The Coyotes drew first blood on a breakaway goal by Cole, but the Pumas answered with their own goal, tying up the game. Back and forth both teams fought, seeking to pull away, but neither team could really break out into a substantial lead. At half, the Coyotes were up by two with a 6-4 score.
As the second half got going, and the sun began to warm things up on the field, the Puma's staged a comeback and scored two goals to tie things up again. The Coyotes were down one player, as Kendal was out of town this weekend, which meant more playing time for our kids in rotation. By the fourth quarter, the Coyotes began to tire a bit, while the Pumas (at full strength) were able to rotate in fresh players.
In a real Dog/Cat fight, the two teams exchanged goals in the 4th quarter, but when the final whistle blew, the Coyotes fell just short: 8-7 in favor of the Pumas. The loss brought the Coyote's record to 3-3-1 on the year.
Jonas is getting more involved in the offense, and is challenging more and more on defense. With 3 games to go, don't count Jonas out of scoring a goal or two before seasons end.
Logan did much much better in challenging for the ball without using his hands or arms, which is very good. He had a couple of goals yesterday, and was an asset to our team.
Cole did much much better in staying with the ball and not giving up or quitting, even when he was scored on, or had a shot blocked. His second efforts gave him a couple of rebound goals.
Rebekah kept after it, followed up on kicks, had a couple of breakaways, and her second effort also earned her another goal for the week.
Akil did much better in stepping in and winning the ball from the other team, and turning it around and taking it down field. His competetiveness is awesome, and there is no quit in his efforts. He plays at full speed all the time when on the field.
Jack, like Jonas, is getting more and more involved in both phases of the game. He is beginning to go after the ball without having to be told to do so, and is beginning to step up on defense as well.
Nick is a defenseman! He loves to hustle down the field on defense and get in front of the goal to block goal attempts. He made at least 3 saves yesterday, and is just about ready to go after it offensively. He is a little tentative, but his confidence seems to be growing week to week.
While it would be wonderful if we could put a "W" on the board each time out, it is not likely that will happen. When the team gets out there and plays as hard as they have the last couple of games, even if they come up short, they deserve nothing but praise for the efforts. I am proud of every one of them!
Good job Coyotes!
There will be no practice this week as Tuesday night is the MTSU game down in Murfreesboro at 7 p.m. I will be going down to the game (unless it is freezing cold or raining and/or both). If you are going down, be sure your Coyote wears his jersey. They will be honored at halftime, and get to walk out on to the field. Admission to the game is $8.00 (with your jersey). If you are planning to go to the game, please let me know, and we can perhaps meet somewhere and all sit together. If not, enjoy your night off, and be sure to watch the game on ESPN2, and howl at your teammates on the field at halftime. Our game next Saturday will be at 11:00 am on field #4, but I will remind you via email later in the week.
Once again, Coyotes...hold your heads up! You played with pride on Saturday, and save for a few bounces of the ball, came up just short. You have nothing to be ashamed of! I am proud of all of you!
I have been hanging around you Coyotes so long, you have me chasin' rabbits, scratchin' fleas, and howling at the moon!
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