The County Line
After a few games last Saturday, the college football season ramps up this weekend. The Arizona high school season, however, is entering Week Two (really three), and there is plenty to talk about.
So, with apologies for missing my deadline earlier this week, let’s get after it…
Divine Intervention –Following the tragic passing of Geno Coleman, the father of Queen Creek football brothers Dayson and Dante Coleman, the latter sibling asked his father to “keep watching over me.” It certainly appears Geno has done more than “watch over” both of his boys on the football field, at least.
Rip pops you are my everything, everything i do in life is for you and that is a promise i will forever keep. Keep watching over me❤️ pic.twitter.com/emEzggKMcM
— chulo (@dantecoleman13) August 3, 2017
Prior to the Bulldogs’ Zero Week opener, Dante was presented a plaque in memory of his father. During the game versus Cesar Chavez, Dante blocked a third-quarter PAT to preserve a one-point lead for his team.
AZ D.O.C on field with @dantecoleman13 for special presentation in memory of his father, Geno. pic.twitter.com/kQu0ydhhOs
— County Line Preps (@CountyLinePreps) August 19, 2017
The following week, in Dayson’s JV opener against Hamilton, the Bulldogs went for the winning two-point PAT, and this happened:
Wow clutch play here. @QC_football goes for 2 and gets it. @daysoncoleman here and now 14-13 Bulldogs over Huskies 2:24 4Q #finishstrongdogs pic.twitter.com/BCiAoS4M8a
— QC Bulldog Insider (@QCbulldogin) August 25, 2017
And, of course, last week Queen Creek defeated Hamilton, a game in which Dante scored the game-sealing touchdown.
During a video interview about the passing of their father, both players were asked if they’d thought about the season without their dad being in the stands. Here is Dayson’s response:
Took this video 08/10/17. More on #GenoColeman‘s divine intervention in NW’s “The County Line.” @daysoncoleman @dantecoleman13 @QC_football pic.twitter.com/6O2PMT1cEw
— County Line Preps (@CountyLinePreps) August 26, 2017
Shout out to the Broncos – Many of us in the area have witnessed several acts of kindness recently, including the Bulldogs’ “Hugs for Holly,” several football teams participating in the others fundraising car washes and events, and others. The Poston Butte football team is also doing its part, spending part of its Friday game days visiting area elementary schools to read to students. Broncos’ head coach Dain Thompson planned the community service for his team prior the season. Kudos to the Broncos and Coach Thompson for getting it.
On the the day of their home opener our football players are out reading to the classes at Skyline Elementary! #BroncoStrong @PBhighschool pic.twitter.com/TfG8g8vx9a
— PostonButteAthletics (@PostonAthletics) August 25, 2017
Feels Like the First Time – Even though former Combs offensive coordinator Travis Miller has been in The Coyotes’ Den previously, Friday will be his first as the team’ head coach.
The Yotes, who suffered a lopsided 47 – 11 at Casa Grande in last week’s season opener, will host Prescott (0-1) in Miller’s head-coaching debut.
“I am sure I am no different than any head coach ever was in this position – excited and anxious,” Miller told County Line Preps via email this week. “What I am really looking forward to is for my boys to break out.
“I think the boys need to break out of their own mental cages,” he added. “Once they realize their potential, they could really be great team.
“Prescott is a big, physical opponent, coming off of a tough loss, so we have our work cut out for us. We will see how ready our boys are on Friday night.”
Expect the Coyotes to be howling in their den.
Biggest Game of the Year? – Is Friday’s game versus Gilbert Christian the biggest of the year for the San Tan Foothills’ football team?
Week Two seems a little early for such a description, but the contest does pit a pair of 2 – 0 teams that currently are considered among the best in 2A.
Big game this Friday ‼️
— Amahri Baliey 7️⃣ (@Amahriii) August 29, 2017
The Sabercats are averaging 47 points per game in their two wins, while the Knights hung 52 points on Pima in last week’s season-opening win.
Will @STFHSFootball & @GCHSKnightsFB score 100+ points on Friday? Cats avg 47 ppg in 2 wins, Knights put up 52 pts vs Pima on 8/25.
— County Line Preps (@CountyLinePreps) August 27, 2017
As prolific as the offenses for both teams have been, it’ll be the defense of either team that is the key to victory on Friday in Gilbert.
I can only assume both teams would prefer to play their biggest game of the year in November. Friday could go a long way in determining the chances of either team reaching that goal.
Biggest game of the year ‼️‼️ https://t.co/Sevz7rvngR
— Zachary Herrera ❗️ (@Zachary3Herrera) August 27, 2017
The Little Caesars Player of the Week – Last week we presented San Tan Foothills senior Brandon Williams with his award at the school.
We presented our Little Caesars Player of the Week award to @freshboiii2 in front of the entire @STFHSFootball team. pic.twitter.com/J9DAPLoJy9
— County Line Preps (@CountyLinePreps) August 25, 2017
You can find this week’s winner here.
Also, follow County Line Preps on Twitter to vote for The Little Caesars Player of the Month.
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Andrew Luberda
I am a husband, a father and a student @ASU. I am a board operator at Skyview Networks and cover HS Sports for the SEV Ledger and http://Copperarea.com