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Broncos Varsity and JV go to the Super Bowl
Junior Varsity
Broncos 8 Wildcats 0
The Broncos were in the battle of their lives when they met a tough and determined Los Banos Wildcat team. It was a defensive battle the entire game until 1:46 left in the game when they connected on a pass and catch down to the 7 yard line. The Broncos lined up and punched it in and made the extra kick. Broncos hung on to take the game and advance to Super Bowl XXIII vs the Buhach Thunder.
Varsity
Broncos 38 Wildcats 8
The Broncos came out and drove the length of the field to punch in the first score. The Wildcats defense stepped up and gave fits to the Broncos offense. With a determined backfield, the Broncos kept the ball moving on the legs of #9 Edwards and #22 Velasquez. #12 Sanchez was perfect in hitting key passes to keep drives alive. The Broncos pulled away as the game progressed and sealed the game when Los Banos punted from their own 10 yard line and it was shanked and fell into the arms of #26 Jaedon Webb who rumbled 23 yards for a Bronco touchdown. The Broncos advance for the 3rd year in a row to the Super Bowl to take on the Waterford Sabercats in Atwater for Super Bowl XXIII, game time is at 7:00 pm.
Broncos advance 2 to the Championship game
Pee-Wee
Broncos 0 Bears 21
The Bears were just too much to handle as the Pee-Wee team couldn't get enough going to put points on the board. The defense stood stout but broke at times and allowed the Bears to get into the endzone. Pee-Wee season ends.
Junior Varsity
Broncos 40 Jaguars 0
The JV Broncos advance to the Championship game with a solid performance against a touch Jaguar team. The Broncos moved the ball up and down the field on a tough Manteca defense but the Broncos "D" was too much for the Jags. JV advances to play Los Banos at home in the NFC Championship game.
Varsity
Broncos 43 Turlock 49ers 0
The Broncos had stepped up to take on a tough Turlock team. The Broncos accumulated over 400 yards on the ground between their backs. The Broncos remain undefeated and advance to the NFC Championship against the Los Banos Wildcats.
Broncos take 3 of 4 Huff Bowl Trophies vs Ceres Seahawks
The Modesto Broncos finished at home with a great showing in the first Huff Bowl contests vs Ceres Seahawks.
Rookies Broncos 7 Seahawks 0
The Rookies ended the season with a great defensive showing and winning their first Huff Bowl Trophy. The offense marched up and down the field on a tough Ceres defense who remained stout within the red zone. But the Broncos were able to put one in the endzone and holf off any attack by a good Ceres team.
Pee-Wee Broncos 6 Seahawks 22
With a tough Seahawk team, the Broncos were unable to move the ball down field and punch it into the endzone. The Seahawks behind QB #7 Ogden, marched up and down the field and moved the ball well on the Broncos defense. The Pee-Wee team drop to 4th spot in the NFC and will face a tough Merced Bears Pee-Wee team next week at home at 3 pm.
JV Broncos 40 Seahawks 0
The JV team completed their run towards the bowl with a 40-0 win over the Seahawks. The Broncos "D" stood tall and stout as they refused to allow the Seahawks to even sniff the red zone. The Broncos line dominated the line of scrimmage allowing the stable of backs the JV has to run up and down the field. The Broncos will face off against the Jaguars at Modesto Christian at 5 pm for first round of playoffs.
Varsity Broncos 52 Seahawks 14
This was a huge game for all involved, with the migration of several Ceres players to Broncos and the migration of Jauquin Gardner to the Seahawks this was a showdown. The Broncos came out on fire with the Defense stepping up and scoring first on an 80 yard interception by #12 Mario Sanchez, who had 3 picks on the day. The Broncos marched up and down the field with the second score coming from an 18 yard run by #22 Max Velasquez. The Broncos leaned heavily on #9 Andre Edwards who needed only 183 yards to break the 2,000 yard mark, but fell just a little short amassing 151 yards on the day but scoring several touchdowns, one on a pass and catch from Mario Sanchez on the Bronco 3 yard line and rumbled 97 yards for a Bronco score. The Broncos broke the 400 points scored mark and have allowed only 37 points on the season. The Broncos will meet the Turlock 49ers next Saturday at home for the 1st round of the playoffs. The previous meeting was a 40-0 win. Kickoff is at 7:00 pm. at Modesto Christian High School.
Broncos snag 2 of 3 in Atwater with Varstiy and JV 9-0
Modesto Broncos rolled down to Atwater and pulled 2 of the 3 victories.
Rookies
The Rookie squad fired on all cylinders as they crossed the goal line 5 times to the Facons 1 time. The Rookies showcased their stable of backs as they exploited a vulnurable Falcon defense.Rookies play their last game this coming week at home vs the Ceres Seahawks. This game will be regulation and score kept and 4-8 minute quarters.
Pee-Wee Broncos 22 Falcons 26
The Broncos were unable to mount a comeback as the special teams gave up two critical touchdowns and the Broncos fall to 6-3 on the season. They end up 4th seed in playoffs and will face the Merced Bears in first round of playoffs.
