As the season came to a start for the Brickies, Hobart seemed to be doing well going 3-1 before the Andrean game hoping to bring back another win. The Andrean game is usually a close game every year but this year #14, William sheer had high hopes and performed his best to cause havoc for the 59ers. Willy had a sole purpose going into the game against Andrean on September 15th. His sole focus during the game was to triumph over Andrean, driven by the determination to defeat a rival they haven’t conquered in the past two years. As the game went on and the brickies were down 7-10 at halftime. During halftime in the locker room the brickies assembled an intense strategy session in a barn, where the team gathered to discuss their approach to beating Andrean. The players were deeply engaged in dissecting how they could take control of the game, emphasizing the importance of ball possession and refining their tactics for the second half. The atmosphere was charged with determination and a collective will to turn the game in their favor.
As the Brickies had an intense battle against Andrean, Willy was the main star of the night scoring the game winning touchdown. Willy described the sensation of scoring the game-winning touchdown as an incredible high, like delivering a knockout punch to Andrean. He celebrated with his teammates, who had entrusted him to charge through the middle gap, known as the “B gap” in football, with just one minute left to secure the winning score. The victory was in sight, and Willy’s pivotal moment will be engraved in his memory forever. Besides the game winning touchdown Willy emphasized that the standout big plays of the game were primarily executed by the offensive line. He acknowledged that the offensive line’s stellar performance was instrumental in the team’s success, emphasizing that their contributions were vital to their achievements on the field and stated that “without the o-line we wouldn’t be where we are now”.
A little bit more knowledge on Willy is that he plays on both sides of the ball. Willy is also on the defensive end, Willy’s role is equally vital to his offensive position. He carries the responsibility of ensuring that the opposing team doesn’t score. He’s tasked with closely monitoring his assigned player and preventing them from reaching the end zone or making significant gains. A single mistake in this position can lead to the opposition scoring, making the defensive role highly pressurized. In summary, Willy’s position in football is integral to the team’s success, both in terms of putting points on the board on offense and preventing the opposing team from scoring on defense. His performance directly influences the outcome of the game, highlighting the crucial nature of his role. As the season progresses for the Brickies willy has high hopes for the 2023 season reflecting on the significance of the game against Andrean, acknowledging it as a major event .
Looking ahead, the team is motivated and feeling “one step closer to clinching the conference championship”, as Coach Osika emphasized. Victories against teams like Chesterton and others in the region are seen as pivotal in improving the Brickies’ chances in the conference. Willy also expressed that the outcome of their upcoming game against Hanover would play a crucial role in determining the eventual conference winner during the sectionals. Their goal is to “Play 15” and make it to the state championships, but they recognized that the first few weeks of the season can be challenging and can set the tone for the entire year.
