Gridiron Blues

Yesterday was the final game of the football season for the ONW Ravens. Chase hasn't been able to play since mid-September because of a fractured metatarsal. You can read all about it in the "Fractured!" post of 10-2-09. (I'm going to find out how to make a link that will take you directly there...stay tuned!) The 2009 ONW 6th Grade Ravens.

This was the last season they will play together. Next year, they can play for their school teams. So sad Chase was only able to play two games before being injured. He LOVES football!

These pictures were taken back in September.

The boys were hyped up before their first game.

Chase was voted team captain by the other players. He gets to go out on the field before the game for the coin toss and a pep talk from the ref.

First and 10.

In the huddle.

Man down!

Chase sustained a serious neck injury wrestling last winter and it's still a little tender.

Coach Lichtenaur comes out to take a look.

Coach Wohlford gives Chase a hand up

and back into the game he goes.

Chase (#50) blocking a pass. Great game, Ravens!!

Game over!

Season almost over...we just don't know it yet! :-( Chase will play just one more game with the Ravens.

This is my favorite picture from last season. It was taken last October. Can you tell how much Chase has grown since then?!?