Metro Youth Sports Football 2014

SPECIAL SECTION

Metro Youth Sports

FOOT BA L L 2014

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Oct. 22–28, 2014

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METRO FOOTBALL SPECIAL SECTION

BengALS

Head Coach Charles Jackson VArsity GaQuan Davis

6

Jade Moore

81

Dillon Jackson

2

Maxwell Burney

65

Devin Hubbard

80

Jermaine Edmondson

63

Jaylyn Starks

60

Curtis McBride

5

Brion Moore

9

Tidairus Brown

4

LaMarrion Hutchins

3

JaMarrion Hutchins

1

Donte Russell

68

Gianni Legrane

84

Kyler Davis

7

Jr. VArsity Zachary Reece

81

Ricky Parker

22

Greg Thompson

8

De’Marieia Stephens

10

Darryl Williams

63

Tarome Taylor

68

Andres Solaris Chajon

60

Zavier Jones

9

Wisdom Fincher

70

Omarion Washington

1

Jaidyn Harmon

3

Isaac Manning IV

2

Marquez Rathgeb

7

Omarion Rogers

80

Elijah Madison

24

Antonio Moore

5

Dantonio Wilson

65

Deleon Anderson

26

Deleton Wilson

26

Yet Hut Oo

4

Damarrel Stephens

84

Peewee Kayleigha Craig

22

Dominick Hubbard

24

Randy Octave

60

David Ross

68

Felipe Tascon

26

Juron Stapleton

1

Treyon Weakey

7

Dayon Eldridge

84

Nasir Thomas

6

Daivion Brahxton

5

DeShawn Moore

8

Kamariyon Robinson

80

Ralphael Luna

81

Bryce Madison

2

Karin Harris

4

Highlighting the Bengals

Coach Charles Jackson’s Corner * How long have you been coaching for Metro?

10 years and I enjoy it. Coaching is something that I’ve always done every since I grew up in Mississippi coaching softball. * What is the most fulfilling thing about coaching the Bengals?

I enjoy watching the kids progress and watching them succeed while making sure that they have good grades in school.

And, with me as their coach, they have another male figure to talk to, to ask questions and someone they can depend on. I also enjoy watching kids play on Friday nights in High Schools and moving on to college. * What are your prospects for the season?

To make it to the Super Bowl! My varsity team is most likely to succeed but my junior varsity and pee-wee teams are much younger, so we’re going to work with them and be patient since we’re in a transition mode.

* What do you think are your biggest strengths this season?

My defense and the speed of all my teams. * Are there any positions you’d like to highlight?

My running backs on varsity are twins and they’ve been with us for six years and they have experience and they’re good.

Also, the quarterback on my pee-wee team is back from last season and he’s a nice runner. He’s been scoring touchdowns for us this season. * What do you think it will take for your team to win the Super Bowl?

Our offense must get better, then we can win. * Are there any encouraging words you’d like to say to your team or other children who might be interested in playing for Metro?

Metro is one of the best organizations that I’ve been a part of and I’ve been all over in a lot of states and this one’s the best. Join early, it’s a great step forward in being part of an organization. Learning how to be a part of an organization and how to be a team player is a good step in life.

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Oct. 22–28, 2014

METRO FOOTBALL SPECIAL SECTION

C a r d i n als

Head Coach Alex Brookshire Varsity

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Jr. Varsity

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Highlighting the Cardinals

Coach Alex Brookshire’s Corner * How long have you been coaching for Metro?

I’ve been coaching for Metro for five years now and I become a coach because I wanted to give back since I use to play with Metro Football growing up. It’s very rewarding for me everyday when I see them getting better and learning, it’s a good feeling. * What is the most fulfilling thing about coaching your Metro team?

The see the respect and the disciple that’s being installed within them by how they treat one another, the coaches and

adults. And, to see the smile on the kids faces because that makes me feel good knowing that they’re enjoying themselves. * What are your prospects for the season?

