It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Abilene can now relate to. They were outmatched by the Aledo Bearcats on the road and fell 59-14. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 222nd, while the Bearcats are ranked 21st).
Aledo got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Raycine Guillory Jr out in front who rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Guillory Jr really tore up the turf during one magnificent 76-yard run. Gavin Beard was another key passer, throwing for 251 yards and four touchdowns on only 17 passes.
Abilene's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Aledo, the win (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Abilene does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Aledo, they will head out to take on Tascosa at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Aledo's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last 11 games.
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