Gasilla

Wow! This is a bad year. Prayers to the Barbay family and the whole Newton community.

I just can't put into words how proud I am of this community and how much I love to be able to say that I am a part of it. What an awesome thing to hear about that last night. I hope it doesn't stop. Like td said, it would be great to have the same thing, in reverse, for our game against Kirbyville next Saturday. I am a Bear fan now!

Yeah I was wondering if he would be able to get to Silsbee that fast when I read that. The memorial service for Reggie didn't end until 8:30.

That was a great account, Gary. Your description of the crowd and the reaction is very accurate. I was one of the ones sitting, staring at the field. Part was watching the reactions of those poor kids. Part was just staring in disbelief. I think my old self is still sitting in those stands. This has been so hard to shake and its not letting up. I was at the Middle School today at the ceremony they had. Listening to Mrs Domas story and Coach Hallman almost made me come unglued. Thanks to all of those who are putting in the extra time to help these kids cope, understand and deal with something that they really shouldn't have to yet.

[quote name="wildcatfan2000" post="853368" timestamp="1285123402"] 7th and 8th grade will play on Thursday (9/23) in Bridge City. (5:30pm/7:00pm) and Freshman and JV will play Bridge City in Kirbyville on Thurs. (same times). [/quote] Thanks!!!

[quote name="fwstangs" post="852793" timestamp="1285080603"] [quote author=td link=topic=73198.msg851835#msg851835 date=1284954149] [quote author=Gasilla link=topic=73198.msg851833#msg851833 date=1284953952] I will never feel the same sitting in my seat again. When I was told that he had died Friday I almost passed out myself. It will definitely be an emotional night. [/quote] The wins and losses just don't seem to be as important as before. Enjoying and appreciating the effort given by the boys from both teams seems to be way more important. I just want our boys to go out and play hard. If we win we win if we lose we lose. [/quote] Amen - we are all playing our game for the glory of something much bigger than the win, but all of us get caught up in the moment. Shame it takes something like this to pull us back - if Reggie's life does nothing more than help some of us live, and talk, like we should more often, then what a great tribute to him. I know I have done some inventorying and some adjustments needed to be made. God bless. [/quote] I think we all have, bro.

Last Thursday: WOS 8th- 12 Jasper 8th- 8 WOS 7th A- 8 Jasper 8th A- 20 WOS 7th B- 34 Jasper 7th B- 0

Does anyone know if the Kville Middle School is playing this week? If so, where?

Thank you, again!!!

Man, it brings tears to my eyes seeing this Golden Triangle Community coming together like this as one. I said before that our Father had to have a purpose for this young man. Maybe we are seeing it now. I would also like to give thanks to everyone who is "taking the reigns" on all of the stuff for Reggie's memory. I would also like to give my long time friend and classmate, td, a personal thank you. For everything you see here that he has done, he has done 3 times as much behind the scene. td, thank you for continuing to take care of this community. It is much appreciated! ;)

[quote name="td" post="851835" timestamp="1284954149"] [quote author=Gasilla link=topic=73198.msg851833#msg851833 date=1284953952] I will never feel the same sitting in my seat again. When I was told that he had died Friday I almost passed out myself. It will definitely be an emotional night. [/quote] The wins and losses just don't seem to be as important as before. Enjoying and appreciating the effort given by the boys from both teams seems to be way more important. I just want our boys to go out and play hard. If we win we win if we lose we lose. [/quote] Me too, bro. Me too. Seeing them take the field again will be a victory within itself.

I will never feel the same sitting in my seat again. When I was told that he had died Friday I almost passed out myself. It will definitely be an emotional night.

[quote name="td" post="851686" timestamp="1284942910"] Class move from the Tigers. Speaking of that the Jasper Coaches and players showed more class and respect than I have ever seen shown by any team. People in Jasper should be extremely proud of the coaches and players. I know as a WOS fan I am very proud of those boys and men. Thank you for the way you consoled the Mustangs after the game. I can honestly say that the Jasper Bulldogs gained at least one fan Friday night by the way they handled themselves. [/quote] My thoughts exactly.

[quote name="td" post="851297" timestamp="1284921327"] [quote author=1696dogs link=topic=73119.msg851283#msg851283 date=1284920711] As far as Nederland goes I'm going to the booster club meetring tomorrow night to suggest #12 stickers for our boys helmets. And to all NHS fans: let's pull together and all wear 112% on our shirts or bring signs with 112% on it. Pass this along to as many people as you can through text, email, or facebook. Let's show the Garrett family how much Nederland and our community support them. What an awesome idea this topic was! [/quote] Our youth team wore the 12 stickers this week. I'm going to have 112% stickers made this week for them. Just got back from taking my boys to the stadium. People were coming and going the whole time we were there. I just think we really don't know what to do but the field gives us some comfort. Thanks to the school for unlocking it and giving us access. [/quote] Yeah td, my wife and I went up there a little while ago. Something about being there just makes you feel a little better. Several people came while we were there as well.

