Javelina football kicks off for the first time in over a year.
On Feb. 23, Head Coach Michael Salinas and the Javelina Football team took the field in a scrimmage against RPA College after a delay pushed the game back from Feb. 19.
This game was placed to test team chemistry and effort on the way to a March 6 matchup against Midwestern State, the first of twogames to be played in this unorthodox spring season.
The scrimmage took place at Javelina Stadium and it was the first day of competition for the football team since Nov. 16, 2019, which marked the end of a disappointing 2-9 season.
The contest was a game for broomsticks as the Javelinas jumped to an early 35-0 lead as the Hogs swept RPA College off the field with an 87-0 final.
Long Snapper Clay Engelhardt, an All-Conference selection a year ago, said it was a good scrimmage.
“It was a good test to see where we are at asateamandseewhat we need to improve for Midwestern,” he said.
The last contest against Midwestern resulted in a loss of 70- 35 in Wichita Falls, and now over a year later the Javelinas are set to return with a new staff and a new mindset.
After a year’s wait for competition, the new coaching staff is ready to make an impact on the field.
“We are excited to get back on the field and take advantage of the opportunities we get,” said John Cotton, assistant defensive line coach.
After a tough run of luck with COVID-19, Javelina football will return this weekend in Wichita Falls.
“I am ecstatic to step on the field against another opponent other than our own team. The last time we stepped on thefieldagainstateamin our conference it was 2019. So, you can imagine how long me and my teammates have been waiting for this moment,” running back Amonte Bowen said.