No one outside of the Stratford team and family believed we could win tonight. We knew our guys matched up well, this wasn’t week 7, this was Round 2. Our schedule prepared us for any team, because no one played a tougher schedule than Stratford! The coaches, Spartan Nation, and Dalewood Methodist believe in our young men and most importantly our young men believe in themselves and one another. We appreciate the good sportsmanship and great competition with PC tonight.....to say the least this is a major win for Stratford. Coach Porter and his staff have prepared this team to battle in the playoffs. Tonight is only one game, and we have another challenge in 7 days.
To clarify any confusion with the ending of the game tonight, the SRO and metro told us we had to go straight to the bus. The coaches went to mid field to shake hands at the 50, but our players didn’t have an option. Great game Pearl Cohn/MLK players and coaches, we have respect for your program and players.