The Chadron High Football Team in Review

     

Coach Lecher congratulates the team after winning their final game of the season in overtime against Gordon/Rushville.

     The Chadron High School football team ended the year in their final game against Gordon/Rushville on October 16 with a total of 3 wins and 5 losses. According to many seniors and coaches, the season had many ups and downs.

     The Chadron High football team faced many obstacles. Jayden Stack, a senior wide receiver, said the biggest obstacle was "overcoming the inexperience at most of our defensive positions."
     Kane Wellnitz, a senior wide receiver, added, "We had trouble getting fired up after we lost."

     The seniors believe many of their teammates will fill varsity spots well next year because of their love for the game. Stack said, "I see a lot of the sophomores this year, who for a lot of them was their first varsity action, stepping up next year and playing the way they were taught."
     Naleka Sayaloune, a senior fullback, defensive end, kicker, and punter, said he thinks Marc Fernandez and Brendinh Sayaloune will step up to the plate because "they both work together to encourage other players and they both put in a lot of effort."

     In review of the year, head coach, Mike Lecher said, "We had some close, frustrating losses." He believes the team needs to improve on blocking at all positions and their running game in order to be prepared for next year. Lecher said the team played their best game at Chase County because they "executed well and the players did their proper assignments."

     The final game marked an end of high school football for 9 seniors. According to Mr. Lecher, many of the seniors will be missed for their hard work, dedication, and leadership.