Those interested in the 2010 Saugus Football Kids Camp, please download the flyer here.

I wanted to touch bases with all of you and tell you some very important information!

First off, your sons, both the JV players and Varsity players, are working extremely hard in the weightroom and our off-season program. We can already see results and the players are doing all they can to improve themselves physcially. Thank you for your continued support by getting them here in the morning, supplying them with their needs, and for supporting the things that we do.

Hello Parents,

In an attempt to keep the lines of communication open, allow you to stay “in the know”, and just simply stay in touch with what your sons are doing, I will be doing a weekly newsletter. This is the first time I have ever embarked on this and I will do my best to send out a weekly update on what is going on.

First and foremost, your sons have come back off of break with a great attitude and have worked hard in the weightroom. On top of that they have attended several meetings during the week at lunch or in the morning that I would like to explain.

We are interested in developing our young men into more than just football players. We want to build Champions for Life. In doing this, we have several things that we are and will be doing throughout the semester to address this goal.

Character Education
On Tuesdays at lunch, all current Juniors (Seniors to be) meet me at lunch to discuss character issues as well as working on leadership training. On Wednesdays at lunch, all current Sophmores meet at lunch with me to discuss character issues, while on Thursdays at lunch, all current Freshman meet with me to do the same. We are working through curriculum provided to us from the Winning With Character Program (http://winningwithcharacter.org/) which we have been using for the past 5 years.

Peak Performance and Mental Toughness Training On Wednesday’s during the class period (Frosh in my 1st period and Varsity in my 7th period), we are working on curriculum provided to us by Dr. Allan Goldberg ( http://www.competitivedge.com/). I have spoken with him and he has provided us with a program to effectively address the mental aspect of participating in sports. Our Frosh players will receive this training on Thursday of both this and next week. After that, it will be on Wednesday’s during 1st period.

Strength Training
For this week and next, our Frosh players (my 1st period class) will be working out on Monday (630am), Wednesday (845am), and Friday (630am). After that, starting on the week of February 1, they will begin lifiting 4 days a week (M-T-TH-F) at 630am.

Our Varsity players (my 7th period class) will be working out M-T-TH-F from 215pm to 415pm.

Mandatory Monthly Parent Meeting
In an attempt to develop and grow our relationship, I will be conducting a monthly parent meeting for the next few months. This meeing will begin at 730pm and last about an hour. It is my goal to communicate as much as possible to you and your sons so that we are all on the same page. This meeting will be for all current players and their parents. Our first one will be next Thursday, January 28, 2010 in the gym.

I hope this has been helpful and I look forward to seeing you next week!

Thanks, God Bless, and Go Centurions!!!

Jason Bornn, M.Ed
Saugus High School
Head Varsity Football Coach
Social Science Teacher
661.297.3900
jbornn@hartdistrict.org
www.saugusfootball.com

“Respect Through Perseverance” -Saugus Football 2010

By Trevor Sojka
For The Signal

It only took eight weeks, but the Canyon football team is finally healthy and the result is a two-game win streak and a confident squad.

The Cowboys turned the season around and defeated Saugus 17-10 Friday night at Canyon High.

“We just had a lot of previous injuries and things are finally starting to click,” said Canyon running back Trent Hernandez. “Our defense was also healthy and really stepped up.”

By Joey Gulino
Signal Staff Writer

Valencia clinches at least a share of the Foothill League title with shutout

Not an off night from the star running back. Not a swell of penalties. Not even the defending league champions.

Nothing could keep Valencia from clinching at least a share of the Foothill League championship.

Vikings quarterback Alex Bishop threw for 426 yards and three touchdowns and Valencia hit several big plays to blaze past Saugus 49-0 Friday at Cougar Stadium.

With the Centurions stacking the box to stop running back Steven Manfro, Bishop found seven different receivers and made them pay.

By Cary Osborne
Signal Sports Editor

Just when things were starting to turn around for Saugus football, they go back the other way.

Not only are the Centurions, who have won two straight games after losing five in a row, playing highly touted Valencia tonight at 7:30 at College of the Canyons, but they have also lost their starting quarterback for the season.

Senior Zack Gauthier broke a vertebrae in his back, according to Saugus head coach Jason Bornn.

By Joey Gulino
Signal Staff Writer

Saugus celebrated its Senior Night Thursday with a 3-0 victory over Canyon at Saugus High School.

The Centurions won by scores of 25-18, 25-11 and 25-14.

“All of the seniors played great,” said Saugus head coach Zach Ambrose. “Taylor Schubert, our captain, led the team in digs and did her normal job of making sure everyone was doing what they’re supposed to do. She definitely has the intangibles there.”

By Debby von Winckelmann
For The Signal

Saugus beat Golden Valley 42-26 at Canyon High School on Friday night, but the 26 points scored by the Grizzlies were more than they have scored the entire season.

“This is big for our program,” said Golden Valley head coach Andy Campbell. “We know we can compete. The kids are starting to figure it out.”

It was bleak early for the Grizzlies (0-8, 0-3), as Saugus led 28-0 going into halftime.

Centurions come back in epic fashion to defeat upstart West Ranch

By Joey Gulino
Signal Staff Writer

Too often this season, Saugus hasn’t been able to get out of its own way.

The team has been sloppy and ineffective, nothing like the program that has risen so far the last few years.

Thanks to an epic drive during Friday’s homecoming game – a 19-play, 97-yard march that devoured the fourth quarter and beat West Ranch – the Centurions looked like their old selves.

Homecoming, indeed.

Quarterback Zack Gauthier completed five passes for 68 yards on the final drive, including a 14-yard touchdown pass to Jon Aguirre with 1:13 left, and Saugus rallied to beat upstart West Ranch 26-22 at College of the Canyons.

The victory is the first since week one for Saugus (2-6, 1-1), which played a tough pre-league schedule that led to some trying times.

By Joey Gulino
Signal Staff Writer

Hart forced three Saugus turnovers in the first half Friday and scored with each possession.

By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, those points came in quite handy.

Saugus scored a pair of touchdowns early in the fourth quarter but missed two late field goals, and the Indians staved off the rally to earn a 31-21 victory in the Foothill League opener at Cougar Stadium.

“I thought (the fourth quarter) was indicative of how we can play when we protect the football,” said Saugus head coach Jason Bornn. “Unfortunately, we dug ourselves too deep a hole in the first half.”