The Whippets fell to Monroe 42-6 on Friday, September 19.
Comments from Coach Bartlett:
Monroe came into this game as a disciplined team committed to running the football, and they executed their plan well. For us, the game plan was straightforward: commit to reading our keys and doing our job. Unfortunately, it was not our best night of eye discipline. Too often we had our eyes in the wrong place, and that hurt us tremendously on the defensive side of the ball.
Offensively, we were able to move the ball at times, but small missed details kept stalling out our drives. Even so, I was proud of how some of our younger players stepped up. On the offensive line, we started three sophomores — Colton Hilgen, Edgar Arreguin, and Henry Brockwell — and they battled despite their limited varsity experience. Their effort and growth were bright spots in this game.
Overall, our team continued to play with great physical effort, but we must improve our focus on the little details that ultimately add up to winning football. While the scoreboard hasn’t reflected our progress, these athletes are developing not only as football players but also as young men.
As we move forward, we will continue to embrace our season motto: Pound the Stone. Each day we’ll keep working, staying committed, and growing together as a team, knowing that persistence will bring results.
Rushing
· #4 Ty Bucholtz – 9 carries, 91 yards, 10.1 avg, 1 TD
· #33 Christian Minett – 9 carries, 53 yards, 5.9 avg
· #2 Casey Lyon – 2 carries, 9 yards, 4.5 avg
Passing
· #4 Ty Bucholtz – 18 attempts, 10 completions, 114 yards, 11.4 avg, 1 INT
Receiving
· #2 Casey Lyon – 2 catches, 5 yards, 2.5 avg
· #3 Emmett Spear – 6 catches, 84 yards, 14.0 avg
· #7 Matthew Carollo – 2 catches, 25 yards, 12.5 avg
File photo courtesy of Damon Jay Photography.