Catching up with the Cougars: CEC football season in full swing

The CEC Cougars set to run a play on offence during their game versus the Cheetahs. In their most recent game, the Cougars defeated the Sydney Academy Wildcats, on the road, 38-7. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle contentTRURO – As the leaves change colour and the weather gets colder, that also signals that football season is underway.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Cobequid Educational Centre (CEC) Cougars football team have started off the year with one win and one loss, and are prepared to continue putting up a good fight in October as they take on competition from across the province.Article contentArticle contentAt the start of September, the Truro team played the Northeast Kings Titans and won the game 37-0. Then, a tough loss against the CP Allen Cheetahs, also known as CPA, on Sept. 14 with a final score of 44-0.Article contentArticle contentCoach Shawn Davison said that the league is shaping up a bit differently than he anticipated, although one thing that remains consistent is that they have a great team to work with.Article content“Every year, we always have a great group of guys, and that makes it a lot easier for the coaches,” he said in an interview on the CEC football field on Sept. 24.Article contentOne of the team’s senior players, Lewis Lively, said the team was able to make a lot of improvements during their recent week off, also referred to as a bye week.Article content CEC Cougars pursue a Cheetah’s running back during action at James MacPherson Stadium earlier this month. Richard MacKenzie Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle content“We’re one and one right now, but we had a bye week last week and I think we made a lot of improvements as a team and we’re just excited to prove it,” said Lively.Article content“(We’ve) got some good competition coming up,” added fellow teammate Lachlan Lamont, “but it’s looking good this season. Our team has come together.”Article contentSYDNEY BOUNDArticle contentWhen asked about team strengths this season, the CEC coach pointed to their defensive line.Article contentArticle content“I’m not taking away from the offense at all, but I think right now, the strength for our team would be our defense,” Davison said.Article contentOn Sept. 28, the team will be heading to Cape Breton to face the Sydney Academy Wildcats.Article contentDavison said he’ll be looking for the Cougars’ offensive line to have some success at this game.Article content“The offense is starting to click right now, I think,” he said. “I’m looking for them this weekend against Sydney to have some success… I think they’re looking to prove to our defense that they can score some points, too.”Article contentWith that said, the coach adds that across the board, the team is always looking to improve.Article content The Cougars attempting to tackle a C.P. Allen runner during high school football action in Truro Sept. 14. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle content“Every practice, we want to improve a tiny bit,” he adds.Article contentFrom what the head coach can tell, Bedford’s CP Allen Cheetahs will be the team to beat this season.Article content“They look like they’re the top dog right now,” said Davison. “They’re running the table on everybody.”