Young Packers finish year undefeated with 44-12 blowout!!

The 7-8 yr old Packers capped a perfect season with a near perfect game in all aspects as they scored seemingly at will in a 44-12 victory. The Packers scored 7 TD's on the night and had 6 interceptions in an outstanding defensive performance that left the Steelers frustrated. Wayne Beard took the opening play from scrimmage the distance, 45 yds, for a 6-0 score, PAT was good on a pass from Evan Dodd to Will Greder, score 7-0. The defense stopped the Steelers on 4 straight plays and gave the ball right back to the offense. Tyler Anthony had an exciting run, reversing his field a couple of times and eluding numerous tackles to gain 15 yds, although he probably ran more like 50 yds. On the next play Evan Dodd threw a pretty pass behind the defenders to an awaiting Wayne Beard who scooted the rest of the way for a 30 yd score, 13-0, PAT failed. The Steelers next possession was cut short on the first of the 6 interceptions as Garret Tiarks picked off the pass and took it in for a TD, score 20-0, PAT failed. The defense stepped up again on the next series as Wayne Beard intercepted the 2nd pass of the night and then took the next offensive play 15 yds to paydirt and a 26-0 lead, PAT failed. The Steelers got on the board on a nice run and a score of 26-6, PAT failed. Amazingly this score seemed to set off a few of the Steelers players who began trash talking and trying to get in the heads of the Packers. Some of the comments were uncalled for and hard to fathom considering the 26-6 score. To the Packers credit and much to this coaches pleasure the players on the Packers never were drawn into the trash talking and took their satisfaction the scoreboard and from playing the game the right way, handing the flags back to the opposing team and telling them nice play on good efforts. It speaks volumes to the character of this group of athletes and to their parents. The half ended on another interception of a Steelers pass by Garret Tiarks returned to the Steelers 10 yd. line. The second half started with the Packers on defense and the Steelers possession went just as they did in the first half, with an interception, this time by Will Greder. A 15 yd run to the 2 yd line by Garret Tiarks was followed by a Bryce Niemeyer TD and a 32-6 score, PAT failed. Wayne Beard wrestled an interception away froma Steeler receiver on the next possession and took it back to the Steeler 1 yd. Garret Tiarks got the TD on a 1 yd run and a score of 38-6, PAT failed. The Steelers got on the board a second and final time on a 39 yd. run, score 38-12, PAT failed. On a 2nd down play Parker Eley connected with Garret Tiarks on a perfectly placed throw that netted a 35 yd TD and a scoreof 44-12. The defense again came up big and stopped the Steelers with the 5th interception of the night, this one by Wayne Beard. The offense got the ball back with 4 minutes to go and tried to milk the clock. A nice run by Parker Eley kept the offense on the field as he picked up the first down on a 25 yd run. The Packers turned the ball over on downs with 11 seconds remaining. After a Steelers timeout Will Greder picked off the 6th interception of the night and the game ended 44-12. My thanks to all the players and parents and special thanks to my wife, Amber for keeping stats and to Joel Niemeyer and Matt Banks, my Assistant Coaches. It was a pleasure to coach this group of athletes and I personally look forward to seeing them achieve great things for Colo/NESCO athletics.

Young Packers continue winning, move to 4-0!

The 7/8 yr old Packers continued their perfect season pulling out a tight game with the Chiefs, 25-14 to move to 4-0 on the season with a make-up game remaining. The packers started fast again with Garret Tiarks gaining 25 yds. on the first play of he game but the Chiefs recovered and forced a turnover on downs. The Packers defense stopped the Chiefs intial offensive series in 4 downs and the offense took over and Garret Tiarks this time took a handoff to the right and raced 45 yds. for the score, PAT failed, and a 6-0 lead. The defense again was stout and stopped the Chiefs on 4 straight plays, again giving the ball to the offense. Parker Eley ripped off a 15 yd run to the left side but the defense stiffened and the teams traded defensive stands until late in the first half when the Chiefs finally broke free for a 30 yd TD to tie the score, PAT was good for 6-7 lead for the Chiefs. The half ended that way. The second half didn't start well as the Packers defense allowed the Chiefs to drive down the field on them but didn't break and stopped the Chiefs before they could score. Wayne Beard exploded on the PAcks next possession with a 30 yd. scamper and score for a 12-7, PAT failed, lead. Garret Tiarks picked off a pass on the next series after the Chiefs had driven deep into Packer territory to preserve the lead. After the interception big runs by Wayne Beard for 35 yds and one for 15 yds to score a TD, made the score 19-7. PAT failed. The Chiefs answered right away on the next play racing 45 yds to the endzone, PAT good for a score 19-14. Will Greder then sealed the win for the Packers scoring from 45 yds, zig-zagging his way through defenders and a final score of 25-14, PAT failed. The Packers end the season next Monday night, Oct. 29th @6:00 with the make-up game against the Steelers.

