The Pilot Point football team is playing in the Class 2A state championship game no saturday, but they didn't practice on Monday. Their afternoon was spent instead at a funeral supporting two brothers on their team who lost their dad.
"Obviously it's been on everyone's mind but at the same time," says Head Coach Blake Feldt. "I think our kids have done a fantastic job of handling this situation. As a matter of fact, our kids never cease to amaze me in some of the things they've done this year."
The two brothers who lost their father are running back Jarman Jackson who now holds the school record in rushing, and safety Willie Davis. Their father, Henry Melvin Davis died of cancer eight days ago. Now the team is providing support for their teammates while getting ready for their biggest game of the year.
"We've got to do the best we can and move past this and use this to something to really pull the team together and focus and get get it done for Jarman and Willie, says Offensive Lineman Cam Feldt.
we haven't been there in a long time but we've got a purpose to be playing for now, and the whole team," says Quarterback Seth Tilley. "They know we're dedicating this season to Jarman's and Willie's dad. So we're going to win it for him. We're going to play our hearts out no matter what."
This week is all about playing for a state championship, but their not just playing for themselves. They're also trying to win it for Henry Melvin Davis. They added his initials to the back of their helmet. Before he died, he told his sons to go win a state championship.
"His words were win it for me, says Wide Receiver Justin Chambers. "Jarman has been saying every week this is for my daddy, this is for my daddy. We're hoping to do it for his daddy."
Pilot Point hasn't won a state championship since 1981, but if there was ever a reason to win a game, the time is now.
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