Monarchs Junior Midgets The Team 2 Beat???

Coach Alex and the Mitey Mite Team 2010

Remember where you heard it first!!! The Delco Monarchs 135's are the team to beat in the Delaware Valley Pop Warner according to coach Greg... Yes sir!!! I said it and matter fact you can quote me. I know I got the best junior midget's this year without a doubt. Now all we have to do is go out and prove it. And we will...

What about the Dynasty?? First of all I don't respect any team or organization that has to cheat to win. Now with that being said, the Monarchs have never and I quote "NEVER" been caught cheating. The Dynasty on the other hand have been caught with middle school players and an all star player on there team roster the last two years. This is illegal. So to me, they ain't no Dynasty, they are just "Dying Nasty" over there on 69th and Groovers Ave. Hell, I even got an email from one of there parents about there violation. My response: Look in the Pop Warner Rule Book.

What about Chester?? Huh??? C-Pride who always cries!!!! Man them dudes got some "Big Heads" over there on Elbright and Green. But I give it to them, they had buzz when the first started but now they just average. Hint.. Hint.. We are use to the speed game. Hit'em Hard and they either fumble or step out of bounds. Now all they have to do is stop complaining and follow the rules. What rule??? September 15th is the deadline to complete registration. No if's, and's or but's. And any player registered after that date makes your roster illegal. And yes, nothing has changed for the 2011 season.

Coach Greg, you know your giving your the Dynasty and Chester bulletin board material by saying all this stuff. To be honest, I don't care. They don't like us and we don't like them. And it's not personal.. Its just football people. Truth be told, we are friends... We are just not so friendly when we are on the gridiron and competing against each other. But after the game is over and the battle is either won or loss we go back to being responsible adults.... Why?? Because its really not that deep..

Junior Midget 2011 Schedule

Pre Season
at South Philly
at Darby Township or Enon
vs Claymont (Delaware) at Penn Wood High - Aug 27th

Regular Season
vs Upper Darby Trojans
at Cats
at Eastwick Dynasty Dragons
vs Upland Regulators
vs McCreesh Saints
at No Limit Hurricanes
vs Hard Knock Steelers

System Analysis - Inside the Monarchs

Coach Rodney, Coach Jamil, & Coach Mark looking perplexed!!!

If you listen to Coach Greg speak, and sometimes its hard not too, the 2010 Monarchs football season might be like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. But the thing that stands out the most from a sideline prospective is the Monarchs simply did not have enough coaches. Well, to fill that void, the Monarchs enlisted the services of Coach Wayne Raison formerly of the Bensalem Cowboys. How did that happen? To be honest, me and Wayne just kept in contact over the years Coach Greg said. We always talked about our epic wars on the gridiron and we always talked strategy and philosophy. Couple that with the fact that we share some of the same football values, it was inevitable that one day we would coach together.

Although all the logistics have not been officially worked out, I'm 95 percent confident that Wayne will be sporting royal purple and old gold in the 2011 Monarchs football season. He just has to clear somethings up with his family first and its a done deal. Coach Wayne will either be the Head Coach or Assistant Head Coach of the 160 pound team. And, just in case you forgot, his Bensalem Cowboys went 7-1 in there final year of competition in the old Delco Pop Warner Football league. He owns victories over West Oak Lane, the North Philly Aztecs and the West Philly Panthers from Liberty Pop Warner. From what I can remember, his defense was very aggressive and his offense was explosive. This guy can flat out coach and we should see some immediate results Coach Greg said.

When interviewed, Coach Wayne only asked one question. Do the Trojans still cheat? Yup!!!! Coach Greg said. Matter fact, you can add the Dynasty Dragons to that list too? They have been caught cheating two years in a row. Wow!!! What about Chester???? Nah, not really they just complain a lot because they can't get there books right before September 15th deadline.

Monarchs Coaching Staff 2011

160's Coach Wayne

135's Coach Greg & Coach Dre

120's Coach Gene & Coach Darren

105's Open

90's Coach Jamil

75's Coach Alex & Coach Tone

Cheerleading Coach Asia

Any one interested in becoming an assistant coach, volunteer or team mom please contact Coach Greg (215) 688 -7463. Please note, all coaches must pass a criminal background check and child abuse clearance in order to coach. No Exceptions!!!!

Also, any child wishing to participate with the Delco Monarchs must have the following information:

1. Final Report Card (June 2011)*

2. Original Birth Certificate or Passport

3. Physical Date Jan. 2011 or later.

* - Must have a 2.0 or greater.