Junior Varsity Broncos 14 Falcons 6
The Broncos JV came out and with confidence took on a tough Falcon opponent. The Broncos defense which has been the staple of this squad all year refused to bend as they gave up one score but buckled down and refused to allow another. The offense, which at time seemed to struggle, put up 14 points which was enough to secure the victory. The Broncos secure 1st seed in JV NVC and will face either Los Banos or Turlock in the 1st round of playoffs in 2 weeks.
Varsity Broncos 30 Falcons 0
The Broncos Varsity remain atop the NFC with a solid victory over the Falcons. The Broncos backfield reached some milestones, as #9 Edwards surpassed the 1,800 yard mark and #4 Larkin went over 1,000 yards.The Broncos defense pitched their 6th straight shut out of the season and lead the entire league with points scored with 348 and 2nd in the league in points scored against at 23 points. The Broncos look to take on the Ceres Seahawks in the Huff Construction Bowl at Modesto Christian. Kickoff is at 7 pm. The Broncos look to complete the season undefeated.
Modesto Broncos Cheer take 1st and 2nd place respectfully
The Modesto Broncos Youth Cheer squads went up to Stockton to UOP for a competition. The Varsity Broncos secured 2nd place while the JV Broncos took home the gold and 1st place. Congratulations!!
Broncos take 2 of 3 from 49ers
With the Niners traveling into town the Broncos knew it would have their hands full.
Rookies
Rookies defense stepped up and did a great job against a hard charging 49er offense. The Rookies kept to the outside running game in hopes of breaking several loose. The Niners came to play and kept the Broncos at bay only crossing the goal line twice. The Broncos defense held the 49ers to one goal line crossing and was a great showcase for the Broncos "D".
Pee-Wee Broncos 0 49ers 14
The Broncos were unable to move the football on a stout 49er defense. The Broncos defense fought a hard battle and were on the field a majority of the contest but bent a few times and allowed two 49er touhdowns. The Broncos seemed to sputter a bit on offense and were unable to get the corner on the Niners.
Junior Varsity Broncos 14 49ers 8
The Broncos held on to secure the victory as the game ended in the Niner Red Zone with little time on the clock. On a 4th and 12 at the Broncos 18 yard line, the Niners threw a critical interception to secure the victory for the Broncos. The Broncos JV remain undefeated and look to cage the Falcons next week.
Varsity Broncos 40 49ers 0
The Broncos pitched their 5th straight shut out as the offense put up staggering numbers with #9 Edwards scoring on runs of 77,81, and 47 yards, finishing the day with 287 yards on the ground. The defense held the two fast backs of Turlock to -18 total yards on the day with the 49ers getting their first 1st down in the 3rd quarter. Scoring as well was #12 Sanchez and #22 Velasquez. Anchoring the defense was #75 Delraye Warren "Sapp", who had 8 solo tackles and shut down the left side of the offense. Corners #35 Taylor and #26 Webb held the Niners to zero completions. Broncos secured 1st place in the NFC and remain undefeated.
Practicing and Playing in inclimate weather
We have received a number of concerns and complaints about practicing in the rain, wind etc. Maybe this will help clear some misconceptions for some individuals.
1. Football is an allweather sport. This is not baseball, soccor, or badmitten. It is a game played by couragous individuals who wear a certified helmet, shoulder pads, and pads from waiste to knee. Rain or snow or sleet will not harm the player.
2. Per Cen-Cal guidelines, Football games are NOT cancelled due to rain, snow or sleet. Those weather conditions are NOT hazerdous to the child and I have yet to hear of a player melting when rained upon.
3. It is a great opportunity for coaches to practice in the rain for preperation for a Saturday game in the event that it does rain. Players need to learn how to protect the football in the wet conditions. Players need to understand the physiological adjusments one needs to make when running and tackling in wet conditions. If a team refuses to practice in inclimate weather during the week and a Saturday comes and it does rain, the team was not properly prepaired and guess what....we'll get calls that the kids were not prepared properly by the coach because they didn't practice in the rain.
4. In the event it rains and thunder and/or lightening is involved, practice will be cancelled for specific safety purposes. Lightening is dangerous, the rain itself is not. H2O falling downward and landing upon your child is H2O no matter where your at, outside, shower, waterpark. But parents pay to go to a water park but want to hide little "Johnny" inside when it rains.
5. With that being said, ask the child if he/she would like to practice in the rain. Some of my fondest memories of practice are in the rain. It's flat out fun for the kids, and isn't that what were here for the kids?? So if it's not dangerous, or it causes no harm, and it's fun, why question it. Answer- "He/She might get sick"..well there is a better chance of them catching a germ or virus going to school than by being rained upon and I dont see parents keeping their kids home from school in fear of getting a germ or virus.
Please consult with your head coach about any additional information about weather conditions.
