Cape Ann Pee Wee football is in full swing so I figured it was time to check on a few of my ex players I coached while I was an assistant football coach at Manchester/Essex Regional High School. They are now coaching their sons for the Junior Hornets and was at Burnhams Field Sunday taking on the Raiders. I stayed around while the "B" teams squared off. Both teams were well coached and though the Hornets came away with a victory the Raiders showed the gathering good technique and good hard teamwork.
Getting too cold for Joe Pallazola!
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Coach Tom Pallazola somewhere in the huddle giving a pre-game pep talk as Coach Jason Levendusky looks on.
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Breaking loose!
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Chain gang member Chris MacDonald grabs a snooze during a break in the action!
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Going nowhere!
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Great pass blocking!
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Heavy Pressure.
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Great grab!
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Cheerleaders cheer during half time.
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The Raiders kick off.
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In the grasp!
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Great effort as diving tackle is too short!
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Open field tackle attempt!
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Punt away!
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Ready for the snap.
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Sideline action.
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Stiff arm!
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The chase is on!
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Lending a helping hand.