Five Downs with Coach Polites

This week, the 4-1/2-0 Bears host the 4-1/2-0 Garden Spot Spartans. Both teams are tied for first place in Section Two, so this is a big game to say the least. Here's what head coach Jeff Polites had to say about tonight's game.

First Down: Does the fact that you've played a good passing team already (Muhlenberg) help your secondary with slowing down Garden Spot's attack?

Coach: We have had numerous opportunities this season to defend the pass. Our non-league teams really prepared us for many different types of offenses

Second Down: Most of your team leaders are pretty used to playing in big games after last year. Will that help you this Friday night?

Coach: I think that those experiences and the fact that we played in close games already this season will give us an advantage in that area. We know that our kids can respond under pressure.

Third Down: What's the biggest key to disrupting Garden Spot's passing attack?

Coach: Pressure on the QB is always a plus when you play a passing team. We will try to get that pressure with the front four then send LB's if necessary. Our skilled kids in the secondary will be a great help with the pass rush.

Fourth Down: How much will the offensive line and the offense as a whole use last week's performance to build off?

Coach: It is great to have a solid performance to use as an example of what we want every week out of that group. Our line is looking to be consistent for the remainder of the schedule.

Fifth Down: Considering your next three games, how important is it to get a win this week going into Cocalico and Central?

Coach: One week at a time. We will start to look at Cocalico and Manheim when they are our next opponent.