Football Fails to Score Against Choate

Despite putting up a valiant effort, Big Red varsity football lost against Choate Rosemary Hall in an away game with the final score of 49-0. Post graduate Josh Anderson commended his opponents, saying, “Choate is a great football team and they capitalized on every mistake we made.” Lower Cade Thompson also echoed these statements, describing the team as “difficult.” Post graduate Samson Dubé acknowledged the skill and influence of Choate’s coaches, while senior Hans Fotta affirmed that their opposing team had not lost a game since 2013. “They are by no means unbeatable,” he added, hopeful for future rematches against them.

“Obviously losing games is not any team’s goal, but we just [have to] learn from the experience and get better for next week.”

Although the scoreboard showed a loss for Exeter, Thompson found that Exeter played its best during the second half, when the team managed to “hold Choate scoreless.” Fotta also detailed this as a highlight of the game. “We also got plenty of players some good playing time later in the game so they could have real game experience to better themselves as players, and the team, by extension,” he explained.

However, Fotta expressed his disappointment in the results of the game. “Obviously losing games is not any team’s goal, but we just [have to] learn from the experience and get better for next week,” he said.

Dubé found that a lack of control allowed for Choate to score on Big Red. “The game did not go as we had hoped for,” he said. “We ended up with a lopsided score not in our favor.” However, he remained optimistic for future games. “I hope that we as a team can find the mental strength needed to give our 100% into every play,” Dubé said.

Fotta, emphasizing his commitment to the team, looks forward to playing future opponents. “We are really focusing on ourselves and our next opponent, Loomis Chaffee, this week,” he said. He hopes to look beyond the tough loss and instead dedicate time and effort to improving. “There is plenty to continue working on, so we are looking ahead instead of dwelling on Choate,” Fotta said. “This is a big week for the team, and hopefully we’ll be able to take the W this Saturday.”