Monarchs Get Rude Awakening In Lansdale

On Saturday , the Delco Monarchs stepped out of conference and challenged the Lansdale Cannoneers from Bux-Mont Pop Warner.  This was the first time in seven years the Monarchs faced a team from this league and unfortunately, the hour plus bus ride from Darby, PA proved to be no contest as the Cannoneers manhandled the Monarchs 27-6.  We played scared today.  We were just intimadated.  That's the bottom line Coach Greg said immediately after the game. I looked in my kids eyes today and I seen wolf.  They was shook after the weigh-in and even after we tired to assure them that every kid made weight.  Unfortunately, our kids for some odd reason thought they were big.  I personally did not but I'm not playing either Coach Tone said.

As far as the game,  they did everything we saw on tape.  Matter fact, the only play we did not see on tape was the naked boot leg which went for a touchdown late in second quarter.  Other than that, it was the exact same.  I thought we did an excellent job of scouting. I thought we had a good game plan going in to this but it just did not materialize on the field today. Its my fault.  I gotta get my kids in a better position to make plays Coach Greg said angerily.     

Truth be told, the only player that seem to bring his lunch pale work was Easy Stack aka # 21.  Easy rushed for over 100 yards and scored on the game's last play from scrimmage.  He was a man among boys today and the funniest thing was, he was the smallest kid out there on the field.  Other than that, I'm absolutely shocked at how my kids played Coach Tone barked.  

Lansdale forced 3 turnovers and capitalized on all three by scoring touchdowns.  We just can't compete when we make mistakes "WE CAN'T..  Coach Greg stated.  I saw kids missing easy tackles and I seen kids mysteriouly stepping out of the way and purposely missing tackles.  The only good thing about today was we got it all on film.  We will find out who wants to play and who just wants to wear a shirt.  I'll guarentee that. 

The Monarchs hit the road next week and play the Cobbs Creek Cats.  Hopefully, after a week of practice, the results will be different.  Only time will tell.  See you next week.



     

Monarchs 105's Punish Gladiators 41-6

E. Gleplay behind the devasting lead block from T. Harmon takes one to the house.

Mt. Airy Bantoms Toople Monarchs 27-12

On a rain soaked Saturday afternoon in Darby, the Monarchs welcome Keystone League power the Mt. Airy Bantoms.  The game which seem awkward at best matched the Monarchs 120's versus the Bantoms 105's.  On the surface, it seem like the monarchs would have the advantage weight wise, but in reality they did not.  The keystones league 105's maximum weight is 135 pounds and the age range is 13-14. Thus, the Bantoms were older, heavier and more physical Coach Greg barked after the game.  I set my kids up for failure today, I really did.  I just wanted the work but truth be told, I put my kids in a bad spot today because I did not fully understand the keystone league rules.  I apologized to kids and my parents afterward. 

Next time we play an organization from that league, we will have to get on the scale and the match teams up by age and weight instead of by our respective league weight classes and rules.  No more gentleman's agreements because the Mt Airy coach flat out told us lie. We had fans on both sides yelling ringer.  It could have gotten real ugly real quick for real.  Plain and simple it was an unsafe environment for my kids and I take full responsibility for that.   

As far as the game, the Bantoms jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the first quarter.  The Monarchs managed to cut the lead to 13-6 on a sweep to A. Gleplay near the end of the third.  He jogged 50 yards untouched on his first run from scrimmage.  Gleplay had a total of 3 rushes for 105 yards and two touchdowns but in the end, the Bantoms were to strong and coasted to a 27-12 victory.   I knew this was going to be a tough opponent Coach Greg stated, but when my kids started complaining that the other team was just to old I knew something was wrong.  My kids rarely complain.

We did not get beat today, they simply played the wrong team played today. Bottom line.  Mt. Airy's 105's age wise matches up with our 145's not our 120's.  I'm not sure if this was deliberate attempt to circumvent the system but it comes very close in my book especially when they told us they played and beat the Blawkhawks from Liberty Pop Warner.  At any rate, I'll look at the tape and see if i can get an idea of where we had breakdowns but at the end, I'm not concerned about this game Coach Tone barked.  We got the Trojans coming in our house next week.  And we will take out our frustrations on them.  They are the next team on the schedule.   End of discussion.

