Issue 1 (revised).pub - Greenwood School District

November
2008
The Paw Print –HOMECOMING-
Page 4
Homecoming Game 2008-2009
by Jonathan Bixler
The Homecoming Game has always been a game of
high spirits and a show of Wildcat pride. This year, the game
was just as exciting. Lots of fans came out to wear blue and
gold and to cheer Greenwood’s boys to victory. The student
fans were especially school spirited, as evidenced by Andrew
Rhoads who painted his whole upper body. When Rhoads was
asked how important this game was, he stated: “This is the most
important game of the year; it’s big time, and it’s the big
game.” The seniors were confident this would be an easy win,
since they had beaten Juniata at their own field with a score of
6-1. No one expected Juniata would have much fight. Coach
Tom Magill was not happy with the beginning of the first half,
stating, “We came out and played lethargically for the first
twenty-five minutes, but after that, they played with a lot of
energy and just needed to finish some goals.”
The Indians brought out some hidden strengths in this
game. “They ran hard to the
ball and showed a lot more
muscle than they did in their
home game,” says Coach
Magill. The game was 3-2 at
halftime, with Jordann Ferguson,
Kyle Fronk and David
Myers netting 3 goals, Myers
with a penalty kick. Ferguson
and Fronk with goals from
inside the box. The second
half was played well and Joe
Dreese performed a flip throw.
The Wildcat defense, led by
Co-captain Adam Thompson,
held up under the pressure from the Indians’ offense, and
Greenwood finished the game with the dedication expected of
them for their homecoming game. The final score remained 3-
2— a close victory but a victory nonetheless.
Photos by Shelby Thomas
This year’s Homecoming Court entered the pep rally
in style.
Photos by Jenna Nankivell