8 seed Graham (6-3) in a D-VI, Region 16 first round game. The only other area game happening on Friday night is No. “We like the opportunity to go out and try to prove ourselves and show what we really have here in Springfield.” “We’re in a position where we are the hunted and we like that little extra push,” Douglass said.
Since 2016, they’ve gone 50-16 and advanced to the playoffs five of the last six years, winning two regional championships. The Wildcats have come a long way since Douglass’ first few years in charge of the program. We have to go into the game with the same mindset we had the last time and handle our business.” “We can’t get too big headed and prep the same way. “We have to have the same mentality we had the week before,” Smoot said. That season, Springfield lost to Fairmont in the season finale and beat them in a Week 11 playoff game. The Wildcats are hosting the same team in back-to-back weeks for the first time since 2018. We’re letting (our teammates) know we want to go on another run and do some big things.” We’re prepping well, me and my fellow seniors are leading the team, trying to keep our heads right. “It’s our last playoff run of our senior year. “We’re excited,” said senior quarterback Te’Sean Smoot. Explore Springfield football legend inducted into Toledo hall of fame “It gives you a high expectation and excitement about this time of year.”Īfter back-to-back regional titles, the Wildcats senior class knows the time is now to play their best football of the season.
“All the other stuff really doesn’t matter, but in November when the games really start counting and mattering, that’s what they really remember,” Douglass said. Springfield has lived up to its high expectations entering the season, Douglass said, but it’s what you do in November that the fans will remember. 5.Īfter back-to-back state semifinal berths, the Wildcats are looking to advance to the ultimate destination - Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. 7 Dublin Jerome (6-4) in a Region 2 quarterfinal game on Friday, Nov. “That will provide the type of energy and enthusiasm we need to make this push this week.” “The guys are excited about the opportunity to try to make it three regional championships (in a row), but even going further this year, going to Week 16.”Ī week ago, the Wildcats beat the Thunderbolts 47-0 to earn a share of their second straight Greater Western Ohio Conference championship with Wayne. “We’re excited about being in this position where you can kind of control your own destiny,” Douglass said.
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