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2B Oct. 22–28, 2014 METRO FOOTBALL SPECIAL SECTION FROST Illustrated

Highlighting the Bengals

Coach Charles Jackson’s Corner

* How long have you been coaching for Metro?

10 years and I enjoy it. Coaching is something that I’ve always done every since I grew up in Mississippi coaching softball.

* What is the most fulfi lling thing about coaching the Bengals?

I enjoy watching the kids progress and watching them succeed while making sure that they have good grades in school. And, with me as their coach, they have another male fi gure to talk to, to ask ques-tions and someone they can depend on. I also enjoy watching kids play on Friday nights in High Schools and moving on to college.

* What are your prospects for the season?

To make it to the Super Bowl! My varsity team is most likely to succeed but my junior varsity and pee-wee teams are much younger, so we’re going to work with them and be patient since we’re in a transition mode.

* What do you think are your biggest strengths this season?

My defense and the speed of all my teams.

* Are there any positions you’d like to highlight?

My running backs on varsity are twins and they’ve been with us for six years and they have experience and they’re good. Also, the quarterback on my pee-wee team is back from last season and he’s a nice runner. He’s been scoring touch-downs for us this season.

* What do you think it will take for your team to win the Super Bowl?

Our offense must get better, then we can win.

* Are there any encouraging words you’d like to say to your team or other children who might be interested in playing for Metro?

Metro is one of the best organizations that I’ve been a part of and I’ve been all over in a lot of states and this one’s the best. Join early, it’s a great step forward in being part of an organization. Learning how to be a part of an organization and how to be a team player is a good step in life.

B e n g A L S

Head CoachCharles JacksonVArsityGaQuan Davis 6

Jade Moore 81

Dillon Jackson 2

Maxwell Burney 65

Devin Hubbard 80

Jermaine Edmondson 63

Jaylyn Starks 60

Curtis McBride 5

Brion Moore 9

Tidairus Brown 4

LaMarrion Hutchins 3

JaMarrion Hutchins 1

Donte Russell 68

Gianni Legrane 84

Kyler Davis 7

Jr. VArsityZachary Reece 81

Ricky Parker 22

Greg Thompson 8

De’Marieia Stephens 10

Darryl Williams 63

Tarome Taylor 68

Andres Solaris Chajon 60

Zavier Jones 9

Wisdom Fincher 70

Omarion Washington 1

Jaidyn Harmon 3

Isaac Manning IV 2

Marquez Rathgeb 7

Omarion Rogers 80

Elijah Madison 24

Antonio Moore 5

Dantonio Wilson 65

Deleon Anderson 26

Deleton Wilson 26

Yet Hut Oo 4

Damarrel Stephens 84

PeeweeKayleigha Craig 22

Dominick Hubbard 24

Randy Octave 60

David Ross 68

Felipe Tascon 26

Juron Stapleton 1

Treyon Weakey 7

Dayon Eldridge 84

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Highlighting the Cardinals

Coach Alex Brookshire’s Corner


I’ve been coaching for Metro for five years now and I become a coach because I wanted to give back since I use to play with Metro Football growing up. It’s very rewarding for me everyday when I see them getting better and learning, it’s a good feeling.

* What is the most fulfilling thing about coaching your Metro team?

The see the respect and the disciple that’s being installed within them by how they treat one another, the coaches and

adults. And, to see the smile on the kids faces because that makes me feel good knowing that they’re enjoying themselves.


We should have a good record of wins and we’re most definitely going to get to the playoffs for the chance at the Super Bowl.


Being discipline and we’re teaching them this. We’re not really dominate this year but we’re good.


Yes, on offense, No. 19 and No. 22; defense, No. 22, No. 52 and 60 because they’re great and get to the ball really well and they’re all very coachable kids.


Confidence! We’ve got to get them over the hump of dropping their heads and going down because somebody scored a touchdown and so I’m building up that confidence.


No matter what you hear, Metro is a great organization and playing Metro Football is going to get you ready for middle school, high school and to the next level, as for as discipline and the under-standing of the game. And, you need to work hard at whatever you do. Whether it’s football, baseball or whatever it is and you must stay focused and work hard.

C A r d i n A L SHead Coach Alex BrookshireVArsityLinzell Parham 27Nijae Fields-Lewis 22Asa Nevels 13DaMarion Harris 16Sae`Vion Moore 21Anthony Newsome 14Zioh Davis 60Elijah Conley 30Jyiheem Morris 41Jalan Carpenter 19Cameron Conley 35Jonney Sewell 52DeMarcus Harris 49Jamonte Fincher 39Lah-Shon Miller 24Jay Derrick 54JaQuan Morris 59Jasean Lambert 37Elmarian Graham 44T. J. Carter 29

Jr. VArsityLyric Vaught 1Justin Alexander 2Jaylen Williams 3Bravon Bassett 4Quantri Sanders 5Zayvion Williams 6Michael Conley 9Davinnion Berry 10Taeyon Harper 22Darius Boone 23Caden Turner 34Tyshon Hill 36Daveil Lasenby 40Terrance Sanders 55Jaylen Parker 65Brandon Stuckey 67Dominque Johnson 69Marquis Williams 80Kobe Hick 86Israel Lepez 90Omari McMillen 95Donovan Ramas-Ridley 96Stephenol Santos II 98

PeweeAjani Washington 44Lamond Goodyear 11Jai Vaught 3Donovan Gonzales 5J. T. Jackson 90Landon Hicks 50Christian Riley 24Ashton Newsome 1Omar Williams 99Quintrell Simmons 6Elijah Boone 73Jayden Sloniker 7Joshua Whitt 52Nas Collins 14Dimerti McMillan 9Tristen Newsome 2Jayvion McBride 20Quavion Masterson 91

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C h A r g e r S

Hightlighting the Chargers/Aggies

Coach Wade Raines Sr.’s Corner

* How long have you been coaching for Metro Youth Sports?

For five years and two of those years as a head coach. I grew up in Metro. My mother and father were volunteers for 30 years. My father, Walter Raines, was a coach and my mother No-vella was a board member and a volunteer who took care of our necessities. I also had an aunt that was involved in Metro. As a child in Metro Youth Sports, I played football and basketball from the age of nine to 12.

* What is the most fulfilling thing about coaching your team?

That we are role models, father figures, in partnership with their families and we share in-formation with these young men so they can do good work at home, at school and on the field. I enjoy watching them get better and better while improving everyday.

* What are your prospects for the season?That they’ll be outstanding young men and

I hope that the Charger family will be there to support them in the Super Bowl, like they do every year. We have 10 coaches now who are assisting and providing the leadership to the teams and we want them to have fun,enjoy the game and learn.


Constructing and demonstrating football techniques for my teams, while working with their teachers and making sure they’re help-ing to build character--as well as making sure they’re achieving and excelling in school and on the field.


I’m satisfied now that I’m a head coach at Metro because I’m following in the footsteps of my father and I’d also like to highlight my mom because she used to bring me to practice and to the games.


Practice and to understand that we as coaches communicate with them on working hard and following directions when they are given plays.


I want them to work at being an outstanding person and to work at achieving greatness. Re-spect your parents and coaches and respect who they are and it will be done by participating in our Charger family. Football is a great game and can take you anywhere you want to go in life, as long as, you work hard and dedicate yourself.

Head Coach wade rainesVArsityXzgevyon Hollister 1Marvin Hamilton 2ronald (tre) Collins 3Chris thomas-Conwell 4Caldijuan Mitchell (Nootie) 5Christian Flannigan 6Jerious richard 7Javon Franklin 9Devin Armstrong 11Daylin weeks 20Dionee white 21Jamarcus Ford 22rhett stephens 50emanuel weaver 51Jakai taylor 52Malachi Grahmn 55Jarell thomas 23Jaden Peete 52Dazhon ware 54Christan Cirillo 64DiAndre sosa-Niemeyer 66Clayton Knight 68

Jr. VArsityAvant rogers 1Ke’Drell Billingsley 2Jayon Martin 3tyrese Brown (Nunu) 4ryan Collins 5LaDanus Griggs 6elijah Johnson 7Davion stokes 8terry Palmer 9Jarrell thomas 11Zyontae wilhite 12

