Thursday, November 26, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!


Happy Thanksgiving from the Pioneers!

If you've watched the news at all recently there is quite a bit going on right now, there is a lot to be concerned about.  I hope we're all able to set that aside today and spend some time with family and friends reflecting on all we have to be thankful for.  Enjoy your day!

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Poulos Signs In France

Poulos connects with Sandoval for the first TD of the 2015 season.
Following in the footsteps of former Pioneer quarterback Sean Pfalzer, Sam Poulos has signed with the Thonon Black Panthers in France.  Details are still coming, but this is a great opportunity for Sam to continue his playing career at a high level.

See the writeup on Thonon's facebook page here.

Good luck Sam!

Monday, November 23, 2015

What to do After a Long Recruiting Trip?

Immediately go on a long family trip!!

Headed for the Mountains!
After spending four productive recruiting days in Georgia, we packed up the family and hit the road.  We've made it to Colorado to join Grandpa and Grandma, and Aunt, Uncle, and Cousins for the Thanksgiving in the Rockies.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Two Pioneers Name First-Team All-Conference

Two Pioneers were named to the first-team all-conference team.  Graham Fisher was named an all-conference punter for the third time in four years, and first-team for the second time.  Fisher led the conference with 41.7 yards per punt, a yard and a half ahead of his closest competitor, and more than three yards ahead of the the next.  Graham's per punt average is a school record, and eighth best in conference history.

Morrissette was named all-conference for the first time.  Barrett moved to linebacker for his junior and senior seasons, after playing running back for his first two years.  Morrissette finished the season third in the conference with 93 tackles, including 6.5 for a loss and two fumble recoveries.  

Other notable performances were turned in by Ryan Slager, who recorded a conference-leading 134 tackles.  That total ranked him third in the country (!) and is the fifth best season in school history, right behind David Ternes' 140 tackles last year.  As mentioned earlier, Emmi Sandoval set the new standard with a 94 yard kickoff return, and Sam Poulos threw five touchdowns against Lawrence, which ties for the third best single game total in school history.  Poulos finished both the 2014 and 2015 seasons with five touchdown passes in the final game.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

You Won't Find Any Better


West Grand High School head coach Chris Brown earned his 306th victory Friday evening, tying him for the record in the state of Colorado.  While that is an amazing accomplishment, and something I'm sure he is very proud of, this win came amid some very difficult circumstances.  Please read the linked article for the story:  http://chsaanow.com/2015-10-30/with-heavy-hearts-west-grand-football-gives-coach-record-tying-306th-win/  The Mustangs were playing days after the passing of junior quarterback JD Guess.  An outstanding young man, JD was killed in a car accident on the way home from practice Tuesday evening.  Coach Brown, and all the assistant coaches that have worked with him over the years, always had the ability to prepare us to play our best while keeping the game in proper perspective.  Friday night's was the latest, greatest example of this.

Congratulations to Coach Brown, you won't find any better, and now the record books will show that.  Congratulations also to all in the Mustang family.  Way to pull together and lift each other up in such a tough time.  Best of luck the rest of the way!