The Mater Dei practice was our destination today. We had arranged to interview several of the players, along with Coach Rollinson. I was able to interview Cameron Meredith, Khaled Holmes, and Matt Barkley. All three players were extremely humble, despite all of the media attention they receive. Each was fun to talk to.
The Mater Dei fan base seems very excited for this game. Apparently, Mater Dei player/student/fan is supposed to wear black (Servite's color). Perhaps this explains why Trevor and I turned some heads in our otherwise unremarkable black polos. There were a good number of fans at Mater Dei just to watch the JV game today, despite the unseasonably cool weather.
It was also clear that Coach Rollinson has great respect for Servite. Servite gave Mater Dei everything they could handle last year. A successful field goal attempt towards the end of regulation probably would have won the game for Servite. However, the kicker missed and Mater Dei won in OT.
I expect nothing short of a high scoring, hard fought, competitive shootout tomorrow night. Check back then for more!~SS