FIRST VICTORY IN DEL NORTE HISTORY

The Freshman Del Norte Football Team defeated the Division 1 Power House Ranch Buena Vista Longhorn Team 20 - 7 on Thursday for the first of many Nighthawk victories. Ranch Buena Vista scored on a long run the second play of the game to lead 7 - 0. But the Nighthawks responded with a 64 yard touchdown pass from Steven Xirinachs to Tevin on a beautiful screen pass. After that it was all Nighthawks in a over officiated penalty plagued game. What a great start for the freshman team and our football program. The RBV coaches were full of compliments for both the freshman and JV teams.

In the nightcap, The JV team fell behind 27 - 0 to a powerful RBV team and suddenly in the 3rd quarter found themselves new life and rallied with two exciting touchdowns and two point conversions. The final score was 27-16 and the RBV team could not get anything going again against the inspired defense led by Clarence De Leon at linebacker.
This was a great effort by the team and coaches to improve dramatically in one week. We had another huge crowd follow us to Vista to support the boys. The crowd and parents were so enthusiastic at the huge turnaround the team had in the game.


ANNOUNCEMENTS 9-13-2009

BYE WEEK - No game this week

Tuesday is Back to school night for parents to meet teachers... we will have a late practice.

• Monday practice: 4-6:30
• Tuesday practice: study hall from 3:45 -4:30. Boys must bring classwork. Coach Ralph is communicating with teachers to find out if any players are falling behind in their studies..PRACTICE - 5-7:30 Concession stand open from 5:00-7:30 for Nighthawk gear and snacks at the school Back to School Night. Buy football sweatshirts hats polos etc.
• Wednesday practice: 4-6:30
• Wednesday 7 - 8 pm (post practice meeting with Coach Ralph in coaches office for those who want to help with website being built now, email jrfootballacademy@yahoo.com if interested.)
• Thursday no practice
• Friday no practice
• Saturday practice: 9-11:30

Looking ahead to Escondido home game Practice Mon - Thursday 4 - 6:30 Friday home double header and Saturday practice.