{"id":9539,"date":"2020-11-12T16:26:11","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T22:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/?p=9539"},"modified":"2020-11-13T10:24:35","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T16:24:35","slug":"thayer-bobcats-versus-hayti-indians-district-finals-game-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/sports\/thayer-bobcats-versus-hayti-indians-district-finals-game-preview-20201112","title":{"rendered":"Thayer Bobcats Versus Hayti Indians District Finals Game Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Thayer Bobcats (9-1 and 2-0 in district) are going up against the Hayti Indians (10-0 and 2-0 in district) in the district tournament finals on Friday, November 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the Louis Bozman Field. [1]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

Hayti Preview<\/h2>\n

The Hayti Indians are 10-0 in their games and 2-0 in their district. The Indians also rank first in their district. [2]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

Points Averaged<\/h3>\n

The Indians allowed 18 points on average per game, and they scored on average 56.8 points per game.<\/p>\n

Previous Game<\/h3>\n

The Indians went up against the St. Vincent Indians last Friday. Hayti beat them 54-41. [3]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

A Good Opponent<\/h2>\n

The Indians have had only one close point game; that game was against the Bobcats. Hayti only won by a margin of two points. The Bobcats’ only loss came from the Hayti Indians, with the end score being 30-28.<\/p>\n

Thayer Preview<\/h2>\n

The Thayer Bobcats are 9-1 and 2-0 in their district; they are also first overall in their district. [4]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

The Last Game<\/h3>\n

The Bobcats’ last opponent was the Caruthersville Tigers (3-5). The Bobcats beat them 57-18. Thayer mixed their game-plan with trick plays, runs, throws, and extra-point attempts.<\/p>\n

Points During A Game<\/h3>\n

The Bobcats have averaged 38.9 points per game while only allowing the opponent to score 9.3 points on average.<\/p>\n

Weak Point Fixed<\/h3>\n

During the game against the Crystal City Hornets, a weak point for the Bobcats was their extra-point kicks. [5]<\/sup><\/a> They fixed that problem and went 5 of 6 in their extra-point attempts in the game against the Tigers. [6]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

State Championship<\/h3>\n

In an interview with Jackson Willison, a running back for the Bobcats, he said,<\/p>\n

“I mean, that’s a long way’s away. We just gotta take it one game at a time, but I think if we play well and we keep our heads on straight, there’s nothing that can stop us but ourselves.” [7]<\/sup><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Biggest Obstacle<\/h3>\n

In an interview with Jayce Haven, the Bobcats quarterback, he said,<\/p>\n

“I think our biggest obstacle every week is ourself just making sure we’re staying focused and make sure we’re not taking anyone lightly.” [8]<\/sup><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Confidence For The Next Game<\/h3>\n

Kale Willison, the kicker for the Bobcats, said in an interview with AltonMo.com,<\/p>\n

“You can never take an opponent lightly, especially seeing as next week is the district championship.” [9]<\/sup><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

District Finals<\/h2>\n

The Thayer Bobcats will face off against the Hayti Indians at the Louis Bozman Field at 7:00 p.m., on November 13, 2020, in the District Finals. Whoever wins this game will go up against either the Mark Twain Tigers (6-6) or the South Callaway Bulldogs (7-3) in the state quarterfinals. [10]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

Notes:<\/h4>
  1. ^<\/a>Mshsaa. “Missouri State High School Activities Association<\/a>.” 12 Nov. 2020. (go back  ↩)<\/a><\/li>
  2. ^<\/a>“Schedule – Hayti Indians (Hayti, MO) Varsity Football 20-21<\/a>.” 12 Nov. 2020. (go back  ↩)<\/a><\/li>
  3. ^<\/a>“Schedule – Hayti Indians (Hayti, MO) Varsity Football 20-21<\/a>.” 12 Nov. 2020. (go back  ↩)<\/a><\/li>
  4. ^<\/a>“Schedule – Thayer Bobcats (Thayer, MO) Varsity Football 20-21<\/a>.” 12 Nov. 2020. (go back  ↩)<\/a><\/li>
  5. ^<\/a>“Thayer Bobcats Versus Caruthersville Tigers Game Preview – Alton MO<\/a>.” Alton MO, 5 Nov. 2020. (go back  ↩)<\/a><\/li>
  6. ^<\/a>“Thayer Bobcats Move On To District Finals With Win Over Tigers – Alton MO<\/a>.” Alton MO, 7 Nov. 2020. (go back  ↩)<\/a><\/li>
  7. ^<\/a>“Thayer Bobcats Vs. Ava Bears— Halftime Performance, Interviews With Fans And Players<\/a>.” YouTube, 12 Nov. 2020. (go back  ↩)<\/a><\/li>
  8. ^<\/a>“Thayer Bobcats Fought Hard To Triumph Over The Caruthersville Tigers 57-18<\/a>.” YouTube, 12 Nov. 2020. (go back  ↩)<\/a><\/li>
  9. ^<\/a>“Thayer Bobcats Fought Hard To Triumph Over The Caruthersville Tigers 57-18<\/a>.” YouTube, 12 Nov. 2020. (go back  ↩)<\/a><\/li>
  10. ^<\/a>Mshsaa. “Missouri State High School Activities Association<\/a>.” 12 Nov. 2020. (go back  ↩)<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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