Cullowee, North Carolina – The Chamber of Commerce hosted the Catamounts Saturday morning in weather conditions with unseasonably cool temperatures as the Western Carolina State football team took to the Bob Waters Field turf at EJ Whitmyer Stadium for the second time as part of Practice No. 11. Finished scrimmage over the weekend.
Western Carolina's offense scored on each of its first four possessions Saturday. One of the highlights was running back Corey Reddick scoring on a nearly 70-yard touchdown ramp while returning at tailback. Branson Adams He scored a 4-yard touchdown run after being tackled.
Of the five quarterbacks who split reps, return to starters Cole Gonzalez The beginning of Saturday's scrimmage was sharp.redshirt freshman wide receiver Santana Fleming He made several successful catches due to tough coverage by the WCU secondary.tight end jake young Among the notable plays was a 40-yard circus catch at the 2-yard line.
special teams place kicker paxton robertson Split the uprights from 35 yards out.
WCU has four practice sessions remaining this spring, including three afternoon sessions in the week leading up to the annual spring game, scheduled to start at noon next Saturday. As part of Super Weekend, Catamount Volleyball will host the Spring Red and White Game on Friday night, and Catamount Baseball will host UNCG on Saturday after the Spring Football game concludes at 3 p.m.
Unless otherwise noted, spring football practices are open to the public each year. However, spectators are asked to watch from the stadium seating area and not stand on the field or on the sidelines. All WCU football practice dates and times are subject to change.
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Catamount Football – Remaining Spring Practice Schedule:
Exercise 12: Tuesday, April 9th – 4pm – (Full Pad)
Exercise 13: April 11th (Thursday) 4:00pm (Top)
Exercise 14: Friday, April 12th – 4pm – (Helmets only) – coach clinic
Exercise 15: Saturday, April 13th – spring game – Noon (full pad/scrimmage)
*Date and time are subject to change.