Packers Finish Season on winning note!!

The 9-11 yr old Packers fresh off their first victory of the season continued their winning ways defeating the Colts 18-0 in the final game of the season. My regular sideline reporter (my wife Amber) was away on business this week and as I was coaching the younger Packers details are few for the game. My thanks goes to Sally Larsen for keeping track of the score and who scored the TD's for me. The Packers 3 scores occurred on a 10 yd run by Grant Tiarks for a 6-0 lead, PAT failed. A pass play to Taylor Hill for a 12-0 score, PAT failed. And a run by TJ Deahl for a final score of 18-0, PAT failed. The Packers played well in every game this year and were a break here or there from possibly being undefeated, however the breaks usually went the way of the other teams and the Pack ended up 2-3 on the year. Bob Jamison is to be commended on the great job of coaching he did as he had 15 kids to shuffle in and out of the games when only 7 play at a time. Most of the other teams in the league only had 10 kids at most.

Packers get first win on miserable night, 46-0 over the Colts

Although a terrible night weather-wise, it turned out to be a great night football wise. The 9-11 yr old Packers got that elusive first win of the year scoring early and often. The weather appeared like it was going to cooperate as rain showers that had persisted all day, let up and actually stopped at 6:40 allowing the 2 teams to take the field. The field was sloppy to say the least as big puddles dotted the landscape but the Packers were not to be denied on this night. The Pack started out with a 15 yd pass from Wes Greder to Zack Jamison on the first play putting the Colts on their heels. They then countered with a Cole Ozbun 30 yd scamper around the left side for a score and a 6-0 early lead. PAT was good on a pass from Wes Greder to Peyton Larsen, score 7-0. The defense stopped the Colts on 4 straight plays and it was the offenses turn again, this time Wes Greder found Cole Ozbun behind the defensive secondary for a 45 yd. TD toss and a 13-0 lead, PAT failed. The sky then opened up and what could basically be described as a mild monsoon began, with westerly winds driving the "heavy drizzle" sideways across the field. But even the weather wasn't going to slow the offense on this night as Wes Greder dropped back and had his choice of 2 wide open receivers behind the defense on the offenses next possession, again hooking up with Cole Ozbun for a 45 yd score and a 19-0 score, PAT failed. Defense again held and a Cole Ozbun 25 yd run, a Steven Cutler 15 yd run on a sweep right, a Peyton Larsen 5 yd run up the middle, set up Aaron Middents 5 yd TD run for a score of 25-0, PAT failed. The defense stopped the Colts last drive of the first half as Wes Greder intercepted a ball over the middle and returned it 20 yds. for a TD and a 31-0, PAT failed, halftime lead. Due to the rainy conditions both teams agreed to skip halftime and just go right to the second half. In the second half some notable plays were Cole Ozbun's 25 yd run, Wes Greder's 20 yd. run and a 10 yd. catch by Zach Jamison on a pass from Grant Tiarks. Wes Greder caught a 22 yd. TD from Peyton Larsen to make the score 37-0, PAT failed. Cole Ozbun intercepted a Colts' pass and returned it 25 yds. for a 45-0 lead, PAT good on a Peyton Larsen pass to Wes Greder for 46-0 final score. Although everyone was pretty much soaked to the skin at least the temperature was relatively warm and the Packers were able to celebrate a good first win. The Packers play their final game of the year on Tuesday night, October 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

9-11 yr. old Packers fall 6 inches short in loss.

