Salado Eagles scored three touchdowns in the first 13 minutes of their District nod with Connally Cadets and then had to hold on to win 40-35 improving to 3-2 and 1-0 in district.
Ducks dash Eagles’ homecoming hopes
Salado pounds out 442 ground yards, but Taylor takes home win
By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief
Even with 442 yards on the ground, the Salado Eagles fell to the Taylor Ducks at Eagle Stadium Sept. 21 for a 25-35 Homecoming loss.
Eagles shut out lackluster Rebels
Salado Eagles stymied a lackluster Austin Travis Rebels squad, shutting them down for no first downs while their ground and pound run attack churned up 344 yards of articificial turf at the venerable Austin House stadium Sept. 13 for a 42-0 non-district win.
Eagles dominate Bees from kick-off to final whistle
By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief
From the get-go, Salado Eagles took control of their non-district rivalry with the Academy Bees played Sept. 7 at John Glover Stadium, leading off with Wrook Brown recovering his own on-side kick near midfield.
Eagles and Academy face off
By Larnce Barker
Friday Night, Salado Eagles and the Academy Bumblebees renew their rivalry at Academy High School’s Glover Stadium 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 7.
Salado Eagles will bring its run game to Academy on Sept. 7. (Photo by Ron LeGuin)
Salado and Academy both dropped their first game of the season and each team will be looking to get into the win column. This week we look at a few Eagles that will be playing tomorrow night for Salado.
#64 Jo’Kwan Langston
Jo’Kwan Langston #64 plays offensive tackle and defensive tackle for the Eagles and is a big presence on the field. Langston also competed in Powerlifting and Track & Field in the spring.
#57 Andrew Sniggs
Andrew Sniggs #57 has two years of experience for Salado who help guided the Eagles to the Region 3 finals last season Andrew Sniggs was also All District at Defensive tackle in 2017 and will move to defensive end at times this season.
#62 Ryan Starrit
Ryan Starrit #62 who suits up and plays offensive guard for the Eagles and is playing his second year on the Salado Eagles Varsity team. Starrit also competed at Regionals on the Eagles Powerlifting team in the spring.
#33 Hunter Bales
Hunter Bales #33 will be playing a bigger role this season for the Eagles at inside linebacker is also playing in his second Varsity Football season. Bales also plays baseball for the Eagles that went 4 round deep last season.
Troy escapes Eagles in fourth
By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief
Momentum is a fickle thing.
One moment, you’ve got it. A moment later, and like the seeds of a dandelion, it is gone.
Salado Eagles found themselves in that position as they lined up for a short 25-yard fourth quarter field goal attempt to take the lead in their season opener Aug. 31 at University of Mary Hardin Baylor Crusader Stadium.
2018 Salado Eagles Varsity Football
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time/Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/18 |  Palestine High School Wildcats | Waco ISD Athletic Complex | 10:00 AM |
| 08/23/18 |  Giddings High School Buffaloes | Giddings HS Buffalo Stadium | 12:00 PM |
| 08/31/18 |  Troy High School Trojans | UMHB Crusader Stadium | 07:30 PM |
| 09/07/18 |  Academy High School Bumblebees | Academy High School | 07:30 PM |
| 09/13/18 |  Travis High School Rebels | Austin ISD House Park | 07:30 PM |
| 09/21/18 |  Taylor High School Ducks | Eagle Stadium | 07:30 PM |
| 09/28/18 |  Waco Connally Cadets | Eagle Stadium | 07:30 PM |
| 10/05/18 |  Robinson High Rockets Rockets | 07:30 PM | |
| 10/19/18 |  Lorena High School Leopards | Eagle Stadium | 07:30 PM |
| 10/26/18 |  Madisonville High School Mustangs | Madisonvillage Mustang Stadium | 07:30 PM |
| 11/02/18 |  Mexia High School Black Cats | Eagle Stadium | 07:30 PM |
| 11/09/18 |  Fairfield High School Eagles | Fairfield Eagle Stadium | 07:30 PM |
Eagles heading to the Region III Championship game
The Eagles will face undefeated back-to-back State Champions West Orange-Stark in the Region III Finals at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 in Katy after defeating the Bellville Brahmas in overtime 13-10 on Dec. 2. For those fans who are going to the game and would like to support the 2021 SHS Graduating Class, Salado Eagle Stadium Chairs are still available. The chairs are $50 for regular width and $60 for wide width. Call Janet Maddux at 254-780-6476 to get yours today. If you would like to ride in the fan bus to the game, contact Michael Novotny at mnovotny@saladoisd.org. (Photo by Ron LeGuin) [Read more…]
Salado Eagles crush Liberty 63-14
Salado will face Bellville in Region Semi-finals in Alamodome
By Larnce Barker Salado Sports
Bryan: The Salado Eagles football team advances to the sweet 16 of the 4A Division 2 State Playoffs with a 63-14 rout of the Liberty Panthers on Nov. 25.
The Salado–Liberty football game played at Merrill Green Stadium in Bryan raised eyebrows from the start as Liberty’s J.J. Slack took a reverse pitch from quarterback Bailey Brown and went right up the heart of the Eagles defense untouched for a 65 yard touchdown. Panthers kicker Jesus Landaverde made the PAT. Liberty took a 7-0 lead 15 seconds into the game.
Eagles win bi-district round
Salado will face Liberty in Area game Sat. Nov. 25
By Larnce Barker Salado Sports
Coach Alan Haire and his Salado Eagles squad went to Mustang Stadium and accomplished their weekly goal to go 1-0 as they beat the Columbus Cardinals 42-14 Nov. 17 to advance to the Area round of the 4A Division 2 Playoffs.