Roosevelt vs Abernathy at Jones AT&T Stadium in Playoff Rematch for Class 3A Division II Region I Final
This upcoming weekend, regional finals will be played for Classes 2A-6A in the UIL High School Football playoffs.
In Lubbock, the Class 3A Division II Region I Final will be played at Jones AT&T Stadium. Featuring two Lubbock County schools, the undefeated Roosevelt Eagles (13-0) will face off against the Abernathy Antelopes (12-1), Friday, December 3 at 7pm. Tickets for the game will only be on sale the evening of the game at the Jones AT&T Stadium gates. According to Roosevelt ISD, the tickets will cost $10 for Adults and $5 for Students.
Both teams play out of District 4-3A, Division II and they played against each other during Week 9 of the regular season. Roosevelt edged out Abernathy 58-56 in a come-from-behind win. The Eagles used a 22 point fourth quarter to overcome a 48-30 deficit after three quarters. The Antelopes regular season loss to the Eagles is Abernathy's only defeat, so far, in 2021.
How We Got Here
2021 UIL Playoff Results:
Bi-District Round:
Abernathy beat Friona 33-14
Roosevelt beat Spearman 44-11
Area Round:
Abernathy defeated Ballinger 45-28
Roosevelt defeated Alpine 74-8
Regional Semi-Final:
Abernathy beat Canadian 37-26
Roosevelt beat Brady 50-14
The winner of Roosevelt vs. Abernathy will play against the winner of Holliday vs. Gunter (Class 3A Division II Region II Final) the following weekend in a Class 3A, Division II State Semi-Final game.
Here are some highlights from the Week 9 game between Roosevelt & Abernathy from KLBK Sports: