Football
This year was quite a year for both the JV and
Varsity Football Teams. This past summer Woodlake hosted its first
Passing League Tournament at the Castle Rock playing fields. Eight
teams participated including: Immanuel, Caruthers, Dinuba,
Strathmore, El Diamante, Coast Union, and Farmersville. Kiwanis
provided a pancake breakfast and hamburger and hot dog barbeque,
while our newly formed Football Boosters Club helped set up and
serve. It was a tremendous success and we are expecting ten teams
next year!
The off-season started strong with a newly
implemented, mandatory weight program, which continued throughout
the season and into playoffs. Undoubtedly, the weight room truly
made a difference in our athletes’ strength and conditioning. The
WHS Foundation definitely got the ball rolling with this project
with financial assistance in purchasing new weight equipment. From
there, The Heritage Project stepped in and helped complete the
renovation of the weight room. Our next goal is to add Todd Peltzer’s
graphic design work on the walls to enhance its overall appearance
and install Tiger Pride in the room!
These above accomplishments definitely set the
tone when our season started. Our JV Team had impressive victories
over Taft, Strathmore, and Dinuba. These young men fought hard all
year, and displayed tremendous heart in their games.
The Varsity Football Team finished the season
strong, playing a twelve game season, advancing to the Semi-Finals
of the Sequoia Division Playoffs. The Tigers beat Taft High School
in the first round of the playoffs 21-0, marking the first time in
twenty-one years Woodlake has beat a Sequoia Division school in the
playoffs. In addition, it was the first time Woodlake has shut out a
Sequoia school in the playoffs in school history. Unfortunately, the
Tigers lost to San Joaquin Memorial, who went on to win Valley, in
the Semi-Finals 28-6. Other impressive regular season victories were
over Immanuel, Strathmore, Corcoran, and Lindsay. There were seven
players recognized at the 1st Team All League Level: Jesus Donate,
Daniel Plummer, Jesus Rivera, Ben Corona, Eric Perez and Steven
Porras. Abraham Rodriguez was named Defensive Player of the Year for
the East Sequoia League.
This year’s team with its hard work ethics,
discipline and accountability has set a precedent for future teams
to follow. Tiger Pride!
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