Trevor Vaughn for being selected as 1st team Returner and 2nd team Running Back
Riley Shantz for being selected as 2nd team Offensive Lineman
Cameron Johnson for being selected as 3rd team Tight End

Congratulations and thanks again for all your hard work to make this a memorable season for all.

For you underclassmen returning next year these honors are a product of a great season and winning effort by the team. Next years run has already begun, if you are not in the weight room training you are getting further behind all those that are. One thing all the players mentioned above have in common is they all worked very hard in the off season.

NOW is your time. Hit the weights!

The 2011 Glendale Falcons gave us all something to be proud of taking Lees Summit West to the brink of elimination when nobody, outside of Glendale family and fans, gave us a shot to win. Most people were calling for a 40 point plus loss, something we as Falcon fans were confident was NOT going to happen. Many chances slipped through our fingers through this game to put it away and finish them in regulation, but there is nothing to take back and nobody to “blame” for this one. These Falcons left it all on the field, and then some!

That being said I am now going to address the reason why I have had a difficult time with writing this in an open letter to Glendale Falcon Nation:

This year has been a wild, fun and roller coaster ride. Something for us all to remember and cherish, and memories this great group of boys will carry with them forever.

Many of the boys on this team I have “coached” since as young as first grade and many more along the way throughout the years. I have pictures in my upstairs hallway of Dakota Brake, Will Rogers, Jeremy Armstrong, Nolan Bettlach, Logan Bauer in team pictures from a very young age. Many people feel “Mighty Mites” is not necessarily a good thing and can teach bad habits resulting from poor coaching. I’m writing this today to tell you that I didn’t teach these boys football, there isn’t time and they don’t have the capacity for it at that age. My goal was to foster a passion and love of the game of football and an attitude that they can carry with them through the years and a love of the “TEAM”. At the end of every year I gathered the boys together and told them that they were a part of a team that would always be together, not just for a few short weeks in the fall.

My goal was to instill in the boys an attitude that it didn’t matter who they lined up against, how good the team was supposed to be across the line, if a kid is the number one player in the nation overall or at his position, we walked tall, proud and had a confidence that we would not fear anyone or anything on the field. A swagger if you will was my goal, and I have NEVER been more proud of that group of young men and ALL the other Falcons that were on that field Monday night. I’m certain that history means far less to them than it does to me, but boys, now men, you GOT it and you showed it to Lees Summit West!!

Carry this season with you, stay in touch and please play this game as long as you can. No matter when you stop you will at some point look back and wish for just “one more.”

There are hundreds of new Varsity and JV pictures in the gallery here.

Glendale Football Photo Gallery

Enjoy the pictures and feel free to download any you would like.

This was one of the most fun nights of football I can remember. Our Falcons played a fantastic game on both sides of the ball, never forced to punt on offense and a shutout on defense is the way to go into the playoffs. With a win like that it is easy to be relaxed and just have fun in the stands!! Ka-Kaw, Ka-Kaw

Then to make this night a VERY rare night to remember for Falcon / Cardinal fans the Cardinals came back in extra innings to win Game 6 of the world series with a walk off homerun. I guess the bird call in the stands last night brought both the Falcons and the Cards good luck!

Last night was a night to cherish, you rarely in a lifetime get to have these kinds of evenings to remember.

Great job men and THANK YOU!!

I want to assure each of you reading this that Dr. Pearce and the Springfield Public School system are committed to increasing school spirit and attendance at ALL Glendale sporting and other events with our help.

Times have changed, but we as parents, students and fans need to support and attend as many school functions as possible to support all our students and athletes.

I challenge EACH of you to attend and support various sporting and cultural events this year at Glendale.

Everyone can begin by making the trip to Parkview tonight to cheer on your Fighting Falcons.

See you there!

ONE GLENDALE!!

The Falcons moved up one position in this week’s poll to number eight.

Congratulations men, with a win over Parkview this week we will have the opportunity to move higher and build momentum into the playoffs.

Kickoff will be at 7:00pm Thursday at JFK stadium.

Be there! Wear Red! and Be Loud!

Glendale worked together on both sides of the ball to put away a good Lebanon Yellowjackets team 55-25.

With this win the Falcons win their district, secure a trip to the playoffs and a first round bye.

Get ready for more action this Thursday evening at JFK for the Falcons final regular season game of the year. Kickoff will be at 7:00pm. Arrive early, wear red and get loud.

Be There and Be LOUD!!

In the second half the Falcons came out determined, continuing to push the final score to 42-14 to move to 2-0 in district play. This Friday night is a HUGE district game with Lebanon coming to town. At this point the Falcons control their own destiny to gain entry to the playoffs.

Friday night is also Homecoming at Glendale so come out and support your team!

Due to the Homecoming festivities, during and after the game the kickoff has been moved to 6:00pm so don’t be late.

With a win tonight the Falcons will be 2-0 in districts and will control their own destiny for the district championship and playing into the playoffs!

Be there early, to get a good seat and GET LOUD!!