CHINA SPRING — After battling through Region IV as an unranked team, the Goldthwaite Eagles had one final hurdle to clear in order to make it to their first-ever state championship game. 

As luck would have it, however, the Eagles’ final challenge on the road to San Antonio was the toughest that Texas could provide in top-ranked Martin’s Mill. 

The Mustangs ended the Eagles’ remarkable postseason run with a 66-33 loss on Tuesday at China Spring High School.