilson) Cooper soared into the Class 5A Division II football quarterfinals in 2000, powered by a lethal passing attack that netted more than 3,000 yards and a pair of all-state selections.

Saturday, November 18, 2000 -- Football - Monterey 24, Abilene High 17 - Eagles playoff drive halted by Monterey (Brett Vito) LUBBOCK — A season that began with so much promise for the Abilene High School football team ended at a time few anticipated Friday night.

Friday, November 17, 2000 -- Eagles try to extend streak vs. Plainsmen (Al Pickett) A year ago, Abilene High began an impressive playoff run with a 40-9 bi-district victory over Lubbock Monterey.

Wednesday, November 15, 2000 -- Focus shifts to playoffs for Abilene teams (Brett Vito) Cooper’s celebration and Abilene High’s thoughts of what might have been following the teams’ 40th annual rivalry game last Friday are just a distant memory this week.

Monday, November 13, 2000 -- Teams turn attention to playoffs (Mark Wilson) Cooper, Abilene High, Wylie and Abilene Christian High will all have football playoff games this week as teams all over the Big Country — and the state — gear up for the “second season.’’

Thursday, November 9, 2000 -- QBs more than passing fancy for Abilene High, Cooper (Brett Vito) They grew up on opposite sides of the railroad tracks and played for teams that faced each other at every turn.

Wednesday, November 8, 2000 -- Staying out of Midland keys AHS success; Eagles perfect 7-0 outside of Memorial Stadium (Al Pickett) To take a retrospective view of Abilene High’s season, one must ask a critical question: What happened in Midland’s Memorial Stadium?

Tuesday, November 7, 2000 -- Mojo has extra fans this week (Al Pickett) Go Mojo. That should be the rallying cry for all local football fans. No doubt, Abilene is a city divided this week. Not only do the Republicans and Democrats disagree on nearly every issue but Abilene High and Cooper football fans will also probably find very little common ground this week.

Monday, November 6, 2000 -- Hype begins for AHS-CHS, HSU-McM crosstown duels (Al Pickett): Let the hype begin. It’s Crosstown Showdown Week in Abilene, with Abilene High and Cooper squaring off Friday night at Shotwell Stadium, followed by Hardin-Simmons University and McMurry University Saturday afternoon at HSU’s Shelton Stadium.

Saturday, November 4, 2000 -- Rebels ground Eagles (Al Pickett) MIDLAND — It was expected to be a shootout. Instead, it turned into a rout.

Friday, November 3, 2000 -- Eagles hope to keep ball from Lee, Benson (Al Pickett) The goal seems simple enough. The execution, however, may be a little more difficult.

Thursday, November 2, 2000 -- No. 24 Spells Success - Eagles’ speedy wide receiver has college coaches salivating (Al Pickett) College coaches are drooling when they watch the Abilene High football team on tape. But their first question for Eagles’ coach Steve Warren is “Who is No. 24?”

Wednesday, November 1, 2000 -- Tie-breakers may decide 4-5A champ (Al Pickett) There will not be a late-night coin toss at a Midland truck stop at the end of the District 4-5A football season. But there may be several coaches and athletic directors turning to their district manual for the procedure to break multiple ties.

Tuesday, October 31, 2000 -- ARN High School Football Player of the Week: Eagles’ Goodman bounces back; school record earns AHS QB weekly honor (Mark Wilson) Abilene High quarterback Kevin Goodman bounced back from a minor slump in spectAbilene Christian Universitylar fashion last Friday night. Goodman set a school record with 303 passing yards in the Eagles’ 27-7 District 4-5A victory over Odessa High to earn the Abilene Reporter-News’ Big Country offensive player of the week.

Saturday, October 28, 2000 -- Eagles drop Bronchos from district's unbeatens (Al Pickett) Odessa High came into Shotwell Stadium as the surprise leader of District 4-5A. The Bronchos left Friday night shell-shocked, victims of a 27-7 drubbing at the hands of Abilene High.

Friday, October 6, 2000 -- Making The Grade - Local teams earn high marks at midseason (Al Pickett, Brett Vito and Michael Wilson) The 2000 football season has reached the halfway point with all three Local High School teams taking tonight off.

Wednesday, October 4, 2000 -- It’s back to basics for AHS, CHS (Brett Vito) The Cooper and Abilene High School football teams will both turn back the clock in practice this week.

