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Football Special Teams: Much more than special – they’re vital

In one of the bigger games of the regular season last Saturday, Cheverus forced a fumble against Bonny Eagle on the opening kickoff.

The Stags later blocked one punt and forced another errant punt they recovered for the winning touchdown.

Cheverus’ play underscored the importance of special teams. As the Stags showed, strong special teams can mean the difference in a tight game. The teams that do it well have an advantage over opponents.

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He’s the whole package

Mike Cyr of Scarborough is a coach’s dream.

Polite, respectful and coachable, Cyr, a senior two-way end, shifts into his football mentality once the whistle blows.

First-year head coach Lance Johnson said Cyr is appreciative of everything that comes his way.