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Czekaj said that three members of the special teams did not report to the field. So he and his assistants quickly put three different players on the field to provide coverage. East Hardy took advantage of the mix up and returned the kick 90 yards for its final score.
“What our guys do not understand is that high school football is a game of field position,’ Czekaj added. “If you’re not winning the game on the scoreboard, you have to win in field position, because you cannot keep turning the ball over and giving them chances to score.”
Before Friday flight's game, Czekaj warned Rappahannock County to take care of the football. Conditions did not help either team. High humidity drew a paying crowd of 300 spectators, but it made it difficult for any player to keep his footing or hang onto the football.
Still, there were some positive signs from Rappahannock County.
“Defensively, we played pretty well. We were consistent against them,” Czekaj said. “We didn’t give up the long run. The biggest gain they had on the ground all night was eight or 10 yards.”
What hurt the Panthers, however, was a height deficit. The Cougars used their taller, bigger wide receivers against Rappahannock County’s smaller lineup and produced a pair of scores.
Offensively, the Panthers completed four of six passes — two from Fitzmorris and two more from junior Matt Fletcher.
"We just need some consistency on offense,” Czekaj said.
The Panthers will have a chance to even their record against a Hancock team they defeated, 7-0, last season.
“We’re preparing for what I think that well see,” Czekaj said. “If we eliminate our mistakes and cut down on the turnovers, I fully expect to win this game.”
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