Michael Dye 14Gabriell thomas 15eriyn white 21Jacarius Mckinney 22Floyd sandlin iii 24Jaden Peete 52D’Andre sosa 65Christian Cirillo 71Dazhon ware 72Clayton Knight 73

Peewee - Aggiessivad Davis 1Ke’ron Harris-Billingsley 2Javyon winston 3taiwan Johnson 4walter (C. J.) raines 5willie ivy 6Brayden smith 7Kenyon Buckland-Brewer 9tay’veon williams 10Demetric George 11Adrian wooten, Jr. 13tylan Jones-Lichtenstiger 15Julius Hochstuhl 18Davaughn walker 20Antwon Pollard 21Janori ross 28Camanni Addison 30Jacob sharin 35Lukias warner 42Brenden staten 46shaun white ii 50Zy’Marion wilhite 54Carlos Addison 55Quention Hamilton 29taivyon spiller 77Quintaveon Hamilton 99

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C o Lt S

Highlighting the Colts/Bulldawgs

Coach Courtney Davis’ Corner* How long have you been coaching for

Metro?This is my second year but my first year of

being the Head Coach of the Colts and I like it a lot. I became a coach because I use to play football and my former coaches were some of my mentors and I love the game. So since I love the game, I thought that coaching would be the way to get that excitement that I missed from playing and also, so I could be a mentor to the kids that I coach.

* What is the most fulfilling thing about coaching The Colts/Bulldawgs?

I’m having a good time meeting the new players and getting to know them. We’re sort of starting over from point A. Basically, we’re building the program because we got a lot of new players and I enjoy watching them grow each day.

* What are your prospects for the season?We’re rebuilt but we’re still going to get out

there, try to win every game, we’re going to play hard and give it our best. If we win we win, if we lose we lose but as long as we learn

from it, it’s going to get better and better each week.


We have a lot of good running backs from each level.


My quarterback because he’s really good. He’s an all around player and he’s a good leader, he can run fast and he can throw and he does everything that I ask him to do.


We have to have everybody on the same page and getting better each week. Then when the playoffs come, to play our best football and play hard, then we got a chance.


Essentially, football teaches you to become more of a man so to speak. It’s a hard sport and it teaches you adversity. This sport will help you, not just today but in the long run with your life.

Head Coach Courtney DavisVArsityName #

Lorenzo Lesure 2

Ashton Smith 3

Jaylen Harris 4

Deoniyce Matthews 5

Michael Jelks 7

Davon Woods 8

James Wimes 10

Keyshawn Woods 11

Carlos Flores 24

Jayden Carpenter 50

Fernado Vasquez 52

Korbin Roe 60

Micah Nunn 62

Ben Vanover 64

Jayden Morris 23

Jr. VArsityDavian Childs 3

Gavin Clapper 4

Roosevelt NorFleet 10

Jamie Burton, Jr. 21

Davian Gentry 22

Jalen Greene 20

Tyreece Vachon 34

Hadrian Marquez-Flores 40

Mikelion Ragsdale 52

Jordan Dewalt 55

Thomas Murphy 61

Vince Krucina 81

Cole Rybolt 88

Devion Conley 95

Peewee - BulldawgsNoah Clapper 1

Jamarcus Burton 2

Michael Bearmon 3

Judge Deyong 5

Jayden Rybolt 7

Nayden Davis 13

Makhi Davis 21

Sylas Felder 22

Jaylen White 24

Cadell Wallace 25

Jamari Adams 29

Tristin Morris 30

Charleton Andrews 43

Messiah Chaney 44

Danavey Smith 87

Ashton McCowan 91

Marcus Craig, Jr. 31

Jayden Morris 93

Johnny Arlington 54

Jeremiah Adams 65

Harrison Brooks 69

Karleon Reed 95

Keaton Walker 72


C o W B o Y S

Highlighting the Cowboys

Coach Jason Robinson’s corner


Seven years.

* What is the most fulfi ll-ing thing about coaching the Cowboys?

The relations you build with the parents and kids because it’s not about the winning or losing. These are kids that we’ll probably interact with for the rest of their lives and we’ll follow them on to college and hopefully the pro’s or whatever else they do.


