2017 football teams are really good this year there is lot of competition.  This year Snider’s football teams are big threats. With Snider winning state in 2015 and Concordia winning in 2016 they are a big deal this year. So far Snider record is 4-0 and Concordia with a record of 3-1 with their one lost being Snider. Even with the prediction of the Carroll Chargers being the SAC champions which Snider defeated, but who knows what’s in store for this teams  having a state ring for most of their players. So what’s the reason this team is successful in their season, well there’s 3 main reasons coaches, players, and spirit.

 

Start with players Snider’s top player’s that’s pick form Wane 15 news channel are their very strong captains Christian Covington starting running back, Micheal Hopper starting quarter back, Kerry Perry offense/defense tight end, and Lawrence Johnson middle defense. These captains have been leading their team very successful so far,  but these players that have to play together they, and  more then just captains as said the speaker of the first game against North side  “The Snider team isn’t just a football team it’s a family they way the captains walk out together you can just tell and that’s what wins games a family not individuals.”

 

Next, coaches Snider coaches Kurt Tippman has been coaching for almost 7 years, so very experienced coach which his quarter back Micheal Hopper states ” Coach Tippman is a very good coach he encourages and pushes us to be better than ever.” Mr.Tippman has made an effort in coaches these young men in football. He has had many of his football players to D1 colleges. Previous player Mac Hippinhammer who received a full ride to Penn State says “Coach Tippman has help me succeed and has been a great help.”

 

Snider’s spirit has always been a fun and exciting. Spirit is an important, because to win you have to believe and want to win and that’s what Snider have. Always Snider has a reason to go out there and play Lawrence Johnson states “We do it Peytin she is our inspiration.” Peytin was a senior last year who lost her life in a tragic car accident. The team always come out the locker room screaming and running ready to get fired up for that game.