Aledo was down 27-14 at the half while defending a 122-game district win streak on Friday night against Denton Ryan, No. 1 ranked team in . The Bearcats failed to score an offensive touchdown in the first half, and Ryan’s offense kept finding ways to make big plays.
It looked like the streak, which started when many Aledo players were infants, would be snapped. But in typical Bearcat fashion, the team delivered when it mattered most. Aledo (5-1, 4-0 District 3-5A D1) scored 28 second-half points to and defend the streak.
There is a reason why Aledo holds the UIL record of . Aledo’s massive target on its back, as well as the halftime deficit, created an intense, high-pressure situation. Ultimately, the Bearcats won because they withstood the pressure while Denton Ryan crumbled, failing to score in the second half.
Although the streak sits in every player’s mind, Aledo emphasizes focusing on the game plan and blocking out the outside noise. The Bearcats’ motivation doesn’t necessarily revolve around the streak. The 6,203-day streak symbolizes Aledo’s dominance as one of the premier high school football programs in the country.
The Bearcats have outscored opponents 12,518 to 3,926 during the stretch. Obviously, many of the games were against competition that wasn’t on Aledo’s level. Denton Ryan, however, was arguably favored against Aledo.
The Bearcats proved that in any situation, their preparation and reputation should be respected. Aledo said defending Aledo�.
