Football season came to an end for the Tioga athletic program with the Bulldogs falling to Hamilton 42-20 in the opening round of the playoffs Nov. 14.
Tioga moved the ball against Hamilton’s defense, generating over 400 yards of offense, but its injury- riddled roster couldn’t keep pace with Hamilton’s offense.
“Tonight summed up the season; things just haven’t gone our way, and they haven’t from Day 1, but we have a group of kids that were out here fighting for each other, and at the end of the day that means a lot as a coach to see that,” said Zach Birdwell, Tioga athletic director and head football coach. “These kids have every chance to turn on each other, fold and call it quits, and all these guys do is show up. We’re coming off the best week of practice we’ve had in three years here, and I’ll forever be thankful for these kids.”
