Highlight DVD

An awesome highlight DVD has been made of this past season including everyone on the team from Freshmen through Senior.  It is for sale at $20 per dvd.  It will make a great Christmas present and will be a wonderful souvenir of the high school football experience.  It can purchased from Coach Gunter at the high school.

College Recruiting Seminar

On Wednesday Nov. 30 at 7pm at the Box Elder High School Auditorium there will be a seminar put on by Paul Putnam.  "College Recruiting Simplified" which is sponsored by NFL Players Assoc. and ESPNrise.  He is a national college recruiting speaker.  It is recommended for any players who are planning to play college football and also for their parents.  It is very educational and he will give each player/parents who attend access to a website that will give more information about the recruiting process.  It is a 1 hour seminar and Paul will be available after to answer questions from players and parents.

Note: Because of the purple and white wrestling match there will be a second seminar at 8:30 for the wrestlers and volleyball players, who are having their banquet.  He will shorten it and will be available after to answer questions.

Banquet on December 5th

The 2011 football banquet will be at the commons area in the high school at 6:30 pm.  There will be dinner and a program honoring the football team.  It is $7 per person.  Please RSVP to Coach Gunter by Nov 22.

End of Season

It was a tough way to end the season but what a wonderful group of young men that represented our school and community this season.  Thanks to our seniors and their efforts over the past 4 years for Box Elder Football.  We wish them the best and are grateful for the legacy that they leave.  The juniors now have to prepare themselves to carry the torch.  Don't waste one day in your off season preparation.  It goes by fast, just ask the seniors.

Stay tuned to this blog for details of the end of season banquet and post season awards as they come out.

Thanks to the wonderful people who helped make this another successful football season.

Pocatello and Fall Break

We play Pocatello at home on Thursday with the Varsity.  On Wednesday the Freshmen play at 4pm and JV, which includes the sophomores, play at 6pm.  The games are at Irving Jr. High.

There is no school on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday because of Fall Break.  The team meal will be breakfast instead of dinner this week.

CoachG: What a fun week of football.  No school and just football, it is like being a professional football player.  Great job on the road in Pocatello of representing not only Box Elder but the state of Utah against one of Idaho's best.  Thursday was a physical game that was won by making the fewest mistakes and playing with great energy and competing.  The "FISTs" were flying.

Logan

We play Logan this week at Logan on Friday.  The JV plays at home at 3:30 on Thursday and the Sophs play at Logan at 3:30 on Thursday.  The Freshmen play on Wednesday at 4pm at Logan.

CoachG:  Nice job of competing and never giving up or giving in.  The game plan was to make them earn everything and put pressure on them by shortening the game and controlling the ball.  While there were mistakes made, it was a great job of not backing down and fighting through adversity.  The "hive" was loud and disruptive.

Bonneville and Homecoming

Varsity plays Bonneville on Friday at 7pm for the 2011 Homecoming Game. On Thursday the Sophs play at home at 3:30pm and JV plays at Bonneville at 3:30pm.

The team dinner will be Thursday at 7pm following the practice. It is also the second half of senior faculty appreciation this week. Seniors honor the great teachers and influences they have had here at Box Elder.

CoachG: It was great to win a game at the end.  It showed great character to overcome the many obstacles and adversity throughout the week and game.  Keep working the process of being a champion. FIST was evident again, especially spirited teamwork.

Mt. Crest in Cancer Awareness Game

We play Mountain Crest this week. Freshmen on Wed at home, JV at Mt Crest on Thursdayat 3:30 and Sophs at home on Thursday at 3:30. Varsity will play a home game again, finally. It is a cancer awareness game sponsored locally. The game is Friday night at 7pm.

Thursday at 7pm will be the team dinner in the commons area at the high school. Thanks again to the parents who make it possible.

CoachG: It was a great Region 5 football game. In a game that close the reasons for the loss can be traced back to many plays. Instead of focusing on the negative things that caused the loss, Winners focus on the great things that were accomplished and get to work making those things even better. When the fist is raised that means that something great is happening. Keep "firing the fist".

Sky View Bobcats

This week we play the Sky View Bobcats.
-Freshmen here on Wednesday at 4:00
-Soph at Sky View at 3:30 on Thursday
-JV here at 3:30 on Thursday
-Varsity at Sky View on Friday at 7pm

CoachG: In close games it becomes the little things that make the biggest difference. It comes down to 3-5 plays that win or lose the game. It is imperative that we treat every play like the one that makes the difference.

