Pop Warner National Championship: Jensen Beach wins Pee Wee title

story re-posted from TCPalm.com, by Jon Santucci

ORLANDO — With one of its best players out with a broken leg, the Jensen Beach Falcons turned to quarterback Liam Martin.



Martin responded by throwing for 88 yards and three touchdowns and led the Falcons to a 24-8 win over the Kapolei Titans (Hawaii) in the Pop Warner Super Bowl Pee Wee Division national championship game at ESPN's Wide World of Sports on Friday.

"It was tough at first and then we started hitting them and saw them getting tired in the third and fourth quarter — then we just dominated them," Martin said. "I didn't play that well in the first quarter, but the rest of the game the passes were pretty good and I stepped it up and had a pretty good game.

"It was a little hard not having (injured running back Tyrese Jackson), because he's our speed back. But we had to go to our power game and just pound them and pound them."

Jackson, who scored two goals in the quarterfinal and one in the semifinal, suffered a broken leg against the Capital City Steelers (N.C.) on Tuesday. Falcons players and coaches even had Jackson's No. 5 on their forearm and right hand.

"Our passing game is good," Falcons coach James Cannata said. "Now instead of our lightning rod Tyrese being in there, we had to air it out a little bit.

"I grabbed Liam Martin before the game and I told him that things happen for a reason. I told him, 'If No. 5 was in the game, no one would realize that you're the MVP of this team.' He went out and did it. It was quite a team effort — it's a team and that's what we do. We came together. Tyrese is big part of this team, but it's just a part."

Jensen Beach opened the game with an onside kick, which they recovered and Martin got the Falcons on the board first with a 26-yard touchdown pass to Will Field.

"I felt like we had a better chance to win the Super Bowl once I scored," said Field, who also caught a touchdown pass in the semifinal win. "It was a waggle left. It felt awesome catching a pass against one of the best teams in the nation.

"It was tough in the first half without (Jackson), but in the second half everyone realized that he got us this far and we should bring it home for him."

Kapolei came right back and drove 32-yards in four plays to tie the game at 8 — which was the halftime score.

"They came out and went through our defense like a hot knife through butter," Cannata said. "We just didn't look prepared. It was just execution. For a while it seemed like we had four kids playing football and everybody else seemed intimidated by the stage. But we just tried to calm them down and get back to our game."

Jensen Beach scored the go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter when Anthony Cannata caught a 4-yard pass from Martin on third down.

The Falcons added a final touchdown midway through the fourth quarter when Robbie Piekarski snuck behind the defense and scored on a 37-yard pass.


"Our guys were wide open every time," Cannata said. "(Martin) has got ice water in his veins. ... He threw lightning bolts. It goes unnoticed, but that kid is a stud. A flat-out stud."

Jensen Beach Falcons 24, Kapolei Titans 8

Jensen Beach 8 0 8 8—24
Kapolei 8 0 0 0—8


SPREADING THE WEALTH
With Tyrese Jackson out with a broken leg, the Falcons relied on quarterback Liam Martin to lead them to the national championship. Martin threw three touchdown passes to three different receivers – Will Field, Anthony Cannata and Robbie Piekarski.


On his final touchdown pass, Martin had two receivers open behind the Kapolei secondary, but chose to connect with Piekarski — instead of Cannata.


When asked on the sideline why he threw to Piekarski, Martin responded, "Cannata already caught one."

ROSTER


Anthony Cannata
Justus Carter
AJ Centrone
Ben Chalupa
Nolan Comm
Kyle Derrick
Robbie Elder
Curtis Furgusen
Will Field
Trent Graham
Tyrese Jackson
Owen Kenney
Liam Martin
Mac Merrill
Brian Minella
Jeremiah Offord
Connor Phillips
Robbie Piekarski
Taylor Propis
Dylan Scuderi
Javaris Thompson
Marlin Wakeman
Blake Wiswell

...and the Pee Wee team just keeps on playing...and WINNING!

Looking for something to do after Turkey Day??? Isn't thanksgiving all about family ...and football?

How about watching some Championship Football with your Falcons Family?

WHO:   Jensen Beach Falcons Pee Wee Football vs. Jax Beach Jaguars

WHERE:  Hickory Tree Community Park, 2361 Old Hickory Tree Rd, St. Cloud, FL 34772

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 25 at 12pm

ENTRY FEE:  $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12



Let's Go Falcons!!!

