Bearcats Gear Up For Division 8 Semifinal Showdown With Beal City

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For the fifth consecutive season, the Ubly Bearcats are gearing up for the Division 8 state semifinal, facing the Beal City Aggies for the third time in five seasons.

The Bearcats secured their spot in the semifinals with a convincing 41-20 victory over Ithaca in the regional final. Coach Eric Sweeney reflects on the team’s success, noting the challenging battle against Ithaca and the satisfaction of emerging victorious.

Sweeney emphasizes the significance of ball possession, recognizing its impact on preventing the opposing team from scoring. The game plan revolves around playing a physical brand of football, focusing on long, sustained drives to wear down the opposition.

Highlighting the improvement in the secondary, Sweeney praises the Bearcats’ defense, especially the crucial interceptions by Luke Volmering and Colton Oswald in the last two weeks. Seth Maurer’s impressive performance, rushing for 158 yards and two touchdowns, is acknowledged, along with the contributions of other key players like Canden Peruski.

Peruski, having an exceptional senior year, has accumulated 1,485 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns. Sweeney applauds his all-state senior season, emphasizing Peruski’s role as the center of the offense.

The Bearcats’ history with the Aggies in the state semifinal, particularly the defeats in 2019 and 2021, is a motivating factor. Sweeney acknowledges the Aggies’ strength, athleticism, and quickness, noting the impact of weather conditions on their performance.

Looking ahead to the upcoming match, Sweeney stresses the importance of avoiding mistakes and maintaining ball control. The focus is on containing Beal City’s speed and executing a game plan that maximizes the Bearcats’ chances of success.

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While physicality is expected to play a role in Saturday’s game, Sweeney reflects on the last two state semifinals against Beal City. The desire for redemption is palpable, as the team aims to break the pattern of defeat and secure a victory that has eluded them in previous encounters.

Sweeney acknowledges the “Revenge Tour” sentiment circulating on social media, recognizing the need to overcome past defeats against Beal City. The coach hopes for strong community support in Mount Morris and is optimistic about the team’s chances of pulling off a victory.

As the Bearcats gear up for the Division 8 semifinal, the anticipation builds for a game that holds the promise of redemption and a shot at reaching Ford Field.