Ninety plus degree temperatures did not stop more then 20 alumni/former players to come out and kick the ball around. After it was all said and done, the scoreboard showed 4-4 which was a pretty fair reflection of what happened on the field. All former and current players who play in college were present as well. It was really nice for the coaches to see everyone again and hopefully everyone will mark the date on their calendar for next year.
Well and then there was the red/black game. I think it was pretty obvious that whatever team would be coached by coach Dijkstra would end up with the trophy so Team White was lucky to draw Dijkstra as their coach. Actually, the game was pretty competetive and it was good to see all players get some playing time in an actual game. It gives the coaches an opportunity to see what the athletes can do in a game situation. I don't think that any player disappointed but some did maybe better then expected. The field itself was not in game shape. The layout of the field was different then it has been in recent years (too narrow) and will need to be corrected.
The red/black game also gives us a chance to check out the scoreboard, nets and lights (one light did not come on). This gives us a chance to correct everything that needs fixed before the season starts.
NOTES
Friday's practice is at the High School practice field and starts at 3:30. Saturday 8/14 we will hold the annual Car Wash at the LJ Wagner parking lot. Players work from either 8:45 - 12 or 12-2:15. All players are asked to raise $40 each.
The Varsity's season opener is in Albion against Central Noble on thursday 8/19 at 5 pm. DIRECTIONS: Take US 6 to SR 9, go south or right on SR 9 into Albion, cross the tracks and take a left on Weber Rd. Then take a right on Hickory Street. Hickory takes you right into the park. The game field (if that is what you want to call it) is in the park (so NOT at the High School). The distance from Nappanee to Albion is about 35 miles.
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