"DE JA II"
For the second time in three seasons, the Bobcats have their postseason dreams crushed on the turf of arch rivals Hilton Head Island High School. The Seahawks route Bluffton 55-21 Friday night in the fourth installment of the Bridge Bowl. The loss - coupled with a Battery Creek blowout of Lake Marion - leaves the Bobcats as the odd man out of the Class 3A Lower State playoffs.
Bluffton (3-7, 2-3 Region 8-3A) fell victim to the exact same scenario two seasons ago, finishing in the three-way tie for the final two Region 8-3A playoff spots. Dooming the Bobcats was a flawed tiebreaker system that rewarded Battery Creek (a team Bluffton beat) the region's third spot based on "region points allowed" this season. From there, the whole scenario resets to head-to-head matchups for the fourth spot. The Bobcats lost to Lake Marion in September's region-opener on a missed last-second field goal attempt.
At least that's the story being fed to Bluffton at this moment. By the morning, everything could change.
As of right now, however, the season is over for the Bobcats.
We saw a great Passing Game tonight with Senior Ryan Combs. Congrats to all Senior FB players and Cheerleaders. Good luck with the rest of your Senior Year.
ReplyDeleteSometimes great seasons aren't quantified in wins alone. Great job, Bobcats. Stay tuned to Ninth Life; there's plenty more to come.
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I am curious to know why we did not see more of that passing game this year? Why did Coach West GIVE UP on Ryan Combs so early in the season? The offense was much more balanced with him in there. They actually moved the ball up and down the field even when the opposing team knew what was coming! I bet he is sitting back wondering what could have been for these kids just like the rest of us. Good luck next year BOBCATS!!
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