Freshmen Football

This past season the Judge Memorial Bulldogs Freshmen football team finished with a record of 6-3. It was a very successful season for the bulldogs and these boys will surely be a solid addition to the JV and Varsity football teams next season.

If any incoming freshmen are interested in playing football the best things you can do is to come to summer weight and speed training which is Monday-Thursday almost all summer.

Last season there was an average of almost 25 freshmen each day at workouts and it would be great to see that kind of turn out this summer as well.

JV Football Kicks Off

The JV football season has just taken off after three hard, hot months of practice. I talked to the quarterback, Daniel Shiramizu and wing back, Kevin Ortiz.

Daniel Shiramizu first about how he thinks the JV season will go and other questions. First I asked him how long has he played football and what can you do in the off season to stay in shape and get better. He told me "Umm since fifth grade. You should lift to get stronger and watch tape to see my mistakes or areas I can improve in." A couple other question were who are the captains and what are some things your team has done to make you proud. He replied "The captains are Max, Jimmy, Christian, and me. I am proud that no one quit during two-a-days and stuck that out and I am proud we won our first game as well."

Next I interviewed Kevin Ortiz. I asked some of the same questions like how long have you been playing football and what can you do in the off season to get better. He said " this is my eighth year playing. I get sharper on the plays, work on my technique, get faster, and better." I also asked Kevin when do you start training and are there tryouts. "We start training in June and they are no tryouts for football, but you have to go through two-a-days to be able to play football."

The JV season kicked off with a win Ogden last Thursday. This Thursday they go up against the Highland Rams from Idaho. Go cheer them all on. GO BULLDOGS!

Freshmen Bulldogs Beat Ogden in Opener

Last Thursday, the freshman football team kicked off it's season with a bang, winning huge at Ogden High. "It is always great to open the season with a win, and we are looking to do more of the same throughout this year," said Chris Fuoco about the 44-6 win. Next week they face Benlomand up north for their second game. "We are hoping to win a lot of games this season, and go deep into the playoffs," says Dominic Conti. Winning is one thing this team has not done enough of in recent years, having losing seasons every time in all its little league years. "It all started this year at practice where we re-dedicated ourselves to working really hard," Says Fuoco about the off-season camps and workouts. Another thing that makes this freshman team so good is all of the kids who came out for it this year. "We have so many kids its not even funny," says Dominic. Every day after school, the 34 kids on the team get on a bus and drive to St. Ann's where they practice for two hours every day. "This season has started off great, now we just have to keep up the hard work to continue winning," says Elliot McGill. Hopefully you can come out and see this years freshmen class play sometime soon.

varsity football

The Judge memorial bulldogs have recently started their season with a win over Ogden and north Sampete. In the past the bulldogs have been known for excellence in football, but this year's team seems to have something different about it. I interviewed Chase Jones, a senior lineman and captain, and asked him a few questions about the team. " We work really well as a unit and we all get along." Chase loves hitting people and has since he was a young kid playing little league. " its a feeling like no other," says Chase.

The bulldogs have definitely worked hard for their success from spending nearly the entire summer in the weight room, to two-a-days, in the scorching heat at St.Ann's, and this work has definitely paid off. Next week, the bulldogs play Idaho powerhouse Highland High. If they win it will show just how much this sport means to the bulldogs.

Win in the First Round

The football team had a thriller on their hands last Friday. Judge gave themselves a 21-point lead, but the Morgan Trojans put up 22 points in the fourth quarter to lead the game by three with a couple of minutes left in the game. After a Sellwood field goal, the game was sent to overtime where Morgan scored first but missed the extra point. The Bulldogs drove the field and, after a Zach McKown touchdown, won the game with an extra point.

- Jack Lund

JV takes after varsity

You'd think that having an undefeated Varsity football team would make all the other teams within the school look bad. However, here at Judge that's not the case.

The Junior Varsity team is also undefeated and they aren't looking like they're going to stop any time in the near future. The team's quarterbacks are Vince Conti and Chris Pell. Although Chris Pell fractured his thumb in the game against Juan Diego and is unfortunately out for the season. Lucky for Judge, Vince Conti has taken control of the offense under center. Running backs include Paul Clark, Zack McKown, and Christian Barbiero. Christian is a sophomore who has been playing well after he transferred here this year from Juan Diego.

