PICS FROM JAMBOREE

Just a few pics from Tracey Harrison..

Top Left: Ty Irwin (RCB) closes in to make tackle

Top Right: Coach Naya talks to the defense

Middle: Coach Smithhart talks to the team

Bottom Left: Barrett Barham closes in on a catch

Bottom Right: Nice run from Ezekial Thurman on the left side!!!

Bottom: Michael Brown (TB) awaits the handoff while Haven Cox (FB) and Trace Tyre (TE) get ready.

Want more from Tracey? Email dibancins@aol.com to get pics.

Go Arrows!

ARROWS BRING HOME TWO VICTORIES

The CJHS 8th Grade Arrow Football Team gave everybody reason to be excited about the 2011 season tonight. The Jamboree at NWR featured two games for the Arrows. Each game consisted of 10 plays from the 40 yard line. Coaches were allowed on the field for the exhibition in an attempt to "fine-tune" the respective offensive and defensive teams.

In the first game, the Arrows defeated Pearl, scoring two touchdowns to Pearl's one. In perhaps the most telling part of the victory, the first string defense held Pearl's first string offense to roughly 20 yards after the first 10 plays. And of the two TDs afterwards by the Arrows, one was a deep pass from Rachad "Rock" Taylor to a wide open Ezekiel Thurman.

In the second game versus a very big Madison Central Jaguar team, it was the running game that put the Arrows in the endzone. And, it was the last play of the entire game that featured the TD to beat the Jags.

The ride home on the CHS bus was probably made a lot better not only by the fact that we came away with two victories, but also because EVERY ARROW played in the games. Some, in fact, played both offense and defense.

The 8th grade Arrows resume practice tomorrow in pads to work harder on improving their game. This is going to be a special season, and you can help in two ways:

1. Join the Arrow Booster Club. It's $20 and the money goes to drinks and such for the team. You can join at the Ice Cream Social hosted by the CJHS Cheerleaders on Thursday at 5:30pm.

2. Follow this blog and COME TO THE GAMES! We will ask the parents to wear a particular color for each game to make our presence easily seen to the guys. Be a part of this family and you will remember it forever!

GAME INJURY

During the 2nd game versus Madison Central, Julian Woodson sustained a lower leg injury. No update is available as of 8pm, but we will post the status just as soon as we hear. Keep him in your prayers that he will be OK !

CJHS v NWR; 8/30/11

Unfortunately, rosters and jersey numbers were not made public before the game. So, the attached program doesn't give you that information. But, we should have that before the next game! Please print the attached page for the 2011 game schedule and directions to NWR. And, be sure to wear RED to the game!

Kickoff is at 5pm, so be sure to get there as soon as you can (4:30 or so, if possible). See you all there!!!

Meet Your 8th Grade Cheerleaders

L-R: Darby Turman, Sydney Boetler, Casey Collier, Sarah Grace Ashcraft, Josey Kate Godfrey, Maddie Howell, Summer Breithaupt, McCall Sturgis, Abbie Williams, Lea Cornelius, Lindsey Crosby, Sara Beth Pardue

PLANNING AHEAD

Prepare your Arrow for Game Day! Jerseys should be allocated before Tuesday for the team to wear to school. Please plan on your Arrow to wear the jersey on that day.

Also: the team will be taking the bus from CJHS to Northwest Rankin for the JAMBOREE. Afterwards, Coach Smithhart and Coach Naya may let them come back with parents.

Message From Coach Smithhart

To The Parents and Fans Of The CJHS 8th Grade Team;

As you know, our season is approaching quickly! We welcome you to become part of the Arrows Pride by sponsoring or giving a donation to the CJHS Football Team.

We take great pride in the CJHS team. We not only have a great group of enthusiastic and talented young men, but also a coaching staff dedicated to bringing out the best in each of them. Your contributions make it possible for us to have things such as essential snacks and drinks both before and after our games. It also helps with the annual Arrow Banquet and so many other expenses.

We desperately count on even the smallest of support from our parents and boosters to make this possible. We will gladly give you thanks during our home games and feel certain that you will find participation in our program to be a truly rewarding experience.

Thank you in advance for your contribution, attendance, support and love of the young men in red and black. Go Arrows!

DIRECTIONS TO GAMES

FYI to the parents traveling to the 5pm CJHS games:

We will be putting up directions to the Tuesday game on the Monday before each game. Don't worry! You will be able to print and carry them with you. Prepare to come and be loud. See you there!

CJHS ARROW BOOSTER CLUB

Alright, Arrows... The 2011 CJHS Football Arrow Booster Club is calling on you to help by joining us!

Each of the nearly 90 boys playing for the red and black are in need of Gatorade, water and energy snacks for pre- and post-games. We desperately need your help. A gift of $20 to the club can help TREMENDOUSLY. The funds are 100% used by the boys.

If you want to join and help us, you can:

Print the document on this site and send to the school with your Arrow.

Or, you can simply drop it off at the CJHS office (addressed to Coach Smithhart).

(Checks can be made payable to Arrow Booster Club)

Or, you can email us at dibancins@aol for more info.

Or, you can join at the Ice Cream Social on Thursday, Sept 1st!

However you do it, PLEASE HELP US!!!! Thanks!

CHEERLEADERS HOST ICE CREAM SOCIAL: 9/1/11

The 2011 CJHS Arrow Ice Cream Social will be held at the CJHS Cafeteria from 5:30-7:00pm on Thursday, September 1st. The event will be hosted by the CJHS Cheerleaders and will feature the entire 2011 Arrow 8th grade team.

Make plans to come by, meet the team and cheerleaders, and learn more about how you can make this a GREAT YEAR for the Arrows. Info on the Booster Club, purchase of T-shirts, and more will be available in addition to great ice cream! In three short years, this group will be representing us at Arrow Field. Get to know all of them NOW and show them how much you support the ARROWS!