Getting ready to tackle the football season

Sooke football players are gearing up for this upcoming football season.

Apr. 2, 2014 7:00 a.m.
Sports

Football practice is full steam ahead!

Caleb “budder” Carrier, centering the ball and snapping to Owen “roadrunner” Cheng. Cheng ran a touchdown in Saturday’s opening jamboree, at Spring Tackle Football. There were four 20 minute games, with the Sooke boys outscoring the competition, 12 touchdowns to one. A very impressive pre-season showing for our generous offence and our stingy defence. The season begins next Sunday in Nanaimo. See you at the field!

Submitted by Andy Carrier

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