The Wildcat football team debuted their new field against the Staunton Storm on Friday Sept. 1. After undergoing a transition to bermuda grass throughout the spring and summer, the new field at Verteran’s Stadium finally got some action.
Though the Cats were defeated by the Storm in a 0-42 shutout, there is still plenty of time left in the season.
The Rockbridge squad is undergoing a similar makeover as their field as they lost 16 members of their team in last years’ graduating class. Their athletes are learning to fill the roles of those who graduated, and are having to adjust quickly.
Senior fullback Daniel Grimm is one of these role-filling athletes.
“It was fun toting the rock,” said Grimm in reference to his new role in the Cats’ running game, “You can expect to see more of that in the future.”
Aside from Grimm, senior running back Ryan Maxwell showed promise in the Wildcat offense with some impressive carries that put the Wildcats within reach of scoring. Maxwell had 89 rushing yards on 17 carries.
The Wildcats are scheduled to play Alleghany next on Friday Sept. 8
at home. The game will start at 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcast live on the radio as well as NFHS Network.
