A strong finish to a tumultuous season put the Abilene High football team back on the map last fall. The goal for the Eagles now is to stay there. 

With 33 lettermen back from last year’s 6-5 team, including seven starters on both sides of the ball, coach Mike Fullen and Co. are hoping to build on what was accomplished during last year’s run to the third round of the Class 6A Division II playoffs. 

And though they’ll have some key players to replace from that group, the Eagles are confident that both the success enjoyed and momentum gained during a late five-game winning streak is sustainable.