Pictures above are a few moments capturing Eula's run in the state tournament down in Austin. Below are a random thoughts on how it happened.
Pictures say a thousand words. More like a million when it comes to Eula capturing their first state championship in school history.
The senior laden team had a magical spark and intensity when they stepped on the court, and it was awesome to watch. A team of destiny it seemed, and no one was going to get in their way.
From Jacob Archa hitting a game winning shot propelling the Pirates to the state championship game to Kainon Irons putting up consecutive 30 point games in Austin, Eula was on a mission to make history.
Speaking of Kainon Irons, how in the world does this guy not have any colleges looking at him to play at the next level? He is big athletic, can score and play defense. Someone needs to get this guy on a college court, seriously. He can flat out play.
The first game of the season the Pirates took on a tough Class 3A team in Wylie, and hung tough with the Bulldogs. From then on, any hoops fan knew that the Pirates had a legitimate shot at winning a title.
Eula Head Coach Josh Fostel logged his 200th win at Eula when the Pirates won the championship against Tenaha. You think it was his biggest?
A few words to describe this Eula team: intense, defense, athletic, fierce, clutch, fundamental, destiny.
The Pirates ended the season on a 18 game winning streak.
Congrats to the seniors who will be departing, they will go down as some of the best basketball players to ever wear a Pirate uniform.