I think we can win on all three levels because we have the personnel, whether or not

we do, we’ll see.


I’d say experience. We’ve got a lot of children back, we got a group that won the Super Bowl and split across two levels. Our varsity got a lot of kids that have played some pretty good games throughout their career and we got a lot of their little brothers of the older kids on the pee-wee team, so we’re fortunate to have that.


Our line on our junior varsity has a lot of kids that have been here for a long time and, as far as, the pee-wee team I think this may be the best pee-wee team we’ve ever had.


The same answer as above

and yes, we’re going to win the Super Bowl!

* Are there any encourag-ing words you’d like to say to your team or other children who might be interested in playing for Metro?

There are a lot of good coaches out here, a lot of good people and a lot of good orga-nizations have partnered with us. So I think for kids at this age, they’re able to learn how to be in front of big crowds and handle themselves in front of multiple adults at one time, which I think is an asset. We’re going to have a lot of kids that are going to be star from every team. And, going forward, they’ll know how to handle the bigger crowds, the com-petition, having to deal with schedules and all those kind of things. So it prepares every-body for what they’re going to do in the future.

Head Coach Jason robinsonVArsityAllen Robinson 3Vaugh Crews 4Antion Schnisper 6Jayden Hogue 7Davon Godsey 8Anthony Mixon 9Jaquon Kizer 10Amorion 11Brandon Epps 16DeAngelo Polons 23Fred Starks 24Hugo Munoz 28Alex Suarez 33Jaman G. 36Jay Billingsley 30Juray Nevels 48Oscar Primitivo 83Josh Johnson 88

Jr. VArsityKamari Green 10Kale Keal 84Xavier Groves 40Terrell Coleman 48Sam Young 43Eben Person 14Leland Harrison 11Justice Jones 49Nadian Perry 7Jaden Schmenk 25VanTonia Smith 32Cain Pinckney 17Solomon Osborn 6

Tavorious Chapman 24Camron Kirk 8Kamari Kirk 80Marquis Douglas 30Monte Smith 87Darion Hardy 23Quincy English 19Acgreon Jannes 4Dillion Heath 33Tizelle Thomas 85Brandon Wright 29Julizn Dewese 18Amarion Moore 36

PeweeAaron Robinson 2RaShawn Carpenter 1Angelo Flores 4Jared Suarez 60Qualyn English 86Ricardo Ranion 63Javion Grigsby 6Gustavo Villgram 67Davaughn Hamsbake 84Devon Lewis 82Khalyn Thomas 85Ethen Higi 39Bryson Loffers 81JoShawn Douglas 66Taron Hardy 87Lamarion Chambers 68Arilligon Roger-Peavy 7Narrioun Plegger 62De`aleagone Veazy 16Lonnie Hardy 35Chris Stawart 69Isaiah Moore 61Sam 79

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Highlighting the Eagles/SpartansCoach Sam McCary’s

Corner


This is my 14th season and I became a coach because a friend of mine, who was coaching at the time, needed some help so I helped him and I’ve been here ever since.

* What is the most fulfi lling thing about coaching The Eagles/Spartans?

Working with the kids, so they can learn

the sport and I see a good change in them because they’re being disciplined and they must work hard in school. We also teach them to apply what they learn here to life.


To win the Super Bowl!


I have a lot of returning players, so we have a lot of experience on our varsity and junior varsity teams.


I’m very pleased with my running backs on varsity, my line men with junior varsity

and my pee-wee.* What do you think it will take for

your team to win the Super Bowl?We got to keep working hard and get

better with every practice.


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Head Coach sam McCaryVArsityCameron Trotter 1Jermorris Sewel 79Myer Baker 3Devon Jones 2AnToine Scott 11Aspen Pippert 68Adrian Sewell 10Quiny Miles 4D’Andre Wright 5Malachi DuFor 12Breon Whims 21Terrance Johnson 44Tyrese Sutton 32Trevon Austin 27Alex Foster 82Keshawn Nelson 18Adrian Thomas 25Amarion Taylor 7Noah Miles 30