Another big win was the game against Park City at home who is a football rival on every level. This team is made up of all sophomore football players and most juniors, even though Junior Varsity seems to imply that the team is for Juniors. This allows the sophomores to be on the same team with the same coaches for two consecutive years, which helps with team chemistry. Also, sophomores that wouldn't ordinarily have very much playing time (if any) on a varsity team get to play and even start in some situations.

So really its the JV team that would seem to make the other teams look bad, but they haven't. Not yet anyway...

- by Jake Winter

Freshmen football

The Freshman football team is starting to pull it together as they begin playing in Region. They went 1-5 in their first 6 games, but that doesn't matter to them right now. All they care about is winning Region. Judge Memorial is in Region 10 which includes Park City, Wasatch, Union, and Uintah. Thursday, October 4, 2007, the freshman played Wasatch for their second region game. After defeating Park City the week before, the team lost to Wasatch 13-6.

Last Thursday the freshman team went up to Park City to play their first Region 10 game. Park City was a very good team, quick, strong, big, but that didn't mean anything. The freshman just wanted to beat Park City, even if it has to go down to the last second. Judge put points on the board first near the end of the first quarter.

Even though the Judge lost the second quarter, allowing Park City a touchdown, no extra point, they fought and fought 'til the final whistle blew. Judge scored the first touchdown of the second half, then allowed Park City to answer their score. After Isaac Haas scored the next touchdown, Riley Harper kicked it in for the extra point, leading Judge into the fourth quarter 16-12. Park City's next possession was succesful most of the way. They managed to score a touchdown, but couldn't convert extra point. Judge got the ball and worked it up the field in the minute-thirty they had left.

With ten seconds left Riley Harper set up for a 37-yard field goal. The play was about the begin, but Park City called a time out. Riley set up for a second time, this time the ball was snapped, and before you knew it, the ball went straight through the uprights! Judge was now in the lead 19-18 with about 5 seconds left. The next kickoff Judge stuffed Park City and Judge had won their first region game.

Big Win in Park City

The Bulldogs came to play on Friday against the Miners. It was a full 48 minutes of football but Judge came out on top 21-14. Joe Pond tossed 3 touchdowns to Keenyn Walker and led the Bulldogs to the win. Team captain Tyson Moll forced two fumbles and helped keep the Miners out of the end zone. The Bulldogs are now 6-0 and ranked #1 in 3A; they host Wasatch this Friday.

- by Jack Lund

Football gets ready for Homecoming

It's homecoming week and the Bulldogs are fired up after their 35-7 pounding on once ranked #1 Logan Grizzlies. Tyson Moll had 3 touchdowns and over 100 yards against the Grizzlies last week and hopes to have another standout performance. Lewis Walker had to leave the game after a concussion midway through the 3rd quarter and will not be able to play this week. Despite Walker's absence, the Bulldogs look to claim their 4th victory against the Ogden Tigers. Make sure to come out to the game and show your Homecoming spirit.

Football team faces #1 Logan tonight

Friday, September 7, 2007- The Bulldogs claimed their second victory of the season defeating class 4-A Woods Cross 41-18. Five Bulldogs put points up on the board including 2 touchdowns from Bruce Garlinghouse, and one each from Lewis Walker, Tyson Moll, Jordan Benson, and Keenyn Walker. Keenyn also had three interceptions.

The Bulldogs remain undefeated but face a tough schedule down the road. They play the #1 ranked Logan Grizzlies tonight in Logan. With the Bulldogs being ranked #2 it is going to be a classic showdown and will prove to be the game of the week.

Football

"This was the hardest working team I think I have had during a two-a-days," announced coach Cordova about this year's Bulldogs. The hard work seemed to pay off as the Bulldogs came out victorious in their season opener against North Sanpete 42-7.
The Bulldogs are returning after one of their best seasons in nearly 20 years including a playoff run that lasted till quarterfinals. The Bulldogs had a bye last week but play Woods Cross, a 4A school tonight at Judge.

- by Bruce Garlinghouse