2010 WHS Tigers Show Promise

Saturday - August 13: The basically young 2010 WHS Fighting Tigers got their first real contact of the season this morning versus the East Canton Hornets at Nicholson Stadium. With a few seniors and even less juniors this year's team is mostly made up with sophomores and freshmen.

Scores don't count in scrimmages. It doesn't count on the season win-loss record. They don't even use the score board. It's simply a tune up for the games that do count. It's a chance for coaches to see what their talent can do against opponents they haven't been practicing against the last two weeks.

We're not a coach and we didn't sleep at a Comfort Inn last night but what we saw this morning was impressive. Under a hot, scorching sun we watched a young team improve with each tick of the clock. The Tigers found themselves quickly behind on touchdowns early on which we will contribute to first game jitters. Size wise both teams were fairly evenly matched. Experience wise we're unsure of but as the scrimmage progressed we saw some good football being played by the Orange & Black.

There was some hard hitting with the crack of pads being heard in the stands. That's music to us old football fans. We saw some nice tackling and liked that the Tigers were playing heads up with a nose for the ball when the Hornets were on offence. One tackle we caught on camera could be used in a football manual. It was "text book" with the Wellsville defender lifting the ball carrier off the ground while driving him backward. It's in the collage above. On offense we saw some very good blocking and some nice cuts being made. We think, barring injuries, it will be a good year for Wellsville football.

For now it's to the film room and back to the practice field. This morning's scrimmage was just another practice against a team from another school. It's a learning experience for both players and coaches.

The Touch Down Club fed both teams following the scrimmage. Seeing all the Giant Eagle chicken & meatballs, the fresh fruit and all those cookies made us wish we were young enough to be part of the team.

The Tigers play their final scrimmage next Thursday evening, August 19, at 7 P.M. It will be against Crestview at Nicholson Stadium. School officials will be on hand once again selling season passes and Senior passes will be available for Wellsville area residents. Bring your driver's license for the Senior pass. The TD Club will also be on hand for you to purchase your WHS shirts and other Tiger items. The shirts were designed and produced by WHS alumnus Jeff Campbell and they are very nice.

Good Luck Tigers...

ole nib