With our backs to the wall, it was either time to come out fighting or start packing up for an early end to the season. The boys had to come out swinging, and that is exactly what we did. With a quick strike to the end zone in the air, the Dylan (Kramer) to Dylan (James) connection got things rolling for The Bobcat Nation with a 28 yard TD pass. With a balanced attack of run and pass, we were able to get the Mustangs on their heels and keep them there. But before the Bobcat offense could open up and rack up the yardage, the Bobcat defense (Butler's Boys) put on a defensive scoring display second to none. With Blake Kass and Dawson Nemmers taking down the Mustang QB in the end zone for a safety, Independence was left with a free kick from their own 20 yard line, setting us up for another quick score by Kass. After we kicked off to them again, Dylan James picked off a pass at the Mustang 18 yard line and ran it back for a touchdown. The flood gates were open, and we kept our eyes on the goal. All in all we finished with another shut-out on the season with a 37-0 final. Cody Reimer returned an interception 18 yards for a touchdown as well. It was a great pick, with an even prettier run into the end zone.
Dylan James finished the game with 2 TD receptions and an interception return for a TD, leading him to a KCRG player of the week nomination and a Telegraph Herald player of the week nomination. Individual awards are always fun for the kids to win, but everyone involved in sports know that it takes the whole team to help one player shine. We are all very proud of this weeks efforts. The teams sticker awards jumps to an all time one week high. The team earned five helmet stickers this week: one for the win, three for defensive scores, and one for a shut-out. We are extra proud of this win because it locked our play-off spot for the post-season. Go Bobcats!
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
Crestwood, Olwein, JV, and pre-game DeWitt
It has been a couple of weeks since I posted anything. We are getting in to the part of the season that gets a little hectic. I need to catch you up a little bit.
Two weeks ago we lost a close game against Crestwood. It was a team that we felt we should have beaten. It was a 12-10 game, and it came down to the last drive of the game. Let me give credit to Crestwood. They played a hard fought game, and were able to grind out a homecoming victory. We battled but couldn't seal the deal. We came off the field feeling pretty disappointed in ourselves offensively. We moved the ball for over three hundred yards of offense and only put ten points on the board. But, that is what football is all about. Dealing with disappointment and not letting it become our master. After a weekend of soul searching.......and film work, we came back to the practice field and cleaned up our mistakes.
We followed up the Crestwood game with our own homecoming game. Olwein traveled to Epworth to meet a team that was ready to win. Having put ourselves in a bind for the play-offs, we knew that every district game from here on out would be crucial to making the post-season. We jumped out to an early lead, and we never looked back. With a 42-0 half-time lead, it was a chance to get every player on the roster quality playing time. The team did a great job of executing our game plan, no matter who was in the game. Every athlete that touched the field did a fantastic job. And thanks to our fan support, the team was able to play in front of a packed home crowd. When the team looked up into the stands and saw standing room only, with a ton of fans around the fence line, their smiles said enough. It was a great team victory. We won 49-0, while racking up 400+ yards of offense.
With two J.V. wins in the last two weeks, our second team has gotten the chance to sharpen their skills as well. We traveled to Hempstead last week to win 24-21 in a close game, with a field goal in the fourth quarter. This week the Senior Rams came to "The Buch" to find out that the Bobcats were ready to fight. In a hard hitting battle, the Bobcats won 14-7 due to big catches by Reid Mettert, Austin Hosch, and Jake Rosalez. Sam Neiman stepped up big on some pressure throws that kept the chains moving. The offensive and defensive line was led by Dominic Boffeli, Josh Digmann, and Trevor Donahue. But we couldn't have done it without the help of sophomores Josh Hlubek, Jordan Huntington, Shane Bouska, and Justin Curtis. They filled in the gaps where we were short, and they played well.
This brings us to week 7 against DeWitt. They are a physical team that comes ready to play. We anticipate option football that utilizes the FB and the QB as their key ball carriers. If we can contain the big play makers, we feel that we have a great chance at victory. Offensively, we can't stall when we get in the red zone. If we keep the ball off the ground and limit interceptions, the Bobcats can put points up and help control the clock. We have steadily gained offensive momentum throughout the season and are eager to show people what we are capable of. Our goal is always to be playing our best football at the end of the season. Thanks for your support. Go Bobcats!
Two weeks ago we lost a close game against Crestwood. It was a team that we felt we should have beaten. It was a 12-10 game, and it came down to the last drive of the game. Let me give credit to Crestwood. They played a hard fought game, and were able to grind out a homecoming victory. We battled but couldn't seal the deal. We came off the field feeling pretty disappointed in ourselves offensively. We moved the ball for over three hundred yards of offense and only put ten points on the board. But, that is what football is all about. Dealing with disappointment and not letting it become our master. After a weekend of soul searching.......and film work, we came back to the practice field and cleaned up our mistakes.
We followed up the Crestwood game with our own homecoming game. Olwein traveled to Epworth to meet a team that was ready to win. Having put ourselves in a bind for the play-offs, we knew that every district game from here on out would be crucial to making the post-season. We jumped out to an early lead, and we never looked back. With a 42-0 half-time lead, it was a chance to get every player on the roster quality playing time. The team did a great job of executing our game plan, no matter who was in the game. Every athlete that touched the field did a fantastic job. And thanks to our fan support, the team was able to play in front of a packed home crowd. When the team looked up into the stands and saw standing room only, with a ton of fans around the fence line, their smiles said enough. It was a great team victory. We won 49-0, while racking up 400+ yards of offense.
With two J.V. wins in the last two weeks, our second team has gotten the chance to sharpen their skills as well. We traveled to Hempstead last week to win 24-21 in a close game, with a field goal in the fourth quarter. This week the Senior Rams came to "The Buch" to find out that the Bobcats were ready to fight. In a hard hitting battle, the Bobcats won 14-7 due to big catches by Reid Mettert, Austin Hosch, and Jake Rosalez. Sam Neiman stepped up big on some pressure throws that kept the chains moving. The offensive and defensive line was led by Dominic Boffeli, Josh Digmann, and Trevor Donahue. But we couldn't have done it without the help of sophomores Josh Hlubek, Jordan Huntington, Shane Bouska, and Justin Curtis. They filled in the gaps where we were short, and they played well.
This brings us to week 7 against DeWitt. They are a physical team that comes ready to play. We anticipate option football that utilizes the FB and the QB as their key ball carriers. If we can contain the big play makers, we feel that we have a great chance at victory. Offensively, we can't stall when we get in the red zone. If we keep the ball off the ground and limit interceptions, the Bobcats can put points up and help control the clock. We have steadily gained offensive momentum throughout the season and are eager to show people what we are capable of. Our goal is always to be playing our best football at the end of the season. Thanks for your support. Go Bobcats!
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