Kamron Richardson (12), Deric Washington (12), and Bentley Neier (12) walk out for their last rivalry game against Kickapoo.
TeamLeader
1. Cash Newberry (12), After suffering an injury in week three against Carthage Newberry stayed involved with the team, providing leadership, support and work on keeping team chemistry. Newberry was back on the field week seven against Ozark. “Being back on the field was definitely different than watching,” Newberry said. “But being in the right mentality and tempo prepared me to come back with a vengeance.”
2. Field Goal. . Trevor Heman (11) lines up to kick a field goal. “Kicking can be hard sometimes, adapting to the game’s scenario is the biggest challenge,” Heman said.
3 Preparation. Brett Osborn (12) prepares to take the field against Willard. “We make sure everyone is together and locked in before we take the field.” Osborn said.
More Than Just A Game
4. Tackle. Deric Washington (12) is tackling the Falcons rivals quarterback for a sack. “I am locked in and thinking about the right read on the play. Also feeding off the crowd for momentum”, is what Washington says to get him ready to make big plays.
5 Communication Kamron Richardson, right, (12) strategizes with teammate Ruben Trujillo (11). “Being able to make big plays, share advice with teammates, and being the guy to rely on are my favorite parts of playing football,” Richardson said.
6 Focus. Joelle Rover (11) is locking in before playing this season's home opener. “Before games I like to listen to music from Rod Wave and get together with my teammates.” Rover said.
7. Determined. Maddux Denning (12) is ready and determined to make a tackle. “Getting sacks against Kickapoo has been my favorite memory this year.” Denning said.
Comeback
9 Samari Pickett (11). Beyond Picketts success, Samari was a standout to all of the coaches in personal growth. Football has taught Samari to “keep going through your challenges and to not dwell on the bad plays because the next one will be even better.” Picketts positive attitude and mindset on and off the field combined have been what Pickett uses to create bonds and chemistry within the team. “The love for each other has pushed us to succeed so far this season,” Pickett said. For Pickett, the highlight of the season was the team’s win during the Southside Showdown. “My favorite memory so far this season was beating Kickapoo because that’s our rivals and we have been wanting to do it for a while now and we finally executed,” Pickett said. “The team has grown in the run game and the pass game since last year.”
8. Coach Frank Tristan This season, the Falcons football team is motivated by one goal set by ,Head Coach Frank Tristan.
“Meeting with the incoming seniors last year, they set the goal of a district championship,” Tristan said. “My goal has also always been to be in one of those games.”
The team’s success has been determined a lot during the half. For Tristan, the focus is making sure the team is ready to compete for all four quarters.
“During halftime, we like to replenish the guys to get ready to go out and compete again,” Tristan said. “We don’t like to change much during halftime. We also like to think about what the other team will change during the time. It’s always about the mental game during halftime.”