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Teamwork proves itself Do you have what it takes? nicoleHARRIS
gave the the Cougars a 14-7 lead at halftime. Johnson also sports editor made an 80 yard touchdown in the third quarter scoring The Countryside High School football team is starting Countryside yet another 7 points. At the end of the game, out fresh this year with not only a new coach, but essen- the scoreboard flashed 21-20, Cougars won. Starting the stat of 1-0. tially a whole new team after losing 32 seniors this year. season off right with a October 1st was an important The boys kicked it into gear on Friday, August 27th in a for the Cougars, game against Tampa Jesuit. The game really proved that game against the team can work together, and play well when they Laketied Jesuit 7-7. photo credit: Scott Beck wood. The new coach, Jared T h e Davis, attended Count w o tryside High School in teams 2002. He also played w e r e on the football team, rivals from as an offensive linethe year before, man. Davis worked as when the Sparan assistant coach here tans beat the at Countryside from Cougars. This 2002-2004, and now he game was huge hopes to help the team to Countryside. to win a district or even “We had to beat state title. them, not only He takes over a for moral, but so team that made it all the we could prove way to the 5A regional ourselves.” said finals last year. Curenior Paul Flory waits on the bench, exhausted, at the game on Fri- A.J. Sattinger, rently, there are some day, September third against the Boca Ciega Pirates. photo credit: Nicole the teams tight strong returning players end. that Davis is hoping will Harris When sophhelp pull the team to a victory including: offensive tackles Tyler Pierson and Tyler omore Diomi Roberts, scored Countryside’s fifth touchMoore, defensive back Alex Dixon, and linebacker Terry down on a 40-yard catch, they knew they had won. At th e score flashed 51-22, Cougars win. Johnson. The Countryside Cougars are 5-0, undefeated. The There are a few new players that have hit the spot light and are starting on first string this season. Some of these new coach, Davis has really proved he can take the team player are: sophomores tight end A.J. Sattinger, defensive to a victory. He has shown that knows how to make the back Tyler Serpo, and wide receiver Marrieo Taylor. All team work together and put their skills to the test. If they three show that they have what it takes to start on this can keep it together, they have an amazing chance at making it to the 5A regional finals again. Possibly even to the Varsity team. In the game against the Boca Ciega Pirates, on Septem- state championships. It will definitely be an interesting ber 3rd, Terry Johnson really showed what he was made of season. when he intercepted a pass, and returned it 40 yards. This
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“We are the modern day Romans, the Gladiators.” Says Coach Hood in reference to his team. We all see the Varsity and Junior Varsity football players in their white and garnet jerseys on game day and know there’s a game tonight. White for away games, and garnet for home. What does it take to be able to represent the Countryside High School football team? Do you have a lot of pride, power, weight, and determination? “We have anywhere from thirty to one hundred new players try out each year,” says Cody Chmelick, Zach Koenn, Troy Olmo and Coach Hood. There are only 32 spots are available for new players, the expectations for them are high. “They should play just as good as the seniors.” said junior Cody Chmelick. The written expectations are to try their hardest and do their job. Coach Hood says they should be willing to learn and listen to directions. They must also give 100% all the time and be a team player. Coach Hood (CHS), JV Coach King (PHUHS) and Varsity Coach Haye (PHUHS) all say that football is popular because it is a team sport, and creates a bond between players. Coach Haye also said it is popular because “You can legally hit and hurt someone.” All three agree though, that everybody has a part and if you can make it through the first couple days of practice, you can make the team. It is intense out there and everybody is watching every player whether you know it or not. Veteran player, Chmelick says football is fun “Because it’s the funnest sport to watch.” For example, getting together, tailgating, partying, eating, etc. “Even girls who don’t really like football will go to games to cheer, and look at guys.” said Head JV Coach Hood.He often hears girls at football games saying, “Doesn’t his butt look good in those tight pants?” There are a few unofficial requirements to be a CHS football player. According to the players you have to be “Mentally tough because fter a the coaches will titches a me s s t e g ga artin rip you apart” says ootball unter M at a JV f redit: Kelley le k c Troy Olmo.Coach a t c hard e. photo Haye of PHUHS untr ysid o C t s ain says,“Nobody gets agutterfield c u t B and you have to be physically and emotionally capable to get hit and to hit. You must also have a strong heart.” It is recommended by Head Coach Hood to try at least one year of football just to see if you like it. Joe Carr and Hunter Martin of PHUHS are proud that they have “A strong team and strong players.” Football is not for everyone though. “There are some big guys that just don’t like it or don’t like hitting. And on the flip side, there are little guys that will just stick it to you.” said Coach Hood. Do you have the pride, power, weight, determination, and attitude to be a CHS football player?
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15 Palm Harbor Invite Wall Springs 4:00
22 Dunedin Invite Hammock Pk. 4:00
29 PCAC Champ Taylor Park 4:00
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Northside Christian
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Clearwater JV & Var
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Bayshore Christian
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Dunedin
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