CARDINAL
FOOTBALL -- Jr. High Update (Coweta)
-- 9-8-17
Our 7th grade had a sweet and sour night. The Cardinals
offense controlled the ball in time of possession most of the
night but failed to put points on the scoreboard. Collinsville
loses a tough one 14-0. No injuries were reported.
In the 8th grade game, the Cardinals had a bad taste in
our mouth from the 2016 game. With revenge on our minds the Cardinals
completely dominated every phase of the game. This team is improving
every day. Coach Herald made the comment, they are fun to
coach. Cardinals win a big one 22-6. No injuries were reported.
In the 9th grade game the Cardinals gave the Eye
of the Tiger a black eye. The Boys of Fall were
overpowering in every phase of the game. Cardinals win a big one
28-12. No injuries were reported.
Greatest
Play
The Collinsville Cardinals Jr. High football teams hosted the
Coweta Tiger Thursday night at Sallee Field. The quest for the
Metro Lakes Conference Championship began and I had the opportunity
to see the Greatest Play in my 51 years of playing and coaching.
In our freshman game, Coweta runs a play from about their 30 yard
line and the running back breaks through the LOS. The Cardinal
defenders are in pursuit but are at least 10 yards behind the
running back. Never giving up a Cardinal defensive back gets closer
and closer. Pursuing over 70 yards and at the last moment before
the running back crosses the goal line, the Cardinal Player rips
the ball from the Coweta running back. The ball bounces into the
end zone and the Cardinals recover the loose ball. The result
is one of the most costly mistakes in football, the Cardinals
now gain possession of the ball on their own 20 yard line. The
hustle and desire to catch the running back was tremendous by
the Cardinals. The tenacity of our Cardinal efforts are difficult
to duplicate. Thats why Its great to be a Cardinal
and Im proud to be a Cardinal.
We would like to thank the parents for running the chains during
the games. This is a great service to our program. Anyone who
wishes to be a part of a chain crew, just let us know.
Another big thank you to our Cheerleaders. Your cheers really
get the fans fired up.
The Cardinals travel next Thursday to Tahlequah for another Metro
Lakes Conference match up. Players may ride the bus home with
their own parents after the game. The school address is: 871 Pendleton
St. Tahlequah Ok. We play at the MS field. Seating is limited.
Bring a lawn chair.
Hope to see the Cardinal Family.
Coachm up
Tom Redding
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