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

PLAYERS TO WATCH IN 2011

T. Stringfield (WR-160), R. Coles (DB-160), N. Klawah (C-160), A Perez (FB-160), K. Cryor (LB-160), S. Zeon (RB-160), L. Cambridge (DE-160), A. Gleplay (RB-135), E. Sheppard (FB-135), TJ Harmon (QB-135), B. Raymond (DT-135), K. Huie Jr. (DT-135), D. Hamilton (OG-135), D. May (C-135), D. Pope (TE-135), I. McKnight (DT-135), E. Cumming (RB-120), A. Thollie (LB-120), K. Macelree (QB-120), Q. Washington (DT-120), K. Wilson (RB-105), T. Harmon (RB-105), G. Rhaney (QB-105), T. Davis (LB-105), E. Muse (DE-105), K. Thompson (LB-105), B. Parker (LB-105) E. Gleplay (RB-105), L. Alexander (OG-105), C. Soe (DT-90), N. Sheppard (RB-90).

THE FUTURE IS NOW!!!

Delaware Valley Pop Warner Beware!! Get use to the faces below! Why?? Because there all coming back in 2011 plus more kids are signing up daily. FYI, they took there lumps like men.. And to be honest we are tired of being cheated.. NO ALL-STAR PLAYERS, NO OVERWEIGHT PLAYERS AND NO RINGERS. CHECK OUR HISTORY.. THAT'S HOW WE DO IT!!!!! WE PLAY FAIR AND SQUARE!!!

Monarchs Take Down Falcons

Yesterday, the Delco Monarchs hosted its 2nd Annual Football Jamboree. There opponents were the mitey Woodlawn Falcons from Baltimore Maryland. Also in attendance were Delaware Valley Pop Warner league newcomers the Upland Regulators, and league rivals the CATS & the McCreesh Saints. Its was a tremendous turn out in Darby Borough and traffic in and around Penn Wood Middle was grid lock. I know my neighbors were probably upset with parking situation Coach Greg said but the neighborhood needed this. Its was a good day in Darby and it was drama free with no police activity.

As far as the game / scrimmage, the Monarchs stumbled out of the gate. I think it was a combination of nervousness and the crowd of spectators Coach Alex said. It was at least 500 hundred people out there yelling and screaming man. Heck, I had a little butterflies myself too. The monarchs 90lbs team offensive looked a little shakey and the defensive yielded a touchdown in the first session. After brief intermission and a verbal lashing, the young Monarchs woke up and played the visitors from Baltimore, Maryland to a draw.

Up next came Coach Gene and the monarchs 120lb team. They appeared to be in mid season form. Led by veterans T. Harmon, A. Gleplay, and E. Sheppard, the Monarchs scored early and often while the defense kept the visitors in check allowing only one touchdown. When questioned after the scrimmage, Coach Gene said we just caught them not playing fundamental football bottom line. They kept shooting the A & B gaps so we went to the toss sweep game.

The afternoon session featured the 160lb game. The Monarchs dominated the contest from start to finish but you could not tell by the look on Coach Greg's face. As usual he was barking out instructions even though the Monarchs defensive did not give up a single point. Meanwhile the offense was lead by S. Korti, G. Korti, and R. Johnson with each scoring touchdowns respectively. When questioned after the game, Coach Greg offered the following insight: The offensive play was spotty & inconsistent and the defense was not making the proper reads nor adjustments. I'll check the game tape and hopefully make the necessary corrections in preparation for Oak Lane next week.

Next weeks schedule:

90lbs
8/28 Monarchs vs Dragons (at Delaware) KickOff Classic 2:30pm

75lbs
8/29 Upland at Monarchs 9am

160lbs
8/29 Monarchs at West Oak Lane 3pm

105lbs
8/29 Monarchs at West Oak Lane 5pm

120lbs TBA

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Penn Wood Product Leads B-Ball Squad

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....

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

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!!!)

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!!!!!

Dynasty Down Monarchs 15 - 13

Sorry for the delay. The article will be posted tomorrow.

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.....

Trojans Use Ringers to Defeat Monarchs

A ringer is a player that enters a competition under false representation. An example of ringer is a player that is overweight, over age for a particular weight class or a player who is currently participating / competing at the high school level while playing little league. Yesterday, the Upper Darby Trojans used various combinations of these types of players to defeat the Monarchs. The Monarchs 135's were handed a 20 - 6 set back while the Monarchs 160's losted 21 - 7.

