A Message from the Coach:
  
PLAYERS  PARENTS  SUPPORTERS

Last week was a big success and step forward for our football team.  First, the Scrimmage versus Hall and Central.  After the first drive by Hall our defense really played well the remainder of the scrimmage.  They had a huge stop on fourth down versus Central around midfield that swung the momentum of the game.  They ran to the ball well and after that opening drive didn’t give up a big play the remainder of the scrimmage.  I was really proud of our defense.  Offensively, the best thing we did is that we didn’t turn the ball over except for one long pass overthrown that basically was like a punt (but I would have liked to complete it!). We executed well, especially against Central.  Kurt Stinnett had the big pass play to Zach Perkins for the TD versus Hall that allowed us to tie the game.  Jake Smith was the QB versus Central and I was really pleased with the way he executed all phases of the offense.  He is a threat as a runner and passer and that gives you an extra dimension.  Dylan Flores played QB versus Central and he threw the ball well and didn’t give up a turnover.  Both of our lines did an excellent job of playing assignment football and giving our backs a chance to make plays.  I think this gave our team some confidence.

Legends Night was also a huge success.  I was told there were over 400 people there.  This was good for our community as well as our football team.  Words can’t thank enough Coach Broyles, Coach Hatfield, and especially Coach Horton, who put it all together.  The Touchdown Club worked tirelessly selling tickets and feeding everyone.  They were difference makers for our community Friday night! 

Now comes Harrison and the real season is about to begin!  Harrison is a team that spreads you out on offense and is very balanced as to run/pass relationship. We have to stop their run and take away one dimension of their offense so they can’t keep us off balance by always being in a run or pass situation by down and distance.  Defensively they are a very aggressive defense that likes to play man coverage and bring a lot of folks after the QB.  Our offensive line must play well and pick up all their stunts and the QB has to get rid of the ball on time.  Keys to the game are like they are every week; eliminate turnovers on offense and get turnovers on defense.  Now the kicking game becomes big because in scrimmages the kicking game is not live, so whoever can execute their kicking game without bad snaps, blocked kicks, or fumbles on catching punts and kick offs will play a large part as to who wins the game.”

I hope we can have a good crowd at Harrison, even though it is so far from Sheridan.  Our team feeds off of our crowds so I hope there is a lot of “feeding” going on Friday night in Harrison.  Hope to see you there and let’s go get Victory # 1 !!

Coach Campbell

GO JACKETS GO!!!!! GO STINGERS GO!!!!!