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Putt Putt, the Sports-Crazy Guy
I was in the sixth grade. My high school football tram lost every game, and by huge margins, to the credit of the winners. The high...

Andy Pate
Aug 23, 20242 min read


All Aboard! The Big Train Ride Departs in Less Than a Week
Ever felt like you got railroaded when you were in Lovelady, TX? (continued below} Probably not. But if your school ever played the...

Andy Pate
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Edna Cowboys of 3AD1 Hoping to Lasso a Crown in 2024
But the Cowboys are still young. If not 2024, then 2025 may be THE year. Sophomore running back Mike Kunkel will see plenty of action,...

Andy Pate
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Can Stratford Reclaim the 2AD2 Title?
After a brief sojourn in 2AD1, the Elks are back in 2AD2, which they won in 2021, defeating Falls City for the title. In the summer of...

Andy Pate
Aug 21, 20241 min read


Falls City Beavers May Have Their Path to 2AD2 Title Blocked Early
Over most of the past 20 years or so the Beavers have been the preseason favorites to win their football district; 2-24 is different. ...

Andy Pate
Aug 21, 20241 min read


Can a Coach "Care" Too Much?
If “loving the kids” can translate into a championship football team, Blooming Groves’ new head Coach Jason Burnett holds that key...

Andy Pate
Aug 18, 20241 min read


Who Is the Model for Success?
A few days ago I raised the question within myself of whether there is a correlation between the physical fitness of coaches,...

Andy Pate
Aug 18, 20242 min read


The Stadium and Success?
There are arguments pro and con about how much a good stadium contributes to a team's success? Many Texas high schools have...

Andy Pate
Aug 17, 20241 min read


Alpine Bucks Have High Hopes for 2024 Football
Alpine If we were trying to name the prettiest setting n which to play football, PUTTBEAT says Alpine would have to be his #1. The Bucks...

Andy Pate
Aug 16, 20241 min read


Here's A Team Worth Cheering For, the Florence Buffaloes in 3AD1
Currently, it appears that HC Robert Draper will take a third shot at improving the Buffaloes. It will not be easu/ Marion and Randolph...

Andy Pate
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Woodsboro Eagles Hoping to Soar in 2024 2AD2
If you would like to support our mission, please send donation, no more than to PuttBeat When Jonathan Lesak moved from Edna to take over...

Andy Pate
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Tidehaven Tigers, Our #1 Preseason 3AD2 for 2024
The Tigers have not shied away from a tough schedule. In successive weeks they start the season against Palacios, Goliad, Hallettsville...

Andy Pate
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Omaha Pewitt and Honey Grove Aim but in One Direction, Which Is "UP"
Omaha Pewitt has chosen for its new coach a man with experience in a winning tradition,, Jeremy Russell (photo), who was previously at...

Andy Pate
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Will Colorado City Improve? Can Splendora Compete for the Title in 2aD?
The Wolves have not had a winning season since 2018. They do, however, return 15 levermen and have great size in the line. Also, they...

Andy Pate
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Bloomington Bobcats Aim for Improvement
The Bobcats will have a new head football coach , Lane Shands, who was promoted to the position in March of this year when his...

Andy Pate
Aug 12, 20241 min read


Can Shiner, new to 2AD2, and Mart Return to the Throne Room?
The Comanches have not shied away from a tough schedule. They open by hosting Hallettsville, then meet Altair before facing Poth. Their...

Andy Pate
Aug 9, 20241 min read


A New 2AD1 Champion in 2024?
The Ganado Indians are strong favorites to win the 2024 state title in 2AD1 football. Winning the title would be their first. But...

Andy Pate
Aug 9, 20242 min read


Hosses and Bosses, Wins and Losses
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Andy Pate
Aug 7, 20242 min read


The Church Is Not What It Used to Be, But Worse, It's Not What It Ought to Be
I write this with a heavy heart, and shortly after having celebrated the 65th year since my ordination in 1959. I love the Church (in the...

Andy Pate
Aug 6, 20242 min read


Paris Olympics, Viewed Personally
It was immensely rewarding to see so many other nations emulating the best in US behavior. That said, there was not much to inspire about...

Andy Pate
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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