Hot Springs advances to semifinals
Hot Springs sophomore Ben Aldridge (red) stretches to gain a few more yards after a reception in the Savage Heat's quarterfinal, 6-player win over Highwood this past Saturday in Hot Springs. (Chuck Bandel/VP-MI)
Highwood quarterback Chase Tinklenberg (9) tries to get off a pass while being pressured by the Slonaker brothers, Weston (22) and Daniel (3) during their game Saturday in Hot Springs. (Chuck Bandel/VP-MI)
Before the game began, there were notably several Hot Springs High football players limping during warm-ups, testing their season’s injuries as they prepared for their quarterfinal playoff contest against Highwood.
But, as one bystander noted, that was part of the team credo of “next man up”.
And it was in-line with the team’s rodeo-tough influence, a get back in the saddle philosophy.
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