By Sarah Junkin
The Eagle
The Bow Valley High Bobcats football team was upset at home 21-19 by the Phoenix from Springbank Community High school Oct. 23.
“It was very disappointing,” said Bobcats coach Steve Etcheverry. “Penalties hurt us early in the game and they capitalized on that and kept the drive alive and scored. They (Springbank) completed passes and were able to move the football. In the end, that’s what it’s all about.”
Etcheverry said snowfall during the Tier 3 playoff game didn’t help either.
“We felt the weather did affect our strength and caught us off guard,” he said.
Springbank coach Jason Hutchins was delighted with the result.
“When we played them earlier in the season they beat us 32-14,” he said of the Oct. 12 game in Springbank. “Penalties hurt us early in that game and we learned from that. This time we only had two in the whole game.”
In the previous game Hutchins said he was also missing six starters due to injuries, sickness and suspension.
“This time we had all our bodies and offensively we just moved the ball,” the coach added. “The kicking game had a lot to do with it and we did a fake punt that magically worked.”
The Bobcats finished the season 8-3-0 overall, while in Rocky View league play they were 4-2 and the Phoenix 2-4.
“From a record point of view it’s okay, but not for an end result,” said Etcheverry. “Yup, it’s disappointing.”
Springbank’s next playoff match is against the Cobras at Cochrane High 11:30 a.m. Oct. 30.
The Tier 3 Cobras were 6-0 in league play.

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