Only twenty-something days left before another school year is officially in the books. I say this every year about this time but, man this year sure did fly by pretty quick. A lot of things to be be happy about this year, lots of disappointments and changes as well. Just felt like looking back at a few things that happened this school year.
1. Freshman football team went 5-5 this year and was bit hard by the injury bug. We started the year off with huge numbers and with hopes of locking up another district championship but it wasn't meant to be. Too many injuries cost us big this year. Losses to Horizon, Mt. View, Canutillo, Franklin, and Chapin. Varsity made it to the bi-district playoffs but lost a heart breaker on a last second touchdown pass at Irvin. Varsity saw the emergence of a talented Sophomore group. Great things to to come with our quarterback and skill positions coming back with a year of varsity experience under their belts.
2. Both Varsity basketball teams (girls and boys) made the playoffs but got knocked out in the first round. The varsity girls had a strong year with the highlight of the season coming at the last game of the year in a huge win over previously undefeated Canutillo. We have a great group of girls coming back next year and look forward towards making a run at a district and bi-district championship. The sky is the limit for this bunch. Boys will be solid net year as well with many of their key players returning.
3. I had an awesome experience coaching track and field this year. Learned a lot from Coach Najar and Figgs. Saw great races at the district meet and was proud of the effort that our athletes put forth in all of their events. Del Valle proud they are the undisputed kings of District 2-4a. They took home five of the six district titles at the district meet. Our Freshman boys had a dominant year running all three relays. If they stick with the sport they will open eyes in the future. Found it hard to sell the sport to kids. A lot of them just don't see the point of running around in a circle. Once they get out there and are successful they soon are hooked and will do anything to be the first one across the finish line.
4. Lost our athletic director to Eastlake High School. Great coach and person. Coach Frontz replaces him as the new head football coach and athletic director. Coach Frontz is an outstanding coach and motivator. Kids will jump through walls to get a victory for him. I decided that this would be my last year coaching football (at least for a while). Just thought it was time to start focusing on my family life more. Stevo and jazz are growing up and I don't want to look back and regret not being there for them. It will be tough not being at practice once the Fall rolls around but truly believe that God has a different purpose for my life right now.
Have to say that teaching and coaching at Riverside is a true blessing We have some of the hardest working kids anywhere around. We might not be the fastest or the strongest but the size of our heart more than makes up for any of the physical qualities that we may lack. Big hearts. No quit attitude. Strong sense of tradition and excellence in everything they do. I have learned more this year than any other year I have had coaching and teaching. I may be tired now but I look forward to setting and reaching new goals next year. Have the best job in the world.
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