2018 AWARDS BANQUET INFORMATION
THE 2018 SEASON WILL CLOSE WITH THE ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1ST.
THE EVENT WILL ONCE AGAIN BE HELD AT THE FOP LODGE 7 HALL AND BEGIN WITH DRINKS AT 1800 HOURS
FOLLOWED BY DINNER AT 1900 HOURS FOLLOWED WITH THE AWARD PRESENTATIONS.
WE WILL CELEBRATE A SUCCESSFUL SEASON BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD AFTER COMPLETING OUR SECOND
5 WIN SEASON IN TEAM HISTORY AS WELL AS THE CREATION OF THE PAUL BAUER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AT THE
MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL PLAYER ACCOMPLISHMENTS WILL BE PRESENTED AS WELL AS TO MEMBERS
OF THE ORGANIZATION WHO MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS DURING OUR 2018 CAMPAIGN AND
THOSE WHO HAVE MADE A LONG TERM DIFFERENCE IN OUR ORGANIZATION. LASTLY WE WILL ANNOUNCE
THIS YEARS INDUCTEES INTO OUR TEAM HALL OF FAME.
AWARD WINNERS WILL BE POSTED TO THE SITE ONCE THEY ARE ANNOUNCED, SO PLEASE CHECK BACK.
THE EVENT WILL ONCE AGAIN BE HELD AT THE FOP LODGE 7 HALL AND BEGIN WITH DRINKS AT 1800 HOURS
FOLLOWED BY DINNER AT 1900 HOURS FOLLOWED WITH THE AWARD PRESENTATIONS.
WE WILL CELEBRATE A SUCCESSFUL SEASON BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD AFTER COMPLETING OUR SECOND
5 WIN SEASON IN TEAM HISTORY AS WELL AS THE CREATION OF THE PAUL BAUER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AT THE
MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL PLAYER ACCOMPLISHMENTS WILL BE PRESENTED AS WELL AS TO MEMBERS
OF THE ORGANIZATION WHO MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS DURING OUR 2018 CAMPAIGN AND
THOSE WHO HAVE MADE A LONG TERM DIFFERENCE IN OUR ORGANIZATION. LASTLY WE WILL ANNOUNCE
THIS YEARS INDUCTEES INTO OUR TEAM HALL OF FAME.
AWARD WINNERS WILL BE POSTED TO THE SITE ONCE THEY ARE ANNOUNCED, SO PLEASE CHECK BACK.
TITLE HOPES FALL SHORT IN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
NYPD HOLDS OFF THE ENFORCERS FOR 16-0 FINAL
DISPITE A VALIANT EFFORT BY THE ENFORCERS DEFENSE, INJURIES AT KEY OFFENSIVE POSITIONS PROVED TO BE
JUST TOO MUCH FOR THE ENFORCERS TO OVERCOME. RELENTLESS PRESSURE FROM AN AGGRESSIVE NYPD DEFENSE PLACED
THE ENFORCERS INTO A NUMBER OF CHALLENGING SITUATIONS ALLOWING THEM TO TAKE THIER 10TH NPSFL
TITLE BACK TO THE "BIG APPLE". CONGRATS TO NYPD ON A GREAT SEASON AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO A REMATCH
IN 2019!
A SPECIAL THANKS TO A GREAT CROWD FOR SHOWING THIER SUPPORT!
AND A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO THE FOLLOWING: (IN NO SPECIFIC ORDER)
PIPES AND DRUMS OF THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT
CPD SUPERINTENDENT: EDDIE JOHNSON
BERWYN CHIEF OF POLICE: MIKE CIMAGLIA
MORTON WEST HIGH SCHOOL AND STAFF
CPD COMMANDER: MARK HARMON
CPD DEPUTY CHIEF: KEVIN P RYAN
CPD DEPUTY CHIEF: GEORGE DEVEREAUX
CPD DEPUTY CHIEF: ERIC CARTER
CPD COMMANDER: RODNEY BLISSETT
CHICAGO POLICE HONOR GUARD
CPD CAPTAIN: MEL ROMAN
FORMER CPD SUPERINTENDENT: GARRY MCCARTHY
CPD CHAPLAIN: FATHER DAN BRANDT
RETIRED DEP SUPERINTENDENT: DAN DUGAN
MORE GAME STORIES, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND A SEASON WRAP UP TO BE POSTED SOON. PLEASE CHECK BACK.
JUST TOO MUCH FOR THE ENFORCERS TO OVERCOME. RELENTLESS PRESSURE FROM AN AGGRESSIVE NYPD DEFENSE PLACED
THE ENFORCERS INTO A NUMBER OF CHALLENGING SITUATIONS ALLOWING THEM TO TAKE THIER 10TH NPSFL
TITLE BACK TO THE "BIG APPLE". CONGRATS TO NYPD ON A GREAT SEASON AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO A REMATCH
IN 2019!
A SPECIAL THANKS TO A GREAT CROWD FOR SHOWING THIER SUPPORT!