Thanks Modesto Christian
I can't thank the Modesto Christian personnel for being such gracious hosts and showing such concern for the Modesto Broncos. With budget cuts and city financing, the Broncos found themselves lacking a practice facility. When the search for a new facility took place it seemed as everyone turned their back but MC stepped up and provided our organization with a place to practice. Our 20 year relatiionship with MC has done nothing but grow and flourish. The players, parents and organization fully understand that MC cares about the youth of today, the importance of our organization within the community. As a former High School coach within Modesto City Schools and Riverbank Unified School district, my experience with MC sets the bar for class, and truly caring for the kids of the community and as a youth coach, there is nothing I would want more than having my players move on to a school system who cares and nurchers my players growth both as athletes and individuals.
We have been truly blessed to have the honor of associating ourselves with Modesto Christian and look forward to a long and prosporous relationship with community growth and development.
Thank You
Modesto Broncos Youth Football & Cheer
Broncos tame the Stampede and come away with wins
Modesto Broncos traveled to Oakdale and left victorious.
Rookies
The Rookies came out and seemed to have lost their fire power. Typically scoring at will on their opponents, they put the ball in the endzone twice in the first half. With a little motivational speech and some adjustments, the rookies came out on fire and put 4 more balls in the endzone and showcased why they are the talk of Cen-Cal.
Pee-Wee Broncos 14 Stampede 12
The Pee-Wee team had their backs to the wall and Coach Luna was scratching his head and looking at his playcall sheet. Finally, he struck paydirt when diving #16 Bret Neves up the middle, as he broke two tackles and lumbered 80 yards to finally put the Broncos on the board in the 4th quarter after being down 12-0. The Broncos defense was bent but didn't break as the Broncos again with under two minutes mounted the game winning drive. With the toss to #23 Charles, the speedster knew it was a footrace to the endzone and scampered 37 yards for the Bronco win.
Junior Varsity Broncos 44 Stampede 0
The Junior Varsity remained undefeated after a tough battle the week before. With their offense clicking and their defense refusing to give up a score, the Broncos JV remaines undefeated and atop the NFC.
Varsity Broncos 44 Stampede 0
The Broncos Varsity remained undefeated as they showcased possibly one of the best backfields in the league. With #9 Edwards and #4 Larkin scampering untouched into the endzone for scores, #12 Sanchez commanded the offense with poise and a bit of a swagger. Sanchez connected with Mora on a pass and catch and #15 James caught a great over the shoulder ball and took it to the 4 yard line as the Broncos on the next play punched it in. Broncos face off with rivals Turlock 49ers next week at home,,,this game will decide Home field advantage and top seed in NFC.
Broncos drive down to Los Banos and leave with clean sweep
The Broncos made the 1 hour drive to Los Banos and had a great day of exciting football.
Rookies
The Rookies again showed great poise as they traveled into their 7th contest and showcased a stout defense and potent offense.
Pee-Wee Broncos 6 Wildcats 0 Overtime
Coach Luna kept his Pee-Wee's in high spirits and motivated throughout the contest as they held on to win in overtime on a dive over the middle which popped out of the armes of Neves and rolled into the endzone and jumped on by the Broncos to win. Broncos went on Defense first and shut down the Cats and then flipped to offense. Without #23 Charles, the offense sputtered a bit but defenese kept them in the game. Broncos advance to 5-1 on the season.
Junior Varsity Broncos 14 Wildcats 12
The JV Broncos slugged it out with a tough Wildcat team who was ready to take down the bucking Broncos. It was a back and forth contest that ended 6-6 and sent the game into overtime. The Broncos took the ball first in overtime and #11 Hallum ran to the left and scampered into the endzone. #10 Thomas punched the kick through the uprights to add 8 more to the score. Wildcats then got the ball and punched it into the endzone and as everyone was holding their breath, they booted the kick into a gusty wind and it sailed wide left giving the Broncos the win.
Varsity Broncos 28 Wildcats 0
Prior to the contest Coach West said "They won't score on us"...and well..he held up his end. The Broncos got into a slugfest in the first half with the Wildcats who moved the football one time the entire contest past the 50 yard line. Broncos scored on a long drive by FB #25 Chance Shaw. The defense held the high powered offense and entered half 8-0. After some critical adjustments the Broncos special teams stepped up and #9 Andre Edwards took the second half kickoff back 80 yards behind great blocking by the Broncos. The battle continued as the Wildcats continued to mount some sort of drive but a stiff Bronco defense flew to the ball and handled the Cat attack. The Broncos put two more scores into the endzone to seal the Cats fate and ended the game 28-0. Broncos remain undefeated as the Cats slip to 4-2 on the season.
Next week the Broncos will be at Oakdale, game times are 1:30,3,5,7.
Broncos show strong at home but Pee-Wee drop to Bears
The Broncos came into week #5 all undefeated. The Pee-Wee game proved to be a struggle as the Broncos drop in race for NFC title.
