In the game on Sept. 9 against Vandegrift, sophomore varsity defensive back Hayden Hollander tackles a receiver, attempting to prevent a touchdown. The team practiced defensive drills during weekly practice to prepare for the match, which they won 49-46 in double overtime. “At practice, we start with backpedaling drills and then we go into tackling drills,” Hollander said. “After that, we have an interception drill. I like that I have control over the defense so I get to call the play." Photo by Alyssa Fox

Jumping as high as he can, senior varsity wide receiver Bowen Travis reaches to catch the football. Travis scored a touchdown at the game versus Vandegrift, which the Timberwolves won 49-46. “As a receiver, I have to know my routes and the details to them, like my splits, my depths, my routes,” Travis said. “Building that brotherhood with all my teammates means to me that I’ll have friends for the rest of my life.” Photo by Addie LoSurdo

Juking out his opponents, sophomore varsity running back Lucas Viloria maneuvers around the Rouse High School defense with his field footwork. The Timberwolves beat Rouse 35-25 on Oct. 4 during the Homecoming game. “The running backs work really hard; we prepare by doing a lot of training together and lifting weights,” Viloria said. “Everytime I have the ball it feels electric. There is no other feeling than having your teammates depend on you at that moment.” Photo by Kacey Miller

Putting his arms around his teammates at the end of the Homecoming game against Rouse High School, junior Brooks Bouffard faces Rouse’s band as they play their school song. Brooks is a varsity defensive lineman and has a close bond with players from several position groups. “I am close with many of my teammates; we get along great and hang outside of practice together,” Bouffard said. “After games we go out to eat or do stuff like watch other football games. Our friendship has definitely grown, especially after these past two years because of football, seeing each other everyday and being with one another.” Photo by Addie LoSurdo

Running with the ball under one arm, junior and varsity tight end Jamal Porter rushes the ball for a touchdown. The theme for the game against Huntsville was Gold Out. “When scoring a touchdown, it feels amazing to know you did something for your entire team,” Porter said. “I prepare for my position by going to practice, practicing everyday and doing what I am supposed to do.” Photo by Willa Pursley

Blocking for his running back, sophomore varsity linebacker Brock Bungo works with his teammates to slow down the Leander Lions’ defense. On Nov. 1, the Timberwolves beat the Lions 47-21 at Bible Stadium. “I practice my position by making sure my hands and feet are all correct before the game and rehearse the plays in my head,” Bungo said. “It’s hard sometimes because not every play is perfect, so you have to make adjustments on the fly.” Photo by Julia Seiden

Standing in the end zone as a team, senior varsity captain and linebacker Logan Wicketts celebrates running back Cameron Graham’s touchdown. Wicketts was lead blocker for Graham in the play leading up to the touchdown. “I had a good block [in that play] and he had a good read, so it was very exciting,” Wicketts said. “[When the team gets a touchdown], it's great. It gives us more momentum in the game and helps us overall go for the victory.” Photo by Kyndall Johnson

Staring down his opponents during the pregame coin toss, sophomore varsity quarterback David Cooper readies himself for the Homecoming game against Rouse High School on Oct. 10. The game ended in a 35-25 win for the Timberwolves. “I’m observing the guys I am going to be playing against,” Cooper said. “Before the game, I like to think about what I am going to have to do to win the game and get in the zone. A lot of mental focus is needed before the game and I prepare myself for what is going to happen.” Photo by Kacey Miller

In a close game against East View High School, senior varsity defensive lineman Hank Newman limps off the field after an opponent knocks the helmet off his head. The team won 31-29, keeping its winning streak at that point in the season.“I was mad [an opponent] ripped my helmet off,” Newman said. “I felt like the [East View] game should not have been that close, but it was still a lot of fun. [I prepare for my position] by doing the same thing in practice everyday, so I can get that muscle memory so that everything that happens in game we are ready for it." Photo by Kacey Miller