10/27/07
The Blue Bears came ready to play the championship game against the undeafted and untested Sirens. The Sirens were
tested in the opening series by being denied a first down and turning the ball over to the Bears. With good
blocking up front by the offensive line, and running by the backs the Bears moved the ball and struck pay dirt on a pass
from Houser to Frost for the first score of the game. Unfortuantely the Sirens defense, (not the touted offense)
took control and scored three touchdowns on take away interceptions and fumbles. The Bear defense held the Sirens
to one offensive score during the game and held them scoreless in the second half. Brent McMaster had an interception
and Larry Jansen caused a fumble and recovered it to stop the Sirens as well.
Never giving up the Bears attempted
to battle back but with a running clock and hurried attempts to get on the score board the Sirens played prevent defense
and stifled any efforts. The Bear offense and defensive line were in control much of the game though with Schultz,
Wilmovsky, Glander, Martin, McGregor,and backed up by Chang, K. Wilmovsky and Bently. The defensive backs and
defensive ends, McMaster, Higgs, Jewell, and Frost, backed up by Cross and Mulligan and Jansan and Murphy backed up
by McGregor also played well giving up only two pass completions for the game and containing the quarterback.
The
sportmanship award was provided to Cameron Frost from the Sirens and to #34 the running back for the Sirens.
After
the game players thanked their parents and supoprters and the cheerleaders. The coaches would like to join them in their
appreciation of the support and encouragement throughout the season. The season was a journey that the players
should be proud of and cherish the relationships they developed and the accomplishements they acheived.
Coach Skip
GO
BEARS!
10/20/07
BEARS WIN ! BEARS WIN !
The Blue Bears played an old fashioned
(old school), rock 'em - sock 'em, smash mouth football Saturday in the drizzle at Ingersoll stadium in a heart stopping,
adrendaline inducing game. Hearalded by the old timers, (mostly coaches) as being in one of the best games they
have seen -- the Bears came away with a 14 to 8 double overtime victory over the Hawks. The Hawks were on a
fifteen game winning streak and the defending league champions, (their last loss was to the Bears last year in their
opening game) and were the formidable opponents who had beat the Bears earlier this season.
The score was
0 - 0 at the end of regulation, though the Bears threatened several times in the red zone but could not punch one in.
Using the entire first quarter on the opening drive, the line of Glander, Martin, Wilmovsky, McGregor and Schultz
were winning the battle in the trenches. They were assisted by tight ends Jewell and Frost, leading the way for
running and blocking backs Jansan, Jewell, McMaster, Murphy, Peck and Higgs. Mulligan and Houser handled the quarter
back duties with Larry Jansan running behind McMaster/Murphy/Higgs/Peck -- through, over and around defenders.
Brendan Jewell had a key screen pass and run to keep a drive going and McMaster had the longest pass/run of the night
called back.
In overtime Larry rumbled and rambled for the first score from the twenty-five and in the second
overtime McGregor caught a touchdown from Houser for the game winner after the defense had stopped the Hawks on their
second possession.
On defense the Bears had their best team effort in tackling and support of each other
with the big guys in the trenches -- Wilmovsky, Glander, Martin, Chang, and D-ends Murphy and Jansen containing the Hawks
running backs and chasing a wily quarterback all night. The linebackers picked up their game and with blitzes from
Schultz, Houser and Bently they supported the d-line well with some big hits. The corners and safeties; Higgs,
Frost, McMaster and Jewell also had their best game in blanketing receivers and coming up to help on tackles.
Cole
Murphy received the Hawks team sportsmanship medal and the Bears voted the center and line defender #51, Josh.
Coach Skip
10/13/2006
Bear Blue Game Summary.
The Blue Bears had a great homecoming playing the Timberline Blazers at Ingersoll and a complete victory -- final
score 26 to 6. The Blue Bears defense got the first stop of the night and kept getting the ball back to the offense.
D-ends Murphy and Jansen where in the Blazer backfield all night, frequently meeting at the quaterback. The linebackers played
well in mixing defenses and blizes with Schultz, Houser and Bently as well as David Peck. In the middle of the line
Max Martin and Brandon Glander fought through injuries and with help from Change and Connor Wilmovsky shut down the
Blazers forcing them to pass and go outside. On the corners and safeties; Higgs, Frost, McMaster and Jewell bent at
times but did not break but for one touchdown. McMaster and Jewell made stops on several breakaways to save touchdowns.
On offense, Larry Jansan found holes formed by the offensive line and drug people downfield all night getting into
the endzone by running over defenders. Brendan Jewell also found holes to dance through and got free for a touchdown
pass from Houser as well. Cameron Frost caught one also and had Dan Cross filling in at end as well.
Connor Schultz received the Blazer team sportsmanship medal and the Bears voted the running back and defender #24.
10/6/2007
The Blue Bears traveled North, (with a large supporting cast of family and friends) and played on the fast turf at
Redmond High School.
After stumbling out of the blocks, fumbling twice inside the red zone, the Bears found their footing and took off.
A strong and quick led to a safety against Redmond for the first two points of the game with Bently Tran pressuring
the backfield. With pressure up the middle and nowhere to run -- from the FAB FIVE -- Connor and Kuper Wilmovsky,
Frank Chang and Max Martin and Brendan Glander, Redmond went to the air only to have Brendan Jewell pick off the pass
and run it back to the house. With great defensive end work from Larry Jansen, Cole Murphy, and Jordan McGregor,
(and a guest appearance from Kuper Wimovsky at linebacker) the Remond quarterback was repeatedly sacked and running backs
brought down in the backfield as well as another interception by Brendan Jewell.
