Flag Football Championship

What a great intro to football.

The boys played well, learned positions, learned how to run plays,

think strategically, be offense & defense ...

all in all, it was a win!

They only lost 1 game the entire season,

which meant they were champs for the 8-9 year olds as well.

Here are just a few more action shots from the last couple of games ...

Look hard at this one - you'll see Blaine literally diving to get the flag ...

These next 3 pics are Blaine chasing down the kid with the ball ...

love the pursuit and the result (a pulled flag!) ...

Ready for awards ...

Jarrett was also the MVP for the season.

Coach John said that he was a great leader, 

encouraging teammates when they did well 

and when they were struggling.

LOVED to hear that!

Like the windblown look??!

It was c-o-l-d!

Aunt Beck came in town just to see the game.

So glad she made it!!

Just a taste ...

Here's fun brother-to-brother play from flag football.

These usually happen multiple times during a game.

I have yet to get one on video, but i'm determined!!

TOUCHDOWN GLADIATORS!

Ready for some {flag} football??!

Team Jenkins has taken up a new sport:

flag football.

The older 2 are playing with I-9 Sports here in Dacula.

We really knew nothing about it until some good friends told us.

They had a good experience last year playing, so we thought we'd try.

It's been a lot of fun -

both for the boys (to play) and us (to watch).

Bowdie's taken a coaching sabbatical, 

so he's loving just being able to sit back and enjoy.

Of course, he's jumped in to help when needed,

but I think he loves not being the one in charge.

This time.  :)

The best part, though?

Well, it's a toss up between 2 things.

1.  There's only 1 practice a week and its the hour before the game.

2.  Seeing Blaine & Jarrett work together as teammates.

Now that I think about it - it's not really a toss up.

#2 all the way!

I mean, really?

This will be blown up for the bonus room.

And will be a part of senior videos, down the road.

{notice their socks - love that my boys have their own sense of style!}

Think he likes it?!

Another favorite that's worth 1,000,000 words.

Jarrett (as QB) had just thrown a pass to Blaine for a TD.

L-O-V-E the high 5's.

Coach John going over the play.

Occasionally, Blaine snaps for Jarrett.

A handoff ...

Blaine-o taking off ...

J-man dropping back for a pass ...

Last week, we were ahead by several TDs, 

so Coach John let Blaine have some QB experience.

He liked it, but I think he likes running or catching the ball more.

Playin' a little D ...

Love the determination on his face ...

The 2nd week, Jarrett got MVP ...

(kinda like a 'game ball' in baseball)

Blaine got MVP 2 weeks ago ...

Fun that Will's playing too,

but bummed that he's a league up!

GO GLADIATORS!