What a game! the Packers were out to avenge an earlier loss to the Redskins and came within 6 inches of accomplishing the goal. Both teams offenses moved the ball but key stops on both sides kept the score low. The Redskins, in almost an exact replay of the first play from scrimmage of the last time, reversed the ball and gained 40 yds. stopped momentarily on a saving tackle Grant Tiarks. The Redskins punched it in one play later for a 0-6 lead. Hunter Beard gained 25 yds on 2 runs on the Packers first possession but the drive stalled. The defense then came up big forcing a safety on the Redskins for a 2-6 score. The ensuing offensive set had a Grant Tiarks reverse for 10 yds, followed by Steven Cutler's 30 yd TD run around the left side for a 8-6 lead, PAT failed. The Redskins moved the ball right back down the field the next possession stopped on a nice play by Cole Ozbun on a reverse and an interception and 30 yd run back buy Grant Tiarks. The Redskins held on D and then ripped off a 40 yd. run to take back the lead 8-12. The second half saw the Redskins build on their lead on an unfortunate play as Wes Greder made a spectacular leaping deflection of a pass that nestled into the arms of a shocked Redskin player who turned and rambled 40 yds. for a 8-18 score. PAT failed. The Packer offense came right back with a Grant Tiarks sweep left for 10 yd, Grant T. sweep right for 5yd., Grant T. 15 yd pass reception from Wes Greder for 1st down. A Grant T. 19 yd catch from Wes Greder to the 1 yd line and then a Grant T. 1yd TD run for a 14-18 score. With 4:00 remaining the Packers needed a 4 and out to have a chance and that's just what they got on agreat defensive stand. The Packers offense then had a 20 yd. Cole Ozbun run, a 10 yd. Cole Ozbun run right, Coach Jamison called a quick timeout with less than a minute left. Cole O. gained 10 more on a middle run, followed by another timeout leaving about 15 seconds remaining. Cole O. then took a handoff to the left side jumping and spinning into the endzone, but had his flag pulled off at the 6 inch line. The Packers hustled to get off one last play but time expired before they could get it off. Both teams played an excellent game and both gave it their all. The Packers will be looking for that elusive first win in a make-up game Thursday night against the Colts @ 7:00

Young Packers light up the scoreboard with 51-8 win!

Offense was hitting on all cylinders Tuesday night for the 7/8 yr. old Packers as the put up an incredible 51 points on the night. Defense also played well giving the ball back to the offense for many chances to score. The night started off right with Wayne Beard taking the opening play from scrimmage 45 yds for the score and a quick 6-0 lead. PAT failed. The defense then stopped the Bengals on 4 downs and gave the ball back to the offense. Devin Simpson for the second time this year tore up the middle of the field for a 25 yd run that was only stopped by an inadvertant whistle, the second and only 2 times it has happened this year and both to Devin on plays where he was going to score. Wayne Beard finished it off for the offense though on the next play scooting 2o yds for the TD and a 12-o Packer lead. PAT failed. On the next series Mattthew Hill made a stop behind the line of scrimmage pinning the Bengals on their own 1 yd. line and on the next play a dropped hand-off in the endzone resulted in a safety for the Pack and a 14-0 lead. On the ensuing offensive series Will Greder took a sweep left and weaved his way to a 45 yd. TD and a 20-0 lead. PAT failed. Wayne Beard scored next for the Packers on a nother 45 rd run, streaking down the left side for a TD and 26-6 lead. PAT failed. The Bengals had a nice defensive play the next offensive series for the Pack and scored a safety for a 26-8 score. The ensuing drive by the Bengals was squashed on 2 great plays by Tyler Anthony one on a reverse and one on a handoff up the middle. Garret Packer then stopped the last play of the half with a flag pull behind the line. The second half was more of the same for the Packers as they held the Bengals on 4 straight downs and the offense took off with Parker Eley gaining 20 yds. around the left end and Garret Tiarks gaining 20 yds around the right end. Bengas defense held., but on the next offensive series Mason Lytle outraced the defense around right end for 25 yds. and a TD for a 32-8 lead. Bryce Niemeyer converted the PAT on a nifty run between 2 defenders for a 33-8 score. Defense again stepped up with a nice play by Ryan Banks to hold the Bengals to no gain and 2 plays by Trenton Erickson in the middle to force 4th down. Evan Dodd intercepted a pass the next time on defense and ran it back 30 yds. Bengals held. Packers held on back to back stops on reverses by Will Greder and Bryce Niemeyer giving the ball to the Pack offense again. Matthew Hill ripped off a 25 yd run to the right side for a TD, score 39-0, PAT failed. Good defense again this time on a stop by Ryan Banks on a reverse put the ball back in the offenses hands and they capitalized again with a 45 yd. TD pass from Parker Eley to Garret Tiarks, score 45-0, PAT failed. On the next offensive series for the Bengals Mason Lytle intercepted the ball and took it to the house, 15yd. for a 51-8 final score. The young Packers play 2 games next week to finish up the season, Tuesday night against the Chiefs and Thursday in a make-up game against the Steelers.

