Game of the Week - Sumner (1-0) at Kentwood (1-0) Both of these teams have had some great seasons recently and they both have designs on another one this season and are off to a good start. I'm not sure who is the favorite here with both teams having some really good players and with both teams being well coached.
The Cowboys will travel the short distance to the world renown Kentwood stadium or "Under the Tank!" as they say there and the atmosphere is always one of greatness.
Both teams will run the ball the majority of the game but whoever can make the pass plays will likely have the advantage.
Should be a good one!
Notes and Quotes
"We came out flat tonight and Central Holmes came out on a mission. They had a good game plan and executed it well. I do have to give my guys some credit though. We came back in the second half and responded. That was the first real adversity we have faced all year long. We will grow from this loss and it will make us better down the stretch." ---Bens Ford coach Destin Pittman
"It's one of those nights where we couldn't get any traction. I very much believe in our team and know that good days are ahead. Amite made plays with the quarterback run game that we could not get a handle on. There were some positives. Our quarterback played well and obviously McClain had a great game. Our offensive line showed improvement. We know our schedule is difficult but I also know it will prepare us for the big games in November!" ---Franklinton coach Nick Saltaformaggio
"It's nice to start the year off with a win. I thought we started off the game fast and played well. In the second half we got a little sloppy. Credit to Varnado they played hard the entire game. Cooper Thomas a good game was 12of 19 for 157 yards and a touchdown. Brayson Pittman had the touchdown and 77 yards. Isaiah Matthews had a good night. I thought the Bickham brothers played hard all night." ---Pine coach Bradley Seal
"I thought our guys fought very hard for two and a half quarters and then the attrition of numbers kicked in. We only dressed thirty players and we eventually wore down. We have to get better in every phase of the game especially blocking and tackling. We will be back to work on Monday in preparation for our home opener vs South Plaquemine this coming Thursday!" ---Bogalusa coach Larry Harold
"It was a tough night. The penalties and turnovers hurt us and we didn't play to our potential. We'll own it, learn from it and get back to work. One game doesn't define this team." ---Varnado coach Vonta Owens
"It was a good win for our team. All three phases did a very good job. The players played with great effort. Coaches did a great job. Just a good night for Buccaneer football." ---Bowling Grean coach Dean King
""Proud of the way our guys played against a good, physical team. We challenged our team to improve from week one and we did that." ---FJHS coach Andy Creel
"Respect to Coach Salt and staff for the work they put in with their kids! Honored to be coaching on same field as him. My team made less mistakes and defensively we played lights out. Those two things contributed heavily for our win Tough game, humid game but our kids fought through it and played like Warriors!" ---Amite coach Zephaniah Powell
Schedule
Covington at Franklinton (Thursday)
Pine at Pope John Paul
Independence at Varnado
Christ Collegiate at Bowling Green
Heritage Christian at Bens Ford
South Plaquemine at Bogalusa (Thursday)
Tylertown at East Marion
Lakeshore at Slidell
Sumner at Kentwood
September 15: Sumner at FJHS
Last Week's Results
Bowling Green 47 CHEF 14
Central Holmes 52Ben's Ford 40
Columbia Academy 35 Central Hinds 34
Pine 30 Varnado 0
Sumner 35 St Helena 14
Amite 34 Franklinton 19
Independence 57 Bogalusa 6
Kentwood 42 Westminster Christian 6
Pearl River Central 42 Pearl River 28
Northshore 47 Lutcher 35
Lakeshore 35 Fontainebleau 14
Tylertown 22 Lawrence County 20
Mandeville 35 Salmen 17
