In their last game of the season,
the equivalent of a playoff game, the
Vikings faced off with Roslyn. This
was the team’s second match-up of the
season. And while their first game saw
Port Washington come out on top, 21-7,
they would not be so lucky the second
time around. Roslyn had only suffered
one loss on the season (at the hands of
Port Washington) to this point, and in
an extremely close game, the Vikings
ultimately fell, 15-14.
When asked about the season ending
loss, Coach Ramsey applauded Roslyn
for being extremely well coached. And,
as evidenced by their 6-1 record, they
were one of the stronger teams in the
league. However, there was more to the
loss than just a tough matchup.
“Penalties
and
missed
opportunities,” were two of the issues
that plagued the Vikings in their hunt
for perfection. “We were just one step
behind.”
Overall though, Coach Ramsey
looks back at the season knowing that
he, his staff and his players went out
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every day and did their job. “We prepare
every week, and they played their butts
off,” added Ramsey. “Looking back, I
have no regrets [...] we gave it our all.”
“We” was a common term used
while talking with Coach Ramsey
about this past season. Even when
speaking of being awarded Jet’s Coach
of the Week, Coach Ramsey remained
dedicated to the idea of “team.” He
recalled that during his playing time at
Port Washington, Coach Brian Collins
would say “When you win, it’s on the
players, when you lose, it’s on the
coach.”
The team bought into what Coach
Ramsey was preaching and their success
was the driving forward behind the
honor. “I really attribute it to the kids.”
Team Awards
Team MVP - Mike Gennusa
Most Improved-David Kinneary
Coaches Award - Andy Araya
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