Salado Eagles Football

Haire takes Head Football Coach job at Killeen Chaparral High School

February 17, 2022 by Tim Fleischer

Salado Eagle Head Football Coach Alan Haire told his players this morning that he has accepted the position of Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach for the new Chaparral High School in Killeen ISD, set to open in the fall.

He leaves his hometown school after six seasons, where he has posted a record of 49-23. His Eagles won District Championships in 2017 and 2020 and were second place in 2021 behind the 4A Div. II State Champions China Spring Cougars.

Salado Eagles named to All-District football team

January 13, 2022 by Tim Fleischer

Salado Eagles had six first team All-District Offensive players and five first team All-District Defensive players on the District 9-4A Div. 2 team which was announced over the winter break after District Champion China Spring won the State Championship.

Salado Eagles fall to Rusk in shootout

November 12, 2021 by Tim Fleischer

Three penalty calls ended the Salado Eagles’ season in the bi-district round of the playoffs, where they lost to the passing attack of the Rusk Eagles, 49-42, aided a great deal by the 12 flags thrown against them for 92 yards in penalties.

Salado Eagles beat Jarrell Cougars 77-14

October 29, 2021 by Tim Fleischer

Salado Eagles secured second place in District 9-4A Division II and another trip to the playoffs with a 77-14 blowout of the visiting Jarrell Cougars tonight.

The win improves Salado’s record to 6-3 on the year and 3-1 in district play.

Eagles fall to China Spring 48-7

October 22, 2021 by Tim Fleischer

Salado Eagles ran into a buzzsaw on the road, falling to the China Spring Cougars 48-7 in a District 9-4A contest to fall into second place. The Eagles will look to bounce back when they host the Jarrell Cougars Oct. 29.

Eagles beat Connally Cadets 28-7

October 15, 2021 by Tim Fleischer

After the Eagles forced the visiting Waco Connally Cadets to punt at 9:51 in the first, the grinding offense took 18 plays and 9:58 of the clock to score on the first play of the second quarter.

JV Eagles shut out Gatesville

October 14, 2021 by Tim Fleischer

Salado JV Eagles shut out the Gatesville Hornets 22-0 in a home district game Oct. 7. The win improves the Eagles to 3-3 on th year and 1-0 in district play.

Salado Eagles swat Gatesville Hornets 42-6

October 8, 2021 by Tim Fleischer

Seth Reavis took Hutton Haire’s hand-off up the middle of the Gatesville Hornet defense and sprinted for a 69-yard touchdown on the Salado Eagles’ first play from scrimmage at 10:29 in the first and the District 9-4A Div 2 game was never in question after that.

Eagles blast Ducks 59-6 for homecoming win

September 24, 2021 by Tim Fleischer

Salado Eagles scored four touchdowns in the second quarter to put their homecoming contest against the Taylor Ducks out of reach, going on to win 59-6.

The Eagles defense gave up only 119 yards total offense while the slot T chewed up 493 yards of turf, 466 on the ground as senior quarterback Hutton Haire handed off to five backs and carried the ball seven times himself.

Eagles skunk Mexia 57-0

September 22, 2021 by Tim Fleischer

By Bruce Gordon

Contributor

On a clear warm night at Salado Field, parents John and Tracy Wilson were enjoying every minute of the Parents Night festivities with their son, senior power runner Aiden Wilson.

Anticipating a good game, John commented he hoped the Eagles could push past the Blackcats after disappointing losses to two-time State Champion Grandview and powerhouse Stephenville. “I am excited for the boys and feel that Coach Haire has got them Ready to go!”

The Wilsons, and a near sell-out home crowd weren’t disappointed as their Eagles delivered them a bruising 57-0 win over a strong Mexia Blackcats team. [Read more…] about Eagles skunk Mexia 57-0