Titan football rolls through districts Andy Evans
For Titan football, consistency is the goal moving into Playoff play. “We call this short time because we only have 5 days between games so a lot of preparation has gone into this week,” said head coach Royce Boehm. “It’s one and done at this point, so we’ve got to stay the course.” Wednesday the Titans faced off against the Lebanon Yellowjackets, but preparation started long before hand. “There were the usual films and practices, but other than that the coaches have been telling us that from here on out, if we lose, we turn our stuff in. It’s simple as that,” said Junior Defensive Lineman Ryan
Richardson. Boehm said he believes the team being consistent in everything they do is the key to success. “We are preparing for these games the same way as every other one,” said Boehm. Richardson agreed. “I think it’s going to be a very good game. It’s going to be rainy, stormy, and cold so we just need to play consistently and stay on course and we’ll be fine.” But the road to the playoffs has been a long one, including a clean sweep of Districts with the Titans shutting out Lee’s Summit, Ruskin, and Belton. Their first District opponent was cross-town rival Lee’s Summit.
The much anticipated game turned out to be a blowout. The Titans rolled through the game posting a 56-0 shutout, propelled by a stellar performance from Senior quarterback Luke Knott, who threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns. The following week the Titans faced off against Ruskin, who entered the game at 1-6. The Titans ensured (Left) Senior Shaq Harrison runs the ball down the field avoiding many attempted tackles from Belton players. Photo by Justin Hunley
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(Above) Senior Luke Knott is expected to go to Iowa Sate after he graduates. Photo by Justin that the Eagles would never have a chance as they shut them out 45-0. The final District game consisted of the Titans defeating Belton 42-0. The Titans are now taking the post-season one game at a time. “You have to win this game before you can go onto the next ones. We just need to stay focused on the present,” said Richardson.
November 4, 2011