[samson81]

Congrats Bluebirds on regaining the 4A state championship....or is it your birth right?....I'm not sure.:biggrin: You're 23 titles stands alone, at least for a little while. Too much depth, speed, toughness, and experience in big games. It was clear from watching the game that the Birds never panicked when down 3td's to another great team. The fact that you guys continue to persevere and stay on top despite always getting everyone's best shot says a lot about the Highlands coaches and players.

Congrats also to Owensboro on a great season. Not many people gave the Devils much of a shot, but they played their hearts out and deserve much respect.

Beau Hoge is a special player and BYU is getting a great one, but equal credit should be given to the Highlands defense. Giving up 42 points in the 1st half was very un-Highlands like, but they held the Devils scoreless in the 2nd half after some halftime adjustments. The secondary especially played well after halftime and the interior line helped take away some of the effectiveness of the fullback dive that gave the Birds fits in the first half.

Good luck to both teams next year in 5A. Is it too early to predict Highlands vs. Bowling Green for next years 5A final?