With Whitmer's win over Bowsher, 64-13, the Panthers set themselves one step closer to taking the title home. Joe Missler completed 9 out of 12 passes for 151 yards. Teryl Mershon scored a 50 touchdown pass from Missler in the first half. Mershon also scored on an 8 yard run in the first half, so Panthers take the lead 43-0. The Pathers rushed 294-yards on 47 carries.
Micah Merritt opened the game with a plunging effort in the endzone after he picked up three yards, making the score of the game 7-0. Fllowing the first touchdown he got, he returned with a 29 yard touchdown.
Panthers defense trapped Bowsher offense inside there own 5 yard line, giving Chris Wormly a good chance to block the punt. It also gave Nigel Hayes a chance to recover it in the inzone for a touchdown, which they did. Missler found Mike Pffaf for an 18 yard touchdown pass.
In the second half panthers put there 2nd and 3rd strings in the game, giving Bowsher's Leonard Brown a chance to score on a 10-yard run. Also in the 4th quarter Justin Gasten hauled in a 30 yard pass from Alonzo Lucus.
With the win over Bowsher this week, it gave Whitmer an opportuinty to have their first playoff game at home. If they get the win over Start next week, they will have the chance to have another home game during the playoffs. Hopefully, Whitmer keeps up the good offense and defense to bring the title home.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Whitmer's Defense Traps Central
After two years of losing to Central Catholic, Whitmer was not going to let it happen again. With their strong defense and hard effort, the Panthers will take the win 14-7 against Central. With 8,000 fans as their witness, Whitmer takes eighth place in Divison I in the state. Central is now ranked ninth place in Division II.
Whitmer had two big plays that enabled them to take the lead in the first half 14-0. With 31.7 seconds left in the first quarter, running back Teryl Mershon ran 53 yards to a touchdown. Randall Kennedy threw a pass over the middle to Tevin Boykin for a 47 yard touchdown. As the first half ended, Central had only earned one first down and 10 total net yards. There were four straight plays with turnovers, one funble for both teams, and one interception each.
Even though Whitmer failed to score when they blocked Central Catholic's punt at the 32 yards line, the Panthers still gave the Irish a run for their money. They held Central's offense to only one touchdown. After the Irish scored their first touchdown, they never got passed Whitmer's 39 yard line the rest of the way.
"This is a really special win, not just for me, but for our players and our whole community. We played lights-out on defense. We knew they'd be good on defense, and I didn't think 14 points would be enough, but obviously it was tonight." Says Whitmer's Coach Joe Palka.
Whitmer's competition for next week is Bowsher at Whitmer's home field. Whitmer has high expectations for next game. Win or lose against Bowsher, Whitmer still has Start High School as their competition, which is only two weeks away.
Whitmer had two big plays that enabled them to take the lead in the first half 14-0. With 31.7 seconds left in the first quarter, running back Teryl Mershon ran 53 yards to a touchdown. Randall Kennedy threw a pass over the middle to Tevin Boykin for a 47 yard touchdown. As the first half ended, Central had only earned one first down and 10 total net yards. There were four straight plays with turnovers, one funble for both teams, and one interception each.
Even though Whitmer failed to score when they blocked Central Catholic's punt at the 32 yards line, the Panthers still gave the Irish a run for their money. They held Central's offense to only one touchdown. After the Irish scored their first touchdown, they never got passed Whitmer's 39 yard line the rest of the way.
"This is a really special win, not just for me, but for our players and our whole community. We played lights-out on defense. We knew they'd be good on defense, and I didn't think 14 points would be enough, but obviously it was tonight." Says Whitmer's Coach Joe Palka.
Whitmer's competition for next week is Bowsher at Whitmer's home field. Whitmer has high expectations for next game. Win or lose against Bowsher, Whitmer still has Start High School as their competition, which is only two weeks away.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Should the Price of Game Tickets Be Lowered?
Currently, at Whitmer High School, tickets rage between $4 to $7. For a student ticket it is $4, for a regular ticket it is $5, and for reserved tickets it is $7. So, are these prices too high? Some believe they are decent prices, while others think the total opposite. Of course people still pay the ticket prices because people know Whitmer has the potential to take the championship home.
So many people come to the games, but so many more would come if the ticket prices decreased by $1 or $2. Buying one ticket may not be that expensive, but when you have more than one, that's when tickets get a little high. For example, a family of four, two adults and two children, would cost that family approximately $18-$22.
It's obvious that schools make alot of money off fotball games. But is the money more important than the fans? The boys on the field do a lot better knowing that they have so many people cheering them on, then to know how much money they are making the school. The school could find better ways to make the school money.
In conclusion to this proposal, I would love to see the ticket prices lowered or even deals when you buy more than one ticket. Even though it may lose the school a chunk of money, it would bring more fans to watch the Whitmer football team.
So many people come to the games, but so many more would come if the ticket prices decreased by $1 or $2. Buying one ticket may not be that expensive, but when you have more than one, that's when tickets get a little high. For example, a family of four, two adults and two children, would cost that family approximately $18-$22.
