Article: Stone Bridge, W. Springfield Clash Again

Stone Bridge Coach Mickey Thompson leaned back in his chair earlier this month, his cellphone to his ear and West Springfield Coach Bill Renner on the other end of the line.

A few days earlier, the news broke that Thompson's starting quarterback -- and son -- Patrick Thompson would be out for six weeks with a ruptured tendon in his throwing hand, and Renner was seeking an update on Patrick's status and its impact on the teams' season-opening game.

"We won't score many points and you'll light us up," Thompson said, a broad smile spreading across his face.

Renner laughed when asked about the call.

"He always does that," Renner said. "He always acts like his team is the worst in the world."

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