Volume 6, Issue 1 - Williamson County Schools

October 2010 Sports
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Football team fights back
Eagles attempt to overcome early struggles
most difficult ones yet. We went were an underdog, but they have the extra point and the Indepen-
through conditioning and drills that proved in the past that they can dence Eagles were victors of week
none of us could have imagined. prove everyone wrong. The Eagles one.
The coaching staff pushed us to the came out solid making stops on the The next week everyone
limit knowing that we had it in us.” defensive side of the ball. It took was flying high after the big week
As school started and the season them till the second half to start one win, but a tough road game
drew closer, the players were buzz- producing on the offensive side of against Oakland was still to come.
By Parker Hazard ing with excitement and anticipa- the ball.
With a rough loss to the Patriots,
Staff Writer
tion of the new season. The Eagles The Eagles were down 13-7 and a hard fought battle against
It is that time of year again. finished last season in the middle with around a minute left. It was division foe Brentwood, the Eagles
School is finally in session. That of the pack of the division. Their fourth and long for the Stars on were looking to bounce back. But
brings the beginning of football season ended in the second round their own 15 yard line. They lined their road ahead was not getting
season. It is one of the most of the playoffs to the Franklin up to punt and it was blocked by any easier. The Eagles traveled to
decorated sports seasons for Inde- Rebels. Senior Nathan Hawkins junior linebacker Shane Erickson. MBA where their struggles kept
pendence High School. The school says, “Last season we finished Senior Kyle Hollister picked it up coming with another tough loss.
spirit that the student body puts strong, but should have gone fur- and was brought down at the 12
The Eagles are now 1-4
behind the football team is shown ther. I think that this year we have yard line with under a minute left. and are looking for answers to how
first thing every Friday morning. a young team, but we have talent With just 6.1 seconds remaining, they can improve. With the heart
As the student body pulls up into and a very good offensive and the Eagles lined up for a fourth and of district play coming up, the
school they can hear the music defensive line. Good things should goal form the 10 yard line. Ju- Eagles’ will be truly tested. There
playing and a gathering of students come out of this season.”
nior Adam Thompson’s pass was is one thing that the team will not
surrounding different cars, as if
The Eagles opened up their caught by senior Christian Leake have to worry about, and that is
having an early morning tailgate, season with Siegal High School. for an Eagles touchdown. Junior that the students of Independence
anticipating the day to be over so
they can start the party at 2:37.
Senior Thomas Stephenson said,
“It is a tradition that has been
around since the school opened.
We are just trying to keep it
going while having a good time
with friends and being stupid
while we do it.” Yes, tailgating
is a big tradition, but so is the
wardrobe. Jorts and conductor
overalls are worn by almost
every student. It is clear that that
the student body is ready…yet is
the football team?
All summer long, the
Eagles football team has worked
their tails off practicing and preparing
for this season of football.
Blood and sweat covered the
turf of the practice field. Senior
Kenny Warren comments,
Coming into the game the Eagles Landon Foster sealed the deal with will be behind them the whole way.
“This summer was probably the
Courtesy Photo
Independence high school football team members and students rushed the field after their triumphant win against Siegal.