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JUNIOR VARSITY WEEKEND
When covering varsity games we often run across Junior
varsity players who express a strong desire for coverage as
well.
Because of staffing and time limitations our focus ( pun
unintended) is usually locked onto teams at the varsity level.
In the past we've been able to make a quick foray or two
over into the land of Junior varsity football and we've never
been disappointed. In fact, we've most often been pleasantly
surprised at the skill and intensity which many Jv players
bring to the table. So we've decided to make it a point to
dedicate at least one weekend each season to covering
Junior Varsity ball.
varsity players who express a strong desire for coverage as
well.
Because of staffing and time limitations our focus ( pun
unintended) is usually locked onto teams at the varsity level.
In the past we've been able to make a quick foray or two
over into the land of Junior varsity football and we've never
been disappointed. In fact, we've most often been pleasantly
surprised at the skill and intensity which many Jv players
bring to the table. So we've decided to make it a point to
dedicate at least one weekend each season to covering
Junior Varsity ball.
Our first stop this weekend was to the cavernous campus of
John F Kennedy up in the Bronx. The red Knights took on
the Wolves of Grand Street Campus High school.
It was easy to see why both of these varsity teams churn our
hard playing teams during most seasons. Playing with all of
the vigor of their varsity counterparts both squads went at
each other full tilt. Truth be told it was great to get a glimpse
at the future lettermen who are soon to grace the ranks of
the varsity level. All we can tell future opponents is that
there are a few play makers on both of these teams.
Next we briefly stopped in to the match between Dewitt
Clinton and Erasmus Hall. The Dutchmen traveled to the
Bronx to put a check in the win column against the
Governors. On this particular day the Brooklyn natives
seemed to have more gusto than Clinton could contend
against. But foolish is the opponent who count the
Governors out of any match.
John F Kennedy up in the Bronx. The red Knights took on
the Wolves of Grand Street Campus High school.
It was easy to see why both of these varsity teams churn our
hard playing teams during most seasons. Playing with all of
the vigor of their varsity counterparts both squads went at
each other full tilt. Truth be told it was great to get a glimpse
at the future lettermen who are soon to grace the ranks of
the varsity level. All we can tell future opponents is that
there are a few play makers on both of these teams.
Next we briefly stopped in to the match between Dewitt
Clinton and Erasmus Hall. The Dutchmen traveled to the
Bronx to put a check in the win column against the
Governors. On this particular day the Brooklyn natives
seemed to have more gusto than Clinton could contend
against. But foolish is the opponent who count the
Governors out of any match.
The varsity team has the nasty trait of playing some very
strong willed football and we'd like to think the JV squad
displays the same habit .
strong willed football and we'd like to think the JV squad
displays the same habit .
Our Junior varsity coverage wrapped up with a trip across
the Hudson to cover the game between Teaneck's JV crew
and Bergen Catholic's Crusaders.
Sometimes a JV game shows future promise, sometimes it
shows potential growth. The game between the Highway-
men and the Crusaders showed both.
Both teams got off to a solid start on both sides of the ball
and definitely had moments of vibrant play. But victory
often goes to the team who makes fewer mistakes and who
capitalizes on the errors of their opponents. So the win went
to the red zealots.
In the end any stalemate between the teams was toppled by
Bergen Catholic as they rallied forcefully to let their
presence be felt by the young Highwaymen who have a
good number of budding athletes themselves.
Game Shots Have Been Posted
the Hudson to cover the game between Teaneck's JV crew
and Bergen Catholic's Crusaders.
Sometimes a JV game shows future promise, sometimes it
shows potential growth. The game between the Highway-
men and the Crusaders showed both.
Both teams got off to a solid start on both sides of the ball
and definitely had moments of vibrant play. But victory
often goes to the team who makes fewer mistakes and who
capitalizes on the errors of their opponents. So the win went
to the red zealots.
In the end any stalemate between the teams was toppled by
Bergen Catholic as they rallied forcefully to let their
presence be felt by the young Highwaymen who have a
good number of budding athletes themselves.
Game Shots Have Been Posted
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Play off bound honest Abes
hosts this sunny day match
up against FDR's cougars.
hosts this sunny day match
up against FDR's cougars.