Tuesday, October 3, 2000 -- Bobcat-Killer Again: Goodman leads AHS to last-minute rally against Central for second straight year (Al Pickett) Rugged football players aren’t supposed to feel sympathetic toward their opposition. But Abilene High quarterback Kevin Goodman admits he can’t help but feel just a little sorry for the San Angelo Central Bobcats after the Eagles’ thrilling 26-23 victory Friday.

Saturday, September 30, 2000 -- Late rally keeps Eagles’ record spotless (Jeff Mcdonald) For one brief moment, the world stopped spinning, and Roy Bishop fell to his knees at the 35-yard line at San Angelo Stadium.

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 -- Defensive play key for Coogs, Eagles (Brett Vito) Four weeks into the season, Cooper is trying to regain its defensive form. The Cougars, who allowed 32 points in a loss to San Angelo Central last week, are making some changes.

Saturday, September 23, 2000 -- Abilene High 21, Killeen Ellison 0 - Defense leads AHS to homecoming victory (Al Pickett) Cody Kelley said the Abilene High defense just seemed to be at the right place at the right time. Kelley certainly was Friday night.

Friday, September 22, 2000 -- Ellison’s big-play ability worries Eagles (Al Pickett) The Eagles should have the upper hand tonight. It’s just a question of which Eagles. It’s homecoming for Abilene High at Shotwell Stadium, and the Eagles will face the Killeen Ellison Eagles in an intriguing matchup.

Wednesday, September 20, 2000 -- Injuries force Cooper to shuffle lineup - Eagles prepare for Ellison (Al Pickett) A rash of injuries has Cooper head football coach Randy Quisenberry “shuffling the desk.” The Cougars (2-1) suffered two serious injuries in their 22-16 loss Friday at Killeen Ellison and then sustained another serious injury when backup middle linebacker Edmond Harris, riding home from the game with his parents, was involved in a car wreck.

Saturday, September 16, 2000 -- Football - Abilene High 19, Irving 7 - Eagles off to perfect start (Jeff Walker) One can only guess the Team of the Century was enduring several flashbacks from when they donned the black and gold. Stats

Friday, September 15, 2000 -- Warbirds’ Chuck Moser was more than winning coach (Jeff Walker) In some minds, Chuck Moser should be mentioned in the same breath with legendary coaches like Vince Lombardi, Bear Bryant or John Wooden.

Friday, September 15, 2000 -- Eagles have old uniforms, big test - Abilene High will have to combat Irving’s large lines (Jeff Walker) The Abilene High football team will have a tall order to handle if it is going to overcome Irving High tonight at Shotwell Stadium.

Thursday, September 14, 2000 -- Grounded Eagles - Running game made up for lack of passing in ’56 title campaign (Jeff Walker) When Abilene High’s 1956 football team watches the Eagles play Irving High Friday night they could be in for a surprise.

Wednesday, September 13, 2000 -- Liberty And Camaraderie - QB, line and gadget plays powered ’55 Eagles to state title (Jeff Walker) The Statue of Liberty, a gift to the United States from France in 1886, has become the ultimate symbol of freedom and democracy.

Wednesday, September 13, 2000 -- Tougher road ahead for local football teams - AHS, CHS, Wylie to face other teams with spotless records Friday (Al Pickett) It’s been a perfect start to the 2000 football season for Abilene’s three public high schools. Abilene High, Cooper and Wylie are each 2-0 and have combined to outscore their opponents 209-33 in the six victories.

Tuesday, September 12, 2000 -- Clutch pass gave AHS’ ‘Team of the Century’ first title (Jeff Walker) Like most high school football programs of that era, the 1954 Abilene High football team was built around the running game.

Friday, September 8, 2000 -- Football - Abilene High 24, Lubb. Monterey 14 - Goodman, Spells hook up for AHS win (Al Pickett) LUBBOCK — Clinging to a 10-7 halftime lead, Abilene High went to its winning combination in the third quarter. And that Spells victory.

Thursday, September 7, 2000 -- Eagles hope solid start continues tonight (Al Pickett) It’s a short work week for the Abilene High and Lubbock Monterey football teams. After impressive season-opening victories last week, the Eagles and Plainsmen meet tonight at Lowrey Field in Lubbock in a rare Thursday night game.

Wednesday, September 6, 2000 -- Shutouts coincide for first time since 1981 (Jeff Walker) For the first time in 19 years, the Abilene High and Cooper football teams recorded shutouts on the same night.

