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24-4A proving to be state's top district
By Joshua Buckley
The Daily News
Published November 27, 2010
For years, coaches and players in Galveston County have proclaimed District 24-4A is the toughest district in the state.
That point might be proved today, with all four of the representatives having a shot at reaching the regional finals.
Friendswood and Pearland Dawson are one win away from a rematch for the Region III-4A, Division I title. La Marque and Manvel are facing the same situation in the Division II bracket.
Only Districts 3-4A and 25-4A have two teams left in the postseason. Having all four teams from 24-4A is almost unheard of.
You could even argue that Santa Fe would have advanced to the regional semifinals were they in any other 4A district in the Houston area. Instead, they were left sitting at home playing in 24-4A.
It’s no surprise to see the four 24-4A teams in the semifinals. After all, a first-round matchup against weaker District 23-4A, followed by a round against Houston Independent School District’s squads haven’t proven to be much of a challenge. Only La Marque had close games, but it also faced the best opponents from both districts.
This week should be a challenge, though.
Friendswood and Dawson have the two toughest tests. Both Humble (Friends-wood’s opponent) and Montgomery (Dawson’s foe) are 11-1 on the season. Of course, you could argue those two teams haven’t played a schedule anywhere near as tough as Friendswood and Dawson have.
La Marque also gets a tough matchup with Dayton, though the Cougars’ athleticism could be enough to carry them to victory. Manvel has the easiest opponent, going up against a Port Neches-Groves team that has lost four games this year.
So, will we see an all 24-4A regional final in both the Division I and Division II brackets?
I’d say it’s pretty likely to happen — and if it does, there will be no doubt as to which district is the best in the state.
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Manvel has the easiest opponent,Yea keep on underestimating your opponent!!!