Heads held high in Warrior loss....

The finish was one week early for the Lower Grey Warriors in their loss to the Lower Red Falcons but, their heads were (and should be) held high with pride for an excellent season. Parents, coaches, players, and fans gave a rousing applause to the young Warriors as they left the field with red eyes upset the season had ended. It was the furthest a team from the BCMFL had made it so far in the leagues short history and the kids should be proud of that accomplishment. The support they received was very encouraging as players and coaches from other BCMFL teams arrived to cheer on the Lower Grey team as well. Aaron Pocatko, and Dylan Fitchet looked ready top have another big game offensively but, unfortunately, Fitchet left the game early with an apparent stomach virus, as did Kurt Warren who has been a big part of the Warrior defense all season. The timing looked to be off for the Warriors after the loss of these two starters. Zach Winchell then had to leave the game further changing the momentum and allowing the Falcons to focus all their defensive efforts solely on Pocatko bringing backside blitzes on every other play. The Warriros were up to the challenge as even with three minutes remaining and Jefferson having possession, the defense were able to force yet another fumble giving the Warriors one last gasp of hope. Sadly for the kids, they just couldn't get back the timing on offense they needed to make a last minute drive. They finish with a record of 7-2 and as any good sport should do, they wish the young Falcons good luck in the final game next week. Their tears will dry and their emotions will come back in control in due time. It is heart warming to see the kids care so much about the sport and about each other...the hardest lesson to learn in any sport is how to accept a loss and they will, making them better sportsman, and people and that's what all of us parents really want our kids to be.