With an undefeated opening to the 2011 season, the Bearcats have had great showings against the Ste. Genevieve Dragons in week one and the Park Hills Central Rebels in week two.  More importantly, the team has remained healthy, with only a few minor bumps and bruises. 

"I think we are 'full go' other than Nick Summers right now," noted Head Coach Aaron Pixley.  "We only have a few bumps and bruises."

 

Nick Summers is the Bearcats' outstanding 'power' running back and linebacker for the Bearcats that pulled up early in the 2nd quarter of last week's contest with a shoulder injury.  Tough as nails, Summers remained in the game for the remainder of the that quarter until half time.

With a commanding lead at half-time, team physician Dr. Bobby Jibben and the Bearcats' coaching staff made a decision to pull Summers from the game.  Dr. Jibben reported it to be a precautionary move, and wanted to be sure to keep Summers healthy for the remainder of the season.

As of today, Summers appears to be improving, but is considered day-to-day for Friday night's game against the Sikeston Bulldogs.

"It seems that he has a lot of movement back into his arm and shoulder and will have an MRI tomorrow to rule out any damage to the shoulder," noted Pixley.  "We (coaches) would like nothing better to have him in the lineup, but we want to do the right thing."

The Bearcats will be at home Friday night at Charles Bland Stadium.  Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.  Make plans to join other members of Bearcat Nation as the 'Cats work to continue their quest for an undefeated season.