Our 2011 TCFC Pee Wee Football Champions Take on the Sandcrabs for the SE Regional Title!!!

Come support the TCFC Championship Pee Wee Football team this Saturday as they take on the Ormond Beach Sand Crabs at Hallandale High School located at 720 NW 9th Ave, Hallandale.



The South East Regional Championship Game begins at 2pm!

Game tickets are $8 and $4 for kids

Come out and support our Falcons!!!

A BIG THANK YOU TO AUNT D's KITCHEN IN JENSEN BEACH!!!

Thank you sooo much to all who supported Aunt D's Kitchen's Spaghetti fundraiser...thanks to you, the Cheerleaders have $800 more to help off-set cost associated with travelling to Regionals in Orlando next week!!!



A BIG THANK YOU TO AUNT D's KITCHEN and everyone who helped out!!!

Way to go Falcons!

Last call: Board Positions Deadline is Nov. 15, 2011 at 6pm

The following positions are up for re-election for the upcoming 2011-12 Falcons Football & Cheer Season.



Vice President …………………Chris LaDue


Treasurer………………………Anthony Palmieri


Football Commissioner……….. Terry McClain


Scholastics…………………….Tammy Shoup


Parent Liaison………………….Deb Comm


Cheer Liaison………………….Rachel Pellerin


Volunteer Coordinator…………no volunteer at this time


Sponsorship……………………Mike Cilurso


Fundraising……………………..Dana Lasher


League One……………………Deb Comm (Cheer); Elysse Elder (Football)


Equipment Manager……………no volunteer at this time



The name beside each open position has volunteered to hold the position. If you or anyone you know in the Falcons Family is interested in any of the positions above, please email our Board Secretary at Secretary@Jensen BeachFalcons.com by Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6:00pm.

Jensen Beach Pee Wee Falcons are still playing football...and want MORE!!!

Cheered on by the Pee Wee Cheerleaders, family, friends, and fans, your 2011 Pee Wee TCFC Champions defeated the Lauderhill Broncos 28-14 and have now advanced again….this time it’s on to the South East Region South Conference Championship Game which will be played on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011.


Game is scheduled for 2pm at Hallandale High School Stadium, 720 Northwest 9th Avenue - Hallandale, FL 33009.

Tickets are $8 for Adults and $4 for kids under 12.


Stay tuned to Facebook, JensenBeachFalcons.com, messages on your phones, and emails in your inbox for more details about the Big Game and/or check out http://www.southeastpopwarner.com/regionalfootball.html for details about the Championship.

Let's Go Falcons!!!

Pee Wee Football Team Wins 2011 TCFC Championship!!!

check out the story here by Ned Comm and/or read it on YourNews.com (part of TCPalm.com)

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/nov/07/jensen-beach-pop-warner-football-team-wins-champio/

JENSEN BEACH — The Jensen Beach Falcons football team won the Treasure Coast Football Conference Championship on Saturday, Nov. 5 by defeating the Parkland Rangers by a score of 28-22. The game, played at Whispering Pines Park in Port St. Lucie, was a matchup between two previously unbeaten teams in the PeeWee Division of Pop Warner football.



Running back Tyrese Jackson scored two touchdowns and Robbie Piekarski and Trent "Big Boy" Graham each scored one to lead the team. The Falcons fell behind 6-0 in the first quarter before taking a 14-6 lead into half time. Two scores in the second half put the Falcons ahead 28-14 and the defense held off a late Parkland threat to hold on to the victory. The win gave the Jensen Beach based league it's first championship in any Pop Warner division in more than 20 years. Head Coach James Canata said after the game, "We're not the biggest team out there, and we're not the fastest; but we play as one. These boys are truely a team and they care about each other. I am very proud of my boys." Assistant Coach Torrod Jackson added, "If you're not a Falcon, you're prey!"


Up next for the Falcons is a Regional playoff game against the champions of the Greater Miami - South Florida Conference. That game is scheduled to be played next Saturday, Nov. 12 at Whispering Pines Park at 1 p.m.


Jensen Beach Falcons PeeWee Roster:

Anthony Cannata
Justus Carter
AJ Centrone
Ben Chalupa
Nolan Comm
Kyle Derrick
Robbie Elder
Curtis Furgusen
Will Field
Trent Graham
Tyrese Jackson
Owen Kenney
Liam Martin
Mac Merrill
Milius Mindor
Brian Minella
Jeremiah Offord
Connor Phillips
Robbie Piekarski
Taylor Propis
Dylan Scuderi
Javaris Thompson
Marlin Wakeman
Blake Wiswell

Coaches:
James Cannata
Jason Phillips
John Wiswell
Torrod Jackson
Steve Scimone
Coach "Boogie"

Support Fundraisers for Falcons Cheerleaders Heading to Competition!!!