Brooklyn's Blue Devils roll
up to the Bronx to battle
the Trojans on a day
where both defenses had
moments of absolute
stinginess
up to the Bronx to battle
the Trojans on a day
where both defenses had
moments of absolute
stinginess
Pound for pound this was the
hardest hitting game which
we've covered in the PSAL
this season. The Chiefs trek
up to the Bronx to battle
long and hard with The
Governors in the sweltering
heat.
hardest hitting game which
we've covered in the PSAL
this season. The Chiefs trek
up to the Bronx to battle
long and hard with The
Governors in the sweltering
heat.
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LOAD EM UP !!!
Dads and moms cheer
kiddie-boppers on. For
many of them this is their
first exposure to the
world of football. Though
small, they put in big
work on the gridiron!
kiddie-boppers on. For
many of them this is their
first exposure to the
world of football. Though
small, they put in big
work on the gridiron!
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They're smaller than their
high school counterparts
but their budding skills are
definitely visible even now.
The Bulldogs host the
match up against Lindens
Tigers.
high school counterparts
but their budding skills are
definitely visible even now.
The Bulldogs host the
match up against Lindens
Tigers.
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The freshmen Highlanders
travel down to route 4 to
deftly handle Teaneck. While
the highwaymen did have
moments of hefty play, their
opponents overcame any
obstacles on either side of
the ball and headed home
with the win.
travel down to route 4 to
deftly handle Teaneck. While
the highwaymen did have
moments of hefty play, their
opponents overcame any
obstacles on either side of
the ball and headed home
with the win.
The Highwaymen travel north to the land of the Highlanders for this non conference match up. There was a good bit of pad pounding
going on between the whistles. Teaneck's engines burned on all cylinders and ultimately stymied the efforts of the kilted ones. Teaneck fans
showed up in enough force to be noticed while the highwaymen band, cheerleaders and twirlers held an impromptu party of their own !
Game Shots Have Been Posted.
going on between the whistles. Teaneck's engines burned on all cylinders and ultimately stymied the efforts of the kilted ones. Teaneck fans
showed up in enough force to be noticed while the highwaymen band, cheerleaders and twirlers held an impromptu party of their own !
Game Shots Have Been Posted.
Usually when you hear talk about Montclair football, the thought of Montclair’s High school
team is what comes to mind. Now, we know those blue Mounties usually play the type of
rigorous football that gives them a good grab at a championship ring.
team is what comes to mind. Now, we know those blue Mounties usually play the type of
rigorous football that gives them a good grab at a championship ring.
PUTTING IN A FULL DAY'S WORK
Last weekend Teaneck’s Junior Highwaymen traveled down to Montclair to face off against Montclair’s Cobras. So you can believe we loved
getting an opportunity to see the one of the Junior League organizations which supply the talented Mounty High school team. While the Jr
Highwaymen have handed out their fair share of defeats to opponents this season, the Cobras were more than a match for the blue & grey
challengers at the three games we covered.
getting an opportunity to see the one of the Junior League organizations which supply the talented Mounty High school team. While the Jr
Highwaymen have handed out their fair share of defeats to opponents this season, the Cobras were more than a match for the blue & grey
challengers at the three games we covered.
Montclair Cobra / Teaneck Shots Posted
Last year’s slug-fest against the East Orange Jaguars continues to be one of the best
high school games we've ever covered. In fact Montclair played such good ball last
season they earned a trip to Giants Stadium .
high school games we've ever covered. In fact Montclair played such good ball last
season they earned a trip to Giants Stadium .
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. The Cobras who have a 42 year history, run a solid organization from the ground up and it’s undoubtedly seen on the field at all playing
levels. There’s no wavering about the fact that these youngsters have more than a solid grasp on the game’s fundamentals as shown by
their high school counterparts, they even show some of the same flare and flamboyance !
All in all, great stuff to build solid ball players with!
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levels. There’s no wavering about the fact that these youngsters have more than a solid grasp on the game’s fundamentals as shown by
their high school counterparts, they even show some of the same flare and flamboyance !
All in all, great stuff to build solid ball players with!
GAME SHOTS POSTED BELOW.
Since the high school freshmen and junior varsity levels are not structured with a playoff
and championship option the season ends a bit sooner for those level than it does for their
varsity counterparts.
Bergenfield's freshmen Bears hosted Saturday's morning contest against Passaic Valley .
There's nothing quite like watching high school freshmen truck through the cool fall
morning air en route to pay dirt.
