It's was media day - 10:30AM one of the most rigorous but fun day's to be had we were getting our pictures taken as a team & even solos - I remember & Wilmore where our media was quiet small But it felt big - but this building we were in was a Texas dome or something .
They had a BIG news crew asking all of the 7 teams questions it started with individual team questions than all the big team's came around a giant table to ask the coach & us questions about this upcoming season & what we expect All of the best 7 schools there was us The CenterScore Lizards ,Wilson High School, New-England Academy wolves {Champs:2024},Dayton High Eagles, Canon Prep , PineCrest Panthers,St Don Boone.
As the news crew - TheCenterTV ask all of the other teams questions than got to us
Hello - I'm Don Lee & Johnny Pike -
Today we have hear today is The Center Score Lizard's now I grow up in the Center-Score area I went Hearts but one thing I know about them lizard's they are some mean - mothers's ya know what I'm saying Johnny.
Absolute I played with Center Score growing up class of 06 we had a legend of name Coach Zeke Park's - so Coach Zeke Park's how is being back coming out of retirement to coach this new team.
Coach Park's said - It's wonderful to be back - O I remember you & your brother Tony was bunch nukle heads - nah y'all were great class back than but have coaching with the lizard's over the last 4 years now & the one thing I can say about this team is driven - we are on the small side this season but with veterans -
Don Lee - So who are the veterans this season?
Coach Parks - So we Adam : QB ,Bryce:backup /RB ,Chuck:LB/DE & Jacob : WR/CB- Tyler-Wr/TE/FS it's going to be a great season.
Don Lee - So I what ask about ya star qb Adam BigBoy Andrew's - How ya doing Adam - how has it been holding the reigns for this team
Adam - um, I'm doing great - so - I came on as freshman & played on varsity - that was amazing experience - having coach parks - in young development years made the man I am today.sophomore - had upsides & downs - junior winning the conference now this year we are preparing for the best.
Don Lee - well I would hope so - as all 2xAmerican 1xChampion - Mr.Football year & 1,000 yard season & with a 1,000 yard rushing achievement the sky is the limit.
Adam - blush - & chuckles
Johnny Pike : Sounds' amazing - last year y'all end on good end going to the final round & losing - what can we expect from this year - this question is for Adam.
Adam - We expect greatness.
Johnny Pike - well thank you Captain - So coach I see some new faces - yall don't be shy we won't bite ...much!!! - introduce your'e selves.
Jay Johnson/Howard Dee'Great. So I'm Jay Johnson - I new here at CenterScore - I play back QB & I'M Howard Dee'Great - I'm a wr & slot.
Don Lee - I'm familiar with yall' two actually y'all come from great underdog background - how will ya'll use this to win & better the team.
Jay Johnson/Howard Dee'Great - So - coming from Wilmore we had a a lot of upside - believe my speed & my rugby background will help this team. - So I being from walka I have played a few good games - I feel have a lot to show & prove to this team - I believe the small-lanky wr are going come for a comeback.
Don Lee _ Well alright. Coach Park's what do you have to say to that -
Coach Park's - "Lizards Never Say Die.
Johnny Pike - Well alright now folks.
as the interview ended I swear I felt some more grounded with the team - & what the exceptions are for this year - as we settled down grab some food from the dinner before the big bash - they call it begins at 8:30PM we ended talking to another coaches , other players - filled with laughing & joking until we ran into our rivalry's Wilson high school. as we all walking as one we see Wilson team meets us in the middle like an old western stand off.
Alexei - Well , good to see ,my favorites lizard - it's been a while - How that ring finger feeling - signs off a ring
Adam - hmm - well we got 1 too & won the conference again .how about ya stop glazing Alexi
Alexi - Who has the streak tho - ya know I remember - that play throwing that 75 yard touchdown getting y'all eliminated from the playoffs - I remember y'all crying in tears. -such bunch Pussies .
as eventually they finna tussle until the coach parks steps in said"leave on the field as the night goes on we get started on the big bash interview which is like a face off for the other team breakdowns - as we watch all the other teams speak their game plans - weapons - even weakness the alpha male ego -what was skyline - even boiled more when we step on stage.
- TheCenterTV - reporters introduce us as we got stage - they showing our trailer for this season it felt like I was watching an NFL trailer showdown as we see hearts get on stage tension was through the roof as everyone takes their seat.
Don Lee - So CenterScore High - Home of the fighting Lizard's over 132 wins & 87 loss in the last two year - almost everywhere student athletic goes to the league as of last years had a great season pulling off an - 18-6 record but falling short in the third round - against Wilson an 32-34 defeat - their star QB - Adam Andrews - 4 Star recruit Oregon commit - has broken the school passing record twice - once held by Randy Andrews. as we can see Adam is getting a little emotional; - but hides it well.
as of the legend of Center Score County Coach Zeke Park's Coaching for Center Score for over 25 years as he coached for a The Fighting Elephants over at High-U for over 6 years getting one championship & 4 Niagara Bowls wins - as he even took on a nfl coaching position for four years before retuning back to center Score at 2021 - an heck of resume don't ya think - Johnny - absolute.
