It Has Finally Arrived!
By David Craghead
August 28, 2009
The 2009 football season is finally here! I have been counting down since the abrupt end of our season last year. I still have a bitter taste in my mouth from that shocking 1st round exit. But I know that it will soon disappear once the defending 3-5A District Champion War Birds hit the field to take on FW Dunbar for the season opener on Saturday.
We have many talented athletes on offense gearing up for a long season. The explosive Herschel Sims returns after a great Sophomore campaign. The Offensive Line is anchored by returning starters Drew Carroll, Brad Evans, and Chris Seballos. We will have no problems giving QB Ronnell Sims time to throw to a dangerous group of receivers including Darius Joseph and Jarvis Hunter. A new threat to the offense will be TE Parker McCay. We have a very talented offense, and I am expecting an even better year than last year.
Defensively we will be extremely stingy. Veterans Hunter Cooke, Karsten Goodman, Josh Brooks, and Kyler Gideon will be the leaders for the Black Shirts. "When you've got a guy like a Karsten Goodman, who's a two-year starter, the safety that wins the job next to him will certainly benefit. When you've got a Hunter Cooke, who's a two-year starter, the guys that play next to him are going to benefit from that," said Coach Warren. "Those two guys had a really good spring. They're veterans and I see them helping out the guys and providing leadership. It's very important to have those kind of guys."
This year will be a great year. I am very excited to see what is in store for the Eagles. We have an extremely good amount of talent, and I know that Coach Warren and his staff will harness that. I know that we will make noise throughout the state. Quoting Hunter Cooke, "It's going to be fun."
I am ready to see all of the familiar faces out at Shotwell on Saturday to watch the Warbirds take on Dunbar. They have an extremely talented football team. I know that they are upset about last year, and they are looking for revenge. Darius White and Dominique Sanders are wanting to get back at the Black Shirts for shutting them down last year. It is going to be a hard physical game for both teams, but I know that we will be more than prepared for this game. I know our boys are excited to finally get out on the field, and I am ready to see all of them make the plays they need to in order to win in fashion. Let's go out there, fly high, and knock some heads around. GO EAGLES!!!