Vanlue Football Finishes Game With 10 Players

The Wildcats lost a tough one tonight 38-34 to Ridgedale! The Cats played the entire second half with 10 players! You may have not won the game but you sure won over the hearts of the Wildcat nation! @BVC_sports @Courier_Sports

— @vanlue_wildcat1 (@VanlueWildcat1) August 28, 2022

(8-28-22) The last several seasons Vanlue has struggled with numbers, last night the issue appeared in the Ridgedale game. The Wildcats finished the game with just 10 players. Despite playing one man down they made a game of it losing 38-36.

With 8-man football’s presence in Ohio…Vanlue decided to continue with an eleven player schedule.

What does the future hold for the Wildcats and their Blanchard Valley Conference rivals?

The Wildcats are scheduled to play McComb this coming Friday. The Wildcats with the lost last night are 0-2 on the season.

I admire the heart and effort of the players and staff of @Vanlue_Wildcat . Year after year they field a team with extremely low numbers, yet still compete on Friday nights. Instead of complaining, it's as if they embrace the fact that this small community can sustain. https://t.co/H16bdbo9wu

— Mike Sparks (@mikesparks82) August 28, 2022