So many times in the sports universe, we hear people describe certain teams as being “deserving” of some type of prosperity.
Oftentimes, it is said in retrospect about a losing side after it narrowly dropped a hard fought game, or even about the side that pulled off that close triumph.
When talking about the victor in the situation, it usually goes something along the lines of: “Boy, Jim, I can’t think of a team more deserving of this honor than this group right here.”
On the other hand, when detailing the noble effort put forward by the second-place finishing side, the sentiment is often the same, only with a different inflection.
“Jeez, Jim, despite the outcome, I can’t think of a team that would be more deserving of this honor — they gave it their all and came up just short, but shouldn’t hang their head.”
To me, the words ring out rather hollow, regardless of the team and situation that is being talked about.
But then there are a few examples out there, typically at the local level, when, believe-it-or-not, this sentiment is a rather accurate one and not just a buzz word spoken by some overpaid pundit or analyst.
In this particular scenario, the team that I am referring to is the Reed City football team.
Here’s a group of kids that have put together win after win on their way to numerous consecutive conference championships and postseason berths.
That has been the case once again this season, just as it was the case one year ago.
The glaring difference between last season and the current one is, this group of Coyotes will actually get a proper opportunity to pursue November football glory.
One year ago, Reed City was in an eerily similar place.
After going six games undefeated during the ‘20 regular season en route to the Central State Activities Association Gold division title, the Coyotes were slated to take on Kingsley in the district final game.
After a member of the Kingsley coaching staff tested positive for COVID-19, the game never took place and, as a result, RC was unceremoniously crowned district champions
The team were slated to take on Freeland in the first round of the regional tournament, but this game also never came to pass, the football season came to a frustrating end for the Reed City football team, and the Coyotes and their supporters were left to ponder what might have been under typical circumstances.
I’m sure all of you remember just how taxing last season was for virtually every student-athlete and coach for every sport throughout the state of Michigan.
Despite this, head coach Scott Shankel and his players got right back to work, with their sights set on actually playing for a district crown and potentially more.
At long last, they have their chance, and nobody or organization can snatch it away from them this time around.
Joe Judd is a reporter for the Pioneer. He can be reached at joe.judd@pioneergroup.com.
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