Vandercook Lake, with an abundance of seniors and starters, takes aim at playoffs
The time is now Vandercook Lake, with an abundance of seniors and starters, takes aim at playoffs By Mike Moore JTV Sports Writer Jackson — It’s been long enough. In fact, talking to Vandercook Lake football coach Steve Wolvin, it’s long over due. The fall of 1996 was the last time the Jayhawks found themselves playing in the football postseason. Since that time, there have been some close calls, a 6-3 finish in 1997 before the automatic-qualifier rule was established. In 2008 the guys went 5-4. Last year’s squad started the year 5-2, only to end 5-4 and on the outside looking in. “It’s a goal every single year,” Wolvin said of reaching the playoffs. “I mean, that’s why you play high school football, to earn a spot in that tournament. I think we’ve let a few opportunities to do that slip a way the past few years.” But the past is just that, and all focus now for the guys in red and white is on this year and the opportunity this team has. And it could be a pretty special one. The Jayhawks’ roster is made up of 17 seniors, the most Wolvin has had in his five…
