SO CLOSE The Valley Patriots narrowly lost to the Happy Cowboys 38–36 in the state quarterfinals Friday night. This year was the first time the 9–4 Valley Patriots had won district in four years, and after winning district, they won two more playoff games in pursuit of the state title. | TEXAS 1A FAN
VALLEY STANDOUT Tucker Schlueter of the Valley Patriots was selected by Texas 1A Fan as a sticker player in the Valley-Happy playoff game. The fan site said this about the sophomore: “#44 played both sides of the ball. Offensively played center and gave it his all while blocking. Defensively played end and was in a handful of tackles and gave 100% while doing it.” | TEXAS 1A FAN
In a hard-fought battle between district rivals, the Happy Cowboys squeezed by the Valley Patriots 38–36 to capture a thrilling Class 1A Division I state quarterfinal game in Dimmitt Friday night.
Despite being outgained and behind on the turnover margin, Happy took advantage of big plays with clutch defensive stops down the stretch to seal the victory.
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