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varsity football team powers through the season by Ryan Pavolini and Kaylee Erickson

Although they didn't make the play-offs, spirits were still high for the
Ralston varsity football team. "Overall we made great strides and had
great improvement amongst the younger kids," said Coach Fink about this
year's season.
The team won four out of their nine games. "Beating Gross" was
Coach Fink's proudest moment for his team. The entire team was still
proud of their improvements and the effort they put forth this season. Running the Option. Knott running an
option hoping to break through the line.
The team's goals consisted of a district championship and making the
play-offs. They didn't meet their goals but they made great improvements
and plan an even bigger push next year.
Senior Taylor Murph (Running Back #5) completed an amazing
season with a total of 929 rushing yards out of the teams 1,630, including
his longest rush, a 93 yard touchdown! Fie also scored 10 out of the team's
18 touchdowns. Murph finished his high school football career like a
champ.

Q. What was your
favorite part about "Overall we made
this season?
A. "Watching the great strides and
younger players'
growth." had great
improvement
Q: How did this
year's season turn amongst the
out?
younger kids."

Q: What do you
think the team could have done better
this year?
A: "Beat Roncalli."

Q: What do you plan on doing better next year?
A: "Being more committed to the weight room
and working even harder at practice."

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A Team Moment. The Ralston High School
varsity football team meeting in a huddle hoping
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