Saturday, September 2, 2000 -- Goodman powers AHS to easy win (Jeff Walker) FORT WORTH — Kevin Goodman was nearly perfect and the Abilene High football team opened the 2000 season with a 38-0 victory over Fort Worth Dunbar Friday night at Herman E. Clark Stadium.

Wednesday, August 30, 2000 -- AHS, CHS concerned about depth (Jeff Walker) The high school football season begins Friday night, although the lights at Shotwell Stadium will not be turned on until next week.

Sunday, August 13, 2000 -- Quarterbacks do a lot more than just call the signals in football these days (Al Pickett) This is not your father’s high school football. It wasn’t very long ago that many high school football coaches just wanted a quarterback who wouldn’t lose a game for them.

Thursday, August 10, 2000 -- Former AHS great finally recognized - Kimbrough named to Texas High School Football Hall of Fame (Mark Wilson) Playing a ruggedly handsome cowboy in movies came as easily to John Kimbrough as playing the rugged game of football.

Wednesday, August 2, 2000 -- AHS standout runs for game-high 65 yards in North win (Mark Wilson) HOUSTON — Sometimes, it takes a little luck. Chance Mock used his strong arm to fire a 37-yard touchdown pass to Nathan Vasher in the third quarter, then used luck to connect on a 13-yard scoring toss to L.J. Vallejo in the fourth quarter as the North recorded a 17-13 victory over the South in the Southwestern Bell All-Star football game Tuesday night, before a crowd of 25,197 at Rice Stadium.

May 31 -- UT-signee Beltran, Nebraska-bound Amos playing for North all-star team (Mark Wilson) Some day, the world will likely get to see Sneezy Beltran and Willie Amos compete on opposite sides of the field in a Big 12 football game.

May 24 -- It’s beginning to feel like football season (Al Pickett) If the recent 100-degree days make you think it is time for August two-a-day football workouts, then you know you’re a real football fan.

May 20 -- Eagles’ spring game canceled due to rain (Al Pickett) Abilene High’s Black-Gold spring football scrimmage at Shotwell Stadium was canceled Friday because of the rain. AHS coach Steve Warren said it won’t be rescheduled.

May 18 -- Local teams wind down spring drills (Jeff Walker) Abilene High barely had time to reminisce about last year’s historic football run in the post- season, and the Cooper coaches haven’t had time to see all of its players because the baseball team is still participating in its post season.

May 2 -- Football Frenzy - AHS, Cooper looking to provide encore of last season’s gridiron success (Al Pickett) Abilene High and Cooper made history last fall by becoming the first schools from the same city in District 4-5A to make the football playoffs in the same season.

March 30 -- Getting their kicks - Rodriguez, Mabry have helped Eagles’ football, soccer to playoff success (AL PICKETT) It doesn’t matter whether it’s football or futbol. Either way, it has been a successful year at Abilene High.

March 30 -- Richardson signs with Navarro JC - AHS back led Eagles to Class 5A state quarterfinals (Al Pickett) Frankie Richardson, one of the key figures in Abilene High’s march to the Class 5A state football playoffs last fall, is getting the opportunity to continue his football career in college.

Feb. 3 -- Beltran makes it official; he’s a Longhorn (JEFF WALKER) At 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Arturo “Sneezy” Beltran officially became a Texas Longhorn. That’s when the Abilene High standout football player said he signed his official letter of intent to play next season at the University of Texas, joining former AHS quarterback Ahmad Brooks.

Jan. 25 -- Parade magazine’s 37th All-America football team - Beltran named All-American (AL PICKETT) Abilene High running back Arturo “Sneezy” Beltran has been named to Parade’s 37th annual All-America High School Football Team.

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Dec. 26 -- Rare player leads AHS’ rare success (MARK WILSON) Abilene High and area sports fans will be talking for many years to come about the Eagles’ 1999 football season, along with some of the key players who made the special season possible.

Dec. 24 -- Eagles, Yellow Jackets dominate 4A-5A team (JEFF WALKER) Abilene High and Stephenville went farther in the postseason than any other Class 4A or 5A schools, and, consequently, both have landed the most players on the Abilene Reporter-News’ all-Big Country Class 4A-5A football team.

Dec. 24 -- Moser was architect of ‘Glory Years’ (TED DUNNAM) When comparing Chuck Moser to Jimmy Johnson, the similarity ends at winning big football games. And even Johnson can’t hold a candle to Moser in that department.