The Trojans, who boldly predicted that they would defeat the Monarchs on a local radio station, lived up to there notorious reputation as cheaters. I knew some thing was up at the weigh-in Coach Greg said. They (the Trojans Coaches) wanted to conduct the weigh-in without being properly equipped. As per Pop Warner Rules, all weigh-ins should be conducted in full equipment except for the helmet. The Trojans requested to be weigh-in without jerseys on and the ruckus between the two organization began, there. It was a heated debate at the scale by both head coaches. My objection was simple Coach Greg said, (1) clothes add weight and (2) we would not know who the hell weighed in. Bottom Line... Then, during this illegal weigh-in, we tagged a Trojan player as being overweight. Once we indicated he could not play, the agrument started. Needless to say, this over weight player played in the game anyway. What's the point of having a scale or even weigh-in , Coach Alex barked???

This behavior continued in the 160's game too. No player had on a jersey at the weigh-in and four Trojan players did not make weight, but manged to sneak in the game anyway. Also, three other Trojan players (#8, #22 & #20) of which one plays high school football simply did not bother to weigh-in at all. Conincidently, they managed to play too. It took a while Coach Alex said, but we figured they started cheating late in the second quarter. We shut them down on there first 3 offensive possession, then all of a sudden, BAM!!!!! we could not tackle them. It was taking 3 or 4 Monarchs players to bring down one Trojan player down (specifically # 8 & # 20). It was so obvious it wasn't even funny one parent indicated. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what was going on Coach Gene said matter of factly.

What we had out there yesterday was complete mess Coach Greg said empathically!!!! However, its what I have come to expect with the Upper Darby Trojans. They must think were stupid or something???? They do this every year. They'll do anything thing win a stink'n ball game. That organization has no class at all. And, at the end of the day it catches up to them at the regional level. They go every year and they either get disqualified or lose in the first round.

Message to the Trojans: CHEATERS NEVER WIN!!!

Monarchs 135's Settle for a Tie...

Somebody's "O" was suspposed to go in last Saturday's contest between the Monarchs and the Chester Township Cougars. Neither's did not that day anyway. Instead, both organizations settled for a tie. The final score was 12 - 12.

I'm not pleased at all Coach Greg said.. But on the flip side, I'm not totally dissatisfied either. I merely loathe ties. How is it that in a battle you say let's throw away our weapons and call it a tie?? Both teams resembled that remark and now they both have a symbol of apathy to show for it in the standings 1-0-1.

The Chester Township Cougars, the newcomers to Delaware Valley Pop Warner, did there best to impress and tried to show the Monarchs that their 21-12 upset of the Upper Darby Trojans two weeks ago was not a fluke. I figured they would be good Coach Greg said. They are recruiting kids from all over the city of Chester and there is bound to be some football talent down there somewhere even though Chester is known for its high school basketball program.

With that being said, the Cougars jumped out to an early 6-0 lead, after the Monarchs opening possession stalled at the 50 yard line. The Monarchs tied the game on a efficient but time consuming drive on there next offensive possession. Newcomers George Korti did the honors with a 5 yard touchdown run late in the first quarter. Chester subsequently took a 12 - 6 lead on there next offensive possession. On the ensuing kick off, George Korti scampered 70 yards to notch the score at 12 apiece.

It was a dogfight from there with neither team backing down. Chester was fast but the Monarchs were physicial coach Greg said matter of factly. And once we adjusted to there speed and starting smacking them around a little bit Chester's pulse slowed considerably. After the game, Coach Gene barked "this is unfinished business today" and "we will see these guys again down the road". Bottom Line...

Next week the Monarchs will be home against league rivial the Upper Darby Trojans. As always this will be a heated contest. This is the first time in four years that the Trojans will visit "The Moose". Game times are as follows: 90's = 10am, 105's = 12noon, 135's = 2pm and 160's = 4pm.

Come Out and Support the home team!!!!!! Also, be sure to rock your purple or gold Monarchs tee shirts. FYI, IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE, GET ONE!!!! THEY ARE ONLY $10 BUCKS...

Contact Coach Greg (215-688-7463)...

Monarchs Roll Over Saints 34 - 6

By any measuring stick, the grades for the Monarchs opening day 34-6 win over the Saints should go down as as incomplete considering the caliber of the its opponent. The Saints are just in there second year of Pop Warner Football while the Monarchs are beginning there sixth year of competition.

With that being said the Monarchs next opponent, the Clifton Height Jaguars aren't expected to provide much more of a test then the Saints. The Jaguars just the like the Saint are also in there second year of existence. The biggest thing with new organizations is trying to figure out what offensive and defensive system they use. Sometimes its hard especially if we don't get a chance to scout them but its funny though because a lot of new teams come into this league with the mind set that they are going to dominate right away but it does happen. Then they find out very soon how competitve the Del - Val league really is.