We should have a good record of wins and we’re most definitely going to get to the playoffs for the chance at the Super Bowl. * What do you think are your biggest strengths this season?

Being discipline and we’re teaching them this. We’re not really dominate this year but we’re good. * Are there any positions you’d like to highlight?

Yes, on offense, No. 19 and No. 22; defense, No. 22, No. 52 and 60 because they’re great and get to the ball really well and they’re all very coachable kids.

* What do you think it will take for your team to win the Super Bowl?

Confidence! We’ve got to get them over the hump of dropping their heads and going down because somebody scored a touchdown and so I’m building up that confidence. * Are there any encouraging words you’d like to say to your team or other children who might be interested in playing for Metro?

No matter what you hear, Metro is a great organization and playing Metro Football is going to get you ready for middle school, high school and to the next level, as for as discipline and the understanding of the game. And, you need to work hard at whatever you do. Whether it’s football, baseball or whatever it is and you must stay focused and work hard.

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Oct. 22–28, 2014

FROST Illustrated

METRO FOOTBALL SPECIAL SECTION

Chargers

Head Coach Wade Raines

Michael Dye

14

Gabriell Thomas

15

Varsity

Eriyn White

21

Jacarius Mckinney

22

Floyd Sandlin III

24

Jaden Peete

52

D’Andre Sosa

65

Christian Cirillo

71

Dazhon Ware

72

Clayton Knight

73

Xzgevyon Hollister

1

Marvin Hamilton

2

Ronald (Tre) Collins

3

Chris Thomas-Conwell

4

Caldijuan Mitchell (Nootie)

5

Christian Flannigan

6

Jerious Richard

7

Javon Franklin

9

Devin Armstrong

11

Daylin Weeks

20

Dionee White

21

Jamarcus Ford

22

Rhett Stephens

50

Emanuel Weaver

51

Jakai Taylor

52

Malachi Grahmn

55

Jarell Thomas

23

Jaden Peete

52

Dazhon Ware

54

Christan Cirillo

64

DiAndre Sosa-Niemeyer

66

Clayton Knight

68

Jr. Varsity Avant Rogers

1

Ke’Drell Billingsley

2

Jayon Martin

3

Tyrese Brown (Nunu)

4

Ryan Collins

5

LaDanus Griggs

6

Elijah Johnson

7

Davion Stokes

8

Terry Palmer

9

Jarrell Thomas

11

Zyontae Wilhite

12

PeeWee - Aggies Sivad Davis

1

Ke’ron Harris-Billingsley

2

Javyon Winston

3

Taiwan Johnson

4

Walter (C. J.) Raines

5

Willie Ivy

6

Brayden Smith

7

Kenyon Buckland-Brewer

9

Tay’veon Williams

10

Demetric George

11

Adrian Wooten, Jr.

13

Tylan Jones-Lichtenstiger

15

Julius Hochstuhl

18

Davaughn Walker

20

Antwon Pollard

21

Janori Ross

28

Camanni Addison

30

Jacob Sharin

35

Lukias Warner

42

Brenden Staten

46

Shaun White II

50

Zy’Marion Wilhite

54

Carlos Addison

55

Quention Hamilton

29

Taivyon Spiller

77

Quintaveon Hamilton

99

Hightlighting the Chargers/Aggies

Coach Wade Raines Sr.’s Corner * How long have you been coaching for Metro Youth Sports?

For five years and two of those years as a head coach. I grew up in Metro. My mother and father were volunteers for 30 years. My father, Walter Raines, was a coach and my mother Novella was a board member and a volunteer who took care of our necessities. I also had an aunt that was involved in Metro. As a child in Metro Youth Sports, I played football and basketball from the age of nine to 12. * What is the most fulfilling thing about coaching your team?

That we are role models, father figures, in partnership with their families and we share information with these young men so they can do good work at home, at school and on the field. I enjoy watching them get better and better while improving everyday. * What are your prospects for the season?