Packers lose heartbreaker 7 to 8

The 9-11 year old Packers lost in a heartbreaker Tuesday night to the Bears. It was a defensive struggle from the start as both teams were determined to keep the other out of the end zone. Good defense by the Packers held the Bears first offensive series to little more than a yard in four plays. The Bears returned the defensive pressure and also stopped the Packers. On the next series the Bears were thwarted on an interception by Cole Ozbun. The turnover lead to a good drive and finished with a TD by Peyton Larsen, giving the Packers a 6-0 lead. PAT was good on a catch by Grant Tiarks, Packers 7-0. The second quarter continued with stellar defense on both sides. Unfortunately for the Packers one of those defensive plays resulted in a safety for the Bears, as Wes Greder, scrambling for his life, apparently touched his heel on the endline. Packers still lead 7-2 at half. The second half looked promising as TJ Deahl made a great catch that resulted in a first down for the Packers, however, the Bears defense stiffened and stopped the Packers, intercepting a pass. The Packers defense continued playing well with a key play coming from Dylan Gill. He knocked the ball loose from a Bears runner on an attempted reverse play on 4th down to give the ball back to the Packers. The 4th quarter continued back and forth, and it looked like the Packers would hold off the Bears. A late pass attempt to seal the game by the Packers was intercepted and run back the distance by the Bears, score 7-8. The PAT was foiled as Wes Greder tipped away the extra point try. Time expired before the Packers were able to score again. Final score: a heartbreaking 7-8 loss for the Packers. The Packers played a great game in the face of some unexpected adversity as one of their top players, QB Taylor Hill, was injured earlier in the week. The Packers had to adjust on the fly having no practices before their game to work in another QB. The Packers play again Tuesday October 16th @ 7:00 on Field 3.

Young Packers win close one 7-6

On a cool and windy autumn evening in Nevada the Colo/Nesco 7-8 year old Packers had an exciting football game come down to the wire. In what was a game of 2 evenly matched teams the young Packers scored a late touchdown and converted on the extra point to post their second victory of the season, improving to 2-o. Both team's defenses played extremely well allowing only series' of short gains and movement of the ball rarely across mid-field. Many defensive plays were made by the Packers stopping drives and plays before they got a chance to get going. A couple notable defensive plays on the night were Matthew Hill, playing defensive end, staying home on 2 consecutive reverses and stuffing them both. Garret Packer also made a diving flag pull on a reverse. Bryce Niemeyer, Wayne Beard, Ryan Banks, Tyler Anthony & Mason Lytle put intense pressure on the QB's of the Rams disrupting many plays before they could develop. The Rams scored in the first half on a nicely disguised inside handoff and subsequent run through many missed flag pulls to go up 0-6, PAT failed on a nice stop by Evan Dodd. The Packers scored their touchdown with 3 minutes remaining in the game on a nifty run and cutback by Wayne Beard dashing through the Rams defense 35 yards to the endzone. On the PAT Will Greder took the handoff and split 2 defenders to cross the endzone and give the Packers a 7-6 lead. With time still remaining the defense was called upon to make one last stand and they did just that. Parker Eley ran down a Ram runner behind the line of scrimmage on a reverse to seal the victory for the Packers. The Packer offense although held in check most of the night did manage a few other 20 + yd. runs. Garret Tiarks had a nice 25 yd. run weaving through numerous defenders only to be stopped by the last man on a good flag pull. Garret Packer had a 20 yd. run racing around the right end and up the sideline. Parker Eley had a 25 yd run to the left side splitting numerous defenders and making many miss. The young Packers play next Tuesday @ 6:00 on field 3 versus the Bengals.