Rookies
With a defensive battle and most of the game played at mid-field, the Rookies struggled with a tough Bears defense. The only advancment into the endzone for the day was by the Broncos. Great job guys
Pee-Wee Broncos 8 Bears 32
The Pee-Wee squad struggled against a tough Bears defense. Unable to move the rock, the Broncos looked frustrated and unable to get into their groove. The defensive bent and broke at times as missed tackles and lack of aggressiveness allowed the Bears to march downfield and punch the ball into the endzone. The Pee-Wee's drop in the standings,makiing the rest of their games critical to climb back up top the NFC.
Junior Varsity Broncos 22 Bears 8
The Broncos fell behind quickly as the Bears moved the ball down the field. The Broncos offense, stepped up and played with a sense of urgancy when the second play from scrimmage Johnson took the counter and ran into the endzone untouched. The Broncos kept their foot to the pedal and kept an aggressive defense all night after the Bears QB. The Broncos kept their composure and pulled away with the victory leaving them the only NFC JV Team undefeated. Next weeks game should prove to be another good one as the Wildcats step up to challenge the Broncos JV.
Varsity Broncos 40 Bears 0
The Varsity looked to hold on to their 1 game lead atop the NFC. The Broncos struggled at first but before long Mario Sanchez hooked up with Joe Camp for a 40 yard touchdown pass. The Broncos defense refused to let the Bears move the football and held their opponent to the shut out. The Broncos pulled away on the ground with #4 Troy Larkin and #9 Andre Edwards. This was the first week the Broncos Varsity were completely healthy and it showed, sharing duties in the backfield were #17 Layne Johnson, #22 Max Velasquez and #25 Chance Shaw, all having nice carries and moving the rock up and down the field. #27 Jared Mora posted another touchdown for the second straight week and Edwards picked one off and rumbled in for another score from the linebacker position. The Broncos will be tested this week as they travel to Los Banos to take on the Wildcats. This will be a HUGE contest possibly deciding the Broncos fate atop the NFC.
Broncos sweep for 4th straight week for combined 158-0
The Modesto Broncos program still stands atop the NFC. All four squads came out and completely dominated their game.
Rookies
The Broncos rookies again showcased their stable of backs. With huge runs, and stout defense they put on a great performance for the fans. Their line on both sides of the ball dominated the nueteral zone and their "O" line opened huge holes for their backfield who ran wild all afternoon on the Jaguars. Great Job guys !!
Pee-Wee Broncos 56 Jaguars 0
The Pee-Wee's for the 4th straight week moved the ball at will and refused to allow their opponent into the end zone. With #23 Charles running all over the field, the Jaguars were unable to match speed for speed. The Broncos "D" was swarming and stifled any Jaguar advance. Pee-Wee's remain undefeated atop the NFC.
Junior Varsity Broncos 36 Jaguars 0
This was to be the game of the week, matching the #1 offense against the #2 defense. The Broncos moved the ball effectively and refused to bend on defense. Coach Guy had his team ready and set the tone with a dominating defense and effective offense. The JV Broncos showed too much size and speed for the Jaguars to harness and a run game by comittee was too much for the Jags to handle. JV remains undefeated as they prepare for another battle between the Bears.
Varsity Broncos 66 Jaguars 0
The Broncos varsity coming off a struggle last week against the Packers, moved the ball on offense with extreme precision. With the likes of #4 Troy Larkin, #9 Andre Edwards and #12 Mario Sanchez, this trio was more than the Jags could handle. #27 Jared Mora posted two scores, one on a blocked punt and he scampered 35 yards for a TD and the other on a pitch and catch which resulted in another TD. #17 Johnson added to the talley with a dive over #66 Kory Mora and #63 Andrew Issa. The Varsity Broncos remain atop the NFC and look to stay atop when they meet the Bears next week at home.
LESTER ON BOARD WITH BRONCOS VARSITY
Lester Hayes about two weeks ago called Coach Dietz at home and said "Coach-where ya at? I have been looking for you and your boys". Well , we moved to Modesto Christian and so starting two weeks ago the 5 time Pro Bowl Cornerback has been coming out and working with the Varsity team, and working on technique, tackling and footwork. We appreciate Lester giving his time and it has meant alot to the kids and the coaches have a good time as well. Over the years, Lester lived near a varsity player back in 2001 and started coming out to watch him play, since he has developed a relationship with the Varsity staff and has come out every year and works out with the kids (especially corners). Last season he was on the sidelines for the Broncos vs Vikings game and has since been a big fan of the Modesto Broncos. We thank him for his time and look forward to his contribution in 2009.
Broncos show up and win out at all levels in Hilmar
The Modesto Broncos traveled down to Hilmar and played a very tough opponent. In the end the Broncos at all levels were just too much to handle.
ROOKIES
The Rookies again came out and built upon the week before, showcasing their backfield and dominating the line of scrimmage. The Pack couldn't handle the speed the Broncos had to offer and the Broncos came out with the better showing
PEE-WEE Broncos 50 Packers 6
The Pee-Wee Broncos were scoring at will while the Defense kept a fresh line at all times and rotated throughout the contest. The defense bent but never broke against a tough Hilmar opponent. The 2nd Offense started the 4th quarter and chewed up the clock with power football. Hilmars top notch QB couldn't do it alone and the Pack sustained it's third loss as the Broncos galloped onto 3-0.