That they’ll be outstanding young men and I hope that the Charger family will be there to support them in the Super Bowl, like they do every year. We have 10 coaches now who are assisting and providing the leadership to the teams and we want them to have fun,enjoy the game and learn.

* What do you think are your biggest strengths this season?

Constructing and demonstrating football techniques for my teams, while working with their teachers and making sure they’re helping to build character--as well as making sure they’re achieving and excelling in school and on the field. * Are there any positions you’d like to highlight?

I’m satisfied now that I’m a head coach at Metro because I’m following in the footsteps of my father and I’d also like to highlight my mom because she used to bring me to practice and to the games. * What do you think it will take for your team to win the Super Bowl?

Practice and to understand that we as coaches communicate with them on working hard and following directions when they are given plays. * Are there any encouraging words you’d like to say to your team or other children who might be interested in playing for Metro?

I want them to work at being an outstanding person and to work at achieving greatness. Respect your parents and coaches and respect who they are and it will be done by participating in our Charger family. Football is a great game and can take you anywhere you want to go in life, as long as, you work hard and dedicate yourself.

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FROST Illustrated

Oct. 22–28, 2014

METRO FOOTBALL SPECIAL SECTION

C o lt s

Highlighting the Colts/ Bulldawgs

Coach Courtney Davis’ Corner * How long have you been coaching for Metro?

This is my second year but my first year of being the Head Coach of the Colts and I like it a lot. I became a coach because I use to play football and my former coaches were some of my mentors and I love the game. So since I love the game, I thought that coaching would be the way to get that excitement that I missed from playing and also, so I could be a mentor to the kids that I coach. * What is the most fulfilling thing about coaching The Colts/Bulldawgs?

I’m having a good time meeting the new players and getting to know them. We’re sort of starting over from point A. Basically, we’re building the program because we got a lot of new players and I enjoy watching them grow each day. * What are your prospects for the season?

We’re rebuilt but we’re still going to get out there, try to win every game, we’re going to play hard and give it our best. If we win we win, if we lose we lose but as long as we learn

from it, it’s going to get better and better each week. * What do you think are your biggest strengths this season?

We have a lot of good running backs from each level.

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Lorenzo Lesure

2

Ashton Smith

3

Jaylen Harris

4

Deoniyce Matthews

5

Michael Jelks

7

Davon Woods

8

James Wimes

10

Keyshawn Woods

11

Carlos Flores

24

Jayden Carpenter

50

* What do you think it will take for your team to win the Super Bowl?

We have to have everybody on the same page and getting better each week. Then when the playoffs come, to play our best football and play hard, then we got a chance.

Fernado Vasquez

52

Korbin Roe

60

Micah Nunn

62

Ben Vanover

64

Jayden Morris

23

* Are there any encouraging words you’d like to say to your team or other children who might be interested in playing for Metro?

Essentially, football teaches you to become more of a man so to speak. It’s a hard sport and it teaches you adversity. This sport will help you, not just today but in the long run with your life.

Davian Childs

3

Gavin Clapper

4

Roosevelt NorFleet

10

Jamie Burton, Jr.

21

Davian Gentry

22

Jalen Greene

20

Tyreece Vachon

34

Hadrian Marquez-Flores

40

Mikelion Ragsdale

52

Jordan Dewalt

55

Thomas Murphy

61

* Are there any positions you’d like to highlight?

My quarterback because he’s really good.

He’s an all around player and he’s a good leader, he can run fast and he can throw and he does everything that I ask him to do.

Jr. Varsity

Vince Krucina

81

Cole Rybolt

88

Devion Conley

95

PeeWee - Bulldawgs Noah Clapper

1

Jamarcus Burton

2

Michael Bearmon

3

Judge Deyong

5

Jayden Rybolt

7

Nayden Davis

13

Makhi Davis

21

Sylas Felder

22

Jaylen White

24

Cadell Wallace

25

Jamari Adams

29

Tristin Morris

30

Charleton Andrews

43

Messiah Chaney

44

Danavey Smith

87

Ashton McCowan

91

Marcus Craig, Jr.