It's obvious that schools make alot of money off fotball games. But is the money more important than the fans? The boys on the field do a lot better knowing that they have so many people cheering them on, then to know how much money they are making the school. The school could find better ways to make the school money.
In conclusion to this proposal, I would love to see the ticket prices lowered or even deals when you buy more than one ticket. Even though it may lose the school a chunk of money, it would bring more fans to watch the Whitmer football team.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Panthers End Clay With A Shut Down
The Whitmer Panthers won their six in the seven games and moved slightly a game back of the league-leading Central Catholic in the city league. The Panthers had an impressive performance with the score board on their side, beating the Clay Eagles 38-0.
The Panthers lead with 180 yards passing and 217 running. Their overpowering defense limited the Eagles to only 12 passing and 40 running yards. With the help of Randall Kennedy running 40 yards, Tevin Boykin getting a pass to score a 74 yard touchdown, Mike Pfaff with a 44 yard touchdown catch, Micah Merritt running 4 yards into the endzone, Austin Sweeney kicking a 36 yard field goal, and Georgio Armour completing the Panthers score with a 44 yard touchdown run. The Whitmer Panthers have a good view of the City League playoffs. Whitmer is 3-1 in the city league and 6-1 overall.
The upcoming week is a big Friday for Whitmer. With Central Catholic as their competition, the Panthers have alot of hard falls and hard work to look forward to. Hopefully, the weather will be to Whitmers advantage, with no rain or wind in the forcast. With Central and Whitmer both having the overall record of 6-1 this weeks game should be a eye-opener for everyone watching. Hopfully Whitmer will pull all their loose ends together and give their fans what they want to see.
The Panthers lead with 180 yards passing and 217 running. Their overpowering defense limited the Eagles to only 12 passing and 40 running yards. With the help of Randall Kennedy running 40 yards, Tevin Boykin getting a pass to score a 74 yard touchdown, Mike Pfaff with a 44 yard touchdown catch, Micah Merritt running 4 yards into the endzone, Austin Sweeney kicking a 36 yard field goal, and Georgio Armour completing the Panthers score with a 44 yard touchdown run. The Whitmer Panthers have a good view of the City League playoffs. Whitmer is 3-1 in the city league and 6-1 overall.
The upcoming week is a big Friday for Whitmer. With Central Catholic as their competition, the Panthers have alot of hard falls and hard work to look forward to. Hopefully, the weather will be to Whitmers advantage, with no rain or wind in the forcast. With Central and Whitmer both having the overall record of 6-1 this weeks game should be a eye-opener for everyone watching. Hopfully Whitmer will pull all their loose ends together and give their fans what they want to see.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Whitmer Defeated
Whitmer put up a big fight in the last few minutes of this past Friday's game against St. Francis. Whitmer drove 58 yards against St. Francis' 13 yards in the last four minutes of the game. It was no help that St. Francis ran the clock down because Whitmer had no time outs left over. With the Knights up 14-0, Whitmer answered with an 80 yard touchdown at 31.5 seconds left until halftime.
"That was tough because we had put drives together in the second half," Whitmer coach Joe Palka said. "That's our MO - we always come in and score late to win games. But it's not going to happen 100 percent of the time, and it didn't happen tonight. We came up a little bit short."
Joe Missler threw a 13 yard completion to Mike Pfaff which landed Whitmer fourth and seven on the Knights' 29. Missler ran the ball for the next 14 yards and Micah Merritt finished with a one yard plunge. This was Merritt's 14 touchdown of the season. The only points scored in the third quarter was by Austin Sweeney with a 42 yard field goal at 56.5 seconds left in the game. Whitmer topped the Knights 376-292 in their total offense. Missler was 8 of 20 for 89 yards with two intercepts.
Whitmer still has high hopes for making it to playoffs. They are still a big talk for the whole city and the news stations. One person had to lose that game. Whitmer has confidence that this is not a loss for them. They plan to pick up their slack next week with Clay as their competition. Whitmer still has a good chance to make it to playoffs. It's their performance that will prove how bad they want the championship.
"That was tough because we had put drives together in the second half," Whitmer coach Joe Palka said. "That's our MO - we always come in and score late to win games. But it's not going to happen 100 percent of the time, and it didn't happen tonight. We came up a little bit short."
Joe Missler threw a 13 yard completion to Mike Pfaff which landed Whitmer fourth and seven on the Knights' 29. Missler ran the ball for the next 14 yards and Micah Merritt finished with a one yard plunge. This was Merritt's 14 touchdown of the season. The only points scored in the third quarter was by Austin Sweeney with a 42 yard field goal at 56.5 seconds left in the game. Whitmer topped the Knights 376-292 in their total offense. Missler was 8 of 20 for 89 yards with two intercepts.
Whitmer still has high hopes for making it to playoffs. They are still a big talk for the whole city and the news stations. One person had to lose that game. Whitmer has confidence that this is not a loss for them. They plan to pick up their slack next week with Clay as their competition. Whitmer still has a good chance to make it to playoffs. It's their performance that will prove how bad they want the championship.
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