Opening varsity football game loss for Tecumseh

Monroe Jefferson came from behind to defeat Tecumseh 21-14 in the first game of the season. The Indians closed the first half with a 14-7 lead. The bears tied the game 14-14 and went on to score the game winning touchdown and PAT with 4:39 remaining in the fourth quarter. Tecumseh pushed the ball to Jefferson's 12-yard line on its final possession but a pass on a second and seven was intercepted ending the opportunity to send the game into overtime. The Bears took two knees, ran out the final 39.3 seconds and secured the victory.

Tecumseh coach Jason Mensing kept his comments short and to the point after the game, saying, "I'm very disappointed for our kids. They've worked really hard. They deserve to win, and we've got to do a better job."