Roy and Region 5

This week we play Roy at Roy with the varsity on Friday at 7pm. This is our first Region game. The JV plays at home at 3:30 on Thursday and the Sophs play at Roy at 3:30 on Thursday. The freshmen play Logan on Wed at 3:30 here.

There is no school for students on Wednesday and we will have practice at 2:30.

CoachG: What great energy and effort that was displayed on Friday at Roy. There was definitely "white heat intensity" on display individually and as a team. Now, it is important to be able to control that and we didn't on offense. Continue working hard to improve. I did see some great teammates trying to pick each other up after making mistakes, that is a great example of FIST.

Syracuse at Weber State

This week we play the Syracuse Titans. Soph game is Thursday at home at 3:30pm and JV is at Syracuse at 3:30pm. Freshmen play at Mt Crest on Wednesday at 4pm.

The varsity game is at Weber State at 5pm. It is part of a double header with Davis and Hunter at 8pm.

CoachG: The field looked great with all the purple. We played with great effort. That is a tough way to lose a game. Keep working the process of improving everyday. In evenly matched games like that, it becomes the team that makes the fewest mistakes that wins. Our team doesn't back down from anybody and showed great toughness in that game, I was impressed with the competitiveness and fight.

Bear River and the Golden Spike

Games this week are against Bear River
-Freshmen are Thursday at 4pm here
-JV (a combination of sophomores and juniors) play Thursday at 4pm at Bear River
-there isn't a separate JV and Soph game this week
-Varsity game is 7pm on Friday

KSL is bringing Game Night Live to Box Elder for this game

CoachG: It was an exciting night Friday with the KSL Game Night and Battle for Golden Spike on the line. We played with great effort and determination. The theme this week was "do your job" I felt like everyone did their job all week with great focus. School started and it was a great week of work in preparation. This was another example of a team win. Scout team was focused and working hard all week. Box Elder Football is every man doing his job to the best of his ability. The hive was strong and the bees were strong!!

Week 2 Clearfield

This week is first game for Sophs and JV. They will play on Thursday at 3:30.

The JV is at home and the Sophs are at Clearfield.

The varsity will play Friday at Clearfield at 7pm.

CoachG: Great week of overcoming adversity. We talk about the refiner's fire, this week the heat made it feel like we were in it. Excellent job on Friday night of taking a teams best and staying focused. Great example in the second half of finishing! Things don't always go our way and it is important to stay focused and keep working together. FIST!

Weber and Mom's Night

Wednesday night was Mom's night. Thank you to all the Mom's who came and participated. It is awesome to see the players trying to coach their mothers.

CoachG:Friday night was a great start to the season. It was a great team win. Many players were able to contribute to the team success. Our theme through the summer was "strength of the bee is the hive and the strength of the hive is the bee". That was evident on Friday with the individual players sacrificing and doing their job for the glory of the team. It was also amazing that we had more fans than Weber and that is a tribute to the support of our community. Go Bees!!

Packets are due

Please make sure that you get you packets in to Coach Peterson, BEHS Athletic Director.

There has been confusion on the fundraisers. The boys were told that they can't use those towards their district fees unless they talk to Coach Gunter. Some of the boys forgot to tell their parents the last part of that statement and it has caused some confusion. If your son has raised money for their district fees through a fundraiser please have them talk to Coach Gunter to verify the amount.

Purple and White Aug 12 6pm

The annual Purple and White game will be held at Ferguson Field on Friday Aug. 12. The sophomores against the freshmen game will start at 6pm and the varsity game will begin at 7pm. There will be concessions with hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks, etc.. and the parent group will feed the players after the game. Check the Purple and White page for more information.

CoachG: Thank you to all who helped with the Purple and White. A special thanks to Vicki Werling and Burton Withey and their crews. It was a great success on the field and off. It takes great parents to run a great football program and we have great parents. The players showed great effort and are starting to come together as a team. The meal for the players was great after and the hospitality of the parents serving and working was amazing. I am looking forward to an exciting and successful season.

Practice Begins Aug. 1

Practice begins August 1st at 8am, practices will go until 10:30am all week.

-Freshmen will be at the Middle School

-Soph - Senior will be at High School

It is helmets only for the first few days, then we will add the shoulder pads for the rest of the week.

The players will be getting their eligibility packets on Monday and Tuesday. They need to have those filled out and back by Friday.

