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In position to snap th e ball back is the JV punt team. Hav ing a good
punt team was essential for the Mustang's success.
photo by Rachel Fischer
Taking the ball down the fi eld is reserve player Tyler Wegener. Running
was a big part of the reserve player's game. photo by Rebecca Smed/und
The freshmen, reserve, and JV
teams strive for improvement.
effort
pages by Alexis Ganey -pays off
and Amy Neuberger
Inspiration from the varsity "Even though we lost a couple
team led JV to an impeccable season. more games than planned, I think our
Only losing to Prep, the team was team's season was a successful one.
unstoppable. The freshman and reserve Our last game was a big win for us, and
teams were also very determined; we were able to end on a high note,"
however, their record did not show their sophomore Chip Leddy said.
true ability. Although the freshman team's
Each player made a personal record did not show its real talent,
goal to keep them focused. Some goals each game they demonstrated their
were achieved daily and others were continual effort.
season long. "We played hard. We had a
"My main goal for the season good defense. We had a good offense.
was to be undefeated. Each day I We just couldn't execute," freshman
practiced hard, and during our games I Pete Botkin said.
Would you rather miss the win- made it a personal goal to have a sack, Whether it was a winning
four tackles, and three knock down season or not, players on each team
ning field goal kick or fumble on blocks," sophomore Kyle Crum said. showed perseverance. Their heartwas
the two yard line? Improving as a whole was also present on and off the field and their
a huge goal for the reserve team. aspirations were high for every game.
Although their season was a little slow This constant drive was their key to
Field Coal---U11 (5) with a 5-4 record, the team continued to making the team better.
Fumble U11 U11 (1 0) progress.
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