31

Jayden Morris

93

Johnny Arlington

54

Jeremiah Adams

65

Harrison Brooks

69

Karleon Reed

95

Keaton Walker

72

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Oct. 22–28, 2014

FROST Illustrated

METRO FOOTBALL SPECIAL SECTION

CoWBoYS

Head Coach Jason robinson VArsity

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Pewee

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Highlighting the Cowboys

Coach Jason Robinson’s corner * How long have you been coaching for Metro?

Seven years. * What is the most fulfilling thing about coaching the Cowboys?

The relations you build with the parents and kids because it’s not about the winning or losing. These are kids that we’ll probably interact with for the rest of their lives and we’ll follow them on to college and hopefully the pro’s or whatever else they do. * What are your prospects for the season?

I think we can win on all three levels because we have the personnel, whether or not

we do, we’ll see. * What do you think are your biggest strengths this season?

I’d say experience. We’ve got a lot of children back, we got a group that won the Super Bowl and split across two levels. Our varsity got a lot of kids that have played some pretty good games throughout their career and we got a lot of their little brothers of the older kids on the pee-wee team, so we’re fortunate to have that. * Are there any positions you’d like to highlight?

Our line on our junior varsity has a lot of kids that have been here for a long time and, as far as, the pee-wee team I think this may be the best pee-wee team we’ve ever had. * What do you think it will take for your team to win the Super Bowl?

The same answer as above

and yes, we’re going to win the Super Bowl! * Are there any encouraging words you’d like to say to your team or other children who might be interested in playing for Metro?

There are a lot of good coaches out here, a lot of good people and a lot of good organizations have partnered with us. So I think for kids at this age, they’re able to learn how to be in front of big crowds and handle themselves in front of multiple adults at one time, which I think is an asset. We’re going to have a lot of kids that are going to be star from every team. And, going forward, they’ll know how to handle the bigger crowds, the competition, having to deal with schedules and all those kind of things. So it prepares everybody for what they’re going to do in the future.

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Oct. 22–28, 2014

METRO FOOTBALL SPECIAL SECTION

eAgLeS

Head Coach sam McCary VArsity

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Jr. VArsity

Jakar Williams Marcus Allen Dillion Bennett Kareem Freeman Jermaine Davis, Jr. Isacc Carswell Joseph Ridick Cameron Stallings David Johnson Nell Cayce Jeremey Trigg Keon Bates Nicharion Williams Camarion Nelson Camarion Roberson Ayriez Bell Jeremiah Johnson Jermarris Sewell Gabe Marsden Brendon Miles Joe Miles, Jr. Trevon Berton Jayden Miles Ryan Eldridge Jayshawn Bruce A. J.

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Highlighting the Eagles/Spartans Coach Sam McCary’s Corner

* How long have you been coaching for Metro?

This is my 14th season and I became a coach because a friend of mine, who was coaching at the time, needed some help so I helped him and I’ve been here ever since. * What is the most fulfilling thing about coaching The Eagles/Spartans?

Working with the kids, so they can learn

the sport and I see a good change in them because they’re being disciplined and they must work hard in school. We also teach them to apply what they learn here to life. * What are your prospects for the season?

To win the Super Bowl! * What do you think are your biggest strengths this season?

I have a lot of returning players, so we have a lot of experience on our varsity and junior varsity teams. * Are there any positions you’d like to highlight?

I’m very pleased with my running backs on varsity, my line men with junior varsity

and my pee-wee. * What do you think it will take for your team to win the Super Bowl?

We got to keep working hard and get better with every practice. * Are there any encouraging words you’d like to say to your team or other children who might be interested in playing for Metro?

If you’re interested in anything in life you’ve just got to work hard at it. Metro is a great organization and just like any organization we can get better and we’re working towards that every day.