[quote name="td" post="851124" timestamp="1284910559"] [quote author=Gasilla link=topic=73114.msg851078#msg851078 date=1284906441] [quote author=GUNHO link=topic=73114.msg851062#msg851062 date=1284904689] I have been trying to deal with this tragady all weekend,without much luck.Came to work this morning and was not going to get on the board...didn't want to deal with it so to speak.Glad I did.Some of the stories and post have helped. I can't begin to know the pain the family is going through,the teammates and coaches.Prayers and may God be with you at this time. [/quote] I feel you Gun... I thought that I would wake up this morning and I would feel better... I don't. Gonna take a while my friend. [/quote] Gas, J Simar and I are going to start a scholarship fund. We have some ideas but I think it would be good to get you involved. If nothing else I will fund it for this year myself. I would like for it to be more than that and we have a plan. What do you think? Like I said I will make it happen this year for sure. [/quote] It sounds good T. I will call you tomorrow.

[quote name="GUNHO" post="851062" timestamp="1284904689"] I have been trying to deal with this tragady all weekend,without much luck.Came to work this morning and was not going to get on the board...didn't want to deal with it so to speak.Glad I did.Some of the stories and post have helped. I can't begin to know the pain the family is going through,the teammates and coaches.Prayers and may God be with you at this time. [/quote] I feel you Gun... I thought that I would wake up this morning and I would feel better... I don't. Gonna take a while my friend.

I am posting this as many places as I can and I pray the family sees it: True story- Seven years ago my oldest son had a birthday/slumber party with several of his buddies from school. I have to admit that the thought of 10, 10 year old boys the night before my youngest sons first baseball game (a team that I was coaching) was not my idea of a stellar night. The boys came over and, as expected, were a typical wild group of 10 yr olds. However, thru talking with the kids I found myself talking to a kindred spirit. A 10 year old that had the same passion for football that I did. We sat and talked football while all the other boys ran around like their hair was on fire. I finally got all of the boys to settle down and as they all went to sleep and finally shut up, that one kid and I started talking football again in the pitch dark amongst all of the snoring. We talked a bunch about it that night, but in those final hours in the dark he said what has stuck with me for years since. The following is what he told me, "Sometimes I feel like I was put on this earth to play football. When I have a football in my hands, it just feels right. When I am on the field, I feel like it's where I belong". The next year my son moved with his mother to Houston and he and that kid lost touch so I haven't had much contact with him since. But, I never forgot our conversation and how amazed I was at how a 10 year old knew so well what he loved and wanted to do. It was not until tonight that our Lord revealed to me the purpose of that conversation and why it has stuck with me for so long. That boy's name was Reggie Garrett. Great student, great kid, friend, role model and athlete. I cannot understand why the things that happened tonight happened and my heart is broken into a million pieces for his family, friends and this community. I know God has a plan and as hard as it is right now I will keep my faith in that. I also thank God for that night and the pleasure it was to talk with that young man the way we did. He was special and even though our Lord saw fit to call him home early, I have no doubt that he took him doing what he loved most in this world. I write this with a heavy heart and I cannot stop the tears. But, I feel like God is telling me to let the family know of his words and how he felt about what he was doing when he was called home. I know there is nothing that can ease the pain right now, but in time I pray that the words he told me so many years ago will bring some comfort to his mother and father.

Last night I was witness to a MS school game where one of the teams had 51 kids dressed out and the other team did not have a "B" team. Naturally, the team with 51 had many kids that did not see the field. Well, one of the kids parents took it upon himself to follow the team and the coaches into the field house after a very hard fought game cussing and telling the coaches how sorry they are because little Johnny did not get into the game. This is ridiculous and an absolute embarrassment and far worse than the fact that Little Johnny, who has never played before this year, did not get into the game.

[quote name="Hupernikomen" post="848284" timestamp="1284599471"] [quote author=AggiesAreWe link=topic=72827.msg847961#msg847961 date=1284566646] Jasper  14 WOS    34 [/quote] I'd agree with this score if Jasper can limit the turnovers, otherwise it could be worse.  I would expect that Jasper shows some new wrinkle on offense this week, but unless they learn to cover the pass it won't matter much.  I know they are working hard to get better and hope they surprise us.  [/quote] If they don't cover well they could be in trouble.

[quote name="Lefty99" post="848317" timestamp="1284602575"]Bennett from Newton is who I am refering to.  13-73 yards! [/quote]  5.6 YPC... Looks like they should have kept giving it to him.

I've been told the kid has all the tools... Just needs to make it mechanical instead of mental...

WOS has been to 4 and winning 2... Wallace High (which is part of WOS) went once also and won.

[quote name="Homer" post="848304" timestamp="1284601493"] I heard today that the 3A district games are going to all be regular clock.  I think it was both b games 6 minute quarters, the 7a game 7 minute quarters and the 8a game 8 minute quarters.  No running clocks. [/quote] Thank goodness! I always hated running clocks in any games!

I wish this was one of our Saturday game weeks... I would LOVE to see this game! Is this going to be televised anywhere?

[quote name="GUNHO" post="847941" timestamp="1284564636"] [quote author=rykerx144 link=topic=72827.msg847920#msg847920 date=1284563011] ok now back to Jasper, cause this is a Jasper WOS topic!  I think Jasper comes out fired up.  They want this one and have something to prove.  I dont think itll be enough because WOS has too much talent but Im pulling for the DAWGS!!  [/quote] I agree ryker.No matter what kind of team Jasper fields they always get up for this one and they will play hard but I think they will fall short.This Mustang team is a lot better than last year and Jasper is down.Glad we get them early because they will get better the more they play. [/quote] I agree Gun, this is a rivalry game and you can't really predict the score. I think it will be close the first half then one team or the other will make a play here or there and break away toward the end. Much like last year, I just hope the score is the other way around. ;D