The Senators entered this season with high hopes and a roster filled with talent. However, the first game against the Spain Park Jaguars ended in a defeat, with a final score of 38-7. Despite a strong offensive performance, a few critical errors and missed opportunities allowed the Jaguars to edge past the Senators. The second game against the Hillcrest Patriots proved challenging, with the Senators falling 31-10 at home. Defensive lapses and turnovers troubled the team, highlighting areas that needed improvement.    

“It was truly a blessing to get back onto the field today,” sophomore quarterback Keaton Williams said. “To be able to start playing the thing I love the most again and having fans is truly amazing.”

As the opening kickoff went flying in the air, players were starting to get nervous. With the fans having high expectations, the starters began to feel pressured. Williams was one of those players, facing the challenging task of leading the offense.

“My performance was not the best,” Williams said. “During the two games, we have had a lot of struggles with putting up stops and scoring, but we are heading back to the board to cook up some plays. Hopefully, I can lead the team to victory in the next game.”

Zyan Watson, a member of the dance team, was on the sidelines with the cheerleaders in the home game against the Patriots. Throughout the game, Watson and her peers were determined to keep the crowd entertained.

 “We kept them engaged by dancing and doing stuff with the cheerleaders. We just tried our best to have fun and do cheers, dances and keep everyone on the same level.”

In the world of football, setbacks are inevitable, but it’s how the team responds to those setbacks that defines their legacy. The Senators have the talent, the drive and the support of their fans to overcome these early challenges and emerge a stronger team.