Coming off big win, Kingwood Park football looks to keep strong start going vs. La Porte
The Panthers faced adversity before stepping on the field against Crosby when the defensive bus broke down.
“When we went into halftime talking about different things, they had the look in their eye that they were about to get this done,” Kingwood Park coach Clayton Maple said. “They don’t want to let each other down. This group of kids play so hard for each other, and our senior leadership really helps as well. This is a great group of kids and they let us coach them, which is good.”K-Park went on to defeat Crosby 49-42 to remain undefeated in district play.
“All the leaders on the team and the coaches just told everyone that the game isn’t over yet,” left tackle Erick Zapata said. “We knew that we hadn’t played our best game yet and still had another half to go out and win the game. You know last year we thought that we would be winning like this, but it didn’t happen. Everyone is stronger, faster and smarter so we feel real confident when we step on the field.
Kingwood Park quarterback Patrick Overmyer, handing off to running back Brayden Moronko during Tuesday's practice, has been a threat with his arm and legs this season.Zapata is among a core group of seniors leading K-Park this season.