The Tiger defense returned with so much veteran experience they were able to move some of that talent to the offensive side of the ball. I'm really excited about where they're at but we're also trying to keep them humble.” “I thought these kids played their butts off tonight. “(Because) comfort has been the enemy of Warsaw football lately. “I'm excited for what those guys can do but I don't want them to feel uncomfortable,” Hueber remarked. The starting varsity defense pitched a shut-out, and while defensive coordinator Kris Hueber was pleased with the effort, he wants to keep a heightened level of intensity, and avoid any sense of comfort among the Black Plague defenders.
Michigan City’s only score came once the reserves were on the field against most of the Wolves’ starting offense when Derrick Coleman barreled into the end zone on a three-yard TD run with 2:46 in the final frame. The Tigers wasted no time moving ahead 35-0, launching the IHSAA Mercy Rule running clock 89 seconds into the third stanza on senior B-back German Flores-Ortega’s 59-yard touchdown sprint, and sophomore Mason Smythe’s extra-point kick. Numerous factors contributed to the Tigers’ 28-0 halftime lead. You know it's easy have fun when you’re up 35-nothing in third quarter, but I’m pleased.” It was good to see them come out and play with some passion… and have fun. “I thought our kids played as hard as I've seen them play in a while. They're a little young on defense, and we know they are a well-coached team. “I think Michigan City… will be tough by the end of the year.
“It went a whole lot different than what I could have imagined it would go,” Curtis said. The Tigers took his words to heart in their 2022 season-opening 35-7 victory last night over the third-ranked (AP poll), and fourth-ranked (Coaches’ poll) Michigan City Wolves at Fisher Field. The Tigers fell from a 7-1 won-loss record in mid-October to a 7-3 finish. Those five quarters were comprised of a relinquished fourth-quarter lead against Concord consequently losing the conference crown followed by a 36-0 sectional final loss to Carroll. The Warsaw Tigers head coach, Bart Curtis, reminded his squad at each preseason practice about the last five quarters of the 2021 season.
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