What is going on in Abilene, we have actually had a fall-like fall. The weather has been brisk and damp, we have had cold and warm. I think I kind of like this actually having seasons.
Speaking of seasons, if you look on your calendar it is almost basketball season. Can you believe the teams will hit the gym for the first time on Thursday for real practices?
It has been an interesting fall around here. Going into the football season every team has optimism and I think rightfully so in the case of the Cowboys. Lots of starters returning, led by an All-American quarterback it looked like it would be a banner year. Several injuries later and the Cowboys are 2-4 and looking just to survive the season.
One thing about this year there has been no quit in the Cowboys. I have watched every second of every game and I have not seen very many plays, if any, the entire year where the Cowboys did not give great effort. That has been a trademark of the Cowboys teams of the past. They play hard and give maximum effort. It is sad that the Cowboys big postseason plans came to screeching halt thanks to some significant injuries. The silver lining is the Cowboys will return a lot of experienced talent for next year. If some of the injured guys come back healthy next year the expectations will again be high for this team.
The Cowgirl soccer team is a couple minutes away from an unbeaten record, as it stands they are 10-1 and have won 10 straight games. HSU has increased its ASC unbeaten streak to 114 straight games and the Cowgirls have a stranglehold on another regular-season title. The amazing thing about the Cowgirls is they are a relatively young team. Three of the top four scorers on the team are freshmen.
The men’s team has also put themselves in a great position to host the conference tournament. The Cowboys need to win their five remaining games, including one against Mary Hardin-Baylor. The Cru, led by former Cowboy Brad Bankhead is 7-1. The Cowboys are in second-place at 5-0-2 in league play.
The men’s team has the right to host the tournament this year if both the men’s and women’s teams win the ASC. If both HSU team’s won the regular season, the women’s tournament would be at the No. 2 team and HSU would be the No. 1 seed.
The volleyball team has come on strong and is now 12-5 on the year and in first place in the ASC West. The Cowgirls have a big match at McMurry on Wednesday and then will co-host the ASC Crossover with McMurry this weekend. Friday night the Cowgirls will celebrate senior night to honor Sam Lucien, Chelsie Fowler and Kaela Parnell. The winner of the ASC East hosts the ASC Tournament this season.
The women’s cross country team has been more competitive this year and has a chance for a strong finish at the ASC meet this year. The men have struggled to field a full team.
The golf and tennis teams are about through the fall non-traditional seasons. Both have had solid seasons.
Be sure to come out and support your HSU teams this weekend. This is a busy weekend for everyone, but our kids enjoy your support.
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