State Champions 2011

LOOK at the smile on that boy!

A well-earned, bruised body, NEW HAIRCUT smile!

A.J. has been working so hard since last December for this weekend.

He knew there were two senior quarterbacks filling the slot of starter for his state winning football team, but next in line...was him.

He rocked the scout team that prepared his first string offense meticulously for each game. (He had the bruises to prove it!)

He patiently waited as him team literally annihilated every opponent to the point where he got his turn.

The boys and coaches were amazing!

Week after week they practiced from the moment school let out until time was up.

The weather didn't matter. The temperature didn't matter. The pain and exhaustion didn't matter.

But on Saturday, December 3, 2011 all that hard work, dedication and prayers...MATTERED!

They won their THIRD consecutive State Championship!!

The boys were on their game, A.J. got his shot, and despite being booed, they stood tall, humble and excited!

Valor Christian Eagles...congratulations on your win and the character you had while doing it!!

Brooke getting her "Tebowing" moment in! :)

Three-peat baby!
A.J.and Ryan holding this year's STATE trophy~


***Sidenote: The kid standing next to A.J. is Christian McCaffrey. He is incredible! I have never seen an athlete like him...EVER! Christian started as a RB his freshmen year and hasn't looked back since. He is possibly the most humble athlete I have ever met. He is interviewed nearly every game and always credits those around him. He was chosen as the 4A Player of the Year as a sophomore! Look for his name. He WILL BE the most recruited high school football player in the country! Mark my words!