By Michael Martinez

Last Saturday, the Yreka Charger PeeWees traveled to Orland to take on the Aztecs in a tough week-seven match up.

The game started out with Orland scoring in the first three minutes of the game to make it 6-0 early. The Chargers offense came out slow and just could not find that one opening to get on the board before the half was over.

As the second half got under way, the Chargers were looking for a spark to get their team excited. That spark came when Chargers corner back, Colson Rice, came up with his first interception of the year. With the team and the crowd on their feet, the Chargers began their attack. Quarterback Erik Randolph, following the great blocking by his offensive line, ran for a 50-yard quarterback keeper for the first Charger touchdown of the game, and his first this season, tying the score 6-6. (more…)

Photos by Howard Albecker (more…)

Photos by Howard Albecker

There will be more Chargers photos coming over the next couple of days. (more…)

Photos by Howard Albecker (more…)

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Siskiyou Pop Warner Football, South Siskiyou Knights Youth Football practice is scheduled to begin Monday, July 30, 5:30 PM, at the Mt. Shasta Sports Complex next to Sisson School. Full registration packets are available online at www.eteamz.com/siskiyouknights1/. Click on the Handouts Tab for the full registration packet.

In the registration packet, there is a Physical Form for your Doctor to fill out; all participants will need a Sports Physical before they can begin conditioning. If your child has not had his physical, please come by the first day of practice and register to ensure a place on the team.

We are signing up youth ages 7-15, 8th Grade and below. See the packet for age and weight breakdown. We are also looking for coaches for the lower levels as well as anyone who has time to volunteer. (more…)

The Yreka Chargers will be hosting the their NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick competition this Saturday, July 21 at Miner Stadium, starting at 11:00 am. The competition is open to Siskiyou County boys and girls that are 6-15 years old. Competitors do not have to be Charger players to participate. The top finishers will be advancing to sectional competition. For more information contact Phil Christy at 598-7535 or Sandra Palmer 713-8337.

Prior to the Punt, Pass and Kick there will be a Mandatory Parent Meeting at 10:00 am for all Chargers Football and Cheer participants. (more…)

Yreka Chargers Football and Cheer is having their Car Wash fundraiser this Saturday, June 16, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Ellis Brooks Honda at 1113 South Main St., in Yreka.

For more information on Chargers Football and Cheer, as well as upcoming fundraisers, go to yrekachargers.com

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The next sign ups for Chargers Football and Cheer are April 17 at Jackson Street School from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. If you have any questions please call Phil Christy at 598-7535 or Sandra Palmer 713-8337.

In order to get an early bird discount, players and cheerleaders must sign up by May 1, 2012. (more…)

Submitted Article

The new Charger Youth Football and Cheer Board have been very busy planning for the 2012 season. To help us plan our season and help you save money the Chargers are holding Veteran and Early Bird Sign-ups! Sign up and pay registration fees before May 30, 2012 to take advantage of the discount!

Registration Fees by May 30, 2012 (Early bird):
Per player or cheerleader: $50.00 or Family (3 or more) $125.00

Registration Fees after May 30, 2012
Per player or cheerleader: $75.00 or Family (3 or more) $175.00

Early registration dates are:

Veterans and Cheer Only Signups
Make Sure you get rostered early!
Friday, March 16th
Jackson Street School Cafeteria 6:30 – 8:30 pm. (more…)

Midgets

With the Nor Cal Fed youth football league entering the playoff season, the Yreka Charger Midgets (5-1 league) got to sleep in a little bit longer on this Saturday, as they needed only to get to their home Stadium for their first round playoff game. The Durham Trojans made the 3-½ hour drive north to Miner Stadium as the 3-seed in the Southern Conference, with the sole intention of not getting beat up by the Chargers, as was the outcome of the previous year playoff match-up.

As Yreka set to kick-off, the energy in the stadium was evident with the Charger fans at maximum cheering capacity. The Charger defense got right to work and forced a four and out change of possession to get the Charger offense on the field. The Trojan defense stepped up and answered right back with their own stand to force the Yreka offense off the field with a failed 4th down conversion. The speed and conditioning of the Trojan team was clearly going to be a factor for Yreka to overcome as the Trojan defense forced another Yreka change of possession and blocked a Yreka punt. With the Trojan offense on the field late in the 1st quarter, they scored the first TD of the day on an 8-yard run, but failed to convert the PAT kick. (more…)

Story submitted by the Knights. Photos of PeeWee game by Dawn Snure

The Siskiyou Knights Unlimited Pop Warner Youth Football Team finished the season strong with a convincing win over the Raiders from Lost River 51–6. The Unlimited Knights outscored their opponents in the last three games 125–18. Coach Glenn Gonzales credits this to, “the development of the players both mentally and physically the second half of the season.”

The Pee Wee Knights started their game strong Saturday, but the Hawks proved to be too much for a second week in a row, beating the Knight’s 37 19. Coach Darren Lonnon gives a great deal of praise to this team, “they are a very young team and grew tremendously as the season progressed.”

Both the Unlimited team and the Pee Wees finished their seasons with records of 4–4.

President Craig Kay stated, “We are very happy with the growth of the kids and the program, this is our second year in the Klamath County Pop Warner program and have found our home in this new league. Our program is designed to focus on building character in these boys as well as promoting scholastics with good grades and we succeeded in both.” (more…)

The Charger Mighty Mites and Jr. PeeWees played exhibition games during the opening round of District playoffs at Miner Stadium on Saturday. In the afternoon, the Charger Midgets beat the Durham Trojans, 36-12. The Midgets head to Gridley next Saturday. (more…)

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Yreka Chargers Football is hosting the playoffs for the first time in many years at Miner Stadium this Saturday, starting at 8:30 am and going until 6:00 pm. We hope the community can come out and support our program and enjoy the games. Concessions will be open as usual and the Wagy’s will be making their famous Tacos.