Monarchs 105's - Ground Level

N. Brooker catches past from I. Mills during the first quarter agains the Scorpions.  I know there parents are proud!!!

Monarchs Take No Mercy On Scorpions

The Delco Monarchs season opener against league new comer the Golden Mile Scorpions proved to be no contest. The Monarchs quickly flexed there muscles and jumped all over there over matched opponents from Morton, PA.  I loathe games like this.  I really do Coach Greg said afterwards but there on our schedule and all we can do is play the team in front of us.  Today, it was the Scorpions. I take my hat off to Coach Reggie.  He started that organization from the ground up and they are just going through growing pains right now.  They will get better.   All we did today is just get "Bigger Heads"  Coach Tone shouted as he was walking to the parking lot.  We are not that good ourselves. We were sloppy, out of sync, and looked lost from what I can remember Coach Greg barked as the teams were shaking hands.  And after we break down the game tape who else knows what we will see.  We just gotta get back to work on next Tuesday. 

The Monarchs scored a host of touchdowns, a saftey and cruised to a 29-0 victory.  From the looks of it, the coaching staff was not happy nor impressed by there team performance.  I know what's on the table.  We have non league contests against Chester, Bristol, No Limit, and the Steelers and believe me it won't be as easy as it was today Coach Tone reminded the ball club.  And Upland and Sharon Hill keeps call for a scrimmages.  Needless to say, these young Monarchs have there work cut out for them in the 2012 football season.  So Stay tuned.

Monarchs Play'n Defense - Ground Level

Defense Wins Championships!!! 

Monarchs Topple Roadrunners

The Kingsessing Road Runners, from Liberty Pop Warner, visited the Delco Monarchs yesterday for only the second time in team history.  And, for the second straight time, the visitors from 49th and Chester  Avenue where given a rude awakening in Delaware County.  The Monarchs, who for most of the preseason, struggled to field the 145 pound weight class looked in mid season form.  I was pleasantly surprised at how we played tonight Coach Gene said especially since we had some disciplinary issues. 

The Monarchs pretty much had there way with the Road Runners today Coach Greg added but I saw some things that needed to be corrected.  We were slow getting in and out of the huddle, our defensive end was lining up out of position and center / quarterback exchange wasn't always as smooth as we would like.   We will have to check the tape Coach Tone bark when asked his thoughts of the game.  I can't tell you anything until I see the tape so don't ask!!

The Monarchs 145's start league play next week in Wilmington, Delaware versus league new comers the Pure Talent Gladiators.  The monarchs return 6 starters from last years bunch.  E. Cumming, P. Benson, E. Sheppard III, J. Dweh, G. Subah and A. Thollie.  Plus they have some exciting new comers. 

             

Monarchs vs Oak Lane - Ground Level

On Saturday, Aug 18th the Delco Monarchs hosted there 3rd annual football jamboree. The Monarchs 170lb team scrimmaged the West Oak Lane Wildcats and the Parkside Saints.  Both organizations are members of Liberty Pop Warner which is located in Philadelphia.   As far as the scrimmage, Coach Greg said that the Monarchs held there own against the Wildcats. However, against the Saints we struggled.  I thought coming in Oak Lane would give us fits.  They beat us up pretty good two years ago at there place.  I was pleasantly suprised we went toe to toe with a divison one team.  It was an even game. 

As far as the Saints, it was more or less a numbers game.  They had 40 something kids over there.  They simply wore us down.  And, it got a little testee when the Saints players shouted  "We Ain't Tag'n No More". I thought it was funny Coach Greg said shortly after the scrimmage.  But there a helluva team!  There big, fast and strong.  And they have the numbers to do some damage to anybody.  But I'm not worried or concerned at all Coach Greg said.  I wanted somebody to come in our house and rough us a little bit.  Why???  Cuz, I got some kids wit big heads and today that bubble burst.  Now, I wanna see how my kids respond after getting knocked down.  We got the Golden Mile Scorpions week 1.               

