As of October 22, the boys varsity football team is 3-4 with a league record of 0-3; they are currently in 6th place in the Peninsula Ocean-Valley League, according to MaxPreps.
The team has faced a challeng- ing season, but they remain fo- cused on growth and improvement, head coach Kelly King said. The Trojans continue to work hard and prepare diligently for each opponent, King said.
“Some games did not go their way, but they have taken advantage of opportunities and continued to push forward,” King said.
The team is improving, even if the results haven’t always reflect- ed their progress, King said.
“We haven’t always gotten the result we’re looking for, but we have had our chances. We just need to go finish it,” King said.
Senior quarterback Adrian Chavez stepped into the varsity quarterback role after playing junior varsity.
“The game happens much quicker on varsity than it does on JV,” he explained.
“He mentioned that practices are harder and there’s a larger audience during games, which adds to the pressure,” stated Chavez during the interview. Preparation plays a key role in the Trojans’ weekly performance, King said…. King develops de- tailed game plans, which are then implemented by the coaching staff during practices, he said.
Schoolwork and football have been a balancing act, but he al- ways manages to put his academics first, Chavez said.
“I can usually do my school- work first and whatever I can to prepare for football during the week,” Chavez said. In the Peninsula Ocean League, the Trojans continue to stress their program’s traditions and the execution of their game plan, according to King.
“We don’t have one main competitor,” King said. “It’s about sticking to our tradition as a pro- gram and executing the game plan.”
Chavez has become a leader both on and off the field. “I know I come across as a team player,” he said. “Whenever someone’s down, I try my best to get everybody good.” “
I just trust what Coach King has called and try to forget about the bad things that happened,” Adrian said.
The team is nurtured with the spirit of accountability and leadership within the team, according to Coach King. Everyone is expected to be a leader, according to Coach King.
“We don’t just have one leader; we’re all leaders,” King said Chavez also makes time to assist younger, less experienced players during practice. “We give them extra help and make sure they ask questions,” Chavez said.
Coach King’s philosophy and Adrian’s leadership, combined with the team’s chemistry give the Trojans reason to hope for continued success this season, King said.