Pioneers gearing up for Bradley

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard

WCHS offfensive coordinator Donnie Harris, center, and line coach Jeff Lee explain a play to the Pioneers’ scout offense during Monday’s practice.

Through three weeks of working to improve themselves, the Pioneer varsity football team went to work Monday focusing on one common goal: Stopping Bradley Central.

Warren County devoted much of Monday’s practice session to working with their first-team defensive unit, going up against a “scout” team which lined up in formations similar to what they expect to see in Friday’s season opener.

Although the staff had some opportunities to scout the Bears during the preseason, WCHS coaches hope to avoid any surprises Friday night by preparing for multiple schemes from Bradley Central.

Tuesday afternoon, the Pioneers were expected to turn to the other side of the ball, practicing their offensive game plan against a scout team patterned after the Bears’ defense.

Kickoff for Friday’s game at Nunley Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m, rather than the usual 7:30. The Pioneers enter the 2005 season riding a 39-game losing streak, while Bradley — which also went 0-10 last year — has lost its last 12 games.