Chelsea High School Football record through week 2: 4-2 (2-1 week 2; 2-1 SEC).

On Thursday, the freshmen lost at home against Bedford. In a stark contrast to the Novi game, they were tied at halftime, and the final score was 20-12. A late drive was thwarted by penalties, and by the end of the game. Still, an improvement over the previous week.

In another exciting game, the JV went back and forth with Bedford, trailing by 14 before returning a kick for a touchdown to gain momentum. They found themselves down midway through the fourth quarter, and with just over a minute left in the game, they found themselves facing a fourth and 7 inside the Bedford 20. The pass was deflected at the goal line, but the alert receiver managed to grab the ball just before it hit the ground, giving Chelsea the lead for good. (Those with a better view of the play than I told me it was not controversial, and that it seemed pretty clear that he caught the ball.) Final score: 36-33.

The varsity faced a bit of a struggle early with a strong Bedford quarterback, but as time went on they found their rhythm, and they left with a strong 31-7 victory. The offense again showed serious ability to gain yards and score points.

Eye-catching: varsity running back Nick Hill, a freshman, continues to be one of the most eye-catching elements this year; he started with a 45-yard run against Novi, and he did not slow down against Bedford. On an offense loaded with talent, he is carving out a place for himself among the upperclassmen. He is one to watch.

Also eye-catching was the JV receiver’s winning touchdown catch. Excellent awareness on a deflected pass, and a good catch.