Monarchs Football Schedule - 2012

Monarchs Mini Camps - 7/7 & 7/14 10am to 12pm

Training & Conditioning Camp - 7/16 to 7/20 6pm to 8pm

Equipment Day - 7/21 10am to 1pm
(Registration fee must be paid in order to receive equipment)

Football Practice Begins - 8/1 6pm to 8pm Daily

Scrimmage Away  ( at Parkside Saints ) - 8/15 6pm
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Registration Fee = $85 dollars (Football) 
(includes, helmet, shoulder pads, game pants & jersey )

Practice Jersey & Tee Shirt Fee - $10.00 dollars

Game Socks Fee - $5.00 dollars

Registration Fee $60 dollars ( Cheerleaders)
(includes cheerleading uniform & palm palms)

Note:  Cheerleaders must be ages 8 to 11 only

Cheerleading must purchase the following:

Briefs - $9.00 dollars
Sneakers - $22.00 dollars 
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Registration Requirements:

Birth Certificate, June 2012 Report Card & Current Physical Exam

Contact Info - Cheer:   Coach Debbie 267-333-8136

Contact Info - Football:  Coach Greg   215-688-7463
                                        Coach Tone   267-970-2094

Monarchs 2011 - Ground Level

Delco Monarchs 2011 - Ground Level

The Delco Monarchs 2011 Football Season in review is now on You Tube. Just go to You Tube and type Delco Monarchs and you will see some of the big plays of 2011 football season.

Also, the Monarchs start mini camp on Saturday April 7th at Penn Wood Middle School. Mini camp begins at 10am and ends at 12 noon. Please note we will be going tagging directly after mini camp to raise money for much needed equipment.

Thanks
Coach Greg

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN OFF SEASON!!!!!!

Monarchs Skipper Steps Down

Monarchs in a Rebuilding Season?

This type of season comes along once in a while. Even a program used to winning and going to the playoffs experience it. Its called rebuilding and it happens everywhere.

Just four years ago, the Colwyn Comets were the talk of the town. The Dynasty Dragons were a doormat. West Oak Lane and West Philly fought for Delco Pop Warner league supremacy. Now its the new kids on the block the No Limit Hurricanes and Dragons duking it out for league honors. The Monarchs have not been relevant. Of course, all of this does not sit well with Monarchs skipper Coach Greg James. Its too much talent in the Boro for us not to be competitive bottom line Coach Greg stated. But we are constantly splitting talent with the Comets and that makes it difficult to compete year in and year out. But Darby is Darby and Colwyn is Colwyn. And Yeadon is more than welcomed in the Monarchs Nation. Thats our area and we let the kids and parents make the decision.

As far as last season, I personally saw the improvement Coach Jamil said. But we still have to get better. We know we have to answer to some outsiders, nonbelievers and even critics. But that doesn't bother us. We hear the negative talk in and out the neighborhood but we refuse to feed into the nonsense. We evaluate ourselves and make moves based on our core values and not what other people think. Lastly the Monarchs aren't going anywhere. We just ask that people in the Boro or in the district come out and support us.

DELCO MONARCHS FOR LIFE.................

Monarchs Official Game Day Jersey 4 Sale.

Yes folks for the first time in team history you can buy an official never worn before Monarchs game jersey for the low price of $45 dollars. The jersey will include the team logo, number and your last name on the back. This offer is for a limited time only. PLEASE NOTE SIZES AND QUANITY OF JERSEYS ARE LIMITED. Also, be on the look out for the Monarchs 2011 team video.

Please contact contact Greg at 215-688-7463 for team jersey sales.

Monarchs Vs Dragons.. What Happened???

For 20 minutes, the showdown for Del Val's League Supremacy had the making of an instant classic - a game that would be remebered for years to come. Yes folks, the undefeated Eastwick Dragons and the once beaten Delco Monarchs were deadlocked at intermission. The score was zero to zero. The Monarchs had found a way to contain the Dragons predictable but effective double wing offense. And, there wasn't any indication that the third and fourth quarter would turn into a onesided affair. But errant play changed everything and the Dragons scored three unanswered touchdowns to take a commanding 19-0 lead. The Monarchs punched in a touchdown as time expired to make the score respectable and the final score was 19-6 when the referee blew the final whistle.

But guess what? The game that could have warranted water cooler discussions ended up being a double forfeit and will go down in the history books as such. Why??? Because of the fight that broke out between the Dragons and the Monarchs after the weigh-in. The chaos, confusion and all the other nonsense started because the Dragons as usual were trying to cheat Monarchs skipper Greg James said. They were stalling prior to the weigh-in. Then when we started, the first Dragon player we weighed did not make the minimum weight of 105 pounds. I don't make rules, but I know them and I follow them coach Tone shouted. And they (Dragons) got mad. We pulled out the PWLS rulebook and it was in black and white print. We verified the minimum weight. So, the weigh-in continued minus one Dragon player as representatives from both teams continued to bicker like children. The next couple of kids made weight and then "BOOM" another Dragon player had a problem. He did not have his birth certificate in there team book. The Dragons agrued about that and requested that they be allowed to go get the participants birth certificate. The Monarchs promptly refused. Its not our fault yall didn't come with the participants proper paper work coach Gene barked. And he's not playing too Coach Greg added!!!