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Oct. 15–21, 2014

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Head Coach Jemal Cooper VArsity Kendrick Parrish DeonTae Craig Brayden Cowherd Veronta Fisher Mauri Harvey Janarion Moore Ronald Elliott DaJohn Williams Trey MadeJ Davonte Rogers J. C. Cooper Jaemon Wilson Krashawn Menson Davonte Williams Cameron Toles Jernard Freeman Jamarcus Watson Damarcus Watson JaQwlen Tubbs Brandon Davis Tracy Nicholson Matthew Hicks DeJuan Ferguson

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METRO FOOTBALL SPECIAL SECTION

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Highlighting the Lions

Coach Jemal Cooper’s Corner * How long have you been coaching for Metro?

For 14 years and I love it. I used to play Metro Football when I was younger, I played for the Rams. I became a coach after I attended the Metro games back in 1997 through 2000 and when 2001 came along the time. Because I wanted to be a part of Metro to make a difference, since there were kids in the innercity that needed to be guided. * What is the most fulfilling thing about coaching your Metro team?

I see kids getting an education, going through high school, graduating, getting scholarships to college, if they’re really talented and to know that they all started with Metro makes me feels pretty good.

And, to see a kid that’s 20 or 21 years old, and they still say, “Hey, coach!” Some even scream my name a half block away and that feels good and it makes me very proud. * What are your prospects for the season?

To win the Super Bowl! * What do you think are your biggest strengths this season?

My up front line on all my teams. * Are there any positions you’d like to highlight?

My offensive heads No. 1, No. 6, No. 11, No. 33 and No. 75 because it starts with them and it’s going to end with them.

They are the heart and soul of the team. * What do you think it will take for your team to win the Super Bowl?

Discipline and paying attention to the coaches. * Are there any encouraging words you’d like to say to your team or other children who might be interested in playing for Metro?

For any kid that wants to play for Metro, we are all one big family no matter what team you play for. So win or lose, you’re a winner and it will be a lifetime experience and you’ll make some lifetime friends.

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FROST Illustrated

Oct. 15–21, 2014

METRO FOOTBALL SPECIAL SECTION

rAiderS

Highlighting the Raiders

get that done. * What do you think are your biggest strengths this season?

The attitudes of the kids, how they practice and what they get out of it.

Coach Charlie Williams’ Corner * How long have you been coaching for Metro?

For 39 years. I got into coaching with Darnell Hollins with PAL for about two years back in 1966 and after that, I’ve been with Metro ever since. I coach because I enjoy the kids and a lot of kids can be reached and some of them can’t but I think the good outweighs the bad. * What is the most fulfilling thing about coaching The Raiders/Red Raiders?

To see a kid develop higher living standards to make something out of themselves * What are your prospects for the season?

I think we’re going to have a good season, because when you’ve been coaching, as long as I have, you get to understand kids attitudes and whether it’s good or bad, you’ll know. Their attitudes are going to reflect on it the whole season and they’re looking real good. There’s some more work to be done but we can always

* Are there any positions you’d like to highlight?

My defensive line and defensive backs are very good. My defense is good period with all of my teams but we got to get better on the offensive side of the ball. * What do you think it will take for your team to win the Super Bowl?

My varsity team needs to keep playing the same way they’re playing and they’ll win. * Are there any encouraging words you’d like to say to your team or other children who might be interested in playing for Metro?

To the kids that have not had the opportunity yet to be in Metro, Metro is good but it’s community and it’s very good for our community. Football is not the same thing as getting an understanding of what’s going on through life and with education, comes more. If these kids can do these things and learn that they are somebody, then they will be somebody in life.