Summer Team Camp summary

Team camp was very productive. The attitude and effort were great. It was awesome to be back playing football again. The coaches will now study the video and notes from camp and put together a depth chart for fall practices, which begin Aug. 1. There is a lot of work to do. Keep up the great attitude and effort and focus on getting a little better every day. Also, be great teammates, look out for each other and be there for one another.

Some reminders;

Youth Camp is Mon - Wed, July 18-20
Apparel fundraisers were handed out at camp and need to be turned in with the money by Aug. 1.
Freshmen need to have a physical before the first game. Form A is the form that needs to be filled out by you and the doctor.
Practice begins Aug. 1 at the high school at 8am - 10:30am each day that week
Team Conditioning will continue Monday thru Thursday from 7am-8:30am

Team Camp changes

Camp is at the High School. We will practice from 8-10am and 12-2pm Mon, Tues, Thursday. On Wed we will practice from 8-10am and come back for a scrimmage at 6pm against Davis and Bear River. On Friday we will go to Cottonwood for short scrimmages from 9-11am

Equipment Check out

On Thursday July 7 after the morning workout we will give out equipment for those who are attending camp and have paid their money. There will be a list in the weight room by Wednesday of the order and when you will need to be there.

Summer Pre Test

Thursday June 30 is the date for the pretest of 40, shuttle, vertical, and medicine ball chest throw. It is being put on by BASICS from Weber State. It costs $10. BASICS will put your score online. It is on the Nike SPARQ system. We will also be testing at the end of the summer to measure improvement.

Varsity will play at Weber State

The varsity game against Syracuse on Sept. 9 has been rescheduled for Stewart Stadium at Weber State. The game will part of a double header. Box Elder v. Syracuse will begin at 5pm and Davis v. Hunter will begin at 8pm.

Player Information

Please go to the following links to give us your info. Please do it by May 27th.

Spirit pak sizes

-please fill this form out so that we have your tshirt and short sizes for the camp spirit pak

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEhyZjFTWGlEQUVzQlNobEZWbWZ0ZEE6MQ

Player and Parent contact information

-please fill this form out so that we have an accurate contact for each family

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG40enFkVVJocVM1aGwyVkJyWVoyX3c6MQ

8th grade football camp

When: May23-May 27 from 3:15 - 5:15 each day (Thursday there will be a scrimmage at BEHS at 4:00 - 6:00)
Where: Middle School field except for Thursday at High School
Who: All current 8th graders who are planning to play football next fall will be coached by high school coaching staff
Cost: $80 - payable to Box Elder Football
Plan: Monday May 23 practice in shorts, tshirt and cleats. At the end of practice we will give out equipment in the middle school gym. This may take until 5:30
Tuesday - Wednesday full pads, base offense and defense, blocking and tackling
Thursday full pads, scrimmage against Mt Crest at BEHS game field
Friday full pads review and competitions

Coach Storey and Coach Thompson have the waiver/information forms at the Middle School. The link that I posted didn't work.

Player and Parent Meeting

There will be a meeting for players and parents on Monday May 16 at 6pm in the High School gym. This is for everybody who is planning on playing football next season for 9-12th grade.
There will be information about summer conditioning, summer team camp, player expectations, costs, fundraising, etc..

Spring Sports

Good Luck and work hard in your spring sports. Make sure that you compete to be the best and help your team succeed! The weight room is open at 7am M-W-F for those who don't have a weight training class. It is also open after school from 3-4pm on M-T-Th-F.

State Champions

Congratulations to the Wrestling Team for winning the 2011 4A State Championship.

State Tournaments

Wrestling has its state tournament this week and Basketball is a few weeks away. Good luck as you finish the season and finish strong!!

Green Bay Packers

World Champions Again! During the years that Green Bay was winning multiple NFL Championships, Box Elder was winning multiple State Championships. It took hard work, adversity and sacrifice for them to get back to the top. What are we willing to sacrifice to get back to the top?

Football 2011

As we are preparing physically for the 2011 season it is important to start planning the summer. Everyone should be doing some kind of workout, whether it be your in season sport workout or if you are not in a season you should be doing the yellow workout either in your class or in the mornings M-W-F at 7am. Starting Feb 14 the weight room will be opened after school from 3:00 - 4:30.

Football Dates to plan for:
8th grade football camp May 23-27
Summer conditioning begins June 6
Team Football Camp July 11-15 for Soph, JV and Varsity
Practice Begins Aug 1