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By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
I don’t know why I got so emotionally invested in the game between Destiny Christian and Community Christian. But from the minute I heard about the way it ended Friday, I just felt like it deserved something. Something more than just your average writeup.
Maybe it was because I wrote the Brooks Mosier story a week before. Or maybe it was because I’ve been tracking Arthur Mahoney and his 4.2 speed for the last two years. Or maybe it was the see-it-to-believe-it way it ended. It was the perfect final. The only thing that would have been better was had it happened on a Thursday, so I could have been there.
CCS had all the motivation in the world and then some with Brooks Mosier, who is the toughest SOB I’ve ever been around (and I mean that in the most endearing and respectful way possible).
So Destiny Christian coach Rusty Stone tried to get his kids thinking along those same lines: “Who are you playing for?”
I talked to various members of the Destiny Christian team, and here’s what they had to say:
Ryan Hanson, senior quarterback: “I played for my grandpa, who died of lung cancer a year ago. I played for my mom and dad for inspiring me and for my aunt who never missed a game.”
Arthur Mahoney, senior running back: “That game was for my dad and the coaching staff. They’ve always supported me and have kept pushing me on.”
Gil Davila, senior wide receiver: “For the coaching staff that never let me quit even when I wanted to. And for my family — that was the first time they’ve been to one of my games. I’ll never forget it.”
Trey Ewing III, senior wide receiver: “My mom. I’ve been through a lot and put her through a lot, and she’s always stood by me, no matter what. It was real emotional and made you think why you are playing.”
Stone said he is going to try to send me the video of the hook-and-lateral that won the championship. He said him and the rest of the coaching staff wore out that video Friday night. They watched it until the battery ran out. That’s good stuff, men turning into boys, I tells ya.
Anyway, congrats to DC and CCS for playing a memorable final. Congrats to DC for winning its first title. And Brooks, we’re all rootin’ for you. We want to see you back on that sideline next year once again.
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Comments
So proud of you guys!! I have been apart of the school for over 20 years first as a student, then alumni and now a teacher. I have seen the football program go through all of its ups and downs and this was absolutely amazing. I am so proud of all of you who worked so hard this year and cant wait to see next year!!! Great Job Wildcats!!
I’ve never witnessed such heart and desire like I’ve witnessed this year in the members of the Wildcats team and their coaching staff! To be at the State Champoinship game and see the indescrible effort and talent displayed on the field that night was something I don’t believe anyone will soon forget. Congratulations to all the Wildcats 2008 State Championship team and to Coach Stone, Coach Morstad, Coach Price, and Coach John!
Trey, I am so proud of you for hanging in there and not letting your injuries take you out of this years season. Your desire to play through your physical pain and not let anyone, including me, see how badly you hurt is a true testament to your character and will power! I love you!
We were there for the game and it was insane at the end. It was definitely a see-it-to-believe-it moment. Ryan Hanson, Kyle Lynch and Gil Davila are the heroes! We are so proud of the football team and coaching staff. It was a moment in history for our school. Way to go DCS!