Congratulations to 6th Grade RYCA Youth Football All-Star Selectees

As the regular season closes and playoffs begin, the RYCA Rockwall 6th Grade Youth Football All-Star team has been announced.  These players have been chosen for their commitment and high level of play throughout the football season.

The selection to the All-Star which determined by the coaches of each 6th grade team was based on teamwork, sportsmanship, offensive skill, defensive skill, and overall football knowledge. These players were determined to be the best of the best from the RYCA Rockwall Jackets Premier Football League.

The RYCA Jackets 6th Grade Football teams had roughly 75 players who were originally awarded the right to wear the Jackets uniform. Each team played 8 season games, and went up against some exceptional talent. The following players have been chosen to play on the 2013 RYCA Rockwall Jackets All-Star Team. The tournament will be held November 23rd and 24th (23rd in Rockwall, Finals on the 24th in Hurst). Make sure you congratulate these players when you see them!

Tyler Ashworth- QB/Strong Safety

Joseph Schaefer- H Back/Middle Linebacker

Tanner Webb- F Back/Strong Side Linebacker

Chace Burkey- Z Reciever/Cornerback

Lake Johnson- K/Defensive End

Carson Routen- Center

Ben Tschoerner- RG/DT

Brendan Murray- Y Back

Cody Rollins- X Reciever

Zach Henry- QB/Middle Linebacker

Marshal Frost- Y Back/Weak Side Linebacker

Kade Klinkovsky- F Back/Defensive End

Ethan Fossier- RT/DT

Caleb Neff- LT/Middle Linebacker

Drew Schultz- H Back

Ryan Salter- Y Back/Weak Side Linebacker

Matthew Hornsby- LG

Drew Page- RT

Brandon Langley- C/Defensive End

Jackson Brimlet- LT

Rockwall has the best fans in the country, and some of the strongest support in youth football today. The RYCA Jacket Football program has built the largest football organization in Rockwall County. It is the largest grade and school pure organization in North Texas, and the only organization in Rockwall that is vertically aligned football program with the Rockwall High School Varsity Football program according to Head Coach Rodney Webb. “All good high school football programs in the State of Texas are built at the elementary level and my goal is to bring this type of football to Rockwall” states Coach Webb.

The Rockwall Youth Community Athletics (RYCA) Jackets are proud to be a part of the Rockwall County Community as a premier youth sports program. The RYCA has a strong commitment to principles and strives to be a community-driven organization with the genuine participation of athletes, volunteers, parents, family members, teachers, school administrators and local businesses. We encourage the RYCA Family to attend community and district events and to always support our community and display our Jacket Pride.

For more information on the RYCA Rockwall Jackets visit the RYCA Jacket Facebook or Rockwall Jackets Football RYCA News Site.

Youth Football Super Bowl will be played at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall Texas

This is an exciting time of the year for RYCA Youth Football, and the community of Rockwall, Texas.  Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium and Rockwall Independent School District have offered to host the 2013 Super Bowl games on Saturday, November 9th.

All of the consolation games will be at Kyle Field which is located next to Rockwall High School with the playoff schedule starting October 23, 2013. This game will feature the #4 and #5 seeds playing to see who will move on to play the #1 seed on November 2nd.

On November 2nd, Heath High School and Kyle Field will host the #1 through #4 seeds starting with Kindergarten and 1st grade games at 8 AM. At 9:30 AM, the 2nd and 3rd grade games will play followed by a Noon kickoff for the 4th grade teams. Early evening at 2:30 PM the 5th grade games will battle, and then the 6th grade games will play under the lights at 5 PM.

Winners will move on to the Super Bowl held at Wilkerson-Sanders stadium while the consolation game will be played at Kyle Field. The Super Bowl games will start at 9 AM for Kindergarten and 1st grade with 2nd and 3rd grade playing at 11 AM. The 4th Grade team will play at 1:30 PM followed by 5th Grade at 4 PM.

The game of the year will be two 6th grade teams battling for the 2013 Super Bowl Championship under the lights of Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall, Texas. This will be an epic battle as all teams are very evenly matched. The game will come down to strategy and heart which all of the kids have displayed this season.

There are still three games left in the regular season to determine the final placing for the playoffs.

Make sure you support your RYCA Jackets Football Team, and get your Stingers Ready because the HHCA Hawks are upset watching their big brothers lose to Rockwall High School Football team in the first district game of the season.

The RYCA is the largest football organization in Rockwall County and one of the largest premier leagues in North Texas.  It is the only youth football program that is vertically aligned with Rockwall High School Jackets Varsity Football Program according to Head Coach, Rodney Webb.  The RYCA has a strong commitment to principles and strives to be a community-driven organization with the genuine participation of athletes, volunteers, parents, family members, teachers, school administrators and local businesses. We encourage the RYCA Family to attend community and district events and to always support our community and display our Jacket Pride.

