Roos’ season ends in bi-district

The Weatherford Kangaroos’ best season in recent memory came to an end 56-14 in the bi-district round of the playoffs Friday, Nov. 13, at Southlake Carroll.
Carroll scored on every offensive possession in the first half. Quarterback Hudson Tomcheck threw four touchdowns and ran for another while Dez Bryant Jr. and Blake Gunter also each ran for a touchdown.
Weatherford's offense had trouble running between the tackles, which made it tough for the Roos to get in rhythm, only earning their first first down right before the second quarter started. Weatherford's offense also had trouble holding onto the ball, turning the ball over on an interception, a fumble, and on a missed fourth down.
The Dragons led 49-0 at halftime.
The Roos kept up their season long trend of great third quarters.

Weatherford's defense forced a three-and-out which led to the offense scoring its first points as quarterback Braelyn Jones found running back D.J. Quimby open for a 53-yard touchdown pass on fourth down.
Despite the Dragons scoring later in the quarter on a pass play, the Roos were able to finish strong in the fourth quarter. Cole Schrantz recovered a fumble in Carroll territory. and the offense was able to take advantage as D.J. Quimby scored on a short run to make the score 56-14.
The last good thing to end the game saw Weatherford's back up defense force a turnover on downs in its own red zone in the final minutes.
It was a tough end to a great season for the Roos, who finished with 6-5 record overall. After going a combined 3-17 the previous two seasons and missing the playoffs the last four, this year’s team saw a remarkable turnaround.
Weatherford coach Marshall Williams was hired late in March and was only able to put his full coaching staff together during the summer. He did not promise the world, but thought his team had a good shot at making the playoffs and that is what he delivered.
"I really wish we could have handled the last two games differently," Williams said. "Things are definitely heading in the right direction. People asked me when I got here what do I expect. I told them I would be extremely disappointed if we didn't make the playoffs. The credit goes to the kids and these coaches. I know I am leading the ship, but this is definitely not something you can do yourself so there is a lot of people to thank and the credit goes to."
Some of the credit for Williams goes to the senior players who played their last high school football game for Weatherford.
"This senior class is going to be extremely special to me," Williams said. "This is my 23rd year coaching. I spent six months with these kids and I am confident I'll have relationships with them and still be their coach for the next 40 years. I know every one of their names and know them personally. That was goal Number 1 when I got here. They will forever be in my heart."
With the late start to this season, Williams is looking forward to the next part of the process as he gets ready for next season.
"There was a lot of change here," Williams said. "If there is anything the underclassmen can take away from the upperclassmen, is be open to change because more is coming. Offseason is going to be a big change."