JUNIOR VARSITY Broncos 46 Packers 0
With most of their starters out during the week with the Flu, the team stepped up and filled in for their ill comrades. Those players earned the chance to start the 1st three quarters against Hilmar. The Packers came to play, but the Broncos defense stalled them out about mid-field. The Broncos offense came alive with large runs from #82 Ryan Gunkle, #4 Logan Johnson, and #1 Martin Gonzalez. #82 Ryan Gunkle punched it in from about 5 yards out for the first Broncos Touch Down! The Bronco defense comes up with big with an interception and allows the Offense to punch another one in by #82 Ryan Gunkle. The Bronco defense forcing a punt, gave the offense another opportunity to score with big runs by QB #42 Adam Jauregui and score by #29 Jasiah Millhouse. The Bronco special teams and Defense kept the Packers pinned in their own territory forcing a punt. The Broncos offense went to the air and QB #42 Adam Jauregui connected with WR #21 Michael Whatley for a Bronco TD. The Bronco defense proved too much for the Packer allowing the Broncos to retain the ball for another drive and shifty score by #1 Martin Gonzalez. The Broncos defense, firing on all cylinders in the 4th Quarter, gave the offense the opportunity to score again with big runs and score by # 11 Tristan Hallam. Did I say that the Defense was firing on all cylinders? They got the ball back and allowed the offense to pound the ball down field with runs by# 24 Abraham Velasquez and #36 Julian Gonzalez to run out the clock. All but one, 2pt. PAT, and Field Goal attempts were made by #10 Lyndon Thomas.
VARSITY Broncos 24 Packers 11
The Varsity Broncos took the field in their first divisional game of the season in hopes of playing a solid game. Hilmar definatly came to play and stepped up. It was a back and forth battle and game tied at 0-0 after first quarter. The Broncos drew first blood with a throw and catch between #12 Sanchez and #4 Larkin who rumbled 25 yards into the endzone. The Broncos defense held on and on the legs of #12 Sanchez again, took the ball around left side for the score. Seconds before half, Hilmar threw a pass into the flat and #9 Edwards picked it off and rumbled 75 yards for the score but it was negated by a block in the back. Broncos entered halftime up 12-0. Third quarter it was 4th and inches and Sanchez took the QB keep up the middle and went 65 yards untouched for the third score. Towards the end of the third quarter Broncos drove the field again and on a pitch and catch from Camp to James, Broncos went up 24-0. The Broncos defense kept the Pack out of the endzone for 3 quarters with key plays made by #75 Warren, #27 Mora and #9 Edwards. The Pack had 4th down on the 22 yard line and proceeded to kick one through making it 24-3. With a last minute drive, and with 4 seconds left on the clock, the Pack threw a pass down the middle of the field and was received at the goal line and the Pack player drove into the endzone to end the game with a Packer score. Broncos advanced to 3-0 and will face Manteca next week at home.
Broncos Sweep for 2nd week in a row and climb atop NFC
The Modesto Broncos rolled down to Merced and posted a clean sweep for the day. The Broncos organization remains undefeated and sit at 6-0 collectively.
ROOKIES
Rookies Offense once again came through with 3 touchdowns (if we kept score, plus 2 others that were called back) RB’s Hernandez, Johnson, and TE Philips, each scored a T.D. a piece. Rookie Defense held a vaunted Merced Cougars to 1 score and with less than 2 minutes left in the 4th Qtr the Rookie “D” came up with a big Goal line stance and got a big turnover to put the game away. A big win( performance) on the road for the Rookies. The Bronco rookies once again showed that they have the best back field in the league.
PEE-WEE Broncos 30 Cougars 19
The Pee-Wee game was slated to be a close contest but Coach Luna had different plans. With his backfield in mid-season form, they moved the ball up and down the field and took control of the contest right out of the gate. The defense bent but never broke as the Cougars attempted a second half come back but Coach Hutchins had the defense on the attack and kept the Pee-Wee's in the win column for the 2nd straight week.
JUNIOR VARSITY Broncos 7 Cougars 6
With the JV Broncos coming off a huge win, the team knew it was going to have it's hands full against a formidable opponent in the JV Cougars. It was a defensive battle throughout the game, with key plays on both sides stopping the progress and denying access into the endzone. The Broncos punched in a key touchdown when #82 Ryan Gunkel scored and then put the icing on the cake with an extra point off tackle to give the Broncos a 1 point lead. Late in the 4th quarter the Cougars made a run and when they attempted to go for it on 4th down , deep in Bronco territory, #21 Whatley denied the pass completion and Broncos took over on downs, kneeling out the ball and savoring the thrill of victory as the Cougars tasted the agony of defeat.