Last Saturday, the Saints found out the hard way as they were rudely welcomed to the league. Newcomer George Korti led the way with a six touchdown performance as the Monarchs pounded the Saints with a relentless ball controlled attack. We got our running game going early and often Coach Greg said. And when they put eight men in the box to stop the run we went to the air. It was just a good day.

Defensively, the Monarchs were up to there usually stingy self. Kids were flying all over the place making plays. But most of all there was a lot of gang tackling going on out there today which is always good thing. And, we only had one mental breakdown today Coach Mark said. A Saint's receiver managed to get behind the coverage which set up there lone touchdown of the day. Other then that, it was a rap. We got a lot of pressure on them today Coach Greg said. And overall, it was a good way to start the season.

Monarchs 135's Take Down Panthers 6 - 0

I guess the old say'n an "Eye for an Eye" has some validity, as the Monarchs looked to redeem the poor showing the 160's had at 57th and Vine Streets yesterday. The coaching staff put a bug in all the players ear prior to the short trip from Darby to West Philly and again during warm ups. And, it was evident from the first possession that the Monarchs meant business as they bullied the smaller Panthers. To be honest Coach Alex said, the biggest difference between today and yesterday was that the Monarchs committed no turnovers. We held on to the ball today and played smash mouth football. Plain and simple.

Actually, the Monarchs took the ball and ran it right down the throats of there former league foe. The offense looked pretty good today Coach Mark said. Newcomers George Korti (RB), Glycedo Artis (FB), and Ta-Shawn Stringfield led the way. George had 5 carriers for 50 yards and a touchdown, Glycedo had three punishing runs for 15 yards and Ta-Shawn had two receptions 25 yards. And that was all that was needed as the Monarchs pounded out a 6 - 0 road victory.

As good as the offense looked, the defense looked even better. Defensive tackle Romello Johnson was all over the place and led the team with 8 solo tackles. Today just as yesterday, the Monarchs bottled up the dive plays, stayed on home on the misdirection plays, and picked off the Panthers lone pass attempt. Just like the rapper Ice Cube said, "Today was A Good Day".

I was proud of my boys today Coach Greg said. They were determined and focused on getting the job done. And from a coaching standpoint, it was mission accomplished. Also, they did not let the Panthers crowd take them out of there zone. It was a good road test for the kids especially playing in hostile territory with the crowd right on the field like that. Besides, the Panthers are always tough.

The 135's are right back in action tomorrow as they face the Kingsessing Roadrunners who are also a member of Liberty Pop Warner. This rivalry started two years ago and it should be interesting because the Monarchs 120's spanked the Roadrunners 120's last year. I'm looking forward to this Coach Greg said. Game time is set for 6:30pm at the Moose.

COME OUT AND SUPPORT MONARCHS FOOTBALL....

BE A PART OF THE MONARCH NATION....

Panthers Prove Monarchs are Human...

After dismantling the Red Raiders of Coatesville last Saturday, it had become a little diffcult to image the Monarchs actually losing a game this season. Plain & simple the Monarchs looked virtually invincible against Coatesville. But football always humbles those teams who appear temporarily above failure. And last night, it was the Monarchs turn to look human. Quarterback Shaquilla "Shaq" Singletary was intercepted three times and two of his miscues resulted in Panther touchdowns. Add in two more fumbles / mistakes by newcomer George Korti and it turned into a long night for the entire Monarchs coaching staff.

"Sooner or later your going to have a tough game" said Monarchs Head Coach Greg James. That's football.... And that's exactly why I scheduled the West Philly Panthers. I knew they were big, physical and aggressive. And I wanted to see how my kids would react under pressure. Needless to say, I was a little disappointed with all the mistakes on offense but we held our own defensively. The Monarchs traditional stingy defense appeared to be in mid season form and caused the Panthers to turned the ball over on three separate occasions. Except for a broken play that resulted in the third and final Panther touchdown, the Monarchs defense kept the Panthers power I offense in check the entire night.

This was merely a speed bump Coach Greg said. Bottom line. We got some more work to do when we get back to Darby. The quarterback has to do a better job at recognizing what the defense is giving us. Then, we need to take advantage of the opportunities that are presented in order for us to win ballgames. It's just that simple. That's football 101.

