Scott Surratt's ninth state title puts him on doorstep of history

ARLINGTON – They say Arlington is where “champions are crowned.” That is especially true for Carthage head coach Scott Surratt. He claimed his ninth title as a head coach when the Bulldogs knocked out Wimberley to win the Class 4A Division II crown. That ties him with legendary coach Gordon Wood for most state titles in Texas high school football history at the 11-man level. 

"Any time you're mentioned with Gordon Wood, that's the top of food chain," Surratt said after the win. "It'll mean a lot tomorrow. Right now, I'm just trying to stay in the moment. It is a grind to get to a state title game and we want to enjoy this one."