wildcatfan

21-0 Jasper at the half. Jasper has blocked 1 punt and intercepted Castle twice in the red zone.

21-0 Jasper, 6 min to go in the 1st half.

14-0 Jasper, 3 minutes left in the first.

From what I’ve heard, things went good during the scrimmage. What does that exactly mean, not sure as was a brief convo that I overheard and I was not there to see for myself. I have heard the player turnout has been better than years past and the new offense has brought some additional athletes that wouldn't have come out with the previous regime. I say all of this but the season still may be rough. Also, anyone know if Memorial is streaming their games this year? Thought they have in the past. Go Cats!

They have not, but if you know where to look you can find this info. I'd expect the announcement by the end of the month.

You're more likely to see Jasper pick up Southridge if an opening on the schedule comes free. Heritage Hills would be second I'd imagine.

This is a good assessment on the pulse of the fan base. Ground and pound is a thing of the past and an offensive evolution needed to happen. Was it a determining factor in the hire like asked in a previous comment, don't know. If we were going to be able to hang with the SIAC teams, we needed to move towards more passing and less running the ball. Now the talent may not have been on the teams in the past to move more towards a spread, as I believe Lewis tried in his first season but that was quickly scrapped. You are also correct that the infrastructure is there to be very successful and at least compete for yearly sectionals and go on deep runs periodically. The new football facility is beautiful and very well done. Been several years since I have been in the weight room since my playing days, but it was very well done and had all of the equipment needed. I am sure things have been added / updated since then. It will be interesting what Coach can do. Was his North Central record a product of their schedule or did they just not have the talent? Or will we get more of the results from his Illinois time. If he has that type of success within a 4 year stretch, he'll have all the community support he needs and fans will be happy.

I hope so! Looks like he had a couple of rough years at NC (0-20) but had good success at Kankakke (34-8) and had them in the state title game in 2021. Not sure of the offense he runs, but I’m sure it is probably far from the Lewis Wing T or the Power I ran by Ahrens / Brewer in their years. Heard there wasn’t a shortage of applicants for the position and hopefully AD hired the right guy.

Derek Hart

30-12 Jasper. Outside of a few big plays by Castle, this was all Jasper.

30-6 Jasper 8 min to go

22-6 end of 3rd Jasper driving on their own 35. Castles had 1 big play at the start of the 2nd half and that’s been it.

16-0 Jasper at half. Jasper has left a few scores on the field or this game could have a wider margin.

7-0 Jasper end of 1st

Jasper throughly taking care of Mt Vernon. 29-0. 9 to play in the 3rd.