Youth football 2014-08-23

All six teams were in action last Saturday to start the season, with four teams playing at home.

On the road, the Junior Purple team struggled in the first half, falling behind 36-0, but won the 2nd half 6-0 for a 6-36 final.

Also on the road was the PeeWee team, who won 21-7 against Sedro Blue.

At home, the day started with an exciting game. The Midget Purple team came from behind late against LaConner to take a 19-18 lead, then as time ran out in the game, the Wildcats tackled the LaConner runner at the 2-yard line to preserve the win.

Photos from the Midget Purple game are posted HERE.

Next was the senior team against Sedro-Woolley.  Sedro looked good in their first possession, pounding the ball up the middle and converting the kick PAT to take an 8-0 lead.  Oak Harbor quickly adjusted and scored 28 unanswered points in the 2nd quarter to take a 28-8 lead into halftime.  The Wildcat onslaught continued as the Seniors walked away with a 49-8 victory.

Photos of the Seniors are HERE

The 3rd game featured the Junior Gold team vs Sedro Blue.  Both teams scored in the 1st quarter, with OH failing to convert the PAT.  That 6-7 score stood until the 4th quarter, when the 'Cats got their 2nd score of the game.  A late interception sealed the 13-7 win.

Junior Gold photos are HERE.

Finally, the Midget Gold team vs Sedro-Woolley.  The halftime score was 0-0, as neither team was able to get much offense going against stifling defenses.  In the 2nd half, though, Sedro was able to power in 3 scores to win 21-0.

Click HERE for Midget Gold photos.

No games this coming Saturday (Labor Day Weekend).  Games resume on September 6th, with the Midget Gold team vs Burlington at 9am, Seniors vs Lakewood at 11, Junior Purple vs Arlington at 1 and Junior Gold vs Stanwood Red at 2pm.

The Midget Purple team plays at South Whidbey at 10am with the PeeWee team also at South Whidbey at noon.


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Oak Harbor Youth Football - Jamboree 2014-08-16

The annual North Cascades Youth Football League held their annual Jamboree last weekend at Burlington-Edison High School, and this year Oak Harbor is represented by 6 teams.

In past years, each team has had an individual, cat-based name, but this year all teams are Wildcats.  If there are two teams in a division (Midgets and Juniors), the teams will be designated Purple or Gold.

Each team played four 20-minute minigames, with each team spending 10 minutes on offense and 10 on defense.  While there are tweaks and improvements to be made, overall the coaches seemed pleased with Saturday's effort.

Photo links are below:

Seniors

Junior Purple

Junior Gold

Midget Purple

Midget Gold

PeeWee

The regular season kicks off this Saturday, August 23rd, with 4 teams playing at home:

9am - Midget Purple vs LaConner
11am - Seniors vs Sedro-Woolley
1pm - Junior Gold vs Sedro Blue
3pm - Midget Gold vs Sedro Blue

There will be no games over the Labor Day Weekend.  Play resumes October 4th with another 4 games at the Ft. Nugent field.