VARSITY
The Varsity Broncos came out clicking on all cylinders. With their backfield made up of #9 Andre Edwards and #4 Troy Larkin, and #22 Max Velasquez, it was too much for the Cougars to handle. Defense stepped up when #27 Jared Mora caught a tipped pass in the flat and rumbled 30 yards for a score. #12 Mario Sanchez ran the offense with precision as the offensive line pushed around a large front from the Cougars. #75 DelRaye Warren and #56 Jose Medina were dominating the line of scrimmage on defense and frustrating the Cougars. The Broncos offense ran 17 total plays, scoring 6 times on long runs by Edwards and Larkin, with a 15 yard scamper up the middle by Sanchez. The Broncos showed why they are the defending NFC champs and look to continue to hold that title in 2009.
Broncos run the table on visiting Sabercats
The Sabercats came into town and left without a victory.
Rookies
With a host of backs, the Rookies walked onto the field ready to handle their business. With a stable of backs, ran left, ran right and up the middle for a variety of long scores. The defense was able to hold tight and execute nicely. Given the talent they have on that team, wouldn't suprise me if they could kick field goals as well.
Pee-Wee Broncos 20 Waterford 13
With Coach Luna taking the field in his first game as head coach, the Pee-Wee squad held on to win 20-13 in a hard fought battle. With some speedy backs and an aggressive defense they pulled out an opening day victory that put Coach Luna in the winning column.
JV Broncos 54 Waterford 0
As with Rookies, the JV is blessed with a host of backs. The ran the ball by comittee and put up incredible numbers on the ground. The defense, led by Coach Bocanegra, stiffled the Sabercat offense and posted a goose egg. Coach Davidson kept the ball on the ground but when he needed to, completed some effiecient passes to move the chains and put points on the board.
Varsity Broncos 24 Waterford 6
The Broncos came in and fought hard, going against a squad mostly made up of JV kids who went to the Championship Game in 2008, having beaten the Broncos soundly. The Broncos put points on the board quickly and kept the Sabercats at bay with a stout defense allowing only one score the entire game. The Broncos running attack was strong and swift with defense posting a score on a fumble by Waterford.
Great Article by Dave Truax TYF Football,,Please Read.
Youth football is a special experience; it very well may be one of the biggest opportunities for blessing in your lives as players, parents, and coaches. I speak of this as a parent who watched 2 of my sons move through the entire program, my last one leaving last year on the Varsity Vikings.
Yesterday, I went out to the TYF practice fields at Turlock High and Pittman, and literally had some watery eyes as the memories flooded back into my head of how much our family was blessed by that experience. Allow me to share some of my thoughts.
You are already winning:
By virtue of being part of the program (or ANY program), you are ALREADY winning. This world and this culture has become a feeding ground for the minds and souls of our children. As if the daily images/sounds of filth, mayhem, disrespect, and all manner decay raining down on kids wasn’t enough – it’s getting tougher to fight it. Gas is out of control,
and so many of us are dealing with the current economy, that just doing the “right thing” can be difficult at best. Whether you’re sitting by some uncomfortable unopened mail (bills), or generally just feeling beat, KNOW THIS… You are doing something that is good, you are succeeding.
You are ensuring that for several hours a day your kids are breathing fresh air, exercising, learning discipline, teamwork, and being part of something POSITIVE. Some parents didn’t make the choice that YOU DID, to be fair, some had no choice, but many just didn’t want
the hassle of driving to evening practices. Those of us who do prioritize our kids, know the great secret – its not that you HAVE to take your kids to football, it’s that you GET to…
The Blessings:
If you’re new to Turlock Youth Football (or any other program), you are going to have a lifetime experience coming soon (IF YOU LOOK FOR IT). On the first game day you will be in the stands, rise for the
national anthem and then they will call every players name in order, and they sprint from the field goals to the sideline jumping into a joyful cloud of their teammates. Hearing your
child’s name called over a loudspeaker, while seeing them run in full pads and game-gear, can literally give you chills – it did every time for me. Seeing their little chests puff-out on Fridays when they wear their jersey to school is great – it’s something they EARNED. Running laps in the heat and all that goes into a practice is
punishing to the body till they get in shape – wearing a jersey says to the world “I am part of something bigger than myself; I’m wearing it because I earned it”. Celebrating when winning is great - nothing like it. But for me, many of the biggest blessings
were in the losses… Life is not fair; we all know that, our parents and schools used to tell us that. Our current culture tries to ingrain in our kids, that they are “entitled to respect
without deeds”, College or their first job will dispel with that nonsense. When they lose – and they will, you will have a thousand opportunities to deal with them when they are hurt (and guard is down). They will lose, or have huge disappointments for a variety of
reasons. Maybe they fumble, maybe they get cheap-shotted, maybe they get a bad call from the refs, maybe someone cheats, maybe they didn’t play at all… the OPPORTUNITIES to mentor them constructively through adversity are endless. Looking back over 5 years as
a parent, this is where I could have done better and it’s probably the biggest challenge you will have as parents – being good role models in defeat.
