The 1987 Seagoville Dragons combined an explosive offense with a punishing defense to produce one of the greatest regular seasons in school history.
The Dragons opened with a 32-21 victory over Bonham. Chris Braggs returned a kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown, Mike Martin threw a 56-yard scoring pass to Elzie Barnett and John Livingston added a 37-yard touchdown run.
The defense quickly found its rhythm. Seagoville shut out Sunset 28-0, Lincoln 19-0 and North Dallas 62-0. Against Lincoln, the Dragons allowed only 66 total yards. Against North Dallas, Seagoville posted what the book identifies as the second-highest scoring total in program history.
Barnett was a constant big-play threat. He caught seven passes for 135 yards against Sunset and scored multiple ways against Bishop Lynch, including a touchdown on a blocked-punt return.
Livingston powered the running game. He rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown against Hillcrest, helping the Dragons overcome three turnovers and 120 penalty yards. The following season, he produced 216 yards of offense and four touchdowns in a 57-7 victory over Woodrow Wilson.
Across the 1987 and 1988 seasons, Livingston helped lead Seagoville to 17 victories in 21 games.
The perfect 1987 regular season remains a defining chapter in Dragons history—a season built on speed, defense, special teams and a roster filled with all-district talent.
Today’s trivia challenge returns to that unforgettable era.
The Perfect-Season Era, 1985–1989
51.
Sonny Gilcrease threw touchdown passes to Elzie Barnett and Eddie Tenison in a 29-6 victory over which opponent in 1985?
A. Ennis
B. Bishop Lynch
C. Lincoln
D. North Dallas
52.
Who scored two touchdowns in Seagoville’s 28-0 victory over Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis in 1986?
A. Mike Martin
B. Anthony Bean
C. Eddie Tenison
D. Elzie Barnett
53.
In which season did Seagoville complete an undefeated regular season?
A. 1984
B. 1986
C. 1987
D. 1988
54.
Elzie Barnett caught seven passes for 135 yards in a 28-0 victory over which team in 1987?
A. Sunset
B. Bonham
C. Lincoln
D. Hillcrest
55.
How many points did Seagoville score in its 1987 shutout of North Dallas?
A. 54
B. 57
C. 60
D. 62
56.
John Livingston rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown against which opponent during the 1987 undefeated regular season?
A. Hillcrest
B. Adamson
C. Bishop Lynch
D. Bonham
57.
John Livingston produced 216 yards of offense, scored four touchdowns and returned an interception 80 yards against which opponent in 1988?
A. Lincoln
B. Woodrow Wilson
C. Pinkston
D. North Dallas
58.
Who caught Mike Martin’s eight-yard game-winning touchdown pass with 39 seconds remaining against Madison in 1988?
A. Elzie Barnett
B. Eddie Tenison
C. Scott Myers
D. Shabrone Johnson
59.
How many games did Seagoville win during John Livingston’s two varsity seasons in 1987 and 1988?
A. 15 of 20
B. 16 of 20
C. 17 of 21
D. 18 of 22
60.
In a 47-0 victory over Pinkston in 1989, Seagoville held the Vikings to how many rushing yards?
A. Minus-17
B. Minus-27
C. Minus-37
D. Minus-47
Answer key: 51-B, 52-C, 53-C, 54-A, 55-D, 56-A, 57-B, 58-C, 59-C, 60-C
Tomorrow: The Historic 1995 Playoff Run
