Big Sandy High School

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Big Sandy High School is a public, co-educational secondary school in the Big Sandy Independent School District in Upshur County, Texas. It is located in Big Sandy, Texas.

[edit] Athletics

Big Sandy won three consecutive then-Class B state titles in 1973, '74 and '75. In 2004, they made the Class A state championship game, but lost 21-20 to Stratford.

The 1975 Big Sandy Wildcats football team is considered one of the most dominant in the history of Texas high school football.[1] Going for their third consecutive Class B state title, Big Sandy went 14-0 with a state record 11 shutouts, outscoring opponents 824-15. The offense scored a still national record 114 rushing touchdowns, of whom running back David Overstreet made 52 alone. The defense, lead by defensive end/linebacker Lovie Smith, allowed only two touchdowns all season.

[edit] Notable alumni

[edit] References

  1. ^ '75 Big Sandy: Legendary team was a handful
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