Jr. VArsityJakar Williams 5Marcus Allen 32Dillion Bennett 27Kareem Freeman 30Jermaine Davis, Jr. 99Isacc Carswell 66Joseph Ridick 98Cameron Stallings 3David Johnson 1Nell Cayce 50Jeremey Trigg 4Keon Bates 2Nicharion Williams 7Camarion Nelson 18Camarion Roberson 11Ayriez Bell 21Jeremiah Johnson 10Jermarris Sewell 20Gabe Marsden 80Brendon Miles 41Joe Miles, Jr. 25Trevon Berton 44Jayden Miles 82Ryan Eldridge 81Jayshawn Bruce 12A. J. 97

Peewee - spartansKayden Wilson 12Kimar Nelson 30Dominick Malone 7Darion Miles 4Devon Cooper, Jr. 32Isaiah Barton 3Christopher Miles II 11Jordan King 98Quc’ton Miles 5Alexander Roloff 27Jemarion Roberson 68Cyliss Portee 61Cody Jenkins 18Jae’vion Lawson 7Joevon Brice 20Joesph Carter 82Frederick Ramsey 2Clavion Taylor 21Cuantez Taylor 25Davion Sordan 50Devin Bennett 41Wesley Gray 10Geoffrey Lockett 1


L i o n S

Highlighting the Lions

Coach Jemal Cooper’s Corner


For 14 years and I love it. I used to play Metro Football when I was younger, I played for the Rams. I became a coach after I attended the Metro games back in 1997 through 2000 and when 2001 came along the time. Because I wanted to be a part of Metro to make a difference, since there were kids in the innercity that needed to be guided.

* What is the most fulfi lling thing about coaching your Metro team?

I see kids getting an education, going through high school, graduating, getting scholarships to college, if they’re really talented and to know that they all started with Metro makes me feels pretty good. And, to see a kid that’s 20 or 21 years old, and they still say, “Hey, coach!” Some even scream my name a half block away and that feels good and it makes me very proud.


To win the Super Bowl!


My up front line on all my teams.


My offensive heads No. 1, No. 6, No. 11, No. 33 and No. 75 because it starts with them and it’s going to end with them. They are the heart and soul of the team.


Discipline and paying attention to the coaches.


For any kid that wants to play for Metro, we are all one big family no matter what team you play for. So win or lose, you’re a winner and it will be a lifetime experience and you’ll make some lifetime friends.

Head CoachJemal CooperVArsityKendrick Parrish 1DeonTae Craig 75Brayden Cowherd 11Veronta Fisher 78Mauri Harvey 64Janarion Moore 5Ronald Elliott 24DaJohn Williams 6Trey MadeJ 13Davonte Rogers 20J. C. Cooper 3Jaemon Wilson 15Krashawn Menson 12Davonte Williams 16Cameron Toles 22Jernard Freeman 8Jamarcus Watson 34Damarcus Watson 36JaQwlen Tubbs 23Brandon Davis 29Tracy Nicholson 37Matthew Hicks 38DeJuan Ferguson 47

Jr. VArsityCameron Kizer 42Kiel Eldridgee 80Jalen Lattimoore 73Joe Perry 17Isaiah Maxwell 72Nick Thompson 2Darrion Brooks 7Braylin Russell 25Trey Thompson 21Jaquel Lawrence 14Tyler Harding 39Jaden Hill 71Marquett Lee 31Samadrick Williams 26Javion Wolfe 35Jo Jo Robinson 30Datour Johnson 28Kamari Jordan 19Ben Choice 50Fredirico Freemiller 63

PeweeKiShawn Toles 88William Kelso 96Jayvius Davenport 13Jayvion Davenport 12Dq’Von Haney 97Micah Cowherd 11Camari Kizer 20Rodney Jones 1Harlem Reynolds 34Ayle Taylor 47Nevon Gigson 87Marion Culver 72Jamel Lawrence 6Clayton Myers 23Ollie Harvey 16KeAndre Budzon 24Eddie Anderson 22Jermaine Lee 44Johnny Rouse 71RaFuel Lopez 68Jacob Pinkston 33Ni`Shawn Jackson

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Highlighting the Raiders

Coach Charlie Williams’ Corner


For 39 years. I got into coaching with Darnell Hollins with PAL for about two years back in 1966 and after that, I’ve been with Metro ever since. I coach be-cause I enjoy the kids and a lot of kids can be reached and some of them can’t but I think the good outweighs the bad.

