Rookies Earn Runner Up in Bronze Division at Pearland Classic

Pearland Classic - April 24-26, 2009


In their 3rd tournament the Rookies competed in the Pearland Classic. Once again their 1st opponent was Rytes Silver. Silver edged out the Rookies 52-49. Next up, were the TX Suns Select (Dallas), the Rookies played extremely well and fell short 57-56. The Rookies then faced Austin’s CCYA. They topped CCYA 49– 34. The Rookes were matched with the Metro Mustangs (Dallas) in the Bronze Championship. They were outscored by the Mustang team, 42-19. The Rookies are now 6-6 on the season and continuing to grow as a team.

Rookies Fight Hard in Port Arthur

Beat the Heat Spring Jam - April 18-19, 2009

The Rookies traveled to Port Arthur April 18 & 19. The first game, The Rookies started where they left off at the last tournament, facing Rytes Silver. In a very defensive
game, Silver edge the Rookies 20-19. Port Arthur DeQueen was next up for the Rookies. They topped DeQueen 35-14 and earned a forfeit win after a no show opponent. Sunday pitted the Rookies against Rytes Black. The Rookies played hard but had their backs to the wall much of the game. In the end the Rookies were outscored 43-11.


ROOKIE TEAM MEMBERS

Devin Anderson
Ryan Biggers
Kevin Granger
Isaac Jackson
Tre’ Longino
Cainan McClelland
D.J. Thomas

COACHES
Kevin Granger
Kevin Allen
Kevin Woods
Charles McClelland

Rookies Earn Runner Up In Mayde Creek Tournament

Mayde Creek Tournament - April 4-5, 2009

Here Ye! Here Ye ! Have you heard? There is a brand new team in town. The Rookies competed for the first time as a team in the Mayde Creek Tournament. The Rookies compiled a 3-1 overall record. Facing Legends Elite in their season opener, the Rookies won 43-25. The Rookies out powered Rytes White with a convincing win of 43-19. Legends Elite was given a second chance when they competed in the bracket round. In a much more competitive game the Rookies outlasted Legends by a close score 35-32. The championship game matched the Rookies against Rytes Silver. In an action packed game, the Rookies came up short. Silver handed them their first loss 40-37 of the season. The Rookies had a strong showing and have put other teams on notice!

ROOKIE TEAM MEMBERS
Devin Anderson

Ryan Biggers

Kevin Granger

Isaac Jackson

Tre’ Longino

Cainan McClelland

COACHES
Kevin Granger

Kevin Allen

Kevin Woods

Charles McClelland