Coach’s Corner – November 17 2022

The Tigers hosted the Gators from Wewa in the 1st round of the FHSAA State Playoffs! There were 32 teams in 1A in action around the state. The Tigers took care of business 42-0 to advance to the round of 16 in round 2 of the playoffs. The Tigers used a stingy defense and a balanced rushing and passing attack to advance.  It’s hard to believe that we are one week away from fall break and already in round 2 of the playoffs. We are where we want to be from a team standpoint at this time of the season. We are playing some of our best football of the year and seem to be peaking at the right time. Starting last week it is one bad night and the season is over. The players are practicing with more of a purpose and it has shown the last two games.
 This week, the Tigers travel back down south to take on the Sharks for the 3rd time this season. The Sharks beat us week 6 down there, then we returned the favor in the week 10 SSAC game here at home. I think playing down there already gives us an advantage of negating some of their home field advantage. We will have to play our top level best in all three phases of the game to come out on top. Each and every year this region comes down to a head to head with these two teams. It’s been happening for decades.  That’s why it’s one of the best rivalries around! Head to St Joe this Friday night and come support the Tigers! Let’s pack the stands and enjoy some playoff football!! Kickoff time is set for 6:30 CST!! See you in St Joe as always GO TIGERS!!!