Dec. 20 -- Abilene High showed it could play with the best (Candy Reagan) The Abilene High Eagles were a very good football team this year, and if anyone doubts that, just take a look at the way the Class 5A state championship game ended.

Dec. 12 -- Eagles place 6, Coogs 4 on all-district team (JEFF WALKER) When the coaches and media handed out the selections for the all-District 4-5A football team, much went according to script.

Dec. 9 -- AHS grad will coach Saturday in Shotwell (Al Pickett) For the 10,000 or so Abilene High fans who made the trip down Interstate 20 the last two weeks, some may be suffering “football withdrawal” this weekend. Well, have no fear. There are several “fixes” available. And one of them even includes an ex-Eagle.

Dec. 7 -- AHS thriller shows NCAA needs playoffs (Al Pickett) Add one more to the list. Abilene High’s 45-37 heartbreaking loss Saturday to South Grand Prairie in the Class 5A Division II quarterfinals at Texas Stadium now must be added to the list of the best football games I have witnessed in person.

Dec. 6 -- AHS’ Warren made right call in going for it (Candy Reagan) Abilene High School fans will likely spend many an hour over the next few weeks sipping coffee and debating “the call.” And AHS football players will likely spend many a sleepless night reliving “the play.”

Dec. 4 -- Big plays key for high-powered Eagles, Warriors (AL PICKETT) IRVING — It is not hard to figure out why Abilene High and South Grand Prairie are two of the eight teams remaining in the Class 5A Division II football playoffs.

Dec. 3 -- Horton, Gonzales, Barnes and Wolcott overcome size with effort to give Eagles solid defensive line (JEFF WALKER) Undersized, but not undetermined — that is the best way to describe the defensive line on the Abilene High football team, which faces South Grand Prairie Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Class 5A Division II quarterfinals at Texas Stadium.

Dec. 1 -- Eagles will have to watch big plays this week (Al Pickett) New game, new problem. That’s the challenge facing the Abilene High football team this week as the Eagles prepare for Saturday’s showdown with No. 4-ranked South Grand Prairie in the Class 5A Division II quarterfinals. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. Saturday at Texas Stadium.

Nov. 27 -- Eagles give DeSoto more than one player to watch (JEFF WALKER) IRVING — Players, coaches and fans at Abilene High have been wearing T-shirts bearing the slogan “Making History” after the football team qualified for the playoffs for the first time in 40 years.

Nov. 26 -- Abilene High’s Beltran is just the latest among the state’s top backs to face DeSoto’s defense (JEFF WALKER) Things just aren’t getting easier for the DeSoto defense. The Fighting Eagles have met the challenge of facing some of the top running backs in the state this season.

Nov. 24 -- No holiday for Abilene High, DeSoto football teams (JEFF WALKER) There is no such thing as a holiday week when it comes to high school football playoffs. That is what both coaches are saying as Abilene High and DeSoto prepare for their Class 5A Division II regional playoff encounter Saturday at Texas Stadium beginning at 1 p.m.

Nov. 20 -- AHS faces tough back, 4-5A history (JEFF WALKER) MIDLAND — The Abilene High football team finds itself in a tough battle today when it faces El Paso Andress in the Class 5A Division II area round.

Nov. 19 -- What it takes to be a winner is a joy for AHS coach Steve Warren (Jeff Walker) The Abilene High football team has halted a 40-year drought by making the postseason this year, thanks to a strong offense, a solid defense and a reliable kicking game.

Nov. 17 -- Goodman’s passing is added part that makes AHS offense successful (JEFF WALKER) When the football season began, the Abilene High Eagles knew they were going to have a running game with Sneezy Beltran. Head coach Steve Warren also knew once the team got close enough, the kicking game gave the Eagles two dimensions with the return of Cheno Rodriguez and his solid right foot.

Nov. 14 -- ’59 Eagles were first and last (Guest editorial) I am chair of the Media Communications Dept. at Grossmont College in El Cajon, Calif., a San Diego suburb, and I was a columnist for 20 years at The San Diego Union.

Nov. 13 -- Abilene High 40, Lubbock Monterey 9: LUBBOCK - Perhaps it was an omen.

Nov. 12 -- Plainsmen bear little resemblance to team Eagles beat on Sept. 4 (AL PICKETT) LUBBOCK — It may be a stretch to call tonight’s playoff game at Jones Stadium between Abilene High and Lubbock Monterey a rematch.

