Falcons Improve Play Against Monroe-Clark, But Suffer Same Result In 6-0 Loss
Falcons Fall In Tough Battle
The eighth grade boy's flag football team suffered it's first loss of the season last week to Monroe-Clark Middle School in probably their toughest game of the year. So when O'Farrell was paired up in a rematch against Monroe-Clark in the first round of the playoffs yesterday, the Falcons were excited about their chance at redemption. O'Farrell came out and dominated the action early on both sides of the ball. Monroe-Clark was able to complete one big play the entire game just before half time and it proved to be the difference in the game.
"These young men played hard, physical, clean football and dominated much of the game, and they did it with class. That makes them winners in my book regardless of what the scoreboard says." -Brian Schmidt -O'Farrell Sports Director.
The Playoffs continue next week for the eighth grade team as it is a double elimination format. The Falcons opponent next week is still to be determined.
The seventh grade team will face Gompers Middle School this Friday, Dec 7th at home at 3:30 if the rain doesn't wash them out. The Falcons beat Gompers earlier in the year and are feeling confident heading into Friday's game.
Girl's basketball remains undefeated and will begin their playoff run next week with the schedule to be announced shortly.
Falcons Hit First Bump In The Road Of Football Season
Teams Lose and Tie In Tight Games
The Boy's flag football teams came away with a tie and a loss on Wednesday the 28th as they traveled to Monroe-Clark Middle School. The 7th grade team fought hard for its 20-20 -overtime tie, while the 8th graders also had a tightly contested game but fell to the Trojans of Monroe-Clark 6-0.
The 7th grade tie brought their record to 2-0-1 and left them tied for first place heading in to the playoffs on Tuesday December 4th (Location and time to be announced). The 8th graders record fell to 3-1 as they are tied for second place with Horace Mann middle heading into the playoffs. Athletically the teams were evenly matched and both schools competed with intensity and respect, but experience might have been the difference on Wednesday.
"O'Farrell's sports program is in its infant stages, while a lot of these other schools have had programs up and running for a few or many years, that experience makes a difference. I'm proud of the way we competed and am looking forward to the playoffs." -Brian Schmidt -O'Farrell-Sports Director.
The Falcons Keep On Soaring!
All Teams Remain Undefeated
The eighth grade boy's flag football team improved to 3-0 with a 21-0 victory over Memorial Academy on Tuesday Nov. 27th, maintaining its' hold on first place. So far only Gompers middle school has scored against O'Farrell as the defense continues to dominate the competition. Deonte Smith returned the opening kick off for a touchdown and later threw a touchdown pass, while Jayrick Wright added a long touchdown run for the Falcons. Every team member played and contributed to the victory as the Falcons prepared to play Monroe-Clark middle school on the 28th.
The Seventh grade boy's team remains unbeaten at 2-0 as well and will also face of against Monroe-Clark on the 28th. The girl's basketball team has the week off, but remains 5-0 and in sole possession of first place in their league.
"The reason this program has been successful so far is because these young men and women are competing with class and if they continue to do that, they'll be winners regardless of what the scoreboard says." -Brian Schmidt -O'Farrell Sports Director.
Sports Return To O'Farrell In Style
All Teams Are Undefeated Heading Into Thanksgiving Break
It's been quite a few years since O'Farrell has had an inter-school athletic league. O'Farrell, along with five other middle schools and in conjunction with the Jackie Robinson YMCA are currently competing in a boy's flag football and girl's basketball league. Other middle school's competing in this league include Gompers, Horace Mann, Monroe Clark, Memorial, and Bell middle schools. Some middle school's have been competing in various leagues for years, but for O'Farrell it's been nearly ten years since being a part of such a program.
Although O'Farrell's new sports program is in it's early stages of development, our teams have started off with a bang. The girl's basketball team is off to a 5-0 start and has been dominating the competition by scores of 66-2,68-4,77-7, 81-4 and 68-3. They are clearly the league favorite at the moment.
Both the 7th grade and 8th grade boy's teams have started out 2-0 with victories over Gompers and Horace Mann Middle Schools. Horace Mann was 5-0 and in first place until our Falcons were able to win both our games on their field on Wednesday the 14th of Nov.
More importantly than winning or losing our students have demonstrated first class sportsmanship, teamwork, and a never give up attitude. The emphasis of this sports program is to teach our children hard work, sportsmanship, teamwork, accountability, commitment, and to give them a glimpse of what it means to be a student athlete. All participants must maintain a 2.0 GPA and maintain good citizenship in order to participate.
"Hopefully we can help build this program into a positive productive after-school activity that will benefit our students and the community for many years to come." -Brian Schmidt (Physical Education Department Chair and Sports Program Director).