Playing Time:
This area is the toughest, and trust me – it can make or break you child’s experience in sports. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been on the sidelines at the end of a game, and seen a happy, confident, and prideful player run to his parents and the first words he
hears is “How come they didn’t play you?” The instantaneous transformation from happiness to devastation is heartbreaking – and a parent can’t ever take it back either.
As the web guy for TYF, I have to keep track of 8 separate teams – being on that many sidelines I have seen enough parents turn a positive to a negative over the playing-time issues that I’ve lost count. Get this ingrained in your mind, write it on your hand, do whatever
you have to, but accept that your player may not get the playing time you think they deserve. In all my years, I have NEVER seen a negative comment from a parent about playing time in front of a player HELP a situation – it only hurts them. One of my sons was an All-Star Pee Wee, played both sides of the ball, had a great year –
guess what, he sat his JV year much of the time. Looking back, he didn’t play for a bunch of reasons – lots of players in his position, he was smaller, some of the other players were better, and yes sometimes the coaches could have done better in a few games. But never
was he intentionally left out due to unkindness. If they practice hard, work hard and BE READY DURING THE GAMES, their playing time
WILL go up. Being ready during the game means keeping their helmet on, not slouching on the bench or playing tag. Teach them to shadow the coach, speak up, and anytime
they are on the field (kickoff, punt returns) run and block as hard as they can. Trust me, as the season goes on, people get hurt, star-players throw hissy-fits, and all manner of
things happen that will have the coaches looking for a ready player to “Go get in their”. Finally, Coaches are human beings - screaming from the stands the “play my son” will not have the desired effect. The movie “Rudy” is awesome to watch as a family if you
want to deal with hurt feelings over playing time (we watched it lots...) BTW - Both my boys bodies grew into their TYF knowledge in High school and now they are really awesome. At the end of the season, they will leave more mature, healthy, tougher, confident than
when they started – that’s why we are here. Football is just a means to an end for us.
Copy of Schedule is in "Handouts" section of site
A PDF Copy of the 2009 schedule is avaialable for download from the "Handouts" section on the right side. Please print copy and keep handy.
Pictures this Sunday Aug.30th at Davis Park starting at 9:00 am
We will be having pictures this Sunday Aug.30th at Davis Park. Picture hand outs will be given out Monday Aug.10th. Times are as follows:
Rookie- 9 am
PW - 9:30 am
JV - 10 am
Var. - 10:30 am
Game jersey and Pants will be worn. Bring your helmet as well. Please have all of your inforamtion filled out prior to pictures. Jerseys will be given to the players with their names on the back this week and game pants as well.
Refunds and Cuts for kids
There have been many concerns about cuts. We are not cutting any kids for 2009. A $50 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit was placed for every child. If you paid in full the fist $50 is NON-REFUNDABLE. The reason for this, is the organization needs to order equipment in advance and have enough for each child. When a child signs up, he or she is accounted for on the pre-order for equipment. There too is a $10 fee for each child paid to the City of Modesto for co-sponsorship. If a child is unable to make it to practice for the week of conditioning it is up to the discression of the head coach to leave this child on the roster or consider he/she a drop,regardless of reason. If a child quits then the entire $150 is not refunded, for any reason. Please keep this in mind when signing your child up at the beginning of the season.
Modesto Broncos and Cen-Cal Youth Football
Today the ad for Sign-ups for Football and Cheer showcased in the sports section of the Modesto Bee. We've received many phone calls with various questions,,,so to sum things up,,if your asking Why the Modesto Broncos and Cen-Cal Football?
1. Established in the community- The Modesto Broncos are going on their 32nd year in existence. Year after year we maintain a strong following and have a long history of success serving the Modesto Community. Most other teams in Modesto have been start up teams within the last 12 years.
2.No Boundaries- Unlike other leagues, the Modesto Broncos and Cen-Cal football do not have boundaries. We feel that parents should have a choice of where they want their children to participate regardless of where they live.
3. Coaching- The Modesto Broncos have an abundance of coaches who have been coaching for an extensive amount of time. Between all 4 head coaches at each level there is over 50 years of combined coaching experience. With an emphasis on sportsmanship, teamwork, and citizenship, we strive to develop character and instill values that will be utilized outside of football and help the youth of our community become future role models within Modesto.
4. Cost- Through relationships with various companies we are able to keep our costs down and NOT pass them on to those siging up year after year with the Broncos. We are able to purchase the highest quality equipment available for the lowest possible price without compromising quality or safety. Your child will be suited up with the best equipment possible. Other leagues and teams are charging in upwards of over $200 plus collecting $200 volunteer fee from parents for a total of over $400, while in the past 10 years we have only increased our costs by $20.