On offense Larrry Jansen, David
Peck and Brent McMaster ran hard up the middle and off tackle behind pulling guards Martin and Glander moving the
ball well. Tyler Mulligan got the Bears in the end zone, for his first touchdown, after following the offense line
led by Connor Shultz in the middle. Zed Higgs also scored on a nice screen pass from Trevor Houser for his first score
of the year. Not to be outdone, Jordan McGregor (on a tackle eligible play) also caught one from Trevor and got
into the endzone for his first touchdown. Another scoring strike through the air to Cole Murphy.
An unlikely ball
carrier Bently Tran also got positive yards. Brendan Jewell had a nice night of punt and kick off returns while Cameron
Frost made four of five extra points. The sportsmanship medal was awarded to the Redmond quarterback and the
Redmond team selected Cole Murphy.
Finally, the officials went out of their way to tell our team how well they
played and how clean the game was. Thanks again to the fans who spent a long drive and evening up North.
Coach Skip
9/22/07
Week #3 Blue Game Summary.
The undefeated Senior Blue Bears traveled to South Sound Stadium to take on the undefeated and defending league
champions, the River Ridge Hawks. The Bears ran out of time and lost 22-16 but not due to a lack of desire,
determination and effort. The Bears probably played their best football of the year in many ways but ran into
a faster and bigger team. After trailing 16-0 the Bears battled back to tie the game 16-16 but with
some missed tackles along the way, could not stop some fast and talented runners from the Hawks.
The Bears battled some injuries of players and filled in with everyone contributing. The six linemen, Bently,
McGregor, Glandon, Martin and Wilmovksy and Schultz were in the trenches doing heavy lifting without any
relief. Linebackers Schultz, Bently and Houser were busy all night in stopping the run and helping on passes
as well with each contributing to big hits along with defensive ends Jansen and Murphy. The defensive backs,
Jewell, McMaster, Higgs, Cross, Peck and Mulligan endured a talented quaterback with big and fast receivers, breaking
up passes and making tackles in the secondary.
On offense Cole Murphy and Trevor Houser connected on a nice pass and catch for a touchdown and Larry Jansen
had some brusing runs, dragging defenders for tough yards and a touchdown. Cameron Frost, Brendan Jewell
and Zed Higgs also gained postive yards and Cameron kicked both extra points with Schultz long snapping and Houser
holding. Cameron was selected by the Hawks as the sportsman from our team and we selected number #44, one
of the Hawks running backs.
The entire team was complimented on their courage and the heart they displayed in coming back from being behind
early as well as overcoming injuries and some inadvertant whistles that resulted in disadvantages. The
Bears played with great heart and desire -- the way football is supposed to be played and displayed great sportsmanship.
The players and coaches want to thank the great support they continue to receive from the best fans and cheerleaders
in the league -- who also display great sportsmanship in some adverse conditions.
Next week the Blue Bears travel to Tumwater for an important game in the division at 7:30. Go Bears!
9/15/08
The Senior Varsity Blue Bears hosted the Balck Hills Wolves in their second game of the year and came away with a victory
14-6. The Bears defense contained the Wolves much of the game with a strong defensive front, anchored by Connor and
Cooper Wilmovsky, Brendan Glander, Max Martin and Jordan McGregor and defensive ends Larry Jansen and Cole Murphy. Both
defensive ends had critical quarter back sacks to thwart Black Hills drives.
The defensive secondary and line backers had key takcles and big hits, led by Zed Higgs and Bently Tran and an interception
by Brendan Jewell.
Receivers Murphy and Cameron Frost each caught touchdown passes from Trevor Houser after strong runs by Jansen and Brendan
Jewell.
The kicking game continues to improve with kick and punting being handled by Jansen and coverage by the kick off teams
and offensive line, while Cameron Frost connected on an point after touchdown kick.
The Blue Bears take on the defending league champions, River Ridge Hawks this Saturday at 7:30 pm at South Sound Stadium.
09/08/07
The Senior Blue Bears football team traveled south to take on the Yelm Tornadoes at the Yelm High School Stadium.
Supported by traveling family members, they were in for a tornado of a game with lots of excitement keeping them on the edge
of their chairs. The final outcome was Bears 14, Tornadoes 12. The game was a hard hitting contest with several
interceptions, key fourth down runs and a defensive stand by the Bears to preserve the win. The Bears opened the
game gaining positive yardage through the air with passes from Trevor Houser to Cole Murphy and Cameron Frost. The Yelm defense
adjusted and playing with four defensive back and dropping off linebackers and defensive ends the Bears opened the running
attack led by Larry Jansen, who pounded the ball inside and had two touchdowns, Brendan Jewell who opened the outside running
game and counter attacks, along with a key fourth down reverse play, and Brent McMaster who had the longest run of the night
-- a forty yarder to the goal line. The offensive line -- (which was also our defensive line) was down to five players
due to injuries, played with grit and determination against a large and physical Tornado team. Our defensive line really
shined though controlling the Yelm team all night except for one run and one pass play. Due to injuries and have only
15 players, Connor Wimovsky moved to center right before the game and was supported by guards Bently Tran, also starting right
before the game, Brennan Glander, and tackles Max Martin, who moved from guard and played some linebacker also and Jordan
McGregor who moved to the line this year and started his first game there. The defensive ends Larry and Cole contained a very
quick and elusive pair of runners from Yelm as well. In the defensive backfield breaking up passes and making saving
tackles were Zed Higgs, Cameron Frost and Trevor Houser.
The coaches expressed their appreciation of all the efforts of the players and the support of the fans and look forward
to their only scheduled home game at Olympia next Saturday against the Black Hills Wolves. Thanks and Go Bears. Coach
Skip
"The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender."
Vince Lombardi
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