Indian Football Team Debuts for the 2014 Season

August 29, the Rural Retreat Indians played the Fort Chiswell Pioneers for their first game of the season. This football game, because it was the first, was filled with anticipation. Yet another season is underway, and this year everything feels new. As some of you may know, the football team is under new management: Chris Akers is now head coach in succession to Coach Moore. The presence of a new coach makes the football team seem fresh, and everyone was anxious to see what the football team could do with a new coach in command.

The football team started early, and has worked hard after school every day. Even before this school year started, the football team was preparing in the spring and summer for this upcoming season. Countless hours have been put in by players and coaches alike. Practices after school last until “dark-thirty” to some players. No doubt, the football team has worked hard, and they came to The Fort ready for action.

-Dylan Crigger

These football players would face the Pioneers: the team who had an excellent season last year. The first game of the season would not be so easily won, but the Indians were pumped, and I was taken aback by what I saw. Nolan Ryan and Stone Mullins both had some excellent runs down the field, and Ty Boyd played well despite being new to the team. The most spectacular moment was a long pass from about midfield that brought the Indians only yards from the end zone.

Yes, the Pioneers won the football game 50 to 22, but the Indians put up a tough fight. I’m not necessarily the greatest when it comes to pointing out a good football team from a bad one, but I feel the Rural Retreat Indians have great potential this year. Their hard work was displayed on the field tonight, and despite it being a loss, I expect to see victories in the future. Through practice and perseverance, the football team is sure to do well this season. Keep up the good work coaches and players!