Yes folks, football season has come to an end but for you multi-talented student athletes, Monarchs basketball is just around the corner. And, we are currently in the process of forming our team. So, if you think you got game, come run with us. The Delco Monarchs, home of the dome, where the B-Ball players rome. The registration fee is $95 dollars and there is a mandatory fundraiser that you must participate in if you want to be on the team. Please note, we are only having to two teams this year with a maximum of 12 players on each roster. And just in case you don't know, basketball in Dodge City aka Darby Borough is very very competive and unfortunately we will have to make cuts.
The Delco Monarchs basketball program is under the direction of Shawn Stringfield. He will be assisted by former basketball coach and vice president Richard Barnes when his time permits as Mr. Barners will be following his grandson Darien Barnes who was former Monarch and current member of the 2009 AAAA State Champion Penn Wood Patriots Basketball team.
Shawn, a Penn Wood product and member the 1992 District 1 AAAA Champions Penn Wood basketball team, is a fomer Division 3 standout for Johnson & Wells College. Shawn brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to our program. We are please to have him on board President and CEO Darius Taylor said. He also passsionate about the game and teaching the kids the right way.
For all basket ball related questions, please contact Shawn at 267-307-7697. Try outs start November 6th at the Penn Wood Middle school gym aka the DOME...
Well see you there....
Friday, October 30, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Ruling From the Deputy Commissioner 10/22/09
Hello to all. This is a letter from the desk of the Deputy Commissioner of Delaware Valley Pop Warnter Football. Unforunately, this season has been a very diffcult one with plenty of trials and tribulations. A few of our organizations have violated a number of different rules. All said to be in error. Ignorance isn't a defense and neither is misguided or misinformed information. I am left to make a very difficult decision. In all my years in dealing with youth, I have never came across a situation quite like this where a major decision will impact the playing lives of so many children. Please realize my decision is based soley on the rules as I will not benefit in any way and neither will my organization. I have always and will always be as fair as I can. In order for us to grow and become a complete and competive league on and off the field ALL RULES MUST BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO!
After investigations done by numerous individuals (none of which is me) the organizations weight classes are ineligible for the 2009 Pop Warner playoffs and regional play.
1. The Trojans 90's through 160's are ineligible for adding players to each roster after the league mandated date of 9-15 yearly. The player added on the 75's is not allowed to play but the 75's can participate because there really isn't a champion at the tiny mite class.
2. The Dynasty 135's & 160's are ineligible due to having 3 players 2 on there 160's and one on te 135's that are full participants on the South West Jaguars Middle School team which is a team made up of Penrose Elementary and Pepper Middle School.
3. The Cougars 105's are ineligible due to adding one player on the team after the league mandated cut off date.
4. The Jaguars are ineligible due to the neglegency of roster approval and adding players after 9-15.
5. The Saints 90's, 105's and 135's are ineligible due to the lack of roster approval also.
These infractions are verified and true. The Board has proof of each infraction. These decisions are not personally motivated it is the nature of the league. Please govern yourselves accordingly as a playoff schedule will be forwarded to Crump and the league official by 7pm today
After investigations done by numerous individuals (none of which is me) the organizations weight classes are ineligible for the 2009 Pop Warner playoffs and regional play.
1. The Trojans 90's through 160's are ineligible for adding players to each roster after the league mandated date of 9-15 yearly. The player added on the 75's is not allowed to play but the 75's can participate because there really isn't a champion at the tiny mite class.
2. The Dynasty 135's & 160's are ineligible due to having 3 players 2 on there 160's and one on te 135's that are full participants on the South West Jaguars Middle School team which is a team made up of Penrose Elementary and Pepper Middle School.
3. The Cougars 105's are ineligible due to adding one player on the team after the league mandated cut off date.
4. The Jaguars are ineligible due to the neglegency of roster approval and adding players after 9-15.
5. The Saints 90's, 105's and 135's are ineligible due to the lack of roster approval also.
These infractions are verified and true. The Board has proof of each infraction. These decisions are not personally motivated it is the nature of the league. Please govern yourselves accordingly as a playoff schedule will be forwarded to Crump and the league official by 7pm today
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
FINES & SUSPENSIONS ARE HANDED DOWN
During yesterday's league meeting, it was discovered that two organization had ineligible players participating on there 2009 football rosters. These players were considered ineligible because they were added to a team roster after the September 15th mandatory cut off date. Because of these rules violations, these organizations 2009 football season will be forfeited and they will not be allowed to participate in the 2009 Del -Val playoffs or regional competition. Please contact your team president or head coach to find out if your organization has been suspended.
To the Monarchs fans and players, we were not on the list.
LIKE I SAID BEFORE, CHEATERS NEVER WIN!!!!! (Hint, Hint!!!)
To the Monarchs fans and players, we were not on the list.
LIKE I SAID BEFORE, CHEATERS NEVER WIN!!!!! (Hint, Hint!!!)