* What is the most fulfi lling thing about coaching The Raiders/Red Raid-ers?

To see a kid develop higher living standards to make something out of them-selves


I think we’re going to have a good sea-son, because when you’ve been coaching, as long as I have, you get to understand kids attitudes and whether it’s good or bad, you’ll know. Their attitudes are go-ing to refl ect on it the whole season and they’re looking real good. There’s some more work to be done but we can always

get that done.


The attitudes of the kids, how they prac-tice and what they get out of it.


My defensive line and defensive backs are very good. My defense is good period with all of my teams but we got to get bet-ter on the offensive side of the ball.


My varsity team needs to keep playing the same way they’re playing and they’ll win.


To the kids that have not had the op-portunity yet to be in Metro, Metro is good but it’s community and it’s very good for our community. Football is not the same thing as getting an understand-ing of what’s going on through life and with education, comes more. If these kids can do these things and learn that they are somebody, then they will be somebody in life.

Head Coaches Charles williams, Marquette reeseVArsityBen Jennings 1

Chase Conrad 33

DeMarcus Bennett 50

Dominic Bennett 12

Caleb Conrad 15

Brandon White 5

Jason Kesith 64

Michael Weaver 32

DaSean Morgan 70

Raymond Britt 55

Zaine Alhalmi 73

Tenoah Ridley 10

Jalen Vaughn 32

Kynden Miller 37

Dmari Drew 45

De’Vonte Woods 44

Zach Doelling 76

Daguan Reid 84

Jr. VArsityJamie Campbell 13

Quaylen Brooks 99

Mike King II 90

Omai Walker 15

Jekhi Jackson 34

Jermaine Reese 81

Robert Hogue 25

Amarion Collins 21

Terrence Gamble 70

Richard Blackmon 65

Jermarkus Smith 28

Joshua Weaver 45

Sedrick Reed 20

Nicholas Myles 80

Larry Hillard 60

Norman Trice 40

Stanford Rettaway 23

McArthur Mercer 53

PeeweeJaMryon Grant-Gaylor 22

Julante Hinton 72

Thomon Milligan 5

Ziare Sullivan 63

Evan Bennett 3

DeAndre Garcia, Jr. 14

Uriah Buchanan 21

Jaivon Belcher 20

Michael Simpson 56

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r A M S

Highlighting the Rams/Tigers

Coach Tom Macon’s Corner* How long have you been coaching

for Metro? I’m one of the original founders, so for

40 years. I started coaching to give some-thing back to the community. I was 19 years old when I started coaching back in Alabama. We lived right across the street from a park and some of the kids would play football and I thought that I should be the person to coach them because the kids around the neighborhood kind of looked up to me and I’ve been coaching every since.

2.) What is the most fulfilling thing about coaching your Metro team?

I enjoy being their mentor, watching them grow and helping them. That’s what I’m here for and, I do the best that I can, to see that they progress as they go along.


To win the Super Bowl! When we walk out there the first thing the kids learn is, “Who are we? We’re the Rams. What are we? Number One. Super Bowl, Super Bowl Champs!” We go through the whole field saying that and everyone is fortunate and blessed.

* What do you think are your biggest

strengths this season?They’re playing the game smart at all

times. Every year I tell my kids that they must be mentally prepared because play-ing the game smart is what gets you over, since football can be very physical.


What’s amazing to me is that, I have a couple of undersized running backs named Jayshawn Underwood and Devon-te Pollard and they both weigh less than 100 lbs. They’re12 years old and it amaz-es me, of how these young men stand up to the challenge weekend and week out. It’s very encouraging to me, to know little guys like that, have a heart just as big as a 240 lb man.


Put your heart in it, put your mind in it and play smart, you can’t go wrong.

* Are there any encouraging words you’d like to say to your team or to other children who might be interested in playing for Metro?

Thank GOD that you’re blessed to have the people over here doing this because it’s a job that needs to be done in the community. Thank GOD that you have all of these young, black men trying to make sure that they get turned in the right direction.

