Saturday, July 29, 2006

2006 Schedule

It's that time again and can I just say...FINALLY!

I'm working on the football program and one of the fine features of said program is putting the schedule in it, so I figured what is more appropriate for a first post, eh?
Here's my disclaimer: this is totally subject to change and I make no promises, but it did come from the coach, so here's hoping.

Friday, September 1
4-way jamboree at Memorial Stadium--you know, the time when they divide the field up in half and Vintage takes one side and we get the other and two other teams to be named later come over and we scrimmage for a bit.

SATURDAY, September 9
This is a Saturday game ladies and gentleman! The JV will kick off at 11am and the Varsity at 1pm. A Saturday morning game is code for "go to bed early on Friday."

Napa opens on the road at Del Campo High School in Fair Oaks, California. Del Campo was 8-3 last year but they were 6-0 in league play. The Cougars got knocked out by Rocklin in the second round of playoffs.
NOTE: Directions to the away game sites will be posted as soon as I determine which schools play on their actual school sites and which schools have off site stadiums.

Friday, September 15
The Indians take on Granite Bay at home. The Grizzlies play against teams like Nevada Union (boo) and Grant so each season there is stiff competition between the three teams for a league title. This promises to be a great contest. Also highlighted at this game will be the NHS Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony. This year's inductees will be honored at half time of the varsity game.

Friday, September 22
Napa travels to Corbus Field in Vallejo to take on the Apaches in one of the oldest MEL rivalries. Napa's decisive 42-14 win last season added to poor Vallejo's loss column. The Apaches struggled at 5-5 last year (3-2 in MEL) and oh yea, the Indians smoked them in the passing league this year. Just FYI.

Friday, September 29
The Indians will host Wood Creek High School. The team from Roseville was also 5-5 overall last year (4-3 in league).

Friday, October 6
The Indians will travel to Skyline. Yes, we have to go to Skyline. The Titans were 4-6-1 last season (4-1 league record) and they tied Bethel 6-6 last season.

Friday, October 13
Will C Wood will come to Memorial Stadium this season after Napa pounded them at their own homecoming last year, 66-21.

Friday, October 20
Napa will go to Fairfield this year, upon the Falcons return to the MEL. Poor Fairfield was only 1-9 overall last year (1-4 in league with that lone victory over Hogan).

Friday, October 27
Vacaville is coming to town and is always a thorn in the Indians' side. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that by this point in the season, this is sure to be a deciding league game.

Friday, November 3
Napa will play Armijo in Fairfield this season in the MEL's version on the Windy City. Dress warm.

Friday, November 10
Napa hosts cross town rival Vintage. Big Game 36. Need I say more?

So, then there's playoffs, but it's a wee bit early to go there yet. We'll post some more as the season progresses, but since it's only deadweek right now, it's too early for anything good. So there you go.

Enjoy your week off boys, it's all business from here on out.

And in case you need a reminder, here's a little 2005 post season inspiration: