Mead Varsity Football beats Lewis-Palmer Friday night
“We just played football” said junior #65 Ethan Watkins
Running back #26 Nathan Bailey fights off 3 defenders to put the Mavs in scoring distance.
August 27, 2018
Mead’s Varsity Football team beat Lewis-Palmer at Friday night’s game with a score of 27-14.
It wasn’t a sure win from the beginning, however. Mead was down by 1 point, with a score of 13-14, prior to halftime. That didn’t last long, as the team got into a groove shortly thereafter.
When asked whether or not the team was concerned after the first half, junior Ethan Watkins (#65) said, “No, we just wanted to play football.”
He added that it felt “pretty good” winning the first game of the season.
Others agreed and added that it was a tough game, according to senior Brennen Dibella (#76). “But we pulled it together at the end,” he said.
Klatt shared that this is not only a win for the high school but a win for the Mead community as a whole.
“I think we work well as a team,” said Dibella.
Mead will face off again rival team Skyline High School, Friday, August 31st at 7pm at Longmont High School.
#34, Runningback, Ryan Bullock is forced to the ground just past the line for a short gain. It was just enough though, as it set the Mavs up for the touchdown that put them in the lead.
An impressive 20 yard throw from Brady Veltien (#8) to Trey Ward (#5) put the Mavericks in the lead early into the 3rd quarter.
A short pass from Veltien to Nick Jacobs (#2) put Mead further ahead as the 3rd quarter ended.
Taken down hard, Nick Jacobs was injured at the end of the 3rd quarter, but he got up and walked off the field. He returned to the game soon after.
Taken down hard, Nick Jacobs was injured at the end of the 3rd quarter, but he got up and walked off the field. He returned to the game soon after.
Taken down hard, Nick Jacobs was injured at the end of the 3rd quarter, but he got up and walked off the field. He returned to the game soon after.
Jason Klatt is the football coach, his hard work resonates throughout MHS as well as his neighborhood community
Running back #26 Nathan Bailey fights off 3 defenders to put the Mavs in scoring distance.
Halfway through the 4th quarter, the weather changed to a blustery downpour, but Mead kept strong through the storm.
“It’s exciting senior year to come out here,” says Brennen Dibella (#76). Brennen is also drum major for the marching band and notes that, “it’s busy, but it’s fun, y’know.”
The student section and football section gather on the field together as the band plays the fight song.
The players and Coach Klatt celebrate the win after the game.
Rachel Long • Aug 28, 2018 at 10:14 am
Great pictures Aiden!