Stephenville Yellow Jackets scored two touchdowns in the last 30 seconds of the first half to take an unsurmountable 31-14 lead over the visiting Salado Eagles Sept. 10, the second coming on a kickoff that rolled into the endzone and was recovered by Ben Kirbo. The Yellow Jackets went on to win in convincing fashion 48-21.
Varsity Salado Eagles
Zebras deny last minute TD pass for win over Salado
By Tim Fleischer
Editor-in-Chief
With 35 seconds left on the clock, Grandview’s Nash Caudle tomahawked the ball out of Salado’s Seth Reavis hands as he was making his way across the goal line to break up what would have lifted Salado over the #4 Zebras, forcing a third down and 18.
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Eagles trounce Troy 62-0
After a scoreless first quarter, it was all Salado as the Eagles trounced the Troy Trojans 62-0 in the season opener Aug. 27 at University of Mary Hardin Baylor’s Crusader Stadium.
Salado Eagles kick off football season against Troy
Salado Eagles will continue their tradition of kicking off the football season by facing the Troy Trojans at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor Crusader Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27.
The Eagles beat Troy 46-27 and went on to blow through District 9-4A Div. II competition last year, thanks to a stacked lineup of three senior running backs who led the Eagles to 4,370 yards on the ground and 4,795 total offense.
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2021 Salado Eagles Football Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time/Result | Media Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/21 |  Brownwood High School Lions | Gordon Wood Stadium | TBA | Scrimmage |
| 08/19/21 |  Giddings High School Buffaloes | Eagle Stadium | 06:00 PM | Scrimmage |
| 08/27/21 |  Troy High School Trojans | UMHB Crusader Stadium | 07:30 PM | |
| 09/03/21 |  Grandview High School Zebras | Grandview High School | 07:30 PM | |
| 09/10/21 |  Stephenville High School Yellow Jackets | Tarleton Memorial Stadium | 07:30 PM | |
| 09/17/21 |  Mexia High School Black Cats | Eagle Stadium | 07:30 PM | Parent's Night |
| 09/24/21 |  Taylor High School Ducks | Eagle Stadium | 07:30 PM | Homecoming |
| 10/08/21 |  Gatesville High School Hornets | Gatesville High School | 07:30 PM | District 9-4A2 |
| 10/15/21 |  Waco Connally Cadets | Eagle Stadium | 07:30 PM | District 9-4A2 |
| 10/22/21 |  China Spring Cougars | China Spring High School | 07:30 PM | District 9-4A2 |
| 10/29/21 |  Jarrell High School Cougars | Eagle Stadium | 07:30 PM | District 9-4A2 |
| 11/05/21 |  Robinson High Rockets Rockets | Robinson Rocket Fields | 07:30 PM | District 9-4A2 |
Head Coach Alan Haire
Salado Eagles fall to Carthage Bulldogs
Salado Eagles’ stellar season came to an end at the Randall Reed stadium in New Caney ISD as the Carthage Bulldogs, 4A-Div. 1 State Champions, look to add a another championship to their string of seven under coach Scott Surratt. Carthage won the game handily, 35-7 and will face the China Spring Cougars for the Region III Championship.
Eagles headed to Regional round after ousting Bellville
Salado Eagles controlled the clock with their ground game and relied on its stiff defense to keep the powerful Bellville Brahmas from scoring in the final minute to win the Area round of the 4A-2 playoff match 28-23.
The Eagles ate five minutes off the clock on its opening drive, to set the standard for Coach Alan Haire’s slot-T offensive approach of “if the other team doesn’t get the ball a lot, they can’t score a lot.”
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Salado Vs Rusk Football Playoff Game Canceled, Eagles advance
The Salado Football playoff game in College Station Fri. Nov. 13 has been canceled. Rusk High School forfeited the game due to players testing positive for COVID-19 and other players having to go under quarantine because of close contact.
Salado Eagles Football will advance to the Area round of playoffs next week and will be playing Bellville High School. Information on the date, time and location for the game is pending and will be updated when made available.
Superintendent Michael Novotny released the following statement for purchased tickets for the game.
“Those of you that have already purchased tickets can either use them next week for our playoff game against Bellville or you can bring them back to the high school office or Civic Center for a refund.”
Salado Eagles beat Robinson Rockets 66-0
Eagles get week off before playoffs begin
The first minute of the Salado Eagles’ 66-0 win over the Robinson Rockets was indicative of the remaining 47.
Eagles are district champs after Jarrell win
Salado beats Cougars 47-0
Salado Eagles secured the District 9-4A Div. 2 championship with a 47-0 win over the Jarrell Cougars. The Eagles will face the Robinson Rockets in the final game of district play, but with head-to-head wins over China Spring and Connally, the Eagles have wrapped up the District Championship.
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