Lots of fun ways to help our Cheerleaders fundraise for travel and other expenses associated with their next phase of their competition in Orlando!



• Sat., Nov. 5 @ Publix - Cheerleaders will be greeting customers and asking for donations starting at 10am; stop by before heading over to the Pineapple Festival

• Thurs., Nov. 17 - Aunt D’s Spaghetti Dinner Orders; Pick up between 5PM & 8PM at Aunt D’s Kitchen (Corner of JB Blvd & Savannah, in front of Winn Dixie), place order ahead of time by filling out an order form (see a cheer coach for details), dinners are $10 each includes spaghetti & meatballs, bread, salad, & dessert)


• Friday Nov. 18 – Music Fest in downtown Stuart at the Courthouse Gazebo ( just east of confusion corner on East Ocean Blvd.). It is a fun time for families with live music, bounce house, and vendors. Bring your favorite lawn chair and relax! Cheerleaders will perform!!!

Falcons Fest this Sunday

Falcons Fest is this Sunday, October 23 at Indian Riverside Park starting at 12pm



Cheer Performance is at 1pm & trophies will be handed out shortly after the performance!

Looking forward to seeing our Falcons Family on Sunday!

YES There is Mighty Mite Cheer Practice Tonight (Oct. 18)

We WILL be at the new Community Center in Jensen Beach across from Crawdaddy's tonight (Oct. 18) from 6-8pm. (field practice is cancelled, but our coaches have made INDOOR arrangements!!!)


Please have your girls there ready to practice...we are days away from competition and we need to practice!!!

Please spread the word to other Mighty Mite Cheer Parents

We'll see you there tonight at 6pm!

Go Falcons!

Falcons Sprit...and Discount at Hayes Gourmets Bakery & Cafe

Since Saturday is the last game of the season for Tiny Mites, The Hayes Family--parents of a Tiny Mite Cheerleader and owners of the Hayes Gourmets Bakery-- is offering 10% off to Falcons players, cheerleaders, parents, and fans on Sat. Oct. 15.

Wear your Falcons uniform or favorite fan-t-shirts and receive 10% off your entire ticket.


Stop by for some breakfast, lunch, and of course, bakery goodies!

Hayes Gourmets Bakery & Cafe 
911 NE Jensen Beach Blvd.
10% off on Sat., Oct. 15
Wear Your Falcons Uniform
or Falcons T-shirt

Check them out on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/hayesgourmets

Football Playoffs Schedule and Information!!!!

What a terrifc season!  So far SO good!!!  The regular season is winding down, but we are gearing up for Playoffs...and things are about to get even better!

All Falcons fans are invited to cheer on our teams at all games during the regular season and especially during the playoffs. Playoffs Entry Fee is $5 for adults and $3 for kids under 12.

TM & MM
Tiny Mites and Mighty Mites do not particpate in Pop Warner Playoffs, but our opponents (prey) better watch out! Our Falcons are tough and they'll be in those playoffs soon enough!  Great job coaches, players, and parents!  Thanks for ALL you do to make these Falcons soar!

JPW, PW, JM, M
Below is the schedule for First Round of Playoffs for the older teams; please check in with your Coaches to find out if your team is playing and what place you are in---1, 2, 3, or 4 so you can determine when & where you play. 

Scroll all the way down to see Conference Championship Schedule, (should your team advance past First Round, there are plenty more games to go!)  

FIRST ROUND
NORTH CONFERENCE (that's us!)
Saturday, October 22, 2011

Junior Pee Wee    
Team 1 vs 4 @ 11am in Fort Pierce
Team 2 vs. 3 @ 11am in Jupiter

Pee Wee
Team 1 vs 4 @ 1pm in Fort Pierce
Team 2 vs. 3 @ 1pm in Jupiter

Jr. Midget
Team 1 vs 4 @ 3pm in Fort Pierce
Team 2 vs. 3 @ 3pm in Jupiter

Midget
Team 1 vs 4 @ 5pm in Fort Pierce
Team 2 vs. 3 @ 5pm in Jupiter

Additional Playoffs Information

• Arrival time is at LEAST 90 minutes prior to game time, your coach may want you there sooner so check in with him
• All coaches & team members must check in together
• All weigh ins will be in shorts and jerseys
• All jerseys MUST have a Pop Warner patch on their jersey
• Entry fee is $5 for adults and $3 for kids under 12.  Only rostered personnel get in free.
• Only rostered personnel with a valid badge is allowed on the sidelines.
• No personal cooolers, team coolers only.

