Briefly describe your best win at Wheelersburg

It is hard to describe the best win over my three year career.  There were a number of wins in 92 that were not expected from us like victories vs. #1 ranked Huntington East, Portsmouth, and Waverly.  In 93 it would have to be vs. Huntington East as we came from behind in the last few minutes to win after being ahead early by several touchdowns.  In 94 the ass kicking we gave Portsmouth after they knocked us out of the playoffs in 93.  That was a game in which none of us wanted to end!  Also the 2 playoff games we won vs. Nelsonville and Amanda Clearcreek.  Back then they only took the top 4 teams out of each region and it was a lot tougher to get a playoff spot.  I can still remember being in the locker room before those playoff games.  The focus we had as a team was the same regardless of whether or not you were a sophomore who did not play or a senior that was on the field all the time.

 Briefly describe your hardest loss at Wheelersburg

The toughest loss for me was always the one that ended your season. However I still think about our only regular season loss in 94 vs. Ironton.  This was the first year of the renewed rivalry.  When I think about the support we received before and during the game it gives me chills still today.  It was and still is the most number of people I have ever witnessed in Ed Miller Stadium.  I can remember walking up the hill and there was a line all the way to the street.  People were giving me words of encouragement as I walked by.  I can remember going out for special teams and you could not see a seat or a piece of grass on the hill.  To lose that game when so many people were counting on us to win hurt more than I can explain.  I can still remember receiving a hug from Peggy Blankenship as I walked out of the locker room and all I could say was that I was sorry. 

 Describe the most memorable event while playing at Wheelersburg

What I remember the most was how close our senior class was.  As a group we only lost 6 games from 7^th grade to 12^th grade.  I think about all my experiences while playing football in high school, college, and pre-season NFL and nothing compares to the years at Wheelersburg.  The tradition that has been laid down over the years and learned by each class is something that I will never take for granted.  I feel as though we held up our end of the bargain by representing the school and the community with class.  It started when we were young and we had it in our minds that we were going to be the best.  We fell short our senior year when looking at our record but we did our best and left a lasting impression on the classes to follow.