The Monarchs coaching staffed yelled forfeit becasue the Dragons did not have the minimum amount of players which is sixteen. The Dragons coaching staff indicated the Monarchs were scared too play and that we were trying to bend the rules. Next thing you know, cooler heads did not prevail. We started getting it in and boy it was ugly. When the dust settled and order was restored, we played for the sake of the kids but we shouldn't have coach Greg barked after it was all said and done. I should have walked away. My team should have walked away. The Dragons were the ones who were out of control not us. We fed into the nonsense today. And look what happened coach Tone said. It was crazy out there. Someone could have really gotten hurt out there. But I tell you what??? The Dragons won't come up to the county talk'n that scared stuff no more. Bottom line they got wrecked.

Hurricanes Teach Monarchs a Harsh Lesson

The blast was sudden and devastating . But it didn't force a quick evacuation of partisan Hurricanes fans from Baynard Stadium in Wilmington DE. They actually stuck around and watched the Hurricanes punish the Monarchs and hand them the worst defeat in team history since losing to the Olney Gators 40-0 back in 2005. Yes, the Monarchs 2011 playoff bubble burst at the clenched hands of the No Limit Hurricanes who pinned them 46-0.

From the effects, the Monarchs suffered no apparent permanent damage and shed little blood. Just a dream. We had some kids crying and upset on the sideline as the game was ending said Monarchs skipper Greg James. But it happens. What can I say. I know anytime you make the playoffs and are trying to win the "CHIP" there is going to be disappointment when you finally lose. But hey, we are young team and still learning. And truth be told, nobody expect us to be here. Nobody expected us to come this far. And, the score might not indicate it tonight, but we got a good group of kids and I'm already excited about next year.

The 'Caines baffled the Monarchs from the door. They came out in a hurry up offense and dominated the contest from start to finish. They racked up 34 point in the first half and another 22 points in the second half. They scored at will and never let up even when the game was clearly out of reach. "Heck", I still think they are out there running plays one Monarch parent stated on the ride home.

I knew we were going to have our hands full Coach Greg said after the game. But 46 points is a little ridiculous. There kids. At some point in time you would figure that the "Caines would let up, take there foot of the gas or maybe even take some of there starters out Coach Tone said. They chose not to. I mean they have 20 something players on there roster. I lost a lot of respect for that organization today. I thought we was better than that. But I'm not going to complain. I'm not going to file a grievance with the league as per PWLS (Pop Warner Little Scholars) Rules. We will take this one on the chin because my philosophy is this "What comes around goes around". We will be back. Believe that...

MONARCHS TURN BACK STEELERS IN RAIN

The final pulsating seconds were slowly ticking. It was late Wednesday night, a school night, and the rain was coming down off and on for the entire night. The Monarchs were in the First State "Delaware" and fighting for the fourth and final playoff spot and a rematch against the league "King Pin" Eastwick Dragons. It was fourth down and goal for the league newcomer the Hard Knock Steelers who trail 13-6. They lined up in shotgun formation and snapped the ball. It sailed over the quarterback's head. Three Monarchs chased him and boom it was over. The battle tested Monarchs turned back the Steelers and sent them on a permanent winter vacation.

I felt pretty confident going into tonight game Monarchs skipper Greg James said. I watched the film from the first game three times straight. I saw nothing on film that posed a threat except #44. He was clearly there best player but he never ran up the middle. He only ran sweeps. So we changed our defense to "40 Special" and tried to take away the outside. It worked for us tonight. Bottom line.

At first, though, the Steelers threatened to take most of the fun out the game as they capitalized a mistake by Monarchs signal caller G. Rhainey. He turned right and the Monarchs backfield went left. G. Rhainey subsequently pitch the ball right into the hands of #44 of the Steelers. He caught the ball in the air and was off to the races as the Steelers sprinted out to a 6 -0 lead.

But from then on, the Steelers attack stalled. for which much credit must go to the Monarchs defense who was led by S. Pratt, A. Richardson, E. Muse and E. Gleplay. As usual, it became psyched providing source of motivation from which the offense could draw. And with about seven minutes to go in the first half, the offense came through. First it was half back E. Muse on a 60 yard toss. Then it was powerful fullback K. Wilson Jr. who burst up the middle. Both plays resulted in touchdowns giving the Monarchs a 13 - 6 advantage.

