Friday, October 2, 2009
The Record Volume 40, Issue 5
The Official Student Publication of the Saint Louis Priory High School since 1960
Bruised Rebels defeated at Homecoming
Football Field Named “Busch Field”
Photo Credit: John Notter, Sr. Photo Credit: John Notter, Sr.
Patrick Mulvihill, ’10 Editor in Chief
Despite over 100 yards of rushing by QB Matt Jones, the Rebels were unable to pull out a win on Saturday.
Mike Haueisen, ’10 Sports Editor
The ailing Rebels went into Saturday's homecoming game a battered and bruised team. The Rebels were missing starting wide receiver Conor Ahlering to a knee injury, starting outside linebacker and starting fullback Andrew Cusumano, and have been missing starter Craig Boyce for a few weeks. Confident in their depth at these positions, the Rebels took the field as the favorites to win the game. The game was close throughout, but the Rebels certainly looked like the better team throughout the better part of the first half. The Rebels struck early when Mike Puettmann received a 20 yard throw
from Matt Jones with an easy lane to the end zone. Although the offense had moments and spurts of great movement, they failed to put more than those 7 points on the board, a result of untimely drops, mistakes, and turnovers. A 2nd quarter end zone interception by Senior Andrew Halenkamp kept the Rebels ahead going into the half 7-0. After the half, however, turnovers became the Rebels biggest enemy, as they continued to hurt themselves, turning the ball over 4 times throughout the game. An early fumble led to great field position for the John Burroughs Bombers, who began to find their groove. The bombers began having success on offense as they perfectly rationed the pass and run plays, keeping the Rebels guessing on what kind of (continued on page 4)
Throughout these years of change around Priory’s campus, it can be easy to miss simple changes around the campus. Ranging from less noticeable changes such as repaved walkways and the newly painted blue “P” by the football field, to the major changes, (i.e. renovations in the Junior School and the gym, the new athletic complex, strawberry cream cheese), our lives are impacted by the generosity of Priory’s many benefactors. This weekend, a major change took place, which may very well go unnoticed by a large portion of the student body. Before the homecoming game, the Varsity football field was officially named “Busch Field.” A ceremony including Father Michael, the Busch Family, and a megaphone (which incidentally failed to grab the attention of a large portion of the student body) dedicated the field on behalf of the Busch Family and their (continued on back page)