October 12, 2006
Ariath Morales Remembered
Four San Marcos Pop Warner teams and their fans paused between games at Mission Hills High School on Saturday, October 7, to remember their fallen teammate Ariath Morales. "Ari" passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2006. Ari's coach from last season, Don Hall, returned to make the presentation. The tribute took place at 2:50 pm, between the San Marcos Barons-Penasquitos Bandits and San Marcos Lords-Rancho Bernardo Broncos games. The four teams and their fans gathered to pay their respects, bowed their heads for a moment of silence, and presented Ari's family with a mounted and framed 2006-season #17 jersey bearing the black memorial patch worn this season. For the 2006 season, all San Marcos Pop Warner football players and cheerleaders displayed a black patch with the number 17 in memory of Ari. Football players wore the patch on their game jerseys; cheerleaders displayed it on their equipment bags. In addition, no player on any San Marcos Pop Warner team wore the number 17 this season.
2005 was Ari's first season of Pop Warner football. As a ten-year-old new to Pop Warner, Ariath played for the Junior Pee Wee Division 1 Cavaliers. The highlight of Ariath's season came at San Dieguito when, late in the game, Ari was placed at middle linebacker. A goal line situation developed, and when a hole opened up between the guards, Ari rushed forward and made a resoundingly perfect form tackle; stuffing the runner. Ari's debut on the tackle chart was most convincing! Ari is remembered fondly by his coaches for his bright disposition and constant determination; Ari clearly loved to play football. He never missed a practice, and was eager to participate and learn. Ariath's teammates showed their love for him and support for his family by attending his April memorial service in their game jerseys.
Important Dates:
Make-up/Cheer picture day: Sunday October 15th at the San Marcos Civic Center.
9:15 – 10 AM is make-up picture time for the entire league, 8:00 Jesters Cheer, 8:15 Griffins Cheer, 8:30 Bishops Cheer, 8:45 Dukes Cheer, and 9:00 Knights Cheer.
Flag Fest - October 21- Los Alamos Sports Complex (Rooks 9am; Jesters 10:30; Dragons 12)
SMPW Board Elections - October 26
Conference Cheer Competition- October 29- Cox Arena
Mighty-Mite Chocolate Bowl - November 11 - Murrieta
Banquet - November 19- Camp Pendleton South Mesa Club
Regional Cheer Competition- November 26- Orange Empire Conference
National Pop Warner Superbowl and Cheer competition- December 3 – Orlando, Florida
San Marcos Pop Warner In the News!
San Marcos Pop Warner has been featured in several local newspaper articles this year. Did you read about us, were you in a picture? If you haven’t checked it out yet, go to the news page on our SMPW website (fourth link on left side of home page). Most articles can be viewed there, more to come! Got any ideas for a story? Contact SMPW Media Coordinator Alison Anderson at smpwnews@gmail.com.
October 1, 2006 - San Marcos Voice- SMPW front page feature
Sept 30, 2006- NC Times - Knights Cheer goals and fundraiser
Sept 19, 2006 - NC Times - San Marcos HS SMPW Night
Sept 15, 2006 - The San Marcos News - San Marcos HS SMPW Night
Sept 15, 2006 - The Vista News - San Marcos HS SMPW Night
Sept 15, 2006 - The Coast News - San Marcos HS SMPW Night
Sept 10, 2006 - NC Times - SMPW V.P. Jason Boyens feature
Sept 10, 2006 - NC Times - Mission Hills HS SMPW Night
July 30, 2006 - NC Times – SMPW Hike-a-thon
July 30, 2006 - Today’s Local News- SMPW Hike-a-thon
Check our website frequently for more event info and news: www.sanmarcospopwarner.org
Setting the Standard
Let’s keep setting the Palomar Conference standard by remembering these simple rules:
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No non-rostered people are allowed on the field during games (adults or children).·
Only one team photographer on the field, wearing the appropriate ID badge.·
No pets can be on high school grounds per school district policy. Please leave your 'mascots' at home.·
No children are allowed in the announcer's box.·
Volunteers on the field or in announcer's box represent both teams and must refrain from loud cheering.·
Please be a good host and pick up your own trash and any you see around you.