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How Hamilton did against a very competitive and top-tier team.
By Chris Bucher
Different types of Football games are remembered. Some of them are remembered by the good spirits, the sportsmanship, who played in it, and how well the game went. Hamilton vs. Coopersville, on the other hand, was not remembered like that. It was remembered for two of West Michigan’s teams laying it on the line for a trophy and the community.
In 2003, Hamilton took on an elite football team, Coopersville. Built with full aggression and almost no mercy, Coopersville was ranked no 1 in the state. From aggression at the start to aggressiveness at the end, Coopersville always went full on and showed power that would be a challenge to go against and require full effort from Hamilton.
Hamilton was ready for such a challenge that they would forever be remembered. When they went against each other, it was a classic example of two good football teams. The whole time, the game was very aggressive from start to finish. Both teams were well liked, and Hamilton did well enough to compete against Coopersville. Everything felt normal at that time. However, that was not gonna be the case.
Hamilton entered the season with big expectations. Ready to win and full of determination. It was a matter of who could do the best that day. Who could prove something? Two big teams against each other. It was all a fight for dominance and a fight for the best.
The teams started strong. The game was suspenseful from the start. Ever the fierce, Dustin Smith was an all-state player and one of the premier players in West Michigan. Full of determination, he was on the game, never letting the rival team get in his way or anyone stop him. This game was not one you could win from two touchdowns. It was all about working together and taking down the other team.
It came down to the first quarter: if Hamilton went to get the ball, they could win the game. The coach made an aggressive call for it, and they took it. On that night, Hamilton won 19 to 13 against Coopersville. With aggressive blocks and an aggressive play, the team made it happen.
