The field is bright and the crowd roars, nothing compares to the electric atmosphere of high school football. Friday night lights are back! The Knights started their season off with a victory over St. Charles East. The athletes played a fantastic game with everything they had; the game ended in a 24-point lead. Way to go, Knights! The preparation, training, coaching, and community support is truly outstanding and contributes to the growth of the Lincoln-Way Central Football Team. The following week, the Knights were back on the road against a crosstown Route 30 rival. The Knights put up a resilient battle against the Providence Catholic High School Celtics. The Knights fell short against the Providence Celtics with a final score of 23-14. Even though the Knights fell short, outstanding performances, extraordinary teamwork, and encouraging support from multiples peers remained notable.
Soon after, the Knights were back at home playing against the Naperville North Huskies. The game was closely fought, as it had gone into over time and ended in an overtime win for the Huskies. The Knights were back on the road heading to Dekalb the following week. The game concluded in a 39-6 score with the Knights taking home the W! Most recently, the Knights battled with Bradley-Bourbonnais for Lincoln-Way Central’s homecoming game. The Knights had ended homecoming week with a win to bring and an amazing game. The team showed the Boilermakers what it is to be a Knight. The football team kicked off the season ready to compete and currently hold a record of 3-2! The team not only creates a bond on the field, but off the field as well.
Balance and adversity play a major role in building and strengthening a team. No matter win or loss, a team will continue to be the same family it had been. This year’s football team can be viewed as united and supportive. Luke Tingley, third year player for the knights, speaks on behalf of how his teammates support each other on and off the field: “We support each other on the field by trying to motivate each other and we do not get mad at each other when a mistake is made.” The team’s support and motivation not only spreads positivity, but can teach athletes a meaningful lesson. Luke Tingley says, “The best advice I have received is to keep a clear head and not let the past affect anything but always stay focused on the current play.” By spreading positivity, the boys build strong relationships and further their sense of gameplay. As the season progresses, the Knights will continue supporting each other and will work with the same dedication to create a successful season. Let’s go Knights!