Nov. 10 -- Abilene High’s Rodriguez is one of better kickers in state (JEFF WALKER) Kicking into a net got him on the Abilene High football team. But kicking through the uprights may get him a whole lot more.

Nov. 6 -- Abilene High 20, Abilene Cooper 7: Abilene High ended one drought last week and topped it off by completing the daily double Friday night in front of more than 15,000 fans at Shotwell Stadium.

Nov. 5 -- There could be a first in cross-town duel (AL PICKETT) The decade of the ’90s opened with an Abilene High victory over cross-town rival Cooper. But Cooper has dominated the series the remainder of the decade, winning the other eight meetings in the annual cross-town showdown. The Cougars lead the all-time series 27-10-1. Football Standings - District 4-5A

Nov. 5 -- Fields, Mabry live closer than most opponents (Jeff Walker) For fans and alumni, the Abilene High-Cooper football game is all about bragging rights for the next 365 days. But for two players, the bragging rights are scaled down to one city block on Greenridge Court. AHS cornerback Chris Mabry and Cooper wide receiver Casey Fields live about five houses apart on that street. (District 4-5A predictions at end of article - Ed.)

Nov. 4 -- Different roads lead Eagles, Coogs to Friday (JEFF WALKER) For one school, it’s been a steady climb. For the other, a series of peaks and vallies. Despite the different paths Abilene High and Cooper have taken this football season, both appear to be headed for the playoffs, the first time in District 4-5A history that two schools from the same city have qualified for the playoffs in the same year.

Nov. 2 -- Eagles’ Beltran, Rebels’ Benson making this a season to remember (AL PICKETT) 1999 will be remembered in District 4-5A football for more than just Abilene High ending its 40-year absence from the playoffs. This season will also be remembered as the Year of the Great Running Back Performances.

Nov. 1 -- Abilene High 35, Midland High 6: MIDLAND - The drought is over. Abilene High is headed to the playoffs for the first time since 1959, ending a 40-year reign of frustration on the north side.

Oct. 29 -- A lot has changed since Eagles’ last playoff trip (Jeff Walker) The Abilene High Eagles are on the verge of qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 1959. A lot of things have happened in the last four decades. (Several predictions at bottom of article - Ed.)

Oct. 27 -- Abilene High, Cooper football - Bend, but don’t break (JEFF WALKER) Mitchell Eckert, Cody Kelly, Matt Cope, Jake Barnes — outside of the Abilene High community, does anyone recognize these names?

Oct. 26 -- Abilene football fans could see history Friday (Al Pickett) This could be a history-making week in Abilene. If both the Abilene High and Cooper football teams win Friday night, both will make the Class 5A playoffs.

Oct. 23 -- Abilene High 28, Odessa High 0: Sneezy Beltran had two crowning moments Friday night at Shotwell Stadium, but neither one turned out to be the real story of Abilene High's 28-0 homecoming victory over Odessa High.

Oct. 22 -- Eagles can’t afford letdown against Broncos tonight (AL PICKETT) It’s homecoming tonight at Shotwell Stadium for Abilene High, but there is more riding on the outcome than just the crowning of the queen.

Oct. 22 -- Abilene could be first 4-5A town to have two playoff teams (Jeff Walker) History could be made this high school football season if Abilene High and Cooper continue their current trends. The Eagles and Cougars have put themselves in prime position for a run at the postseason.

Oct. 20 -- Diles increased role results in 46 carries (JEFF WALKER) At the beginning of fall workouts, Tremaine Diles’ role on the Cooper football team appeared to be the primary tailback on the junior varsity squad. But after starting varsity running backs Carl Bloom and Kyle Wiskow were sidelined with injuries, Diles became a focal point in the Cooper backfield and his days of JV football quickly ended.

Oct. 19 -- Current district rankings for AHS, CHS, & Wylie

Oct. 16 -- Midland Lee 40, Abilene High 26: MIDLAND - Cedric Benson not only tossed his name in for top player in District 4-5A, he ran it right down Abilene High's throat.

Oct. 13 -- AHS, Cooper both set up early series of plays before the first snap (AL PICKETT) Actors aren’t the only ones reading scripts these days. So are football coaches. The head football coaches at both Abilene High and Cooper script the first several plays of every football game.

