San Saba vs Goldthwaite, a time honored tradition that has been played out for more than 100 years. Minus the 1947 season, the game a been continuously played every year since 1922, and for those who are doing the math, the teams squared off multiple times in the same season way back in the ‘20s and ‘30s. Due to the fact that the towns are just 22 miles away, it is easy to see why this is the most played opponent for the Dillos.
This year, both teams come to the Graveyard on Friday the 13th with a (1-1) record. The game is a little earlier on in the Dillos' schedule this year since the Eagles have moved down to 2A Division 2. San Saba is looking for their 3rd win in a row over the Eagles and 5th win over the last six games. And now some useless (but always good to know) facts about the rivalry.
1st game played
– 1916 (San Saba won 43-16)
Series record
– San Saba leads the series 62-40-4.
Largest margin of victory – (79) San Saba won 79-0 in 2018.
** Bonus fact** - The records will show 79-0, but the final extra point was not put on the scoreboard and San Saba technically won 80-0… ouch!!
Largest margin of defeat– (48) Goldthwaite defeated San Saba 48-0 in 1995.
Points scored
– Over the last six games San Saba has outscored Goldthwaite 310-81
**Double bonus fact** - With a win, coach Aguirre will move to 4-1 against the Eagles, tied with Coach Buddy Priest, Lynn Stewart, and Charles Crane for 3rd most wins against our rivals only behind Coach John Baskin Sr. (8 wins) and Andrew Locklear (12 wins).