Tolar Rattlers vs Valley View November 20 2015 Playoff game

Cody Franklin, our grandson, and I went to the game today November 20, 2015 that was being played in Bridgeport, Texas. He was kind enough to drive.

The game was another Great game, aside from the win for district this was the 104th Win for our son, Mike, since he became the coach at Tolar High School which is another record.
Another record is this is the first time Tolar has made it to the third round of playoffs since becoming an 11 man squad in the 70's.
They have made it to the first or second round many times but just could not make it to the third until last night.

As I get more pictures from Cody I will be adding some to this blog in a few days. Please check back to view.
GO RATTLERS!!!!

The following is a copy of an article from the Hood County News about the game.

Tolar blocks PAT, intercepts pass to lock up tight area playoff, 21-20

November 20, 2015

Tolar’s slim 21-20 Class 2A Div I area playoff football victory over Valley View (7-5) Friday night at Bull Memorial Stadium in Bridgeport was clinched with the help of a rare blocked extra point in the third quarter, plus an interception on the Eagles’ final possession. Cody Jones blocked the PAT after the Eagles pulled within 21-20 with 59 seconds left, third quarter. With Valley View trying to pull off a desperation pass on fourth and 11 with just over a minute left in the game, Tolar’s Cole Kratochvil intercepted to give the Rattlers the ball and they ran out the clock. Tolar QB Colby Trinkle threw TD passes to Will Bonnell and Jones, plus running for another score and hitting Bonnell on a crucial 2-point conversion. In the third round of the playoffs, the Rattlers (8-4) will take on Bosqueville, a 43-0 winner over Clarksville. That game is tentatively set for next Friday in Venus, TX. Tolar will be gunning for its fourth win over Bosqueville dating to the 2014 regular season.

Watch the scoreboard and see what happened.

 The score board when we arrived.

 V.V.scored.

 Game shots.

 More strategies being discussed.

  Half Time score.

  

 End of third quarter.

 Pictures were being taken.

 The stands had lots of Tolar residents and flags.

 Time out was called to discuss what has to be done.

 Again Tolar held them off to win the game.

  Final Score Board.

  

 Mike has the football and trophy. Lauren is texting the win.

 Proud players.

Sam B., Lauren F. and Ryan M. after the game.

The following (7 pictures) were taken by Cody Franklin our Grandson.
Thanks for these.

A little instructions from the sidelines.

 Another Signature jump while running the ball by Cody Jones, he was in the air for a distance of 5 yards on this one.

 All the Rattlers ready for tonight.

 Cody Jones going up for the pass.

Our Son Mike Franklin head Coach of Tolar Rattlers.

 Cody Jones in true form.

Tyler A., Jay D. and Heston B. with Aaron Mc C. after the game.

More acquired pictures for this post.

Jay D. &  Ben T. Leaving a lasting impression.

Lance S., Tyler A. Jay D., Ben T. and Jacob S. posing with Trophy.

Coach Franklin and granddaughter Lauren Franklin 

Go TOLAR