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Richard Blackmon

65

Jermarkus Smith

28

Joshua Weaver

45

VArsity

Sedrick Reed

20

Nicholas Myles

80

Larry Hillard

60

Norman Trice

40

Stanford Rettaway

23

McArthur Mercer

53

Ben Jennings

1

Chase Conrad

33

DeMarcus Bennett

50

Dominic Bennett

12

Caleb Conrad

15

Brandon White

5

Jason Kesith

64

Michael Weaver

32

DaSean Morgan

70

Raymond Britt

55

Zaine Alhalmi

73

Tenoah Ridley

10

Jalen Vaughn

32

Kynden Miller

37

Dmari Drew

45

De’Vonte Woods

44

Zach Doelling

76

Daguan Reid

84

Jr. VArsity Jamie Campbell

13

Quaylen Brooks

99

Mike King II

90

Omai Walker

15

Jekhi Jackson

34

Jermaine Reese

81

Robert Hogue

25

Amarion Collins

21

Terrence Gamble

70

Peewee JaMryon Grant-Gaylor

22

Julante Hinton

72

Thomon Milligan

5

Ziare Sullivan

63

Evan Bennett

3

DeAndre Garcia, Jr.

14

Uriah Buchanan

21

Jaivon Belcher

20

Michael Simpson

56

Kalien Anderson

11

Demarcus Mantize

67

David Milligan

1

Taylon Davis

43

Damon Dennis

58

Turris Carlise

14

Dejuan Clardy

88

Nasir Burt

42

Landyn Simpson

48

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10B

Oct. 22–28, 2014

METRO FOOTBALL SPECIAL SECTION

FROST Illustrated

Rams

Head Coach Thomas Macon Varsity

Andre Beasley Amari Sheets Jayden Gage Jayshawn Underwood Nick Scroggins William Khamalah Dalin Hatch Karl Maydwell Darrius Sanders Davonte Alford Dominque Williams Eric Dykes Jeremiah Douglas Javonte Bates Quincy Bass Za’Quel Clancy Javion Langston Damarea Porter Issa Tchari Kalio Rameriz Kaliko Rameriz Keston Beachem Jordan Hixson Keith Shurelds J. T. Langston Javonte Jones Charles Burns Raymond Logan Joshua Grigsby James Walker Brayden Berry Lamar Porter

Jr. Varsity

Art Mhoon Kamari Clopton Rashan Lyons Keten Russell Jadis Langston Omarion Bass Giovanni Jimenez Kamari Jaurez

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 15 22 25 30 32 35 55 57 58 75 77 87 88 90 93 94 96 97 98 99

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Damarion Laster Irus Davis Khyon Maydwell Monquel Ross Eric Roger Marvon Suttle Jalen Lee Davis Jordan Turner Terrion Ross Monquel Bass Xavier Rogers Demetrius Harrell Jordan Fowlkes Khalon Kelsaw Ja Kevion Gray Amerion Hatch Ryan Keahi

PeeWee - Tigers Donovan Williams Kevon Russell Dorrion Berkshire Janilan Barksdale Zondra Lee, Jr. Jeron Lewis, Jr. Ladonis Clopton Jordan Miller Braylin Charlton Camron Logan Dylan Richardson Jerion Hopkins Jamarion White Dominick Beachen Deonte Williams, Jr. Randall Keahi Sean Wilson Preston Howard Tavaris Storey Jamareya LaShore Julian Holland Brandon Logan Genesis Daris Marrionn Simon Qualyn Clopton Marcuse Logan Dallas Woodson Jamarion Kolagbodi

9 10 11 12 13 15 20 22 25 30 32 55 75 77 82 95 97

5 2 18 25 84 27 43 21 78 75 79 63 1 70 74 29 64 65 33 69 30 34 15 56 20 77 58 11

Highlighting the Rams/Tigers

Coach Tom Macon’s Corner * How long have you been coaching for Metro?

I’m one of the original founders, so for 40 years. I started coaching to give something back to the community. I was 19 years old when I started coaching back in Alabama. We lived right across the street from a park and some of the kids would play football and I thought that I should be the person to coach them because the kids around the neighborhood kind of looked up to me and I’ve been coaching every since.

2.) What is the most fulfilling thing about coaching your Metro team?