These are the times when steam rises aloft every time players exhale. In this early AM
battle the hornets had more sting than the bears could squash. The unvarnished fact is
that Passaic was running their engines on all cylinders. Great confidence, form and
execution were displayed in spades here. Speaking to coaches we found that these
underclassmen finished the season 7 and 0. A comparatively mature class for any
coaches team, good things are expected of this class in the future both on and off the
field. While coaches congratulated the young hornets the cheer came with a warning not
to celebrate too long.
and championship option the season ends a bit sooner for those level than it does for their
varsity counterparts.
Bergenfield's freshmen Bears hosted Saturday's morning contest against Passaic Valley .
There's nothing quite like watching high school freshmen truck through the cool fall
morning air en route to pay dirt.
These are the times when steam rises aloft every time players exhale. In this early AM
battle the hornets had more sting than the bears could squash. The unvarnished fact is
that Passaic was running their engines on all cylinders. Great confidence, form and
execution were displayed in spades here. Speaking to coaches we found that these
underclassmen finished the season 7 and 0. A comparatively mature class for any
coaches team, good things are expected of this class in the future both on and off the
field. While coaches congratulated the young hornets the cheer came with a warning not
to celebrate too long.
Ending On A Great Note
Sage coaches warned their young wards that dominance in this season will not automatically translate to dominance next season. Opponents will continue
to work hard and they will catch up to any complacency. Additionally, they will remember the shellacking handed out to them by this year's successful
greenhorns. All we had to do was look cross field to see the bears who have a few diamonds in the rough of their own, sharpening their collective claws
already in preparation for next year. No, this is not a game for the complacent, not at any level !
GAME SHOTS HAVE BEEN POSTED
to work hard and they will catch up to any complacency. Additionally, they will remember the shellacking handed out to them by this year's successful
greenhorns. All we had to do was look cross field to see the bears who have a few diamonds in the rough of their own, sharpening their collective claws
already in preparation for next year. No, this is not a game for the complacent, not at any level !
GAME SHOTS HAVE BEEN POSTED
Let’s face it there have and always will be teams that send
chills up the spine of an opponent. And there are other teams
who simply get your engine racing at the mere mention of
their name. So what happens when two such teams meet ?
That pretty much sets the stage for Saturday’s game
between Erasmus Hall and Boys &Girls High. Not one drop of
testosterone was wasted between these two squads or their
fans. Stands were full, burgers were smoking on the grill and
Alumni were out en-force. Few folks may know it but the
rivalry between these two is the longest running one in the
Big Apple. Saturday’s clash was their 90Th meeting since
1898 .
chills up the spine of an opponent. And there are other teams
who simply get your engine racing at the mere mention of
their name. So what happens when two such teams meet ?
That pretty much sets the stage for Saturday’s game
between Erasmus Hall and Boys &Girls High. Not one drop of
testosterone was wasted between these two squads or their
fans. Stands were full, burgers were smoking on the grill and
Alumni were out en-force. Few folks may know it but the
rivalry between these two is the longest running one in the
Big Apple. Saturday’s clash was their 90Th meeting since
1898 .
BROOKLYN BATTLES
As things would turnout, this wasn't any regular season but it
was a battle for a playoff berth with the losing team packing it
in for the season. Last week Boyz was all business as the
bested a solid Flushing team at home to play against
Erasmus.
was a battle for a playoff berth with the losing team packing it
in for the season. Last week Boyz was all business as the
bested a solid Flushing team at home to play against
Erasmus.
The legend of Boys High football still lurks through the streets of Brooklyn and is often spoken alongside other great fabled teams of
yesteryear. The present day Kangaroos are no slouches either, as shown by their record. Few are the years when a Boyz team is not knee
deep in the heat of things.
On this day however Erasmus ultimately held the upper hand. If you want to talk about a team who’s been a league front runner you don’t
have to look further than the Dutchmen, especially since the arrival of Wayne Morgan. For years this kid has been a swift play maker from
day one, right out of the box. Least it be forgotten, Wayne hasn't accomplished all of this by himself. There have been a host of supporting
characters both in the backfield and on the line who've contributed heavily to E-Halls success. But until this year Success has eluded them.
There’s no doubt they appear more focused and unrelenting than ever. This Dutchmen team has been down the dark side of a playoff bid
and definitely seem to be in the process of inking a new script for themselves with a different outcome.
