The entire first half of the game was extremely excruciating for Raider fans as they watched the Green Waves taking and holding the lead against Burton's point total of zero. As the fans of the Raiders awaited in the stands during half time, the football team was obtaining a heartfelt speech from head coach Mr. Adams. Andrew C., 9 year football player for John I. Burton, stated part of Mr. Adams speech included the words "Man Up." Andrew felt strongly that it was Coach Adam's words of encouragement which rallied the team to come back and beat the Green Waves.
After the Raiders claimed victory over the Narrows, they were given the news . A long road trip to Galax high school was in their future. On Friday November 18th, 2016 the Raiders will be heading to the second round of playoffs against Galax. Senior Roy T. and Junior Andrew C. are both in agreement that the Maroon Tide is a strong team. Roy states "They are better, so if we want to win the Raiders will have to play better than they did on Saturday against the Green Waves."The pressure is definitely on the Raiders going into the upcoming football game against Galax, due to being defeated by this team last year. However, this will not discourage the Raiders from competing at their all time best on Friday night against the Maroon Waves. Roy T. states that, being a senior, he is encouraged greatly to defeat Galax and to make it to state. He also claims that he "Does not want to go out on a bad note." He wants to win.
To the students whom are interested in going to the game on Friday, there will be a pep bus for a charge of two dollars. There is a sign up sheet in the office for those who want to join in on the trip to Galax. For the Raiders who will be riding on the pep bus, be sure to bring seven dollars to get in to the football game and additional money for any food purchases. Be sure to sign up to show support for the Raider football team!
Everyone here at Burton's Blog would like to wish the Raider football team good luck, as they compete in the second round of playoffs!
Written by: Haley Q