Disappointment Haunts the Chiefs in Season Opener

Disappointment Haunts the Chiefs in 
Season Opener

MASON - The Okemos Chiefs did all the right things, but it wasn't enough to beat the Mason Bulldogs Thursday, September 1st.

The Bulldogs defeated the Chiefs 7- 0 in their first non-conference game of the season at home.

The Chief's Head Coach Jack Wallace states," The team did a great job with competing and competed all night."

"We got the fumble recovery but came up a little short. I couldn't be prouder of how they competed and how they stuck together."

"What makes Okemos special is their chemistry," he said. "They do all the right things and are just great kids."

This loss was disappointing for Wallace but he says we live another day but come back strong.

Mason's Head Coach Jerry Van Havel says, "I'm proud of our kids cause they battled and fought."

"It wasn't perfect tonight and in the end we overcame some mistakes. Both teams played hard and pretty well."

Mason's Tight End Austin Willard No.49 (Jr.) scored the only touchdown of the night at 6:52 of the second half. Willard received the 25 yd. pass from Quarterback Brad Wilton No. 5 (Sr.).

What's next for both schools:

Okemos moves on to play their first home game against Skyline High School September 1st. This non-conference game kicks off at 7:00 p.m.

Mason continues their game action with Eaton Rapids High School September 1st at 7:00 p.m.



Final Score: Mason 7 Okemos 0

1st - Mason 0 Okemos 0
2nd- Mason 7 Okemos 0
3rd- Mason 0 Okemos 0
4th - Mason 0 Okemos 0



ROSTER
2 Devin Greer WR/DB Sr.
3 Damian Hudson RB/DB Jr.
4 Brandon Clark RB/DB Jr.
5 Patrick Nugent TE/LB Jr.
6 Jerome Sales WR/DB Jr.
7 Dalis Williams RB/DB Sr.
8 Jason Pridgeon QB/DB Jr.
9 Blake Dean RB/DL Sr.
10 Kareem Mandily WR/DL Jr.
11 Domonique Clerkley QB/DB Jr.
12 Alex Speicher TE/LB Sr.
13 Carter Mashburn WR/DB Sr.
16 Alex Luo RB/LB Sr. *
20 Boni Domoulouka RB/LB Jr.
22 Xavier Bodary WR/DB Jr.
24 Drew McGaughy FB/LB Jr.
33 Dan Lee WR/DB Jr.
40 Austin Creager TE/LB Jr.
44 Nic Calcatera TE/LB Jr.
50 Henry Washburn OL/DL Jr.
52 Joe Frangie OL/DL Sr.
53 Jimmy Budd OL/LB Sr.
54 Tino Mora OL/DL Sr.
55 Danny Rhodes OL/DL Sr. *
56 Nathan Todem OL/DL Jr.
57 Joe Singh OL/LB Jr.
59 Joe Kordenbrock OL/DL Jr.
72 Samjae Sherman OL/DL Sr.
60 Brock Jordan OL/DL So.
64 Tommy Tracy OL/LB Sr.
65 Christian Lundy OL/DL Jr.
70 Sami Domoulouka OL/DL Jr.
75 Charles Arrington OL/DL Jr.
77 Mitchell Jarema OL/DL Jr.
79 Justin Mahaley OL/DL Sr.

*Team Captains


Assistant Coaches - Mike Krumm, Wayne Bossary,
Matt Guthrie, Mike Dehner, Michael Wells, Craig Conrad, Dave Schwaner

Last Year Okemos 1-8 overall 1-6 in CAAC Blue 7th


The complete schedule for the Chiefs can be found here - okemosathletics.net/football/varsity/schedule .




Bulldog's Roster


2 Mitch Lovell WR/DB Jr.

5 Brad Wilton QB/DE Sr.

6 Jon Fournier WR/DB Jr.

7 Leon Popp FB/LB Sr.

8 Zach Haynes WR/DB So.

9 Isaac Woodruff WR/LB Jr.

10 Brennan Campbell WR/DB Sr.

12 Brandon Showers WR/DB Sr.

16 Cooper Moore WR/DB Jr.

20 Will Muenzenmaier WR/DB Jr.
.22 Storm Miller FB/LB Sr.

23 Andy Ferguson RB/DB Sr.

26 Ladale Woods RB/DB So.

27 Devan Hall RB/LB Jr.

33 D.J. Putnam K/WR/DB Sr.

34 Sam Connolly FB/LB So.

39 Carter Roush RB/LB Sr.

40 Chandler Cheeks WR/DB So.

41 Riley Smith TE/LB Jr.

44 Kyle Ayres WR/DB Jr.

45 Mason Maas RB/DE Jr.

49 Austin Willard TE/LB Jr.

50 Owen Hiller OL/DL So.

52 Forrest Akers OL/DE Jr.

57 Max Barton OL/DL So.

58 Nate McCoy OL/DL Jr.

60 Willie Burns OL/DL Sr.

61 Jesus Mendez WR/DB Jr.

62 Noah Anderson OL/DE So.
67 Ben Surato OL/DL Jr.

72 Caleb Silsby OL/DL Sr.

73 Chris Carl OL/DL Jr.

74 Evan Raymond OL/DL So.

76 Jacquez Pruitt WR/DB So.

77 Dylan Daily-Snyder OL/DL So.

80 Bobby Camacho WR/DB Jr.

81 Gunnar Morrall WR/DB Sr.

83 Matt Agnew TE/DE So.

88 Donny Tomlin WR/DB Jr.

90 Kolton Wazbinski WR/DB Jr.

99 Bryan Lynch WR/DB Jr.

The entire Bulldog's schedule is located at -
masonbulldogsports.com/football/varsity/schedule .




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