GRUVER, Texas (KFDA) - The Gruver Greyhounds are one of two Texas Panhandle teams still competing for a high school football championship, earning their second straight trip to the state semifinals.
The Greyhounds fought through a tough regular season and dominated the playoffs, defeating Lockney, Wink, Ropes and Stratford on Friday to collect four gold balls for their trophy case.
This week brings a personal matchup as Gruver faces the Muenster Hornets for the second consecutive season in the state semifinals.
Seeking redemption
Last year, Gruver entered the state semifinal game undefeated, but Muenster ended the Hounds’ perfect season and advanced to win the Class 2A Division II state championship.
Gruver wants to rewrite that story this year.
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School superintendent Wade Callaway said the team’s resilience defines the program’s culture.
“Man, we got great kids and they are tough and resilient,” Callaway said. “I don’t think any of the kids up in this region are expecting any handouts. I think the culture is such that if you’re going to get it, you’re going to have to earn it. You’re going to have to work for it.”
Underdog role
The Greyhounds will enter as underdogs against second-ranked Muenster, but both teams bring identical 12-2 records into the contest.
Callaway praised the team’s work ethic and determination.
“I think the group of Greyhounds and Lady Hounds, tough blue collar, you know, get to get their hands dirty and go find a way to win,” he said.
Both schools are looking for their 13th win when they meet at Happy State Bank Stadium on Thursday at 6 p.m. CST.
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