TCFC NORTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, October 29, 2011 
@ Martin County

• Junior Pee Wee    11am
• Pee wee                  1pm
• Jr. Midget               3pm
• Midget                    5pm

TCFC NORTH & SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 
@  Port St. Lucie

• Junior Pee Wee    11am
• Pee wee                  1pm
• Jr. Midget               3pm
• Midget                    5pm

TCFC CHAMPION vs. Miami @ Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie)
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011
(Also, winners of Nov. 5 Peace River/East Coast game vs. Tampa @ Peace River)

SE Region South Conference Championship @ Miami
Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011
(Winners from Nov. 12 from games at Treasure Coast & Peace River)

SE Region Championship- NORTH vs. SOUTH
Friday, Nov. 25, 2011
Orlando, FL

POP WARNER SUPER BOWL
Sat., Dec. 3 through Sat., Dec. 10
Orlando, FL

Please confirm all dates, times, places with your coaches as dates approach.

Falcons Discount Cards Fundraiser - Money & Cards Due Thurs., Sept. 15

You have just a day and a half left to sell your BIG VALUE Falcons discount cards.

All monies and/or discount cards are due back to your TEAM MOM on Thursday, Sept. 15.

Football players, cheerleaders, and our entire league will benefit from every dollar earned.

Thank you all for participating!

CHEER & FOOTBALL PHOTOS - MONDAY SEPT. 19

FALCONS PHOTOS for ALL CHEER and Some FOOTBALL



Monday, Sept. 19


o 6:00pm MIDGET FOOTBALL


o 6:24pm TM Cheer


o 6:48pm MM Cheer


o 7:12pm JPW Cheer


o 7:36pm PW Cheer


o 8:00pm PW Football TEAM PHOTO


Photos by Paul Carrecio Photography


• At Jensen Beach Elementary


• Wear full game uniform


• Plan to assemble about ten minutes before your time slot


• Forms must be filled out for each player/cheerleader (even if not purchasing extra photos); forms should be filled out ahead of time to make the “line” move fast and efficiently


• Each player/cheerleader will get ONE complimentary “Memory Mate” (one individual photo of player/cheerleader AND one Team Photo); this is why all players/cheerleaders need a form filled out ahead of time; this is how the photographer tracks who your child is


• Additional items can be purchased by filling out an order form (magazine covers, luggage tags, enlargements, posters, key chains, etc.); parents need to have cash or check ready for that evening


• The photographer is willing to take a photo of siblings. Each child must be in their uniforms and BOTH kids need to be there when first child is taking pictures.


• Coaches can have a photo taken with your child/children


• Photos are expected to ready in time to be handed out at Falcons Fest. If something changes, we will make other arrangements to get you your photos.

If you have any questions, please contact Deb Comm at deb.comm@Scripps.com

Photos Tonight (9-12-11) for FOOTBALL (not Midget)

Photos Schedule for Monday, Sept. 12


• 6:00pm TM Football



• 6:24pm MM Football



• 6:48pm JPW Football



• 7:12pm PW Football



• 7:36pm Jr Midget Football




Paul Carrecio Photography


• Jensen Beach Elementary


• Wear FULL uniform to practice


• Plan to assemble a few minutes before your time slot


• Forms must be filled out for each player/cheerleader (even if not purchasing extra photos)


• Each player/cheerleader will get ONE complimentary “Memory Mate” (one individual photo of player/cheerleader AND one Team Photo)


• Additional items can be purchased by filling out an order form (magazine covers, luggage tags, enlargements, posters, key chains, etc.)


• The photographer is willing to take a photo of siblings. Each child must be in their uniform. It is possible your children have photos on different nights; choose one of the two days for your children to pose together, BUT each child should wear their uniform on the night they are originally assigned to so they can be with their team for the team photo.

***PHOTOS TONIGHT and NEXT MONDAY***

Photos are tonight, Monday, September 12 for all Football teams (except Midget).
Photos are also next Monday, September 19, for Midget Football AND ALl Cheer Squads.












