Game two of the season will see San Saba taking on another Eagle team, this time it will be the Junction Eagles. Junction is coming off a 40-6 win over the Goldthwaite Eagles. This will be the 29th time the two teams have squared off, the first time coming back in 1920 (San Saba won 6-5). The 29th time played is the 12th most played opponent for the Armadillos with the majority of the games coming way of district play. San Saba did play Junction twice in the playoffs (1978, 1979). Junction moved down to 2A Division 2 this year and with 10 offensive and 10 defensive starters returning are picked to make a deep run into the playoffs. And now your useless (but always good to know) facts about the two teams.
Times Played - 28
Overall Record - San Saba leads the series 16-12.
Largest margin of victory - San Saba defeated Junction 63-0 in 2019.
Largest margin of loss Junction defeated San Saba 35-0 in 2003.
Win streaks - San Saba has won 6 out of the last 7 games with the lone loss coming last year 22-34.
Record at Junction - San Saba is 5-6 on the road against the Eagles.