October 23, 2010

Region Champions and Playoffs 2010

We have a 3 way tie for the Region Championship with us, Logan and Mountain Crest. There was a coin flip for placement in the state playoffs and Logan is 3rd, we are 2nd and Mt Crest is 1st. We play Highland the #2 team in Region 6, they had a 3 way tie for 2nd in that region.

The game is at 4pm at Highland High School (2166 South 1700 East Salt Lake City) It is just east of Sugar House Park.

There is no JV or Soph game this week. Their season is completed. Thank you for your efforts, now we need you to turn your focus to helping the Varsity.

Coach G: Thank you for the support. It was a great turnout at Highland for the game. We played well enough to win for 3 quarters but in the second quarter made too many mistakes. We have beat teams all year because we didn't turn it over and made them make the mistakes but not this time. I couldn't be prouder of our team for the way we kept competing and fought back. Our theme this week was total effort and it was there from start to finish. Effort is what brought this team from the bottom to the top.

October 17, 2010

Ogden Week

Our last regular season game is at home Thursday against Ogden for the region championship. The JV/Sophs play at Ogden on Wed at 4pm.

This week we also have parent teacher conferences on Tuesday and Wednesday but because of the JV/Soph game on Wednesday the coaches will only be available for parent teacher conferences on Tuesday or if you would like to set up another time. Wednesday is an early out day also and we will practice at 1:15pm
Coach G: A great approach was taken to this game, very focused and professional. Our focus of the week was overcoming adversity and even though there didn't appear to much of that during the game as a team, each player has struggles and difficulties that he must overcome and I appreciate and respect each player for that desire, attitude and effort to be an overcomer.
My thoughts on Senior Night. At our banquet at the end of each football season we pay tribute to our seniors. I expect our seniors, and all players for that matter, to play each game like it is there last. I do appreciate the parents of our senior players who have put in so much time and effort over the years for their boys to have this wonderful experience. Thank you for having such great young men, it makes what I do a joy, not a job.

October 10, 2010

Morgan and Midweek Football

This week the Varsity, JV and Freshmen play against Morgan and because this is Fall Break week the games are earlier in the week.

Games, JV 4pm on Tuesday at Home, Freshmen 4pm Tuesday at Morgan.

Sophomore game Tuesday v Ben Lomond has been cancelled by Ben Lomond. Sophomores will play with the JV v Morgan at home on Tuesday.

Coach G: A slow start and turnovers hurt us badly against Morgan. A very impressive rally gave us a chance at the end. The heart of our team was evident in this game. To be great we cannot overlook anyone and must compete at the highest level possible from start to finish against every opponent. We must be the best at blocking, tackling and controlling the football.

October 2, 2010

Logan

We play the Logan Grizzlies this week. On Thursday the JV and Sophomores are at Logan at 3:30 and 5:30. On Wednesday the Freshmen are at Logan at 4pm. On Friday the Varsity plays at home at 7pm.

Also, It is almost midterm. It is very important that our players are taking care of their grades. If they are having problems please feel free to contact a coach for more help.

Our theme this week is Attitude, take a look at the attitude link above for a great quote.

Coach G: What a great finish! Defense played sound the entire game. Many things happened against us all game long but we competed for everything and kept a positive attitude. We made mistakes but stayed together and kept working to be successful. Keep up the great work.