Varsity Football Team Analysis

The Scottsburg Varsity football team just made it back into the limelight, since their last game in 1983. What you see from sitting on the bleachers, are a joining together as a team. It definitely can made a big impact on them as players, and teammates. Wether it be during a practice, or a game. “The jump to varsity is something we have all been eyeing since the rebirth of our JV program in 2014. It's an exciting challenge that we will embrace and look to get better as a program over the 2017 season. Obviously, we had an electric start, coming away with a 65-14 win over Clarksville in our first game back to full varsity and the Mid-Southern Conference. The past two weeks we have struggled against formidable opponents, but moving forward we
Especially when it comes to getting injuries, or even being a new player on the team. Jamison Barger (9) said; “ Its been a big change, because of the speed of the game, and being on top to being on the bottom.” Our community can also make a good impression for our program. It can give the players a confidence boost to know that people come out and support them. The football program affects more than just the team, it can affect everyone around us. “ It affects everyone, especially our community, because football has been missing in peoples lives. It gives kids an opportunity to face adversity and help them in the long run in life.” Explains Hunter Myers (12) . Behind the game, what does this program mean for the team? Athletic director, Mr. Lowry, explains; “ This means state recognition, and being eligible for the tournament. We were known as the largest school, without a football team, but now we have had newscasters come in, so its gotten really big.” “Bringing football back to Scottsburg has made a positive impact on this community. It has brought a sense of pride back into our community and has allowed students another opportunity to be a part of something special.” Explains assistant coach, Allen