D'Evelyn advanced from pool play to the June 18 single elimination Bronco 7 on 7 football tournament before losing to Mountain Vista in the quarterfinals in games played at the Bronco training facility at Dove Valley.
"It is a great experience to get out where the Bronco play and go against teams from larger schools," Bob Baker, offensive coordinator, said as he watched the team in action. "We are a small school that will play 2A in football this season so this is a special experience for us."
There were 82 teams in the tournament. D'Evelyn and Bear Creek were the only two local teams that made it to the June 18 single elimination tournament played at the Bronco training facility at Dove Valley. Bear Creek lost in the first round of the tournament but the 16th seeded Jaguars played 17th seeded Lincoln and won the game 21-7 to advance to the second round against No. 1 seeded Strasburg. The Jaguars flexed their scoring muscles and won the game, 28-0 to get to the quarterfinal.
The team played well but they lost in the quarterfinals to eventually tournament finalist Fairview.
The Bronco-sponsored tournament ran from June 15 to 18. The teams in the tournament were divided into four team pools for round robin play during the first three days of the competition.
D'Evelyn finished 2-1 in pool play and scored a lot of points which qualified them for a spot in the 18-team single elimination tournament, June 18 at the Bronco Training Facility.
Passing is the name of the game in 7-on-7 football. The game matches backs and receivers against linebackers and defensive backs.
The quarterback has four seconds to throw the ball. Yardage is gained by completing a pass and the receiver can add to the yardage by running the ball until he is touched with two hands by a defender. Rough play is penalized.
In the Bronco 7-on-7 tournament, teams play 10-minute halves with a running clock for the first eight minutes. The clock in the final two minutes stops for situations like incomplete passes and a player going out of bounds. A touchdown is seven points and an interception is three points.
Coach Baker said it the upcoming season will be different because the Jaguars are now in Class 2A in football and will face all new opponents.
"We should be fine in the new league," he said. "We have about 50 kids out for football which is about average for us. Once again we will be a passing team like we were last year when we led all classifications in the state in passing."
Senior Christian Cedillo, one of the returning lettermen, said playing in the tournament and at the Bronco training facility was a great experience.
"The tournament gives me a chance to bond with my teammates," he said. "It also gives us a chance to show we are a very competitive against all the teams like the big school team we beat in pool play."
Cedillo, who plays wide receiver, quarterback and defensive back, said the playing in this type tournament provides valuable experience.
"We see teams from all over the state in a tournament like this," the senior said. "It is valuable because we see and get to play against formations, pass routes and defensive styles by teams we won't see during the regular season. It is a good experience plus is a lot of fun for all of us to play here where the Broncos practice."
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