After three 7-on-7 appearances — and a regional championship in the final event — Pike Road coach Granger Shook is feeling optimistic about his team as it prepares for the opening of fall practice on Aug. 7.
The Patriots won the regional competition in the Hustle Up 7-on-7 at the Hoover Met last weekend, a remarkable accomplishment considering their status at the end of spring practice under the first-year coach.
“We’ve gotten better each time,” Shook said. “We’re very encouraged by the growth I’ve seen our kids have. There’s a lot that goes into that — new offensive system, new coordinators, new system, new position coaches. The kids are learning new terminology, so that’s why we wanted to do these.”
Read the full article here: https://www.montgomeryindependent.com/sports/pike-road-earns-regional-championship-at-hustle-up-7-on-7/article_ef0ddb7a-259c-11ee-a77f-f365f025204a.html