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Badgers fine-tuning their game |
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September 13, 2016 |
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Photos and story by Robert Lavala
With the five non-league games the Badgers face
this season, they are getting much needed
playing time as well as a fierce test. Week one
culminated with a 44-0 loss to Lakeland, a
strong 4A rival. And now with week two behind
them, having played Lakeside, they are picking
up their game and fine-tuning the offense and
defense to bring it strong in the upcoming
conference games.
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Badger Nick
Sabin had a good game against Lakeside,
picking up 54 yards on 14 carries. |
The loss to the Lakeside Eagles brought out the
fighting spirit as the Badgers fought back after
being down at halftime by three touchdowns. The
final score was 42-28 and Coach Cory Kramer
attributes the loss to the amount of turnovers
given by the Badger offense.
In all, Junior starting quarterback, #3 Chris
Sabin, threw three interceptions and backup, #
12 Kaleb Stockton, threw one interception.
Couple that with three fumbles and the game was
being given to Lakeside.
On a positive note, the Badgers starting
quarterback threw 29 passes, completing 20 of
them for a total of 286 yards and passing for
two touchdowns and one 2-point passing
conversion.
#1 Isaac Lavala caught two touchdown passes from
Sabin and ended up with 124 yards and 13
catches. Lavala also caught a pass to complete a
two-point conversion.
Other receivers moved the Badgers toward the
goal line with #23 Caleb Harrington catching
four passes for a total of 115 yards. #26 Nick
Sabin plowed ahead for hard-earned yardage on
the ground gaining 54 yards on 14 carries. #50
Matt Varelman carried the ball six times,
resulting in 28 yards, two touchdowns, and a
two-point conversion.
On the defensive side of the ball, #88 Christian
Dowell and #5 Evan Wasmer caught two
interceptions to get the ball back for the
struggling Badgers. #50 Matt Varelman led the
team in tackles.
The schedule has more tough opponents including
Freeman, St. Maries and the Sandpoint Bulldogs.
Once through each of these tough teams, the
Badgers will begin conference play.
In our conference, we only have three teams,
Kellogg, Priest River and Timberlake. The road
to the State Playoffs begins with beating at
least two of the three conference teams. If we
win all three games, then our first playoff game
will be held in Bonners Ferry.
The Badgers have been to state competition many
times and many believe that this is the year to
do really well. I know 25 players and five
coaches who are believing for great things this
season.
Be sure to come out for all the home games and
cheer for our own Bonners Ferry Badgers! |
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