“We got ‘er done,” said Coach Ken Fournier as the Titans take the next step towards extending their post season.
The Titans hosted Pincher Creek on Saturday in the provincial quarterfinal. This was a matchup of like offenses to see who could execute better. The Titans were firing on all cylinders on offense and holding strong on defense. Pincher Creek’s only touchdown came early in the fourth quarter as the Titans won 21-7.
“Defensively there was a lot of questions going up against another double wing offense, because it is hard to stop,” said Fournier. “We made a few adjustments and looked for a few areas to attack, and our defense stepped up and did well. So well they basically abandoned the double wing by halftime.”
He said versatility of the Titans defense won the day.
“We moved guys to different spots. Our cornerbacks played great containing everything inside. Our linebackers and linemen …were consistent on defense.
On offense Spencer Fournier was on top of his game with two touchdowns. Josh Weeteringen also made good gains and a touchdown.
“It is good to see our running backs strong in our line up. That combination works really good together when they are moving the ball up the field,” said Fournier.
Ben Huculuk also had a good game, moving the ball an average eight yards per carry.
“Everybody is contributing and that is why we are having success in the late part of our season. Everybody understands their responsibilities on the field and they are working together,” said Fournier.
While the Titans were able to keep a lead, Pincher Creek was able to keep threatening, led by a strong presence from their quarterback. The Titans were able to hold on.
Coach Fournier said this season prepared the Titans for the changes Pincher Creek threw at them.
“After those exhibition games we saw some really wild offenses and pretty strange defenses, we are pretty much prepared. Pincher Creek went from a double wing to a quad spread offence and our guys just motioned out, it didn’t surprise them at all,” said Fournier
The Titans are on to the semifinal and will be facing Willow Creek of Claresholm, a perennially strong team.
“They are in the same situation as us, a smaller school, so they have new guys every year who need to get in the line-up and get experience and they have good coaches. There is no surprise they are coming on late in the season,” said Fournier. “They lost a number of guys but they have some good young talent. Defensively they are pretty strong.”
Last year the Titans knocked Claresholm out in the first round.
“They were fixing for a good result last year and they were not too happy, so they are going to be looking for revenge,” said Fournier.
The Titans face Willow Creek at home this Saturday at 1 p.m.
“They are a good balanced team on both sides of the ball, whether it is running or passing, it should be a good game.”
