Friday Night Lights (Week 1 MHS vs. Bullard HS)

Just a little bit of info on our game. Didn't have the heart to take lots of pics. It was tough and I really felt for our boys. Here's a little bit of the story:::

With the very first play of the game, Fresno Bullard quarterback gave the Merced football team notice that it was in for a long evening. The 6-foot-3 senior let fly on a 76-yard touchdown pass that was negated because of a holding call. It didn't matter. Their quarterback was just getting warmed up.
He started the game off with a 56-yard touchdown pass just a few plays later and ...

The Bullard rout was on.

Merced has become a regional power the last three seasons with players that were bigger, stronger and faster than its opponents. All three adjectives described Bullard on Friday night, and as a result, Merced's squad struggled on both sides of the ball.

"We just didn't play our game," A Merced defensive lineman said. "They're good, but we just didn't show it tonight. We just have to double our efforts in practice to make sure this is a one-time thing" Merced's offense didn't fair any better.

As a result, Merced lost to Bullard HS 41-0

We have to make a few adjustments and with a "bye" this week, it will give us time to make those adjustments and be ready for our next challenging opponent. I have faith in our Coaches and our boys.

We WILL be back and stronger than ever---

Next week Merced will host Napa High school.

Walking on the field before the game

Warming up

The pre-game "Bear Huddle" *Merced what, Merced what...woo ooh*

~Until next week...