5. Financially secure- The Modesto Broncos have a process in place to which we remain financially stable and secure in order to provide your child with the best possible experience. We are registered with the state of California as Non-Profit and are co-sponsored and endorsed by the City of Modesto. We remain secure with our agreements with vendors, practice facilities and game facilities. Our continued working relationship with Modesto Christian provides the Broncos with a long-term, secure location for the members of the Broncos to congregate on Saturdays and enjoy an atmosphere of youth football and Cheer at a first class facility. Unlike another league in Modesto, we are pure non-profit. All board and coaching positions are strictly volunteer. Board members or coaches are not compensated for their time. Your tuition that you pay goes towards the children.
6. Competetiveness- The Modesto Broncos Football and Cheer remain consistantly at the forefront of successful competitiveness with the Central Valley. Football is always in the top of the standings and competing to participate in the Super Bowl. In the past 10 years there have been over 8 appearances in the Super Bowl and year after year showcase winning records. Cheer has led the Valley in Competition Cheerleading having always qualified for Nationals in Las Vegas Nevada, and bringing home a long list of National Championships.
As a parent who at one time was looking within Modesto to sign my children up, it is important to look at a few things and answer questions so you are comfortable with your choice.
A.Look for an organization who has a long track record for success within Modesto.
B. Look for an organization that continues to teach the core values that as parents you work to instill yourself.
C. Look for an organization that helps parents keep costs down so that everyone is offered the opportunity to participate.
D. Look for an organization who is financially stable and has the right logistics in place for your child to have a rewarding experience.
E. Look for an organization that provides a safe and secure environment for your child.
F. Look for an organization that emphasizes community togetherness and promotes parent participation through a joint effort for all to partake in your childs experience.
The Modesto Broncos Youth Football and Cheer provides all of this criteria, and continues to be the leading Youth Football Organization in Modesto, with the longest running record of continued success,,, over 30 years.
Any questions please email Modestobroncos@yahoo.com
Modesto Broncos Pee-Wee Cheer National Champions!!!!
Before a capacity crowd at the New Orleans Casino in Las Vegas Neveda, the Modesto Broncos Pee-Wee put on the perfect performance. Having qualified for Nationals in California this group of girls spent the last several months working hard and perfecting their routine. Day in and day out they stayed focused and devoted to being the best. On Saturday, Feb.7th it all came together as they showed the Nation why they are the best and claimed the title as #1 Cheer Pom Dance Organization in the United States going up against 11 teams including the local Modesto Ninerettes who came in 2nd behind the Broncos. Congratulation to the now crowned 2009 National Champions.
Stay tuned for pictures from the competition.
See the upcoming dates for tryouts for the 2009 season, and come join California's elite Cheer Organiztion.
2009 Season News
The 2009 Season readiness is underway. Equipment is being inventoried and coaching staffs are getting in place. The following is a list of squads and what we can expect.
Rookies- Head Coach- Mike Twist- Mike comes back for a second year as coach on the Rookie level and now assumes the duty of head coach. Mike has assembled a staff that is ready to take on the new challenges the Rookie level has to offer. Look for another competitive season from our Rookies. Last season they had plenty of excitement while posting a non-official 7-3 record. Look for an explosive offense as well as a stout defense. With the format changes in 2009, the Rookie level will be exciting to watch.
Pee-Wee- Head Coach- Tony Luna- Tony has moved down from Varsity to take on the first competitive level in the organization. Tony brings experience to the Pee-Wee level, having coached there several years back. Look for some serious intensity from his squad and his staff. This will be a new start for this staff but inherit some great kids from Rookies with a strong core from last seasons Pee-Wee who were 1 game away from the Big Show. Coach Luna has retained the assistance of Coach Hutchins who will run the Defense in 2009.
Junior Varsity-Head Coach- Guy Davidson- Guy anchors the JV squad and will definately make another run at the Super Bowl. He has been a part of the Broncos for quite some time and brings experience from every level. Coach Guy will have a solid squad and will be atop the NFC in 2009. He retains his staff for 2009, and as they too grow under the tooteledge, you will see improvements in every aspect of the game. Coach Mora brings the most experience to his assistant ranks, with 5 years experience as Assistant Coach. Jesse Bochenegra brings his 3rd year of experience to the table and will be an asset to the program.
Varsity- Head Coach- Matt Dietz- Coach Dietz enters his 12th season with the Broncos bringing to the table a record of 110-46 with 5 Championship Game appearances, 2 Friendship Bowl, and 3 Super Bowl appearances. Since the inception of the divisions the Varsity has been 2 time NFC Champions. His staff stays in tact with Coach West stepping up as Defensive coordinator with the departure of Coach Tony Luna down to Pee-Wee's. Coach West brings in over 30 years of coaching experience and has served on the varsity staff as Quality Control coach as well. The Varsity staff is rounded out with Coach Zapata who will be entering his 8th season, and Coach Farmer, Zuniga, and Stanger assisting in various capacities. With the return of several key players from 2008 and a great group coming up from Junior Varsity , look for the Broncos Varsity to competefor the right to represent the NFC for the 3rd straight year in the Super Bowl in 2009.
You can meet and greet all of these coaches at the sign-ups. Please feel free to email modestobroncos@yahoo.com with any questions you may have.
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