FOOTBALL

LIVE OAK AWAY (NON -DISTRICT) 6 PM

AMITE

AWAY (NON -DISTRICT) 7 PM

RIVERDALE HOME (NON -DISTRICT) 7 PM

SOUTH TERREBONE HOME (NON -DISTRICT) 7 PM

FOUNTAINEBLEAU AWAY (DISTRICT) 7 PM

ST. PAUL'S HOME (DISTRICT) 7 PM

SLIDELL HOME (DISTRICT) 7 PM

COVINGTON AWAY (DISTRICT) 7 PM

NORTHSHORE HOME (DISTRICT) 8 PM

MANDEVILLE AWAY (DISTRICT) 7 PM

PONCHATOULA HOME (DISTRICT) 7 PM

1

Coach Buckels, thank you for taking some time, and let's get started easy How are things looking right now for the Tornadoes?

Just getting better everyday. That's what I expect from my kids I think we're going to do that Right now, we are dealing with a lot of kids that don't have experience We only have ten seniors this year, but I’m excited to watch these kids grow as the year goes

# 2

Looking back to when you first took over as head coach of this program in 2020, is there anything that sticks out as a learning experience for you in that time?

Just the culture change You know, I know we needed that The kids coming together and the bond that we have now, not only between the players, but also with the coaches I feel like each year we'll continue to strive.

# 3

You know the state of the program and what it was when you took over. Expectations are probably lesser now coming off the playoffs. Do you feel any kind of pressure and expectations to get back into the playoffs?

It's no pressure to me. If we continue to get better daily, then I feel like we'll be there again As I said, we have younger guys in certain positions, such as quarterback. We have two freshmen that are battling for the position That's a key position But as I said, they're getting better as well. If we just continue getting better each day, we will be OK

# 4

Do you have a message for fans ahead of the season getting underway?

Most definitely. We want to make sure that the fans come out because we're going to try to continue to make sure that Tor Pride is there, and that we're doing what we're supposed to do as a team to get the fans out and to get the community out and have the community very excited