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14 boys to start the season, the possibility of not having a
Rams defensive line blitzes the opponents quarterback
was really cool.” Overall, the team had a major impact on the
varsity players and coaches, who have confidence they will be
"The stars aren’t stars without us, the linemen’
freshman team hung over the heads of the players. With the
help of a few sophomore players, the dedicated freshmen
proved they had what it takes when they secured a solid win
over Plattsmouth in the first game of the season. More kids
joined, and although they had a few tough losses to rivals Skutt
and Gross, the boys never gave in.
A key turning point came when the team was facing a 6-point
deficit against Fremont. With 1:21 left to play, defensive line­
man Mark Weidner recovered the opposing quarterback’s
fumble for a 25-yard touchdown to put the team up 7-6. “All I
could yell was 'Run Mark Run!”’ said receiver Joey Weber.
Another close win over Gretna proved just how scrappy the
team was. Facing a fourth and long, Ben Ulrich caught a td
pass with 15 seconds left on the clock. A 2-point conversion
by Chris Bourke put the team ahead, and with two seconds left
Dillon Lapour intercepted a pass for the win.
Scott Passmore was one of the only kids asked to suit up for all
3 levels. “My biggest accomplishment was being able to suit up
and play for varsity. To see the leadership the captains showed
<ey to the success of Ralston Football in years to come.