Final drive against Freeman may be defining moment for Cardinals

Earthquakes and glaciers tend to be agents of slow-moving change for the planet. Little, by little, over the course of centuries — eons perhaps — they make their mark.

The same might also be said for landmark football victories. Like Medical Lake’s 16-14 win over Freeman last Friday. The victory was only Medical Lake’s fourth in their last 30 games, but the Cardinals’ second straight.

Hopefully it signals some kind of positive trend?

Certainly, one or two games does not mean an abrupt end to a program saddled with struggles since the retirement of John Giannandrea following the 2003 season. We...