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Game days were the best days of the ball in order to score a touchdown.
the week for the athletes part of Having a good mindset during games
Varsity Football. It was ever so was crucial for players to perform well.
imperative to keep a focused mind I [needed] to help my team no matter
and not get too distracted by the what [happened]. I [needed] to push
stands. through, break tackles, and score
I enjoyed being on the field under touchdowns, said Kebeli.
lights, hearing the crowd, and the
band, but mostly making tackles. On
offense, my mind was mainly just
trying to stay calm while snapping
the ball. On defense, the second I
saw the ball move I was trying to
tackle, said Jacob Mohr 22.
1. BACK OFF
Adam Khan 22 tackles the
opposing team to help his
teammates. After coming back
from a year of COVID with separate
practices and strict rules, players
were excited to return back home
with filled bleachers and full team
practices. My favorite part of the
season was how things went back
to normal, being able to have full
practices with all our teammates. A
full pre-game and having people
back in the stands, said Khan.
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2. BARK BACK
Jaylen Bullock 22 protects the
quarterback from an oncoming
defensive line. Although athletes
could go through motions alone,
experiencing the same moments
with a team could make all the
difference. Playing with my
brothers and always having those
moments on the sideline, looking
at all the lights, and everyone
yelling your name or your number
made up all the fun times that we
usually had, said Bullock.
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IN
THE JUNKYARD
The team dynamic was interesting because
there was not a whole lot of separation
between sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Everyone talked to everyone and it was great.
- ALEXANDER ALEX EPPS 24

Losing sight of the play was easy

when the game got hard, but
players were able to stay
motivated and focused to
complete their plays.
While you were on the field, it
was important to understand what
your job was on any given play
and what you were ultimately
fighting for. It was easy to lose
sight of the end goal when you
[were] in a tight or difficult game,
but it was the successful players
and teams that did their job play
after play despite the fatigue or
pain during the game, said
Nehemiah Cha 24.
DOWN THE FIELD PUSHING THROUGH
Aiden Horn 23 runs the ball down the Caleb Borquez 24 takes the football down
field to score a touchdown. Players had the field, passing the opposing defense to
to run plays and drills in order to be score a touchdown. Football was able to
prepared for the upcoming games. You build character for many players to
[worked] hard during practice all week become better people. Football had
and it [was] all worth it for the games and taught me discipline and perseverance.
seeing everyone cheer for you while Also, football had caused me to have more

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playing, said Horn. love for my school, said Borquez.
by : Sophia Steinert '22
 Players stayed determined throughout their whole season and were
able to then form bonds with team members that had always been
there for them.
When playing, I would tell myself never to give up. No matter how
much we were winning or losing, do not ever quit. I had bonded with
the guys on the team during practice, during games, and during outside
activities. These were bonds I hoped to have long after we graduated,
said Dylan Zagorski 24.
3. RUNNING THROUGH TRAFFIC
Sonny Tierney 22 runs past the opposing defensive
team to score a touchdown. Every field position had
a specific job that helped the team win. I [was] the
quarterback and it [was] important to lead our team
to victory. I [thought] about the next play [to] help out
the team, said Tierney.

4. OVER THE LINE

Dean Berger 23 scores a touchdown against Katella
High School. Players laid it all out on the field,
knowing they were representing their school. Really
4 playing for the school and knowing that we were
going out there representing the school made me
want to play harder. Also, I played for my teammates
who were trying their best too. The job was not done
till we won the game, said Berger.

5. BULLDOGS 14, BECKMAN NOTHING

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Parker Olthoff 22 scores a touchdown against
Beckman High School gaining a fourteen point lead.
Players worked hard and stayed determined ending
with a rewarding feeling after performing well. I felt
like I was on top of the world and I got excited and
fired up, said Olthoff.

6. KICKIN IT
Tyler McMullen 23 kicks the ball after Bulldogs score
a touchdown for an extra point. Players zoned in on
the game to complete the play to the best of their
ability. Routine plays [were] a big role in the success
of any position on the field. It [was] all about focusing
on what you [were] doing and distracting yourself
from everything else around you, said McMullen.

7. ON THIRTY-FIVE
Players line up on the thirty five-yard line for kick-off at
the beginning of the game. Players looked forward to
game day as it was the day they worked so hard for.
The most exciting thing about football was Friday night
home games with a large crowd and a good opponent,
said Aiden Park 23.

Varsity Football was not only a sport to the players; it

was their way of life, as it had given them so much.
Football had taught me so much; it had given me a
good experience and made me grow up as a person
on the inside. I felt a lot stronger when I played

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football. It had given me better mental toughness and
all the coaches had a great impact on me, said Zain
Alzobiedie 24.

JASON VO 22 KAYSHAWN PERRY 22

Being there with my Friday games with my
teammates and being brothers of four years and
able to see them how fun it was. Just having
everyday in practice fun and celebrating
memorable
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together. It with people I
was like was close to.
moments: a family.

what was your favorite

moment this season JULIAN AGUILAR 24 BRASEN GARCIA 23
and why? At our very first game, we won Walking out onto the field with
twenty-two to twenty-two against my teammates because we
Woodbridge High School with a were all hyped and the school
touch back. We were making a was behind you in a loud
major comeback and stadium. It was just an
the mood and vibe with awesome

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everyone environment
was super to be in.
good.

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