Since we last had anything about the WHS Football team it has seemingly gone from bad to worse. The Tigers got shut out by East Palestine in Week 2 18 to 0. In Week 3 they traveled out to Lisbon only to have the Blue Devils shut them down 20 to 7. It was Lisbon's first win since September 7, 2007. In Week 4 the Sebring Trojans came to town and posted a 20 to 0 win over the Tigers. The pictures in the collage are from that game. After that amazing come from behind, last minute win at Toronto in Week 1 it almost seemed that someone pulled the plug.
Then last Friday the Tigers traveled out Route 39 for the Black & Blue Brawl in the annual backyard rivalry with the Southern Local Indians. By then Wellsville had lost players that left the team and still more to injuries. Southern Local was going into Week 5 undefeated. They have a load of seniors and upper classmen in their starting line-up. Wellsville had to move up so many Freshmen & Sophomores to play Varsity they had to cancel the rest of the J.V. games. If you just looked at the final score it wasn't pretty. Southern remained undefeated with a 52 to 13 win. It was like the OSU Buckeyes playing the Wellsville Jr. Tigers.
We listened to the game on WHS Sports Station on the computer. Although we didn't get the upset we were praying for we were encouraged. Wellsville scored first and they scored early. Freshman Caven LeMasters nailed the PAT and with 10:15 left in the 1st Quarter it was Wellsville 7 - Southern 0. From then on it was all Southern until late in the 4th Quarter.
As we listened to the game we realized Coach Skinner was right. As the Indians were lighting up the score board the Wellsville players didn't quit. Yea, there were some mistakes made but not once did we hear the announcers say it looked like the Tigers rolled over and played dead. With all the changes in personnel the Tigers had to practically start all over but they aren't going to give up.
The Coach said they aren't rebuilding this year but they are developing. You can well be proud of this year's Tiger Football Team. We are.
The Tigers return home Friday night, October 1, hosting McDonald. We believe it also homecoming. Game starts at 7 o'clock. We need for a large crowd of home fans to come and show your support for the team. Win or lose they are the Tigers.
On your way to the game make time to stop by the high school for a delicious spaghetti dinner being put on by the WHS Volleyball Boosters. They are serving from 4 to 7 P.M.
Good Luck Tigers...
ole nib
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