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Chester Trips Up Monarchs 135's & 160's
Yesterday, on a day when mother nature did not want to cooperate, the high powered Chester Township Cougars made the short trip down I-95 to take on the always competitive Delco Monarchs. As with most city teams, they came with a lot of noise, but there bark was louder than there bite.
Chester's 135's, who blew out the Dynasty Dragons (40 -6) & the Upper Darby Trojans (24 - 0) the last two weeks, found themselves in another dog fight with the Monarchs after scoring with relative ease on there first offensive possession. We pretty much bottled them up again like I thought we would Coach Greg said. Its just ashame we could not get on track offensively for the second week in a row. The weather played a big part today but to be honest, Chester has some really good athletes and there pretty good open field tacklers. Bottom line.
Offensively, we knew Chester wanted to throw the ball around a little bit, but after scouting them we noticed that there quarterback was not accuate and does not pass with authority. Like most 13 years olds, he kinda just throws the ball up and there athletes catch it Coach Tone said. There a high octaine and quick scoring type of team and we basically shut them down today. They scored twice and we gave them two points Coach Alex said matter of factly.
As far as the Monarchs go, I proud of my kids Coach Greg said. I like the way they compete. We are a hard noise, blue colar, bring your lunch box to work type of football team. I know it and the league knows it. We will play you anywhere, fair and square. And we don't cheat. No ringers, no high school players, no switching jersey's and no illegal players or rosters. Say what you want, the DELCO MONARCHS ARE LEGIT!!!!!!
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In the 160's game between the Cougars and Monarchs, it was more of the same after a contraversial weigh - in. At halftime of the 135 game, Chester's coach indicated to Coach Greg that he only had 16 players and one of them was over weight. As per Pop Warner Rules, if you have 15 players, its an automatic forfeit because you don't have the mandatory amount of players to play the game. During the weigh-in, the over weight kid was deemed ineligible but mircalously they found another kid to make sixteen. Who or where this other kid came from beats the hell out of me Coach Greg said. Chester is a good ten to twenty miles away and at least a twenty minute ride from Darby. YOU DO THE MATH??????
As far as the game is concerned, it was another dog fight. After a scoreless first half, Chester marched down the field on there first second half offensive possession. They ultimately scored when they caught the Monarchs defense blitzing. Chester ran a simple sweep to the right and manage to get around our cornerback and outside linebacker. Thats what happens when you blitz Coach Greg said. You give up something.
Just like the 135's, the Monarchs 160's offense was unable to get on track too. It was a struggle to gain positive yardage all day. We just could not get going. Bottom line. Then, Chester tacked on a late touchdown after Sam Korti fumble the ball in the endzone and that pretty much sealed the fate of the Monarchs. After another Monarchs fumble, like good sportsman, Chester took a knee late in the forth quarter and let the game clock expire to end the contest.
But guess what folks, the playoffs start next week and the battle tested Monarchs 135's and 160's are in. The official schedule will be announced on Tuesday. The 135's should be visiting the Dragons and the 160's will visit the Cougars. GAME TIME IS TO BE ANNOUNCED!!!!!
Chester's 135's, who blew out the Dynasty Dragons (40 -6) & the Upper Darby Trojans (24 - 0) the last two weeks, found themselves in another dog fight with the Monarchs after scoring with relative ease on there first offensive possession. We pretty much bottled them up again like I thought we would Coach Greg said. Its just ashame we could not get on track offensively for the second week in a row. The weather played a big part today but to be honest, Chester has some really good athletes and there pretty good open field tacklers. Bottom line.
Offensively, we knew Chester wanted to throw the ball around a little bit, but after scouting them we noticed that there quarterback was not accuate and does not pass with authority. Like most 13 years olds, he kinda just throws the ball up and there athletes catch it Coach Tone said. There a high octaine and quick scoring type of team and we basically shut them down today. They scored twice and we gave them two points Coach Alex said matter of factly.
As far as the Monarchs go, I proud of my kids Coach Greg said. I like the way they compete. We are a hard noise, blue colar, bring your lunch box to work type of football team. I know it and the league knows it. We will play you anywhere, fair and square. And we don't cheat. No ringers, no high school players, no switching jersey's and no illegal players or rosters. Say what you want, the DELCO MONARCHS ARE LEGIT!!!!!!
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In the 160's game between the Cougars and Monarchs, it was more of the same after a contraversial weigh - in. At halftime of the 135 game, Chester's coach indicated to Coach Greg that he only had 16 players and one of them was over weight. As per Pop Warner Rules, if you have 15 players, its an automatic forfeit because you don't have the mandatory amount of players to play the game. During the weigh-in, the over weight kid was deemed ineligible but mircalously they found another kid to make sixteen. Who or where this other kid came from beats the hell out of me Coach Greg said. Chester is a good ten to twenty miles away and at least a twenty minute ride from Darby. YOU DO THE MATH??????