I enjoy being their mentor, watching them grow and helping them. That’s what I’m here for and, I do the best that I can, to see that they progress as they go along. * What are your prospects for the season?

To win the Super Bowl! When we walk out there the first thing the kids learn is, “Who are we? We’re the Rams. What are we? Number One. Super Bowl, Super Bowl Champs!” We go through the whole field saying that and everyone is fortunate and blessed. * What do you think are your biggest

strengths this season?

They’re playing the game smart at all times. Every year I tell my kids that they must be mentally prepared because playing the game smart is what gets you over, since football can be very physical. * Are there any positions you’d like to highlight?

What’s amazing to me is that, I have a couple of undersized running backs named Jayshawn Underwood and Devonte Pollard and they both weigh less than 100 lbs. They’re12 years old and it amazes me, of how these young men stand up to the challenge weekend and week out.

It’s very encouraging to me, to know little guys like that, have a heart just as big as a 240 lb man. * What do you think it will take for your team to win the Super Bowl?

Put your heart in it, put your mind in it and play smart, you can’t go wrong. * Are there any encouraging words you’d like to say to your team or to other children who might be interested in playing for Metro?

Thank GOD that you’re blessed to have the people over here doing this because it’s a job that needs to be done in the community. Thank GOD that you have all of these young, black men trying to make sure that they get turned in the right direction.

FROST Illustrated

Oct. 22–28, 2014

METRO FOOTBALL SPECIAL SECTION

11B

t i tA n S

Highlighting the Titans/ Tarheels

Head Coach Larry tabron VArsity

Coach Larry Tabron’s Corner

* How long have you been coaching for Metro?

For 19 years. I started coaching when I was 19 or 20 years old and I became a coach because I always had a thing for working with kids. I didn’t have a father around while I was growing up, so it made me want to be more of a role model to others. Then, when I had my own children and having them out there too, that was our thing and I haven’t stopped yet, I enjoy it. * What is the most fulfilling thing about coaching the Titans?

I like watching the kids become student athletes and seeing them years from now, playing high school ball and going to college. And, when they see me, it makes me feel good that they still call me coach.

* What are your prospects for the season?

We plan on going to the Super Bowl! * What do you think are your biggest strengths this season?

My Linemen because they’re the backbone since they provide the block for my running backs and quarterback. Without them setting the blocks, we wouldn’t get any yards. * Are there any positions you’d like to highlight?

The whole team is good and, as long as they perform like they’re supposed to we’ll win the games.

* What do you think it will take for your team to win the Super Bowl?

Hard work, practice and a positive attitude. * Are there any encouraging words you’d like to say to your team or other children who might be interested in playing for Metro?

Metro is a good organization because we teach the kids a lot about the sport, we teach them discipline and make sure they keep up your grades. I recommend Metro Youth Sports at least until kids get to the eighth grade or higher school.

Terrance Peggins

1

Davareion Gentry

2

Darious Brown

5

Darrell Jackson

6

Reggie Blackmon

9

Marlon Davis

24

Rhonnie Moore

32

Jaylen Boone

42

Anthony Daniels

44

Thomas Wolfe

56

Demetrius Moore

75

Michael Gray

76

Avante McGhee

80

Ty’arris Booker

88

Antonio Rodriquez

98

Jr. VArsity Larenz Tabron

1

Dezmend Shaw

2

Jaylen Ellis

3

Michael King

4

Brashawn Bassett

5

Jaichaun Joyner

6

Donnie Moore III

7

Nykai TaTum

20

Domon Porter

21

Antonio Vaughn

23

Nathan Agenor

24

Rashawn Boone

25

Eriyon Williams

32

Jeremy Irby

42

Amarion Royal

44

Mekhi Lee

50

Jarrell Jackson

52

Andrew Hawke

54

Camden Fuller

55

Nate Blackmon

75

Jaiquan Rowles

77

Aaron Torres

78

Bryson Patterson

80

Timothy Lee

98

Jabrill Young

88

David Carlisle

53

Peewee - tarheels D’angell Alford, Jr.