Oct. 12 -- Beltran extends his assault on district records (Al Pickett) Mojo Magic got Sneezed on Friday night. In Abilene High’s 37-22 thrashing of Odessa Permian, Mojo fans found something more powerful than the Mojo Mystique that has surrounded the state’s most legendary high school football program.

Oct. 9 -- Abilene High 37, Odessa Permian 22: It wasn't even close.

Oct. 8 -- Eagles have been pointing to this game (JEFF WALKER) Many questions regarding the future of the Abilene High football team will be answered tonight when the five-week sprint for the District 4-5A title begins tonight at Shotwell Stadium against Odessa Permian.

Oct. 7 -- Richardson plays anywhere he can to help Eagles win (JEFF WALKER) He’s the jack-of-all-trades on the Abilene High football team. He is listed at 5-10, 170 pounds, which could typically be the size of a place-kicker. But that is about the only position Frankie Richardson doesn’t play for head coach Steve Warren.

Sept. 26 -- Late heroics become commonplace for Eagles, Coogs (Al Pickett): Warning to local football fans: If you have heart problems, do not attend an Abilene High or Cooper game this season.

Sept. 25 -- Abilene High 23, San Angelo Central 21: SAN ANGELO - Unbelievable.

Sept. 24 -- AHS, Cooper upbeat after wins last week (Jeff Walker) There is a fine line between winning and losing. The Abilene High and Cooper football teams walked it quite nicely last Friday night as both teams recorded thrilling victories in non-district action.

Sept. 24 -- Eagles don’t see Bobcats as 0-3 team (AL PICKETT) SAN ANGELO — A year ago, Sneezy Beltran ran wild, rushing for 328 yards, as Abilene High beat San Angelo Central, 28-13.

Sept. 17 -- Trinity gives Eagles extra preparation for Permian (AL PICKETT) Abilene High will play Odessa Permian in the District 4-5A opener in three weeks. Tonight, the Eagles will get a dress rehearsal when they face unbeaten Euless Trinity, one of the top teams from the Metroplex, at Shotwell Stadium.

Sept. 15 -- Experience is key to AHS, Cooper QBs’ improvement (JEFF WALKER) They are the field generals of their respective offenses and they both have the right mentality for the position.

Sept. 10 -- Temple 21, Abilene High 14: TEMPLE - Perhaps once the District 4-5A season starts the Abilene High football team will be able to look back at Friday night's 21-14 loss to Temple as a hard lesson learned.

Sept. 10 -- AHS will see a new look from Temple (AL PICKETT) TEMPLE — Abilene High head football coach Steve Warren expects his Eagles will have the Temple Wildcats’ undivided attention tonight.

Sept. 3 -- Abilene High 14, Lubbock Monterey 3: Abilene High's defense is starting to put together a nice little streak.

Sept. 1 -- Eagles click on offense, Coogs look for defense: The only negative result of Friday’s season-opening win by the Abilene High football team was the loss of backup linebacker Ricky Claubaugh to a knee injury.

Aug. 28 -- Sneezy runs wild in AHS win: AMARILLO - Abilene High's football season opener felt more like the Fourth of July than a fall classic. With game-time temperatures in the upper 90s, the Eagles and Amarillo Tascosa Rebels provided plenty of offensive fireworks at Dick Bivins Stadium, combining for 51 first-half points.

Aug. 27 -- Abilene High at Amarillo Tascosa-- Eagles hope new offense will mean more offense: AMARILLO — Abilene High will unveil its new offense tonight when the Eagles take on Amarillo Tascosa at Dick Bivins Stadium.

Aug. 18 -- State rankings motivate Eagles, Coogs differently: Rankings may never be totally accurate, but one thing is for certain - they make for a good topic of discussion.

June 26 -- Love of game leads AHS grad to walk on at Texas Christian: For Michael Walker, a recent graduate of Abilene High School and two-year starter on the varsity football team for the Eagles, college plans have always been pretty simple.

June 22 -- Beltran honored in Texas Football: Football season is still more than two months away, but football fever is already beginning. Texas Football, considered the “Bible of Texas football,” is scheduled to hit the newsstands state-wide with its 40th edition this week. Sidebar: Texas Football poll

June 8 -- Sneezy commits to Texas: Abilene High running back Sneezy Beltran announced Monday that he has committed to play football at the University of Texas.

May 13 -- Eagles will have a different look: Things may look a little different for the Abilene High football team when the Eagles take the field today at 7:30 p.m. for their Black/Gold scrimmage at Shotwell Stadium.