I think they will be happy enough to just 45 abbott after losing to them for 5 years straight. Which by the look of the abbott v Coolidge score, abbott wont even make the second half against aquilla. I guess this game is about 90% talent, 10% coaching
Aquilla?
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Horsehair96
Six-man fan
I’ve seen all of the top teams play. (Both Divisions) Aquilla would whip anybody in the state other than Gordon. It’s not even worth the discussion.
Horsehair96
Six-man fan
They’re also doing all this without one of their studs from what I’ve seen . So to answer your question , nobody is talking about it because they don’t want to believe it or they simply can’t stand it.
SimplyPut
Six-man pro
The reason no one is talking about Aquilla is because even the people from Aquilla know they’re not winning state. No hope = No hype. Hard to get excited about ending your season with a 45 point loss and a 3rd place medal, even if it is a good run. But at least they’re going to beat Abbott this year. That only happens twice a decade.
Oilman33
Six-man fan
Ouch but I think your a lil off on the twice a decade
Oilman33
Six-man fan
78, 79, 87, 88, 89, 91, 03, 04, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19
Didn't play each other 90, 92, 93
Didn't play each other 90, 92, 93
Football Fan21
Six-man fan
If you say so
70s = 2 wins
80s = 3
90s = 1
00s = 2
10s = 6
20s = 1 (counting this year’s win)
15 wins in 6 decades = 2.5 wins a decade vs Abbott
Oilman33
Six-man fan
You stated 2 wins per decade i believe 6 in the 10s is more than 2
you never said anything about averageWildcatman
Six-man fan
It’s a unique challenge when the standard for success is defined solely by winning a state championship. When that becomes the expectation, it can create an unfortunate mindset that anything less is failure—and that those who fall short aren’t worthy of recognition or support.
I’ll give credit where it’s due: over the past two seasons, Aquilla may not have matched Abbott’s level of competitiveness. But that speaks to just how advanced Abbott’s program has become—culturally, systematically, and in overall talent. It’s important to remember that not every community has reached that point yet, and that’s okay. Many schools are doing the right things—building culture, investing in their kids, and striving for excellence—even if they haven’t yet reached that same championship tier.
The reality is, any team still playing on Thanksgiving week or beyond has accomplished something extraordinary. That achievement should never be dismissed simply because their season ended in the quarterfinals, semifinals, or even the state championship game.
Not long ago, the consensus was that Westbrook would three-peat and that Gordon wasn’t ready to compete at that level. But that’s exactly why we play the game—because results aren’t determined by predictions or reputations.
Victory isn’t always measured by the scoreboard. Sometimes, the difference in talent is just too great—and that happens at every level, from high school to the NFL. But those moments can also serve as stepping stones for a program’s growth. Maybe a team overachieved to get where they did, or maybe they’re laying the groundwork to one day defeat the very team that beat them.
What shouldn’t be overlooked is the effort, pride, and commitment of the kids who put on those pads, buy into their program, and represent their community with heart. They deserve respect and recognition for what they’ve achieved, not criticism for falling short of perfection.
Rant over.
I’ll give credit where it’s due: over the past two seasons, Aquilla may not have matched Abbott’s level of competitiveness. But that speaks to just how advanced Abbott’s program has become—culturally, systematically, and in overall talent. It’s important to remember that not every community has reached that point yet, and that’s okay. Many schools are doing the right things—building culture, investing in their kids, and striving for excellence—even if they haven’t yet reached that same championship tier.
The reality is, any team still playing on Thanksgiving week or beyond has accomplished something extraordinary. That achievement should never be dismissed simply because their season ended in the quarterfinals, semifinals, or even the state championship game.
Not long ago, the consensus was that Westbrook would three-peat and that Gordon wasn’t ready to compete at that level. But that’s exactly why we play the game—because results aren’t determined by predictions or reputations.
Victory isn’t always measured by the scoreboard. Sometimes, the difference in talent is just too great—and that happens at every level, from high school to the NFL. But those moments can also serve as stepping stones for a program’s growth. Maybe a team overachieved to get where they did, or maybe they’re laying the groundwork to one day defeat the very team that beat them.
What shouldn’t be overlooked is the effort, pride, and commitment of the kids who put on those pads, buy into their program, and represent their community with heart. They deserve respect and recognition for what they’ve achieved, not criticism for falling short of perfection.
Rant over.
good chance at state next year probably. And as for abbott, they probably wont beat aquilla again until the 2030s
