Freshman Football

Just a few shots from the last Freshman game of the season.  We played, and beat, Woodbridge so it was extra good :). It has been fun to watch Justin lead his team this year.  He works so hard and it continually amazes me to see his determination and dedication.  One of his greatest frustrations this season has been those who are not as dedicated as he is about playing hard.  His focus is so sharp that I have a feeling he will be frustrated with others for many years.  I hope that he will continue to find those who are as passionate as he is and that they will succeed together. 

Justin has played offense and defense all season with the exception of the CDM game when he didn't play defense because he had hurt his throwing hand in the game the week before.  I know it is exhausting for him to play both sides, but I actually enjoy watching him play defense because it gives me a chance to see him hit someone else instead of being the one always getting hit.  There must be some messed up psychology there, but it is true.

We have had lots of fun watching the Freshman cheerleaders as well since I know so man of them from  Pacific Dance and from doing choreography at the middle schools.

Some of Justin's best football buddies- Scotty Searl, Ben Roznos, Joshua Gray and Curtis Jackson

Another very determined, talented young man and good friend- Vincent Sandoval

After the game with the family (Ben had to leave to go to his football practice that then got cancelled which is another whole story, so he is absent from the picture).  Notice the score in back as well :).  Nana and Granddad flew in just in time to come see Justin play. It was so fun to have them with us!  

Justin and his sisters- not natural football fans, but Justin Miller fans!

I am sad the season is over.  Justin is too.  After the Varsity game last night (which we lost) the coaches and players lined up on the field and the seniors went down the line hugging and talking to each person in the "receiving line".  Justin has been the scribe for the offensive coordinator for the year, so he has been on the field with the Varsity for every game, even after the game when he hurt his hand and could hardly write, he was there writing down every play.  I think his involvement has given him the opportunity to bond with the older players.  He was very emotional as he hugged each senior.  Ryan held it together until the last player walked through.  They hugged so tightly and cried.  I can't even think about how hard it will be in upcoming years as he spends more and more time with each player.  Luckily I got to work the snack bar at the last game so I didn't have to really see the loss that ended the season.  Overall, though, it has been a great season.  We have all learned a lot, met some wonderful families, and had lots of fun cheering for the Mighty Vaqueros!