1

Izaiah Torres

2

Braunte Johnson

3

Johndell Bryant

4

Joseph Stewart

24

Travayis Harris

6

Ky’zier Storey

7

Lenahs Martin

22

Nazier Agenor

28

Phillip Tate

32

GGY Vaughn

34

Dashawn Lacey

36

Josiah Stewart

44

Jenoire Howard

60

Aaron Leathers

62

Christian Buxton

65

James Dorsey

75

Davonce Harris-Moore

76

Daveon Surry

80

Daizon Purton

81

Abisai Torres

90

QwnenTice Lambert

99

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12B

Oct. 22–28, 2014

FROST Illustrated

METRO FOOTBALL SPECIAL SECTION

Metro Youth Sports president thanks supporters As Metro Youth Sports proudly celebrates our 40th year of greatness, I’d like to thank Jeanie Summerville for her outstanding work, research and communicating to get the sponsors needed to make this section happen. I also thank her for interviewing the coaches and making the children feel special in this WINTERS special edition and making this a pure success in Frost Illustrated.

I’d also like to thank Frost Illustrated for doing an outstanding job in showing the outstanding work of our coaches, volunteers and the children who are in the Metro section of Frost Illustrated.

I’d like to thank the sponsors for their support of Metro Youth Sports, the coaches, the parents and especially the children. This is a total community support to how community leaders feel about children. Thank you.

SUMMERVILLE

—Jim Winters, Metro Youth Sports President

Metro Football Super Bowl Sunday, Oct. 26, 1 p.m. at Paul Harding High School, 6501 Wayne Trace

Honoring retired coaches

Thank you for the time that you gave to the children and you’ll always be appreciated by the Parents, other Coaches and the Staff of Metro Youth Sports.

—Jim Winters

CREDITS: Rosters provided by Metro Youth Sports Team photos provided by Jackie Norio Coach interviews conducted by Jeanie Summerville Layout by Frost Illustrated

SPECIAL THANKS:

(Left to right) Charles Adams, Fred “Spookie” Wonsley, Coach West, Coach Shelf, Tony Bragg and Jimmy Pearson. Not pictured: Coach Duke Davis.

These coaches stand with the trophy from their first Super Bowl win with the Chargers in 2006. They won five Super Bowls while they where coaching. (Courtesy photo)

2014-2015 Post 148 Executive Board

SEATED (L-R): Sheryl Edwards, Finance Officer; Jesse Booker, Commander; Lewis Sims, Chaplain; BACK ROW: Frankie Billingsley, Adjutant; Dave Pettie, Sergeant-at-Arms; Ed Totten, 1st Vice Commander; James Moore, Judge Advocate; Leonard Ferrell, 2nd Year Person; Steve Lanier, 2nd Vice Commander; Bennie Edwards, 3rd Year Person (NOT PICTURED: Robert Bittle, 3rd Vice Commander; George James, 1st Year Person and Jerry Burch, 4th Year Person).

Charles C. Anderson American Legion Post 148 705 E. Lewis Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

* All of the Corporate and Page Sponsors * Mr. Jim Winters, for making Metro Youth Sports available for our youth for the past 40 years * Jackie Norio Photography-Noblesville, Ind. * Sunny Jackson -Mr. Winters Assistant and Cheerleading Commissioner * Johnnie Mae Moore -Secretary * James Redmond -Photographer * All of the parents who believe in Metro Youth Sports and support them * All of Metro Youth team members that are working very hard to learn the sport–don’t forget to have some fun in the process. * All of the Coaches * All the people that come out to support Metro Youth Sports

Commander Jesse Booker and the members of Post 148 commend Metro Youth Sports Retired Coaches for their volunteer service and dedication to the youth in our community. Your efforts have changed lives in a positive manner.

Thank you for your time, commitment and making a difference.

Best wishes!