If the Dutchmen faithful have anything to say about it this year’s gonna be different!
Game and ALUMNI shots will soon be posted
yesteryear. The present day Kangaroos are no slouches either, as shown by their record. Few are the years when a Boyz team is not knee
deep in the heat of things.
On this day however Erasmus ultimately held the upper hand. If you want to talk about a team who’s been a league front runner you don’t
have to look further than the Dutchmen, especially since the arrival of Wayne Morgan. For years this kid has been a swift play maker from
day one, right out of the box. Least it be forgotten, Wayne hasn't accomplished all of this by himself. There have been a host of supporting
characters both in the backfield and on the line who've contributed heavily to E-Halls success. But until this year Success has eluded them.
There’s no doubt they appear more focused and unrelenting than ever. This Dutchmen team has been down the dark side of a playoff bid
and definitely seem to be in the process of inking a new script for themselves with a different outcome.
If the Dutchmen faithful have anything to say about it this year’s gonna be different!
Game and ALUMNI shots will soon be posted
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The annual Fugazzi game pits the best players from Staten island against the Bronx's top
pad pounders.
All of this season's great play was certainly reflected on the gridiron as seniors from
various teams within their respective borough's suited up, some for the very last time of
their high school playing careers.
Game shots have been posted.
pad pounders.
All of this season's great play was certainly reflected on the gridiron as seniors from
various teams within their respective borough's suited up, some for the very last time of
their high school playing careers.
Game shots have been posted.
Few can deny that Brooklyn turned out a bumper crop of solid players
and teams this season. No doubt, Brooklyn teams were responsible for
a fair share of the thumping that took place in New York for 2011. So
you can be sure that
top notch graduating seniors were certainly not shy about getting
another chance to strap up during the Annual Reilly Classic game.
Game shots have been posted.
and teams this season. No doubt, Brooklyn teams were responsible for
a fair share of the thumping that took place in New York for 2011. So
you can be sure that
top notch graduating seniors were certainly not shy about getting
another chance to strap up during the Annual Reilly Classic game.
Game shots have been posted.
4 Way Football
Each Spring for the last seven Years the New
York Sharks Women's football team hosts a
girls only football camp so that girls can get a
little time on the gridiron. Since football is not
all that is important in life the Sharks use the
opportunity to address some of the issues
that young people contend with.
The life skills portion of the camp is
interspersed between layers of great football
training and benefits young girls between the
ages of twelve and seventeen.
The day started early as groups of girls were
brought in from all over the big apple. Groups
involved included a loose assortment of high
school students, girl scout troupes, and even
one of the city's newly formed high school
girls flag football teams.
York Sharks Women's football team hosts a
girls only football camp so that girls can get a
little time on the gridiron. Since football is not
all that is important in life the Sharks use the
opportunity to address some of the issues
that young people contend with.
The life skills portion of the camp is
interspersed between layers of great football
training and benefits young girls between the
ages of twelve and seventeen.
The day started early as groups of girls were
brought in from all over the big apple. Groups
involved included a loose assortment of high
school students, girl scout troupes, and even
one of the city's newly formed high school
girls flag football teams.
Girls Camp Photos & Video Posted
With all of the girls football that is breaking out all over the big apple lately you can only expect
the girls camp to grow in the years to come. As has been the tradition in recent years Adam
Koets recently retired of the New York Giants assisted in running the camp as did former
Pittsburgh Steeler Darnell Stapleton.
The young players who seem to have represented all five boroughs definitely had a great time
as they learned and sharpened their skills . Of course there was no better way to end the day
than to allow the newly formed teams play a couple games of flag football and thats just what
happened next. In the end everybody was a winner as the games ended with a photo /
autograph session. They even got a chance to hold Adam's Super bowl championship ring.
Event Shots have been posted
the girls camp to grow in the years to come. As has been the tradition in recent years Adam
Koets recently retired of the New York Giants assisted in running the camp as did former
Pittsburgh Steeler Darnell Stapleton.
The young players who seem to have represented all five boroughs definitely had a great time
as they learned and sharpened their skills . Of course there was no better way to end the day
than to allow the newly formed teams play a couple games of flag football and thats just what
happened next. In the end everybody was a winner as the games ended with a photo /
autograph session. They even got a chance to hold Adam's Super bowl championship ring.
Event Shots have been posted