Football Frenzy

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Friday October 15, 2010

WCHS Wildcats vs. KHS Bulldogs

Alright...I know I am a little late on this Football Frenzy post but last week was CRAZY busy with a capital K...parent teacher conferences are over and I can almost see the light at the end of my football tunnel...but before I get there...let's get on with game # 7 for the Wildcats.

I took the day off and headed North to see the team in action over 2 hours away. I had been debating all week on whether I should go or not, but a horrible day on Thursday made the decision easy...so the boys and I played hookey from school and went to Ryan's game. And I am glad that I went. I was the only coach's wife that made the trek, but it was one of the BEST games of the season thus far! Above is Ryan getting his defense ready.

Ryan's defense game out fierce...here they caused a fumble...... which they recovered!!

This was the Bulldog's homecoming game...I bet they were sorry they scheduled us after this game!

Here is one of Ryan's players making 1 of the 3 interceptions of the night

Ryan talking with a couple of his players while Brendan listens in

This is the greatest picture...the entire defense has all eyes on Ryan as he calls in the play

This was an amazing game...the Wildcats played with heart and wanted it...they were excited...they were pumped...and they came away with a VICTORY!!

WCHS Wildcats 42-

KHS Bulldogs 6



SATURDAY ON THE FIELD

Saturday October 16, 2010

Cobras vs. Hombres

Well...we made it to the first round of the play-offs...not the road to the championship, but the road less traveled! We weren't sure we could break in, but we were #5 seed in the 2nd bracket. We found out that we were playing a 2nd year Jr. Pee Wee team. (I also found out that our team was the youngest team as a Jr. Pee Wee team. All of the teams they played were 2nd year Jr Pee Wee teams and we are only a 1st year Jr Pee Wee team.)

Getting ready to start the game with a few more words of wisdom from Coach


Brendan & Colin both played offense and defense this game.

They were loving being on the field so much

In the above play you can see Brendan, #80, on the left side and Colin, #60, on the right side. They were both in on this tackle...way to bring him down boys!

This is staring defense

Brendan is defensive tackle and Colin is outside linebacker

Again both McCrakens in on the play


After the Cobras make a TD our cheerleaders walk the stands and collect loose change for the TD jar! All monies collected go towards the team banquet.

Starting offense

Colin is ready to snap the ball

They boys played hard, but sadly could not bring home a victory. This was a one game elimination game, so our season is done. Great Job Cobras! We are so proud of you!

Cobras 12 -

Hombres 22

Sooooo...I might have fibbed a little! This was the last game that counted towards our season...but we will have the chance to play in 2 bowl games.

GO WILDCATS!!

GO COBRAS!!

Project 365

A Picture a day for 365 days...a year's worth of fun!

I hope you have as much fun seeing a peek into my week as I am posting about it!

Sunday~268/365

Sunday afternoon found us at a fellow coach's house to celebrate his beautiful little girl's 2nd birthday. A fun 2 hours spent with other coach's and their families while munching on yummy cupcakes...can't get much better than that!

Monday~269/365

2 boys + 2 new pair of shoes in MEN'S sizes = expensive

*sigh*

Tuesday~270/365

Tuesday afternoon was the start of parent/teacher conferences for me. This is the table I set up outside my door for waiting families.

Wednesday~271/365

Another LONG day spent at school. Ironically this was the time that I got to school in the morning and left school that night.

Thursday~272/365

Our weather has finally began to cool off...cool enough for Colin Boy to sport jeans and a hoody to school for the first time since last February!

Friday~273/365

Friday night was game night (so sorry about the lack of Football Frenzy last week...CRAZY busy week with P/T conferences. There will be 2 this week, I promise!). This was our last away game, although we have 2 home games left in our season. This play shows Ryan's defense breaking up a pass play...almost intercepting it! They played an awesome game!

Saturday~274/365

Saturday was the last game for the boys on our home turf. This was their bowl game. It was a great game and hard fought. Both boys played awesome and all players and cheerleaders received these medals at the end of the game.

This is what Sara says on her blog about Project 365...
"I am attempting to take one photograph each day of this next year. My hope is to be able to slow down and see the small things, become a better photographer and to be reminded of the many blessings God sends my way! "

Well said Sara...thanks for letting me tag along!
Join in with Sara...It's not to late to join the fun!

Project 365

A Picture a day for 365 days...a year's worth of fun!

I hope you have as much fun seeing a peek into my week as I am posting about it!

Sunday~261/365

Family Fun Day...Colin and I spent the morning playing Mancala...he is WAY better at this game than me! After we headed to the grocery story where we shared a Strawberry Frap from Starbucks and then later this day Brendan and I headed out for a Mother/Son date.

Monday~262/365

We had no school today for fall break...YAY! Girls day out with my mom, sister and friend Crystal. We started out at the outlet mall, then for lunch and finally ended the day with pedis and ice cream! I let the tech do whatever she wanted for my design and this is what I walked out with!

Tuesday~263/365

Tuesday after school I headed to the store for apples and pumpkins for the Kindergarten Family Fall Fun Night on Wednesday.

Wednesday~264/365

Kindergarten Family Fall Fun Night.

We had lots of fun learning stations set up focusing on math, science & literacy. We had a great turn out with lots of fun!

Thursday~265/365

This was a very bad horrible no good day for me

no picture

is it may yet?!

Friday~266/365

I had been debating all week whether or not to go to Ryan's football game Friday night, which was over 2 hrs away. Well after my very bad horrible no good day on Thursday I decided that I was gonna take a hooky day on Friday and go to the game. And I am glad I did...Ryan's team played the best they have played all season and beat the Bulldogs 42-6! It was awesome!

