You can say that Russell/Belfry is the true AA state title game if you want. But if the winner has to play Mercer and they lose to Mercer will you feel like a champion? The champion is the team who wins their last game of the season. Mercer has competed in AA all year.
That isn't a record you go for as a team. Mercer has not ran the score up on anyone all year. I guarantee you this record means nothing to Coach Jaggers.
It will be tough. First, we need two games. Secondly, if we are lucky enough to get the two games it will come against some tough kids. I'll take two wins! Records are meant to be broken. A title is somthing you will always have.