We were so excited to have Stetson playing football again this fall, after two years of playing tackle football in Saratoga he wasn't about to give it up. We were lucky enough to get him on the sixth-grade team (although he's only in fifth grade).
In order to figure out where he was going to play they had to do a weigh-in, with Stetson weighing in at 76 lbs. Although he was one of the smallest boys on the team he proved to be one of the toughest, having no fear of just getting in there and throwing those bigger boys to the ground!
He was chosen to play in the linebacker position where he did very well for the majority of the season. Toward the end of the season, coach switched him to corner so he could see the field better. He proved to be a tough defender, and won the respect of his teammates and coaches.
One of the highlights of the football season was being able to learn the Haka from Braxton (a polynesian teammate), and performing it for the fans before each home game and after each win!
The season ended with a record of 5 wins and 4 losses which put them in the playoffs. Their playoff game was against Beaver who beat them during the season with a score of 20-0. But our boys gave them a real run for their money in the playoff game with a score of 24-20; and had it not been for one Referees oversight and negligence in making the call on Beaver 'holding' our boys we certainly would've won...and Matt wouldn't have gotten thrown off the field!!
4 comments:
great pics, we too are spending lots of time on football fields. Had to laugh about Matt getting kicked off (totally relate).
Being involved in FB this year has been such an eye opener as a mom. Okay! How awesome that your coach and that lil team mate start the games out right with Haka. What an amazing experience for those boys.
He did awesome. So glad we got to see him, just sad we missed Matt getting thrown out. Had to run to that wedding in Fillmore. You give im what for Matt. Keep them in line.
Hey, thanks for leaving a comment! I was just looking at your blog last night...I was going to leave a message, but then wondered if you'd even remember me! :) Stetson is such a great athlete...I bet he kicks some butt on the football field!! Your girls get-away looks heavenly! I'm doing one in Nov up at my parents cabin in Heber! Can't wait! Keep in touch!
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