The 160's will be off tomorrow, while the 135's will travel to the West Philly Panthers for the first and only scrimmage. Obviously, we want to do a little better than the 160's did Coach Mark said. Couple that with the fact that Liberty Pop Warner teams don't respect Delaware Valley Pop Warner teams and you got the formula for another heated battle. Hopefully, the young Monarchs will be up for the test. Game time is set for 6:30pm. And the Panthers are located on 57th and Vine Street.

Come out and support Monarch Football!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monarchs Dismantle Coatesville 30 - 12

On a day in which potential rain and thunderstorms was predicted, mother nature eased up just enough to allow the Coatesville Red Raiders and the Delco Monarchs begin there 2009 football season. Albeit just a scrimmage, it still was an opportunity to get some work in according to coach Greg. Really, we lucked into this contest. Coach Stacy from the Darby Township Eagles set up it for us. He made a couple of phone calls and it was a done deal.

The Monarchs quickly showed there superiority to the visiting red raiders from Bert Bell Memorial Football Conference. On the first play from scrimmage Alvis Strocen slipped a Coatesville defender for a forty yard pass from newcomer Shaquilla "Shaq" Singletary. Two plays later Shaq hit Alvis in the end zone for the first score of the day. One the Monarchs next possession, Shaq hit Jaleel McMillian on a 30 yard catch and run which resulted in the Monarchs second score of the day.

Coatesville got right back into the contest with a 40 yard sweep off tackle for a touchdown. They caught us blitzing, Coach Greg said. And they took advantage of the opportunity that present itself when committing so many people to the line of scrimmage. After that play, the Monarchs defense tightened up. Coatesville gained very little positive yardage on the ground. And when they went to the air, Jaleel picked off a pass over the middle and proceeded to take it to the house before the play was blown dead.

One the Monarchs next offensive series, fullback Joey "Big Joe" Zahnee was unleashed. Big Joe had three straight carries of which the last resulted in another Monarch touchdown. That kid is just a load Coach Greg said. I'd hate to have to tackle him myself. His second carrier was just unbelieveable. Joey ran over two would be Coatesville tacklers before finally getting tripped up at the 2 yard line. All in all, it was a good day. I like how we competed, but there is definitely some things we need to work on. I'll look at the tape tonight or tomorrow and will make the necessary adjustment.

The Monarchs 160's get a much need rest on Sunday. But this Monday, it gets a little more interesting as the West Philly Panthers from Liberty Pop Warner pay the Monarchs a visit. Game time is set for 6:30pm at the Moose.

Monarchs Scoring Summary
A. Strocen 5 yard pass from S. Singletary
J. McMillian 30 yard pass from S. Singletary
J. McMillian 60 yard interception return
J. Zahnee 2 yard run
J. McMillian 5 yard run

2009 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

90's Mitey Mite

09/19/09 Monarchs 6 at Hurricanes 12 (Scrimmage)
09/05/09 Monarchs at Saints 10am
09/12/09 Monarchs at Jaguars 10am
09/19/09 Monarchs vs Trojans 10am
09/26/09 Monarchs Bye Week
10/03/09 Monarchs vs Cats 10am
10/10/09 Monarchs at Dynasty 10am
10/17/09 Monarchs vs Cougars 10am

105's Junior Pee Wee

08/29/09 Monarchs 24 vs Coatesville 0 (Scrimmage)
09/02/09 Monarchs at Darby Township Eagles 6pm (Scrimmage)
09/05/09 Monarchs at Saints 12 noon
09/12/09 Monarchs Bye
09/19/09 Monarchs vs Trojans 12 noon
09/26/09 Monarchs Bye
10/03/09 Monarchs vs CATS 12 noon
10/10/09 Monarchs at Dynasty 12 noon
10/17/09 Monarchs vs Cougars 12 noon

135's Junior Midget

09/01/09 Monarchs at West Philly Panthers 6:30pm (Scrimmage)
09/05/09 Monarchs at Saints 2pm
09/12/09 Monarchs Bye
09/19/09 Monarchs vs Trojans 2pm
09/26/09 Monarchs Bye
10/03/09 Monarchs Bye
10/10/08 Monarchs at Dynasty 1pm
10/17/09 Monarchs vs Cougars 2pm

160's Midget
08/29/09 Monarchs 30 vs Coatesville 12 (Scrimmage)
08/31/09 Monarchs 0 vs Panthers 18 (Scrimmage)
09/05/09 Monarchs at Saints 4pm
09/12/09 Monarchs at Jaugars 12 noon
09/19/09 Monarchs vs Trojans 4pm
09/26/09 Monarchs Bye
10/03/09 Monarchs vs Matadors 2pm
10/10/09 Monarchs at Dynasty 3pm
10/17/09 Monarchs vs Cougars 4pm