SCHEDULES










Monday, Sept. 12














• 6:00pm TM Football


















• 6:24pm MM Football


















• 6:48pm JPW Football






















• 7:12pm PW Football


















• 7:36pm Jr Midget Football






















Monday, Sept. 19


















• 6:00pm Football Midget


















• 6:24pm TM Cheer


















• 6:48pm MM Cheer


















• 7:12pm JPW Cheer


















• 7:36pm PW Cheer








Photographer is Paul Carrecio Photography
• Photos are taken at Practice at Jensen Beach Elementary

• Wear FULL uniform to practice

• Plan to assemble a few minutes before your time slot

• Forms must be filled out for each player/cheerleader (even if not purchasing extra photos)


• Each player/cheerleader will get ONE complimentary “Memory Mate” (one individual photo of player/cheerleader AND one Team Photo)


• Additional items can be purchased by filling out an order form (magazine covers, luggage tags, enlargements, posters, key chains, etc.)


• The photographer is willing to take a photo of siblings. Each child must be in their uniform. It is possible your children have photos on different nights; choose one of the two days for your children to pose together, BUT each child should wear their uniform on the night they are originally assigned to so they can be with their team for the team photo.

Falcons Football & Cheer is Right Around the Corner...

The registration deadline has passed, but if you are still interested in signing up, please contact Secretary@JensenBeachFalcons.com to find out what team your child is eligible for and if there is any room.  Please understand, some teams are at capacity and we may not be able to accept your child this year. 

At this time, fees for Football are $250 and Cheerleading is $225.  Detailed information about the season and paperwork are all available on the Information Tab / 2011 Forms & Handouts on this website... www.JensenBeachFalcons.com

If you still owe the league any paperwork (photo, report cards, Pop Warner Physical, etc.) , please mail it to Jensen Beach Falcons, PO Box 622, Jensen Beach, FL 34958 ASAP.  Please include your child's first and last name along with his/her team level.

ALL PLAYERS AND CHEERLEADERS...

Conditioning begins August 1 from 6pm to 8pm at Jensen Beach Elementary; please arrive early to give yourself time to park in the JBE parking lot, find your coach, and settle in. Conditioning will be every week day for two weeks.

Parents:  feel free to bring chairs and coolers with non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.  (FYI:  Coolers are restricted is during games). 

Your football player should wear comfortable athletic shorts, t-shirt or tank top, and cleats or sneakers with socks. He should bring his own water bottle labeled with his name.  Pads, helmet, mouth guard, etc. are not necessary at this time.  Your coaches will notify you when it is time to start wearing equipment.

Your cheerleader should wear comfortable shorts, t-shirt or wide strapped tank top, and sneakers with socks.  She should bring her own water bottle (labeled with her name) and have her up in a pony tail if she has long hair.  Eyeglasses are OK.

If you have any questions, please contact your coach or parent liaison, Deb Comm, at deb.comm@scripps.com

We'll see you all very soon!

deb comm

Let's Go Falcons!

Hey All You Falcons Fans! Way up there in the stands… Help us out, help us out!

We are days away from Registration Deadline (by July 15 or $50 late fee) and a couple of weeks away from the Kickoff to the 2011 Falcons Football & Cheer Season!  Conditioning starts August 1.

If you have not done so already, please send in your registration fee ($200 for football, $175 for cheer) along with four copies of your child's most recent report card, Original Pop Warner Physical Form, Child's Wallet Sized Photograph, Birth Certificate copy, current utility bill, and Participant Contract & Parental Consent Form.

Send everythng to JBFC, PO Box 622, Jensen Beach FL 34958.

If you are unsure of what you are missing, please email Secretary@JensenBeachFalcons.com.

If you have any questions about the upcoming season, please click on the Information Tab, then Choose 2011 Forms & Handouts.  Review/Print the Overview and/or Checklist for Football and/or Cheer.

If you still have questions, please contact Parent Liaison, Deb Comm, at Deb.Comm@Scripps.com or 772-285-2019.

GO FALCONS!!!

deb comm

PS-Cheer Shoes FYI...Payless is selling all-white cheer sneakers and www.teamcheer.com/ is having a sale, too.  All Cheerleaders of all level must wear all-white footwear. 

Junior Pee Wee & Pee Wee Teams will be ordering competition shoes as a group at the end of August so please use other shoes you may have or buy for practice and game wear.