The RYCA makes every effort to make sure that every child with the desire to participate gets the opportunity to play or cheer, without financial costs, prior experience, athletic ability or size. The league is devoted to inspiriting our young athletes (kindergarten through 6th grade) and will give them the challenge of competition, the joy of victory, the reality of defeat, the importance of commitment and spirit in the community. The RYCA believes these values and virtues are important to athletes’ growth and to them becoming active members of our community and society. The RYCA Jackets is on a mission to give back to the community, to be the community’s youth sports program, to rally Stingers’ Up!

Be sure to catch the latest game day scores and highlights by following the highlights on the RYCA Rockwall Jackets News Site and Facebook.

RYCA Yellowjackets Tunnel Run vs Hawks

RYCA Jackets Gearing Up for a Battle Against the Hawks!

Tyson Neighbors of the RYCA Jackets Field Goal Challenge

Rockwall Jacket Football Star, Tyson Neighbors of the RYCA Jacket Football League was challenged to kick a field goal during Rockwall High School Homecoming Game last Friday. Tyson lined up, and drilled the ball through the upright in front of a crowd of 10,000.

For making the field goal, Tyson received a $50 to Chiloso’s Mexican Restaurant in Rockwall, Texas.

You can see Tyson Neighbors playing for the RYCA Jackets 5th Grade Nebbie Team which plays in one of the toughest premier football leagues in North Texas.

The RYCA is the largest grade and school pure football program in Texas, and the only youth football league that is vertically aligned with Rockwall High School Football according to Head Coach Rodney Webb.

Congratulations Tyson Neighbors for representing RYCA Jacket Football!

The Battle of the Unbeaten takes place Wednesday at Wisdom Field

The city of Rockwall will be celebrating the Rockwall High School Football during the homecoming parade, but at 6:30 PM the lights at Wisdom Field (Dobbs Elementary) will feature some of the top 6th graders who plan to be future High School Yellowjackets.

The RYCA Nebbie Jackets Football Team will play the RYCA Hays Jackets team under the lights.  Both teams enter the game at 2-0 and boast high power offenses designed after Head Varsity Coach Rodney Webb’s Pistol Formation.  Last game these two played (not each other); the Hays team scored 38 points while the Nebbie Jackets put up 42.  The game should come down to the team with the strongest defense, and with several high profile players it will be a true battle.

Hays Jackets are led by speedster Zach Henry surrounded by Marshal Frost and Kade Klinkowski. All three players suited up against the Nebbie Jackets in the Battle X Tournament held at Cowboys Stadium in August. Both teams ended in an 18-18 tie.

The Nebbie Jackets are led by quarterback Tyler Ashworth, Linebacker Joseph Schaefer, Running backs Tanner Webb and Cody Rollins. They were not happy about the tie at the Battle X tournament tie, and look to come out strong Wednesday Night.

Youth Football in Rockwall has taken on a whole new meaning in the year 2013.  The Rockwall Community Football Association is the only youth football organization aligned with the Rockwall High School Football Yellowjackets according to Head Coach Rodney Webb.  This is an organization that is teaching the fundamentals of how to play football, but also lessons that can be carried forward in life.

It won’t be long before the boys are playing on the same team in high school, but for now; Rockwall will get to enjoy these kids answering the challenge on Wednesday Night at Wisdom Field.

Get your STINGERS UP! Go Jackets!

Rockwall Youth Football Friday Night Walkthrough before First Game of the Season

Youth Football in Rockwall has started!!!

For the last 2 ½ months the RYCA Jacket Football teams have been working several hours a week to get ready for the football season that starts Saturday, September 07, 2013.  The teams will be competing against from players in and around Rockwall County.

The RYCA has built one of the largest and premier football leagues in North Texas.  These kids have trained with the Rockwall Jacket Football coaches, volunteer coaches, and parents.  The community has joined together not only to support their children, but to support their friends and children of their friends as well.

RYCA is school and grade pure, and supported by Rockwall High School Football Head Coach Rodney Webb. Not only is this program vertically aligned with the high school, but it is strong on community values. Every game will feature kids who will be given an opportunity learn how to win with class, and handle the disappointment of defeat.

Yes, it is just a game. However, isn’t life? In life, we encounter victories and triumphs. We have to work with others to accomplish goals. The best isn’t always good enough, and sometimes calls don’t go our way. It isn’t always about the outcome, but it is about the journey.

Rockwall Youth Community Association is just that. When you watch your Jackets suit up in the morning, and travel to the field; remember, that this is all part of the journey. When they make a great play or miss an easy tackle; it doesn’t really matter in the end. What matters is did they give their best. Did they represent themselves and the community they play for the right way?

In the end, they are all Jackets. The score will show that one team is victorious and the other didn’t quite accomplish their goal of the day. However, that is where the learning starts to really take place. That is when the coaching has to be at its best. This is when parenting is the upmost important. The lessons taught through victory and defeat will prepare your Jacket for their future endeavors in life.

Here is to a great season of Rockwall Youth Football. Enjoy the games!

Jacket Fight Never Dies.