Johnny Pike - And now!!!! The Wilson High School - Home of the Bager's over 180 wins & 63 Loss in the last two years - everyone student either goes to the league or becomes an coach or lawyer - they had a great season pulling off an 18-2 recording only falling short to New England & PineCrest - there star's QB Alexi Brooks & Wr/Safety Daren Cody's both playing smash mouth football as both are 3 Star & 4 Star recruits both committed to Thee Green Lake University . as they won the championship in 2023 beating CenterScore 34-32 they have most upstanding recruiting class of this season getting 4 Star TE/DT John John wild boy McCoy from Texas he is an Bama Commit & MLb/RB - Steve Waters he is 4 Star CB/Slot - Oregon Commit - as we have best Coach to ever rac up the most wins Center Score History & his 25 years Greg Mason who has coach and various leagues & basketball giving - Centerscore University it's 2x championship & 2 Branch bowl wins!!!
as everyone is feeling the tension the anger the revenge to take back the mantle of King of CenterScore County !!!
As the reporters have the coaching staff & players on both side speak giving their input.
Don Lee - Coach Mason - being you & Coach Park's have battled on the field for many years what strategies have you expected or going to expect for the Lizard's this upcoming season.
Coach Mason - well , a lot of people don't know this but me coach Parks played at CenterScore together -
a lot of people were surprised even his team
Class of 55 even wining our first championship together so I have much respect for him - I know what Zeke is thinking .I know the star qb Andrew's as big of a Frame he is - is tempted in his left - I know their runing game - is decent but they play with heart - their smart , disciple - I expect nothing more from him.
Johnny Pike - Any remarks Coach Park :
Well - Mason said is true we did play together In that 55 class under - The greatest man to ever do it - Jim Banks - he taught us everything we knew as a student even as man - So when I tell that 4.5 yards a cary is a very decent running game - when your qb had over 12 interceptions last season - & mines had only 6 I tell ya - ain't nun better than that West - Coast Scheme !! - Go Fighting Lizard's!
the crowd goes crazy everyone's in a uproar.
as the reporter & staff have everyone settled down
Don Lee - That seemed intense - ain't like a hometown rivalry so now we go to questions from the audience - um, you
hello this is bigSportsDaily - this is a question for coach Mason Being y'all have the third game against The Lizard at their home turff- how will your 3-4 defense scheme work against their West Coast Scheme .?
Coach Mason : That is a great question - well for one having guys like John McCoy & Steve Waters & Daren Cody in the backfield coming in that provide awareness alike no other team lead in defense last year but us. we 2.5 per sec sacks a game - there is great I have to adamant they have one of the best corners with Zach Reynolds he able to read the zone & great with deflecting passes as of their offense their guys are small but fast we most respect that - fundamentals are key here at Wilson.
as another sports reporter as parks a question now -
Coach Park's ?- This is Ink-stone sports being that CenterScore has been a passing team for years how will this new Qb - situation with Andrew's, Johnson & Holmgren be a key factor & how ya'll play this season.
Coach Park's - hmm - you what - I will have them tell their self.
Coach Singled to the qb's
Adam - um, well being the captain of this team the last 3 years as show me I'm able to read out of the pocket - seeing the signals when the defense will shift over & being of my being frame I'm able to stop defenders.
Bryce : Learning from under Coach & Adam has taught me a lot reading the keys & staying patience under pressure - when Adam would get off the field I'm able to see the field & my mind-frame & pivot on how to move the ball & it's been very vital these few years.
Jay - I have only been here a few months moving from Wilmore - it's been adjusted to say the less - 7a is no joke - I think cam newton once said once that - the culture & playbook it's preps us for the next level & it definitely has, I been learning from both Bryce & Adam - I'm just here to soak as much knowledge as I can.
Johnny Pike - and what about your team Coach Mason & the culture at Wilson
Coach Mason also singled to his starters
Alexi : well - the culture here at Wilson something to be proud - gives a reason to but on that at lettermen & helmet & go out & fight for a win - my family all went to Wilson so I know how it feels to fight to continue a wining legacy.
Daren - I mean Alexi took the words right out of my mouth - we fight to win - we upside - we - all know you throw that ball my it's getting picked & token back to the crib.
Steve : I agree - I'm new here just like # 1 is from Center Score but um , I didn't come here to mess around & bing here this, brotherhood of ours at Wilson is alike no other.
John - The one thing I been hearing these last year is how big homecoming is & that the energy & stage is even bigger than the championship itself & to me I'm ready for that challenge. Go Badgers!!!
Don Lee - Well you heard hear folks - nothing but driveness & brotherhood amongst all these teams I can't wait for Friday Night Lights.!!!
As we all ended living the bash & getting on the bus I felt more connected with my teammates more than ever even - Adam surprised - on his leadership - & the exception to be an high level athlete as I was laying in bed looking at the calendar with a circled date of August 9th circled gaining an understanding of the motto - "Our Way OF Living"