My assignment for Week 2 of the high school football season was to cover Monroe’s home opener against Southgate.
It was a hard game to watch. Monroe had many chances to take command of the game, but couldn’t quite pull it off. It was very frustrating for the Monroe coaches. The Trojans seemed to make their mistakes at the worst possible moments.
Afterwards, coach Steve Pollzzie said it was a matter of focus. The best teams are able to maintain their composure during crucial moments of the game.
The downside is that Monroe is 0-2. The bright side is that the losses are by a combined six points. Just a little tweak here and there and the Trojans can get their season turned around. They are not far from being a good football team.
Elsewhere, the most impressive win of the week might have been Bedford’s 15-14 triumph over Saline. New coach Jeff Wood showed a lot of guts, passing up a chance to tie the game after scoring a touchdown in the final minute and going for the win with a 2-point conversion. He showed a lot of confidence in his team. That will be good for the Mules.
Erie Mason also had a thrilling 1-point win.
Summerfield, Dundee, Ida, Airport and Milan and St. Mary Catholic Central all pushed their records to 2-0 and Jefferson bounced back impressively from last week’s loss. I guess you don’t want to mess with angry Bears. Jefferson held Grosse Ile to negative 34 yards rushing. Ouch.
Two huge games are on the schedule for Friday night: Airport travels to Milan and Mason hosts Ida. The season is heating up quickly.
You say Bedford’s going for 2 was because of the coaches confidence?? I say he thought he had better try to win it right here and now instaed of going for the tie since his team was not as good as Saline. Therefore I say it is a lack of confidence that made him go for two. IMO
You may be right, Gary, but I’ve never seen an offense come running back to the sidelines in that situation and scream, “Come on, Coach, let’s go for one!”
I have never heard a player yell “Lets run the ball up the middle Coach” however you still must at times.