Game Schedule

8:30 am – Mighty Mites: Central Valley Falcons v Yreka Chargers

10:00 am – Jr PeeWee: Anderson Cubs v Yreka Chargers

Noon – PeeWee: Gridley Titans v Corning Lions

2:00 pm – Jr Midgets: Colusa Cowboys v Anderson Cubs

4:00 pm – Midgets: Durham Trojans v Yreka Chargers (more…)

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Jr Pee Wee

The Junior Pee Wee Chargers played a tough last home game on Saturday against the Orland Aztecs.  The JPW fell behind by three scores in the first half.  The defense was led by Linebacker Pergish Montgomery and defensive guard Elijah Croy. Elijah was able to penetrate their offensive line and made several tackles in Orland’s backfield.  Defensive Ends Devon Applewhite and Randall Hughes sealed the outside.  Also Linebacker Titus Christy stepped in and was involved in several tackles.  Orland attempted several pass plays, but cornerbacks Avery Jerry, Jai Case, Wyatt Weddle and Safeties Davon Ruiz and Tanner Watson played great cover defense against Orland’s receivers.

Even with the slow start, the JPW regrouped in the second half and locked down Orland’s offense.  The Chargers were able to regain possession due to Linebacker Lyle Frank’s interception.  The Chargers offense, led by Quarterback Tyler Rightmier, responded by completing several pass plays.  WR Davon Ruiz had one reception.  Lyle Frank had another reception and ran it to the five yard line for a gain of sixty yards.  Tyler Rightmier was able to score the next play on a quarterback sneak behind his blockers Tanner Ewing, Tony Fernandez, Earl Croy, Jai Case and Kristopher Hogue.  The Aztecs were unable to put the ball in the end zone in the second half.

Pee Wee

The Chargers were on fire this weekend for the last home game of the season.  The first half began with a 30-yd, first down run by Cale Cool.  On the very next play Tyraye Bush scored a TD.  Our defense was amazing with tackles by Jacob Lisby, Skyler Conrad, Timothy Soli, Caden Corbin, Tyraye Bush, Trevor Ewing, Delbert Henson, and Tyler Robinson.  Jeremy Persing had three tackles in the backfield.  Our Charger offense was also on fire, with outstanding runs by Bush and Soli, which led to another Charger TD by Soli.  The Aztecs came back with a TD of their own, but Delbert Henson blocked the extra point.  Next, Bush ran back a 70 yd kickoff return for a TD, followed by a conversion by Cool.  Robert Giannini was the next Charger to score a TD run, with the extra point by Bush.  The score at halftime was Yreka 26 – Orland 6.

The second half of the game was more of the same.  Great defensive playing by Jamiel Nicholson, Tyler Robinson, Gabe Koch, Trevor Ewing, Timothy Soli, Kaleb Hammond, Delbert Henson, Caden Corbin, Kellen Smith, Cameron Hagerman, Lorenzo Martinez, and Anthoni Evangelisti.  There were two interceptions in the second half by Bush and Soli.  The offense was working hard with the skills of Cool, Bush, Giannini, Soli, Isaiah Martinez, Devin Gomes and Jeremy Persing.  There was a completed pass from Bush to Giannini for another Charger TD.  Final score of the game was Chargers 32 – Aztecs 6.  The Charger Pee Wee’s gave the crowd hard hitting and action filled football! (more…)

Jr Pee Wees

The Yreka Chargers Jr. Pee Wees played a tough away game in Corning last Saturday. The Corning Lions scored twice in the first half. The offensive backfield was led by Pergish Montgomery at quarterback. The offensive line consisting of Earl Croy Jr., Tony Fernandez, Kris Hogue, Tanner Ewing, Tyler Rightmier, and RV Hughes, worked hard at keeping the Lions at bay. Lineman Elijah Butterfly, Kyle Jorgenson, Olivia Lopez, and Wyatt Tannaci also helped out on key offensive plays. RV Hughes stepped up to fill in for injured running back Davon Ruiz. The hard blocking paid off when the Chargers rallied back with a 70 yard score from running back Lyle Frank to end the half.

In the second half, the Chargers offense played hard , but were unable to put the ball in the end zone again. The Chargers defense remained focused and made some great tackles. Ewing and Rightmier anchored the defensive line whileTakatama Montgomery, Avery Jerry, Jai Case and Devon Applewhite secured the outside. Croy Jr. also chipped in and recovered a fumble. Titus Christy helped at defensive End and made a great tackle. Wyatt Weddle helped the team out and filled in at the safety position. Also filling in at Safety, Tanner Watson once again used his speed to make a touchdown-saving tackle.

After a couple of rough away games, the Chargers are looking forward to returning home to host the Orland Aztecs this Saturday.

Pee Wees

The Charger Pee Wees played a difficult game last Saturday. This game was a defensive battle all around, with each team scoring only one TD.  The game was decided by the extra point kick, which Corning made and Yreka did not.  Our defense was strong with the tackling skills of Robert Giannini, Caden Corbin, Timothy Soli, Devin Gomes, Cale Cool, Jacob Lisby, Trevor Ewing, Tyraye Bush, and Jeremy Persing.  Our offense was unable to score until the second half when Tyraye Bush made a 70 yd TD run to the outside. Jamiel Nicholson had a great game with an interception and a fumble recovery. (more…)