Head Coach thomas MaconVArsityAndre Beasley 1Amari Sheets 2Jayden Gage 3Jayshawn Underwood 4Nick Scroggins 5William Khamalah 6Dalin Hatch 7Karl Maydwell 9Darrius Sanders 10Davonte Alford 11Dominque Williams 12Eric Dykes 13Jeremiah Douglas 15Javonte Bates 22Quincy Bass 25Za’Quel Clancy 30Javion Langston 32Damarea Porter 35Issa Tchari 55Kalio Rameriz 57Kaliko Rameriz 58Keston Beachem 75Jordan Hixson 77Keith Shurelds 87J. T. Langston 88Javonte Jones 90Charles Burns 93Raymond Logan 94Joshua Grigsby 96James Walker 97Brayden Berry 98Lamar Porter 99

Jr. VArsityArt Mhoon 1Kamari Clopton 2Rashan Lyons 3Keten Russell 4Jadis Langston 5Omarion Bass 6Giovanni Jimenez 7Kamari Jaurez 8

Damarion Laster 9Irus Davis 10Khyon Maydwell 11Monquel Ross 12Eric Roger 13Marvon Suttle 15Jalen Lee Davis 20Jordan Turner 22Terrion Ross 25Monquel Bass 30Xavier Rogers 32Demetrius Harrell 55Jordan Fowlkes 75Khalon Kelsaw 77Ja Kevion Gray 82Amerion Hatch 95Ryan Keahi 97

Peewee - tigersDonovan Williams 5Kevon Russell 2Dorrion Berkshire 18Janilan Barksdale 25Zondra Lee, Jr. 84Jeron Lewis, Jr. 27Ladonis Clopton 43Jordan Miller 21Braylin Charlton 78Camron Logan 75Dylan Richardson 79Jerion Hopkins 63Jamarion White 1Dominick Beachen 70Deonte Williams, Jr. 74Randall Keahi 29Sean Wilson 64Preston Howard 65Tavaris Storey 33Jamareya LaShore 69Julian Holland 30Brandon Logan 34Genesis Daris 15Marrionn Simon 56Qualyn Clopton 20Marcuse Logan 77Dallas Woodson 58Jamarion Kolagbodi 11


t i tA n S

Highlighting the Titans/TarheelsCoach Larry

Tabron’s Corner* How long have you been

coaching for Metro?For 19 years. I started coach-

ing when I was 19 or 20 years old and I became a coach because I always had a thing for working with kids. I didn’t have a father around while I was growing up, so it made me want to be more of a role model to others. Then, when I had my own children and having them out there too, that was our thing and I haven’t stopped yet, I enjoy it.

* What is the most fulfi ll-ing thing about coaching the Titans?

I like watching the kids become student athletes and seeing them years from now, playing high school ball and going to college. And, when they see me, it makes me feel good that they still call me coach.


We plan on going to the Super Bowl!


My Linemen because they’re the backbone since they pro-vide the block for my running backs and quarterback. With-out them setting the blocks, we wouldn’t get any yards.


The whole team is good and, as long as they perform like they’re supposed to we’ll win the games.


Hard work, practice and a positive attitude.

* Are there any encourag-ing words you’d like to say to your team or other children who might be interested in playing for Metro?

Metro is a good organization because we teach the kids a lot about the sport, we teach them discipline and make sure they keep up your grades. I recom-mend Metro Youth Sports at least until kids get to the eighth grade or higher school.

