310 Athletes Attend Camp

It was a hot week, but you couldn't tell on the Hempstead football fields where 310 players enjoyed camp.  The high schoolers were excellent in helping the younger players learn about the game, even after they had their own camp in the morning.  Thanks also to the coaches and trainers who volunteered their time to the players.  I'm sure you will see the young players wearing their new camp shirts and athletic backpack they received this week. To view all the images from the Elementary and Middle School camps follow this link.

Justin Memorial Bench

On a cold and damp day, the Mustang family showed up and put together a beautiful bench for Justin Schmidt.  The bench is located in the shadow of the Willie Tree and will always help us remember our friend and teammate who died too early.  We miss you Justin, but you will not be forgotten!!! 

Awards Time

Two Mustangs were awarded Academic All-State for 2010.  Brad Duwe and Adam Kennedy received this prestigious award from the Iowa Football Coaches Association.  Both deserved this award for their excellent work in the classroom and on the field.  In other news, Mitch Berendes and Kyle Wiest were picked to play in the Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star Game.  The summer game is a fund raiser for Shriner's Hospitals across the country and features talented athletes from around the state.  Hempstead has now had 11 consecutive Academic All-State and Shrine Bowl players.

2010 Season Slideshow

Congratulations Mustang Football on a fantastic season! You had triumphs and losses, yet you always kept your heads up and never quit fighting. Well done!

The slideshow is set to music right now, but I'll be making a version that includes sound bites from some of the team members and coaches, so stay tuned. Thanks for taking a look! Jane

More images can be viewed at the Mustang Football Photo Gallery.