FOOTBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2014

For a preview to the Eagles football season and a look at their scores so far, check out the Fall sport box scores, 2014, for dates, scores, and all fall sports.

Also, please be sure to check out the Eagles’ schedule for the upcoming season at Max Preps. FC is currently 3-1 overall and 0-0 in the Central Sierra League as of Sept. 20. FC’s next game will be on Sept. 26, as the Eagles play Mojave High School in Mojave.

FOOTBALL SPORTS SHORTS, 2014
EAGLES TAKE A BEATING, Sept. 26

The Eagles headed down to Mojave California to face off the Mustangs on Sept. 26. While they came down ready to fight, events turned out a lot different than intended.

In the first few minutes Mojave set the tone of the game with 21 points on the scoreboard. These three touchdowns seemed to freeze the Eagles defense and make them somewhat afraid of the other team.

The Eagles managed to generate a touchdown through Junior and Multi-school attendee Caleb Goodale. They tried for the conversion but were unable gain the extra point, meanwhile the Mustangs had scored another three touchdowns and only missed the extra point.

At the beginning I was rather shaky. But as the game progressed I was under control and knew exactly what I was doing. Yet on the flip side the defense seemed to be scared and unable to read the running game. Mostly because of how fast they were, they just broke all of our tackles. — Richard Morrison, ’15.

In the second half the Eagles came out and scored, adding another six to the scoreboard. Meanwhile, the Mustangs doubled it with thirteen points ending the game 61-12.

Head Coach Mick Fuller believed that the game was helpful despite the loss.

“The players saw a team which executed their assignments efficiently and aggressively,” Fuller said. “We will be working to measure up to a similar standard as the pre, and official season progresses.

Along with a team to aspire to, and imitate, Fuller wants to return to a few basics which will help the defense and offense.

“We will be spending extra time working on basic skills, assignments and reading defensive keys,” Fuller said. “Along with working on the defense, the offense needs to work on recognizing defenses and executing blocking assignments quickly. This loss was mainly due to the speed with which they executed their plays and how quick and athletic their players were.”

Senior quarterback Rick Morrison thought he played well, yet recognizes the fact that him and his team need to work on a few things.

“At the beginning I was rather shaky,” Morrison said. “But as the game progressed I was under control and knew exactly what I was doing. Yet on the flip side the defense seemed to be scared and unable to read the running game. Mostly because of how fast they were, they just broke all of our tackles.”

Junior Caleb Goodale played a big part in the Eagles offense by scoring one of the two touchdowns. He also accepts the fact that their is more work to do, to be ready for season.

“I thought I played well considering how badly we lost,” Goodale said. “Yet we still need to work and improve our team work and skill. For me I need to improve my tackling and watching the ball on handoffs. I am excited for the games to come and how we can improve.

The Eagles will next face Kings Christian at Fresno Christian on the North field, Oct. 10.

This writer can be reached via Twitter: @J0sh_Carter.