As far as the game is concerned, it was another dog fight. After a scoreless first half, Chester marched down the field on there first second half offensive possession. They ultimately scored when they caught the Monarchs defense blitzing. Chester ran a simple sweep to the right and manage to get around our cornerback and outside linebacker. Thats what happens when you blitz Coach Greg said. You give up something.
Just like the 135's, the Monarchs 160's offense was unable to get on track too. It was a struggle to gain positive yardage all day. We just could not get going. Bottom line. Then, Chester tacked on a late touchdown after Sam Korti fumble the ball in the endzone and that pretty much sealed the fate of the Monarchs. After another Monarchs fumble, like good sportsman, Chester took a knee late in the forth quarter and let the game clock expire to end the contest.
But guess what folks, the playoffs start next week and the battle tested Monarchs 135's and 160's are in. The official schedule will be announced on Tuesday. The 135's should be visiting the Dragons and the 160's will visit the Cougars. GAME TIME IS TO BE ANNOUNCED!!!!!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Monarchs Run Over Matadors
Sometimes statistics lie. Sometimes they don't. Yesterday, facing the winless Yeadon Matadors, the statistics did not lie as the Monarchs ran wild in front of the home fans in neighboring Darby Borough. Marquise Moody ( 6 carries 105 yards ) and Joey "Big Joe" Zahnee led the way with two touchdowns apiece. Marquise's touchdown runs covered 40 and 60 yards repectively while Big Joey bullied his way into the end zone with TD runs of 2 and 8 yards. Quarterback Sam Korti joined the party too as he rushed for nearly 70 yards and a touchdown as the Monarchs coasted to a 34 - 0 victory.
There wasn't much for Coach Greg James to gripe about after whipping the Matadors yesterday. The Monarchs scored on every offensive posession and the defense led by Alvis Strocen and newcomer Walter Freeman was up to its usually stingy self. But, for the record, Coach Greg did chose two "stupid penalties" to briefly harp on. Of which, one of those penalities resulted in a 50 yard touchdown pass to Emanual Jaidah being called back. Coach Mark cautioned the kids not to get "Big Heads" because things came easy for them today straight up. We just can't afford to get over confident for real especially with the Eastwick Dynasty Dragons and the Chester Township Cougars looming on our schedule. The Matadors were just a tune up bottom line.
FYI players, parents and fans, no matter how well a team performs, coaches always look for improvement. It's just their nature. Without that basic instinct, success would elude them.
Next week, the Monarchs organization will travel to the league powerhouse and reigning 90lb & 135lb king pin the Eastwick Dynasty Dragons. This ought to be interesting contest Coach Greg said. They roughed us up pretty good last year so we are definitely looking foward to returning the favor especially at there homecoming. I'm not one for bulleting board material Coach Jamil said, but they should not have invited us. We want to crash the party all day.
GAME TIME IS AS FOLLOWS: 90'S @ 10AM, 105'S @ 12noon, 135'S @ 2PM and 160'S @ 4PM. The Dragons are located at 69th and Groovers.
AND IF YOUR COMING TO THE GAME, BE SURE TO ROCK YOU PURPLE & GOLD TEE SHIRTS AND THE DYNASTY KNOW THAT THE MONARCHS ARE OFFICALLY IN THE HOUSE.....
There wasn't much for Coach Greg James to gripe about after whipping the Matadors yesterday. The Monarchs scored on every offensive posession and the defense led by Alvis Strocen and newcomer Walter Freeman was up to its usually stingy self. But, for the record, Coach Greg did chose two "stupid penalties" to briefly harp on. Of which, one of those penalities resulted in a 50 yard touchdown pass to Emanual Jaidah being called back. Coach Mark cautioned the kids not to get "Big Heads" because things came easy for them today straight up. We just can't afford to get over confident for real especially with the Eastwick Dynasty Dragons and the Chester Township Cougars looming on our schedule. The Matadors were just a tune up bottom line.
FYI players, parents and fans, no matter how well a team performs, coaches always look for improvement. It's just their nature. Without that basic instinct, success would elude them.
Next week, the Monarchs organization will travel to the league powerhouse and reigning 90lb & 135lb king pin the Eastwick Dynasty Dragons. This ought to be interesting contest Coach Greg said. They roughed us up pretty good last year so we are definitely looking foward to returning the favor especially at there homecoming. I'm not one for bulleting board material Coach Jamil said, but they should not have invited us. We want to crash the party all day.
GAME TIME IS AS FOLLOWS: 90'S @ 10AM, 105'S @ 12noon, 135'S @ 2PM and 160'S @ 4PM. The Dragons are located at 69th and Groovers.
AND IF YOUR COMING TO THE GAME, BE SURE TO ROCK YOU PURPLE & GOLD TEE SHIRTS AND THE DYNASTY KNOW THAT THE MONARCHS ARE OFFICALLY IN THE HOUSE.....
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