Entering Week 3 of the football season the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears are looking for their first win. LC-M has lost the services of linebacker Hunter Fontenot for at least another week after he was injured in the season opener against Jasper.
Coach Randy Crouch is preparing the Bears for the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks who run the same Slot-T offense as they did last season against LC-M. The Hawks have some good runners in the backfield and they use misdirection to confuse the opposing defense. Crouch knows the Bears must play their assignments, read their keys, and H-J will be a real challenge for LC-M defensively.
On defense Hardin-Jefferson plays an even front, but Crouch says the Hawks are very aggressive. They get around the ball carrier real well, and Crouch indicates he has not seen many teams move the ball against them. The coach is hoping for the Bears blocking to improve Friday to allow his running backs and receivers to do some things.
Little Cypress-Mauriceville this week is reverting back to its old offense of a more open style instead of the run oriented Slot-T. Coach Crouch provides the key for the Bears’ offense to help LC-M gain its first victory of the season is take advantage of scoring opportunities. Crouch reminds the Bears have done a good job of not turning over the football, but emphasizes when the field position is in your favor and you get opportunities to score you have to take advantage of them.
The Bears and their coach are ready for a win Friday night. Coach Crouch is calling for better blocking and tackling from LC-M during practices in preparation for the game. “Hopefully, we can bring it to the table this week and have a good outing,” Crouch expresses.
The LC-M Bears play the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks Friday night at Battlin’ Bear Stadium. The kickoff will be at 7:00.
Friday evening, September 9, before the LCM football game at Battlin’ Bear Stadium, the District will recognize the 2016 Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Awards inductees. Since the game begins at 7 p.m., the inductees will take the field at 6:40 p.m. for introductions. Please join us a few minutes early and help welcome the following 2016 Inductees.
The Distinguished Alumni class includes Jonathan Davis, marine biologist, whose research was featured on the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week; Blake Poutra, local business owner recently featured in VIP magazine, Justin Hayes, Director of Ministry Operations for Parental Care Ministries; John Hargrove, former killer whale trainer for SeaWorld, now a New York Times bestselling author; Dr. Melanie Dennison Marshall, Dentist and representative for “Healthy Huddle,” a partnership with the NFL Retired Players Association; defense attorney Trenton Marshall, recognized as a Top Attorney Fort Worth Magazine; Greg Perry, Assistant Superintendent for LCM CISD, who has guided the District to achieve the Texas Comptroller’s Leadership Circle for financial transparency and Superior Achievement Ratings; Judge Mandy White-Rogers, County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas; and Drew Waters, producer, director and actor Drew Waters, whose directorial debut will take place in October with the release of his feature film, “New Life.”
Military Wall of Honor inductees are Purple Heart recipient, Scotty Hallman, who served in the Army from 2002-2014 and who has numerous medals and commendations to his credit; Jordan Dobranski, graduate from the US Air Force Academy Preparatory School, current Cadet at the USAF Academy for the Class of 2020; and Marines Sgt. Gregory Charrier, active since January 2012 and Lance Corporal Drake Blanchard, active since January 2015.
The Hall of Fame inductees are recognized for outstanding service or contribution to the District. These are Marlene and Alan Courmier and Jodi and Matt Purgahn.
Past inductees can be viewed on the LCM website under the “Community” tab at www.lcmcisd.org.
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