St. Teresa Fights for First State Championship Berth Since 1986
Posted: Nov 19, 2016 1:13 AM CSTWandtv.com, NewsCenter17, StormCenter17, Central Illinois News-
DECATUR -- Mark Ramsey's first year at the helm of St. Teresa's football program has been going swimmingly. The Bulldogs are 11-1, they boast one of the top playmakers in the state regardless of level in sophomore Jacardia Wright and they are one game away from their first state championship appearance since 1986.
But there's still work left to be done. The number Ramsey and Co. are chasing is 37, as in 37 years since the school's last state title in 1979.
Up next for the 1A No. 2 seed Bulldogs is a trip to Hardin to take on upstart Calhoun, who is also chasing history. No. 12 seed Calhoun (9-3), which also carries the Bulldogs nickname, is having its first winning season since it finished 5-4 in 2011 and missed the playoffs. Calhoun is among the smallest public schools in the state at 149 students, but the Bulldogs have fooled defenses all season with their multi-option rushing attack.
For St. Teresa, explosive plays have come to be the defining quality that opponents fear, but the Bulldog defense has allowed 13.25 points per game and it boasts players like defensive back Mike Davis, a senior whose 11 interceptions put him in a tie for sixth place nationally according to MaxPreps.com.
To hear from Davis on how he's picked off so many passes, plus an overview of what the team's run has meant to other seniors like lineman Brady Moore, click the video.
Kickoff for Saturday's game is set for 1:30 p.m. in Hardin.
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