Sunday's Internet Edition, July 20, 2008.
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PHOTO BY SHAWN ELY. |
When the two Eagle teams take the field Friday night, it will be the second time this season they will face each other. Rogers won the first contest between the mighty Birds, something Lexington plans to reverse this Friday night. With both Lexington and Rogers playing in the quarterfinals, it’s no doubt District 25AA was the strongest of the eight districts in Region IV ball this season.
When looking at the scoring stats of the two teams, the Lexington Eagles, now 12 and 1 for the season, has amassed 502 points, allowing a total of 139 points for their opponents. The Rogers Eagles, now 13 and 0 for the season, has racked up 388 points, and allowed a total of 149 points for their opponents.
Donald Egg, acting superintendent of schools for Lexington ISD received a letter from the principal at Rogers Elementary School shortly after the first meeting of the two teams, in Rogers, last October. The Superintendent commended the Eagles as well as the parents and fans from Lexington. Here’s what that letter said:
“My name is Scot Kelley and I am the Elementary principal in Rogers, Texas. On October 8th your boys played Rogers on our home field. I felt very compelled to drop you a line about your team, your coaches and your parents.
“I work at every home game that Rogers plays. I have attended literally hundreds of games during my years as an administrator.
“I really needed to write and let you know what a class act that Lexington brought to town. Everyone from the parents I interacted with, to the coaches at the end of the game, were just what I would hope from our community when we play elsewhere. At one point we had a young man hurt that required him to be airlifted to our local hospital. During the entire (and lengthy) wait, your fans, players and coaches were extremely respectful and supportive. I saw one group kneeling to pray. Not one negative word was spoken before or after the game.
“I just wanted you to know what I saw from my limited perspective as the Elementary principal. I’d appreciate it if you would let your school board, coaches and team know how I felt about their performance last Friday night. It was much appreciated and it showed real class.”
Sincerely, Scot Kelley
The entire town of Lexington is excited about the team and its prospects for moving forward in the playoffs.