It's been the mantra since before the season even started. Check that -- from before the recruiting cycle even started.

Before they became two of the most coveted prospects in Louisiana, ESPN 150 athlete Kendell Beckwith (Clinton, La./East Feliciana) and ESPN 150 defensive end Tim Williams (Baton Rouge, La./University Laboratory) have had designs on a state championship. Williams is the most-high profile member of a UHigh team considered among the best in Louisiana Class 2A football. Beckwith is the do-everything quarterback/running back/defensive end/linebacker for the Class 3A Tigers.

Of course, a state title is the goal for every player in the state, but the Mercedes Benz Superdome is a destination few teams reach. The dream almost fell short for Beckwith just last weekend, when East Feliciana fell behind Farmerville, 16-0, in the fourth quarter.

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