Senior Football Season

Senior Football 

By Sinan Lal

Husky Herald Report

   With the end of an extremely memorable 8-2 season, Port Huron Northern’s football team hopes to come back next year even stronger. 

   A huge part of the recent success of the program has been the prominence of the athletes from the class of 2020. Arguably one of the greatest classes of athletes PHN has ever had, this graduating class will certainly leave some very large shoes to fill in the next few years. 

   Even though they’ll be moving on to bigger things, our class of 2020 athletes looked back on their past few seasons with fondness and left some advice for the next generation. 

   James Delong (‘20), star receiver and corner for the Huskies, noted that he’d remember some of the stunning plays he made this past season for a long time. “My favorite memory this season had to be beating PH in the regular season and keeping the Brick here at PHN. My 60 yard punt return and then touchdown with that crazy two point conversion is definitely something I’ll remember for a long time,” said Delong. 

   Despite the final loss of the season coming to Port Huron, Delong put on a show with one of the most memorable interception catches Memorial Stadium has ever seen. 

   Luke O’Hare (‘20), linebacker and team captain, also reflected on this past season with thoughtfulness. “The best parts of this season were the bonds we formed and how well we worked together, on and off the field. As a senior and a captain, it’s great to see how much we have impacted the football program for the better over the last few years,” said O’Hare. O’Hare anchored the defense his last two years, and was also the receiver on that unforgettable two point conversion against Port Huron.

   PHN’s star quarterback for the last three years, Seth Klink (‘20) simply acknowledged the feelings and nerves surrounding each game. “I’ll never forget the nerves that you feel before a game in the locker room, listening to music with the team. Channeling that energy into a good game and a win, game in and game out, is something that no other feeling can compare to,” said Klink. Klink’s graduation will leave a huge hole in the offense and leaves massive shoes to fill.