Saturday~267/365

Saturday night was our Pop Warner Association's Cheer Jamboree and Award Ceremony. The first part of the night was dedicated to Cheer. All of the squads danced & preformed. The 2nd part of the night was an awards ceremony for academic performance. Based on grades from last year, if players or cheerleaders had at least a 92% or higher GPA they received an Academic Medal. Here is Brendan and teammate Henry, 2 Cobras who were honored for their academic excellence. Great Job boys! (Colin would have been honored too, but he was not old enough!)

This is what Sara says on her blog about Project 365...
"I am attempting to take one photograph each day of this next year. My hope is to be able to slow down and see the small things, become a better photographer and to be reminded of the many blessings God sends my way! "

Well said Sara...thanks for letting me tag along!
Join in with Sara...It's not to late to join the fun!

Football Frenzy

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Friday October 8, 2010

WCHS Wildcats vs. BGHS Bulldogs

Before the kick-off...the coin tossSee #7...yea...that's our quaterback and our kicker. He's not playing. Last week during our homecoming game he tore most of the ligaments in his left knee. Not good. He is done for the season. Sad but true.

And the game begins...
Defense ready to hit somebody

Ryan calling in the play
Bringing down the runner

The other team's quarterback did not have such a good night. Ryan's defense hit him 14 times. 14 times. 7 of those hits were sacks. OUCH.

The boys love being on the sidelines as ball boys...being so close to the action. Watching everything all of the time!

This is G, our running back. He is a.w.e.s.o.m.e. and the nicest kid too. Just in this game alone he ran for 215 yards.

A lot of his runs end up in the endzone for a
WCHS TD!
The Wildcats had a great game and Ryan's defense did an amazing job keeping the Bulldogs outta the red zone...until his 2nd & 3rd string went in. In the last 5 minutes of the game they scored twice, which did not make Ryan very happy...but nonetheless the Wildcats bring home a WIN!

Head Coach's wife, Dawn, and I in the stands after the WIN. We usually are together every Friday for dinner before the game and then in the stands together during the game. Lots of fun!
WCHS Wildcats 40 -
BGHS Bulldogs 13

Great job Cats!

This Friday we play away. Far Away. 3 hours away. I may not be making the trek. We will see.



SATURDAY ON THE FIELD
Saturday October 9, 2010
Cobras vs. Suns

The Suns. What can I say about the Suns? Except that when we met them on Saturday they were undefeated and usually beat their opponents by at least 30 points. Sigh.

We were at the same HS as last week which did not excite any of us. Last week was not fun. We had our doubts about this game. But the boys played theirs hearts out.

Brendan in his new position on defense, Defensive Tackle. He did a great job. Standing behind him is Colin in his new defensive position, outside linebacker. He is loving playing on defense and did a great job as well.

Brendan & Colin both getting in on this tackle

Way to bring him down boys!


SCARY FOOTBALL MOM MOMENT

Player is on bottom of pile and doesn't get up...they have to roll him over...never a good sign...that player is your son...or in this case...MY SON.

Colin was dog piled...meaning that at least 11 players were on top of him. He was on the bottom. He was OK. Just a little shaken up and a sore leg. He came off of the field for 2 plays and went back in. He is a fighter. He is a GREAT football player.

Colin bringing down the ball handler and Brendan helping make a tackle

This was a MUCH better game than last week. All of the coaches stayed on the field. No smack talk. Classy parents. It was a great game. We lost. But it was a GREAT game. We held the Suns to 13 points...13 points. That was the least amount of points they had scored in any of their games this season thus far. Pretty impressive. Thier coach was impressed. He was also a little mad!! lol

Cobras 0 -

Suns 13

Cobras Coaches said that this was the best game the Cobras have played this season by far. They played as a team. They played together. They fought. They did great.

This was our last regular season game...onto the play-offs and bowl games. We do not know where or when but we are ready!

Here's to next week...

GO WILDCATS!

GO COBRAS!

Project 365

A Picture a day for 365 days...a year's worth of fun!

I hope you have as much fun seeing a peek into my week as I am posting about it!

Sunday~254/365

Team Picture Day

2010 Jr Pee Wee Cobras


Monday~255/365

Monday is a long day at school for the boys...we have early release every Monday with dismissal at 2:45pm...but they have to wait for me to be done with my 2 hr professional development, which means we usually don't leave school until after 5pm.

Tuesday~256/365

This last week we have seen some major storms roll through the valley. Lots of heavy rain, thunder, lightening, hail and wind...which brought much cooler temps...thank goodness. Here is the sky after one of the storms as we left school to head to football practice.

Wednesday~257/365

Sadly...this was my breakfast...NOT the breakfast of champions I must say...but oh so very yummy!

Thursday~258/365

My mom has started volunteering in my class once or twice a week. I love having her there with an extra set of eyes and hands...she has been a big help!

Friday~259/365

WCHS Wildcat at the game on Friday night

Saturday~260/365

All of the Pop Warner Football players will sport the PINK ribbon on their helmet for Breast Cancer Awareness for the remainder of the season.

This is what Sara says on her blog about Project 365...
"I am attempting to take one photograph each day of this next year. My hope is to be able to slow down and see the small things, become a better photographer and to be reminded of the many blessings God sends my way! "

Well said Sara...thanks for letting me tag along!
Join in with Sara...It's not to late to join the fun!