CAM Cougars focused for Friday’s matchup against West Bend-Mallard

October 25th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

The (9-0) CAM Cougars are preparing for the second round of 8-player playoffs after an overpowering 75-12 win against Southeast Warren. It was a game that saw over 400 yards of total offense for the Cougars, a 4+ turnover margin for CAM, and a kickoff return for a touchdown. CAM Quarterback Chase Spieker was 10-13 for 209 yards and 4 touchdowns through the air. Spieker also scrambled for 91 yards and 3 scores. The run game was assisted by Brody Paulsen with 9 carries, 82 yards, and one touchdown.

Everything was clicking for the Cougars last Friday and Head Coach Barry Bower was pleased with the sharp efficiency by his team.

Now a week later and the competition is only getting tougher for Coach Bower and his CAM squad. They face off against a (7-2) West Bend-Mallard Wolverines team who are also coming off an impressive 64-26 win against Riceville.

One of the major keys for the Wolverines is their deadly duo in the backfield of quarterback Landon Montag and Cole Fehr who combined have over 2100 rushing yards. Coach Bower knows they will be a tough test for the Cougars.

The Wolverines offense relies on their up-tempo style to catch defenses off guard and get in as many plays as possible. The results have been impressive, with the West Bend-Mallard offense averaging 66 points in their last four games. Preparing for this type of offense has been a focus for CAM.

Being undefeated would give most programs an abundance of confidence and have them look past opponents. However, Coach Bower has just one message for his successful Cougar team. He wants them to take it one day at a time because you never know when it could be your last game.