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Davareion Gentry 2

Darious Brown 5

Darrell Jackson 6

Reggie Blackmon 9

Marlon Davis 24

Rhonnie Moore 32

Jaylen Boone 42

Anthony Daniels 44

Thomas Wolfe 56

Demetrius Moore 75

Michael Gray 76

Avante McGhee 80

Ty’arris Booker 88

Antonio Rodriquez 98

Jr. VArsityLarenz Tabron 1

Dezmend Shaw 2

Jaylen Ellis 3

Michael King 4

Brashawn Bassett 5

Jaichaun Joyner 6

Donnie Moore III 7

Nykai TaTum 20

Domon Porter 21

Antonio Vaughn 23

Nathan Agenor 24

Rashawn Boone 25

Eriyon Williams 32

Jeremy Irby 42

Amarion Royal 44

Mekhi Lee 50

Jarrell Jackson 52

Andrew Hawke 54

Camden Fuller 55

Nate Blackmon 75

Jaiquan Rowles 77

Aaron Torres 78

Bryson Patterson 80

Timothy Lee 98

Jabrill Young 88

David Carlisle 53

Peewee - tarheelsD’angell Alford, Jr. 1

Izaiah Torres 2

Braunte Johnson 3

Johndell Bryant 4

Joseph Stewart 24

Travayis Harris 6

Ky’zier Storey 7

Lenahs Martin 22

Nazier Agenor 28

Phillip Tate 32

GGY Vaughn 34

Dashawn Lacey 36

Josiah Stewart 44

Jenoire Howard 60

Aaron Leathers 62

Christian Buxton 65

James Dorsey 75

Davonce Harris-Moore 76

Daveon Surry 80

Daizon Purton 81

Abisai Torres 90

QwnenTice Lambert 99

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2014-2015 Post 148 Executive Board SEATED (L-R): Sheryl Ed-wards, Finance Offi cer; Jesse Booker, Commander; Lewis Sims, Chaplain; BACK ROW: Frankie Billingsley, Adjutant; Dave Pettie, Sergeant-at-Arms; Ed Totten, 1st Vice Commander; James Moore, Judge Advo-cate; Leonard Ferrell, 2nd Year Person; Steve Lanier, 2nd Vice Commander; Bennie Edwards, 3rd Year Person (NOT PIC-TURED: Robert Bittle, 3rd Vice Commander; George James, 1st Year Person and Jerry Burch, 4th Year Person).

Commander Jesse Booker and the mem-bers of Post 148 com-mend Metro Youth Sports Retired Coaches for their volunteer service and dedication to the youth in our community. Your efforts have changed lives in a positive manner. Thank you for your time, commitment and making a difference. Best wishes!

Charles C. Anderson American Legion Post 148705 E. Lewis Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

volunteer service and dedication to the youth

(Left to right) Charles Adams, Fred “Spookie” Wonsley, Coach West, Coach Shelf, Tony Bragg and Jimmy Pearson. Not pic-tured: Coach Duke Davis.

These coaches stand with the trophy from their fi rst Super Bowl win with the Chargers in 2006. They won fi ve Super Bowls while they where coach-ing. (Courtesy photo)

CREDITS:Rosters provided by Metro Youth SportsTeam photos provided by Jackie Norio

Coach interviews conducted by Jeanie Summerville

Layout by Frost Illustrated

SPECIAL THANKS:* All of the Corporate and Page Sponsors* Mr. Jim Winters, for making Metro Youth Sports

available for our youth for the past 40 years * Jackie Norio Photography-Noblesville, Ind. * Sunny Jackson -Mr. Winters Assistant and Cheer-

leading Commissioner * Johnnie Mae Moore -Secretary* James Redmond -Photographer* All of the parents who believe in Metro Youth

Sports and support them * All of Metro Youth team members that are working

very hard to learn the sport–don’t forget to have some fun in the process.

* All of the Coaches * All the people that come out to support Metro

Youth Sports

Honoring retired

coachesThank you for the time

that you gave to the children and you’ll

always be appreciated by the Parents, other

Coaches and the Staff of Metro Youth Sports.

—Jim Winters

Metro Football Super BowlSunday, Oct. 26, 1 p.m.

at Paul Harding High School, 6501 Wayne Trace

Metro Youth Sports president thanks supporters

As Metro Youth Sports proudly cel-ebrates our 40th year of greatness, I’d like to thank Jeanie Summerville for her

outstanding work, research and com-municating to get the sponsors needed to make this section happen. I also thank her for interview-ing the coaches and making the children feel special in this special edition and making this a pure success in Frost Illustrated.

I’d also like to thank Frost Illustrated for doing an outstanding job in showing the outstanding work of our coaches, volunteers and the children who are in the Metro section of Frost Illustrated. I’d like to thank the sponsors for their support of Metro Youth Sports, the coaches, the parents and especially the children. This is a total community support to how community leaders feel about chil-dren. Thank you.

—Jim Winters, Metro Youth Sports President

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