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Ruston High School August 25, 2011 Page 31
Bearcat Football Nears Kickoff
by Reed Malek
Sports Editor
With the return of school, things might seem pretty bleak for many students (and teachers, too). However, for those of you who see no comfort in sight, here is your consolation:
Bearcat football is right around the corner.
The return of the Friday night lights begins this Saturday against Loyola Prep at Louisiana Tech‘s Joe Aillet Stadium, for the annual Jam at the Joe. Ruston‘s next game is
an early matchup against their archrival Neville Tigers, a rivalry which the ‗Cats won in dramatic fashion last year 20-19. After another tough away game a week later against
Bastrop, the Bearcats will begin a series of five consecutive home games, which starts against Arcadia and ends against North Desoto on October 14, Ruston High‘s homecoming
game. Afterwards, the ‗Cats face three tough district games to finish out the regular season before the playoffs begin.
Coming off a disappointing first-round playoff ending to the season, the Bearcats come into this year with a sense of vengeance. Senior defensive back Matthew Brewer
says, ―We are going to need to improve our focus of getting to the Dome. Our schedule is going to be one of the biggest challenges in years, but with dedication and a superb
work ethic I know we can have a successful season.‖
Coach Garrett watches senior quarterback
Pierce Spangler practice drills.
The Bearcat front lines work hard at
practice.
Junior quarterback Chris Millage
practices drills.
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