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Game Rewind: Rattlers capture first district championship since 2003 in win over Austin Bowie

Game Rewind: Rattlers capture first district championship since 2003 in win over Austin Bowie
San Marcos celebrates winning their first district title in 14 years, defeating Austin Bowie 31-26. The Rattlers rallied after trailing 16-3 to score 28 unanswered points in the comeback win. Daily Record archives

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The hype going into the 2017 season for the Rattlers was palpable. After qualifying for the playoffs in the past two seasons following a seven-year drought, San Marcos was in prime position to not only qualify for their third consecutive postseason berth but contend for the Rattlers first district championship since 2003.

San Marcos rolled through district play with a 4-1 record before rattling off four straight district wins, setting up a district title showdown with the Austin Bowie Bulldogs.

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