Saints march to victory

The second half collapse against Ezra left the Saints with some tough questions to face. Coach Cole challenged the boys to look at themselves individually and as a team and to decide if they had more to offer than what they gave in that defeat. Throughout the hot day the players were clearly affected by the need for introspection. They watched film from the game, talked, and reflected on their own.

When the game finally started, again in withering heat, they quickly showed that they had found an answer, and it was positive. With forceful purposefulness they assertive themselves on every loose ball, working hard to maintain possession, and determined to move forward as a unit, marching toward the goal. By halftime their steady forward advances had netted the ball three times, twice from Tim Harbison, and a smooth finish from Jonathon Shin after a dazzling bit of work by Mann who unselfishly dished it off.

Every player figured in the match, with constant adjustments tactically and with consideration for health with 2 matches to go and heat exhaustion a constant concern. With determination and grit the team saw out the second half response and walked away with heads held high.