Football scores from week 1
By Andrew Ferrell
For the most part, the Wizard expected the outcomes of these games. However, he did say "for the most part." Whitko's loss shocked the Wizard as many of Whitko's key components returned for this season and they beat Wawasee something terrible last season. At least it is only week one, they should turn it around.
Churubusco 34, Fremont 14
Not much has changed, Fremont can't hang with the Eagles and the Eagles steam roll their competition, even without Kyle Monk and Kyle Mathewson. The Wizard isn't surprised.
Columbia City 34, Warsaw 14
Columbia City did a good job answering some of the questions many critics were raising. Questions about junior QB Jared Murphy; in which, the answer was threw for a TD and scrambled for a TD and then came out on defense and picked off two passes and recovered a fumble...solid night. It wasn't just the play of Jared Murphy, but also running back Cody Wildman showed signs of being a war horse chugging for 169 yards and 3 TDs. The second half showed the fans what they remember from last year, a team poised for a big season.
Whitko 0, Wawasee 23
Whitko quarterback Alex Stoddard went 7-11 for the night, Derek Snep hauled in 23 receiving yards, and the Wildcats couldn't find much offense. They also gave up a kick return by the Warriors. I'm sure it wasn't the start head coach Wayne Swender was looking for after a TRC championship last season.