Gaylord St. Mary football survives first real test in win over CCIA
After six dominant weeks, GSM finally faced adversity and rallied from a halftime deficit over Copper Island Academy.
Gaylord St. Mary football found itself facing adversity in their first real test of the season, securing a 15-8 victory over Calumet Copper Island Academy (CCIA). The Snowbirds, who had been unbeatable through six games with a 7-0 record, found themselves on the receiving end of some mistakes. CCIA took an early lead, 8-7, at halftime but failed to maintain their lead as GSM's defense came up big in the second half.
The key to GSM's victory was their disciplined defense, which managed to hold CCIA without scoring inside the 30-yard line and made a crucial stop on fourth down with under two minutes left on the clock. Despite their offense struggling with dropped passes, short throws, and false-start penalties, the Snowbirds' defense carried them to a close victory.
Coach Kevin O'Connell acknowledged the need for improvement, stating, "We were extremely sloppy on both sides of the ball." However, the defense's performance provided a morale boost for the team, and they look forward to their upcoming playoff-caliber matchups against Pickford and Inland Lakes.
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