By Carter Sampson
This football season was an incredible experience for everyone involved, due in large part to the team’s incredible seniors. Instead of writing about the season, De Equitibus asked those seniors for their thoughts on the season:
Offensive MVP: Jacob Matsumoto
Defensive MVP: Joseph Swingle
David Pivonka: “I think we overachieved, even though I’m disappointed we got knocked out early. I’m proud of us for how we battled in our last game.”
Jacob Matsumoto: “I’m proud of how far the team came this year; we had so much improvement and contribution from surprising players. And our leaders like Joe and Herman really stepped up to lead the team.”
Chris Pantera: “My advice to younger players: Always remember it’s never too late to go out there and make a play.”
John Paul Beguhl: “This season was great hanging out with my best buds, beating up on fools from out of town and just playin’ football. It was sad to see the season end this way but we left it all on the field and didn’t stop fighting. But in the end we will all live to snipe another Phat Geno or even watch Paul Blart Mall Cop 2… again. I will cherish these memories for the rest of my life along with all the life lessons our coaches taught us.”
Joe Swingle: “Micah is above and beyond the greatest player I’ve ever seen play. He exemplifies the team’s virtues of courage, discipline, and fortitude.”
Micah Brittain: “I loved the team chemistry, and how we got better throughout the season. (Coach) Josh Brittain had a great first year, and everyone fought to the end.”
Herman Flores: “I really enjoyed this season. I want to commend our coaches, for example Coach Guizar in his first year as defensive coordinator and Josh Brittain in his first year as head coach. We had a successful season, going 8-2. I think the season ended great and our athletes should keep their heads up because we surprised a lot of people.”
Thank you seniors for making this football season an unforgettable one. You made this team what it was, and every Knight who got to be a part of this team knows it was something special.
Click HERE for the Fall Sports Awards photo gallery.