During half time, the kids kept telling me that they are keying the full back. So, the objective in the second half was to give the ball to the half back and run out the clock. We have more than one weapon back there Coach Tone said afterward. And if it wasn't raining, we would have went to the air because on film, the Steelers did not respect our passing game. They just pin there ears back and rush in like fools.

With the win, the Monarchs earned the 4th seed in the league playoff which begins Saturday. They will play the Eastwick Dragons in a rematch from last Saturday's contest wihich the Dragons won 19-0.

Dragons Not Tripped up By Monarchs

In terms of futility, few streaks could match the Dragons versus the Monarchs. And for the forth time in four years, the Monarchs found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreboard against the Dragons as they dropped a hotly contested and turnover plagued ballgame 18-6.

We just could not get it done today Coach Greg said after the game. We just can't get this monkey off our back too. And I don't know why? The Dragons are what we thought they were. They are an average Pop Warner team. Period... But this type of losing hurts. Its gets to players. It grinds them down and can put players in a mental state where they expect to lose. But we will regroup Coach Tone added. We will learn from this and move on to Levittown next week.

The Dragons offense struck quick. They scored on a run off tackle on there first possession and on a bomb on there second possession as they bolted to 12 - 0 lead in the first quarter. The young Monarchs appeared to be reeling and trying to catch there breath, until C. Grinnage scored on a one yard plunge up the gut to make the score a respectable 12-6 at halftime. The two teams exchanged turnovers in the third and fourth periods until the Dragons siege control late in the fourth. The Dragons were on the move and close to the end zone when there fullback appeared to cough up the football. But, an inadvertent whistle by there referee reversed the fumble. The Dragons retained possession and scored on there very next play from scrimmage with less than two minute remaining in the game.

He (referee) blew it Coach Greg shouted after the game. My kid clearly yanked the ball out the Dragons players hands and was well on his way to the end zone before the referee blew the whistle. The Dragons know it, the referee's know it, I know it and anybody who was at 7th and Cedar knows it. I'm not worried about the Dragons. All they do is blitz the "A" and the "B" gap. We well see them them jokers in the "Chip" in two weeks when it counts and we will be ready I guarantee it.

Ground Level - Monarchs vs C.A.T.S

Monarchs Get Rude Awakening at Chester...

Sometimes a team can't catch a break all game. Sometimes a team can't make the most out of the breaks they get. That was the case for the Monarchs last night as they settled for a 13-13 tie in a non league contest against the Chester Panthers from the Delco Football League. Simply stated, as self assured as the Monarchs looked in their 26-6 pasting of the Hark Knock Steelers two weeks ago, they looked like kids on the corner waiting for the light to change against the Chester Panthers.

I am not pleased at all Coach Greg barked after the game. Matter fact, I'm totally dissatisfied. I loathe ties. How is it that, in a battle, you can say let's throw our weapons away and call it a tie? The Monarchs resembled that remark. They through there weapons away. And now they have a symbol of apathy to show for it in the standing. There record is now 3-0-1.

Coach Greg did not edit his sighs. We stunk tonight. That's all. Period. We did not execute. We did not make the most of our opportunities. We simply made too many mistakes. And these mistakes were not in one specific area. We had breakdowns in all three phases of the game (Special teams, Offense and Defense). We live and die in all three aspects of the game. "I feel sorry for them (Chester)," Coach Greg added. They played an excellent game. They were hungry, more determined and they should have won.

Offensively, the Monarchs were led by half back S. Zeon (13 carries - 75 yards) and tight end L. Cambridge (2 receptions - 40 yards - 2TD's). The normally high octane and high powered Monarchs offense was slowed down by three fumbles and an interception on the goal line. The timing was off and they just looked rusty Coach Tone said. The two weeks off absolutely killed us. We was supposed to play Levittown last week. They called us for a game then they subsequently back out stating they need to rest there kids. Go figure???

Next week in the season finale, the Monarchs host the league "KING-PIN" the undefeated Eastwick Dynasty Dragons. They dislike us. And we dislike them. Coach Gene said. Why??? Cuz they got "Big Heads" ova there on 69th and Grovers Ave. They have let a little bit of success go to there head. There not all that...

Game time next week against the Dragons is as follows:

75's - 10am

105's - 12 Noon

135's - 2:00pm

160's - 4:30pm

Come out and support the Monarchs..................