AND A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO THE FOLLOWING: (IN NO SPECIFIC ORDER)
PIPES AND DRUMS OF THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT
CPD SUPERINTENDENT: EDDIE JOHNSON
BERWYN CHIEF OF POLICE: MIKE CIMAGLIA
MORTON WEST HIGH SCHOOL AND STAFF
CPD COMMANDER: MARK HARMON
CPD DEPUTY CHIEF: KEVIN P RYAN
CPD DEPUTY CHIEF: GEORGE DEVEREAUX
CPD DEPUTY CHIEF: ERIC CARTER
CPD COMMANDER: RODNEY BLISSETT
CHICAGO POLICE HONOR GUARD
CPD CAPTAIN: MEL ROMAN
FORMER CPD SUPERINTENDENT: GARRY MCCARTHY
CPD CHAPLAIN: FATHER DAN BRANDT
RETIRED DEP SUPERINTENDENT: DAN DUGAN
MORE GAME STORIES, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND A SEASON WRAP UP TO BE POSTED SOON. PLEASE CHECK BACK.
ENFORCERS HEADED TO NPSFL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
CONVINCING WIN VS CFD SETS UP MATCH-UP WITH NYPD
THE ENFORCERS WERE ABLE TO ESTABLISH A WORKMEN LIKE EFFORT ON OFFENSE AS THE THEY REVERTED BACK
TO A TIME CONSUMING, GROUND AND POUND ATTITUDE CULMINATING IN 3 RUSHING SCORES, 2 BY CHRIS WILLIAMS AND 1 BY
ROOKIE BRANDON BROOKS, TO HELP PUT THE CFD BLAZE AWAY
ON THE DEFENSIVE SIDE, RELENTLESS PRESSURE APPLIED BY THE FRONT 7 AND A BALL HAWKING SECONDARY LIMITED THE
BLAZE OFFENSE THE ENTIRE GAME AS THEIR OFFENSE DIDN'T BREAK THROUGH UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE TO MATTER.
AGAIN, ANOTHER GAME THAT FOUND SUCCESS IN ALL THREE PHASES AND SHOWED THAT THE STAFF WAS
ABLE TO PREPARE THE TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN ANY SITUATION.
WITH THE VICTORY, THE ENFORCERS WILL BE HEADING TO POST SEASON FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2011. THIS TIME THEY
WILL FACE THE NYPD FINEST FOOTBALL TEAM WHO HAS A STORIED HISTORY AND A LONG TRADITION OF SUCCESS.
THIS WILL BE A HOME GAME FOR THE ENFORCERS AND THE GAME INFORMATION IS LISTED BELOW.
CPD ENFORCERS VS NYPD FINEST
23 JUNE 18
1400 HOUR KICKOFF
JS MORTON HS WEST STADIUM
2400 S HOME AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402
TICKETS $10 AT THE GATE OR FROM TEAM MEMBER
TO A TIME CONSUMING, GROUND AND POUND ATTITUDE CULMINATING IN 3 RUSHING SCORES, 2 BY CHRIS WILLIAMS AND 1 BY
ROOKIE BRANDON BROOKS, TO HELP PUT THE CFD BLAZE AWAY
ON THE DEFENSIVE SIDE, RELENTLESS PRESSURE APPLIED BY THE FRONT 7 AND A BALL HAWKING SECONDARY LIMITED THE
BLAZE OFFENSE THE ENTIRE GAME AS THEIR OFFENSE DIDN'T BREAK THROUGH UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE TO MATTER.
AGAIN, ANOTHER GAME THAT FOUND SUCCESS IN ALL THREE PHASES AND SHOWED THAT THE STAFF WAS
ABLE TO PREPARE THE TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN ANY SITUATION.
WITH THE VICTORY, THE ENFORCERS WILL BE HEADING TO POST SEASON FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2011. THIS TIME THEY
WILL FACE THE NYPD FINEST FOOTBALL TEAM WHO HAS A STORIED HISTORY AND A LONG TRADITION OF SUCCESS.
THIS WILL BE A HOME GAME FOR THE ENFORCERS AND THE GAME INFORMATION IS LISTED BELOW.
CPD ENFORCERS VS NYPD FINEST
23 JUNE 18
1400 HOUR KICKOFF
JS MORTON HS WEST STADIUM
2400 S HOME AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402
TICKETS $10 AT THE GATE OR FROM TEAM MEMBER
CPD VS CFD
NOTHING ELSE NEEDS TO BE SAID
IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!
LIKE CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS EVE, ST PATRICK'S DAY AND SUPER BOWL SUNDAY ALL WRAPPED UP IN ONE GREAT AFTERNOON.
CPD VS CFD WILL AGAIN TAKE PLACE AT BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL ON JUNE 2ND WITH A 2:00PM KICKOFF. TICKETS ARE
$10.00 AND CAN BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE THROUGH A TEAM MEMBER OR AT THE GATE ON GAME DAY.
THIS MARKS THE 8TH MEETING BETWEEN THESE TEAMS WITH CFD HOLDING THE 4 GAMES TO 3 EDGE IN PLAY. THE ENFORCERS
WERE SUCCESSFUL IN PULLING OUT A VICTORY IN 2017 AND HOPE TO MAKE IT TWO IN A ROW THIS YEAR.
THE ENFORCERS WILL CONTINUE IT'S PUSH TO SUPPORT FOR THE NEWLY CREATED BAUER SCHOLARSHIP WITH THE SALE OF
A CHALLENGE COIN THAT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT THE GAME FOR PURCHASE. WE HAVE ALREADY COMMITTED
$5,000 TO THIS FUND AND HOPE TO FURTHER CONTINUE THIS PUSH WITH THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS GAME.
THE CFD BLAZE ARE A VETERAN TEAM FULL OF SUPREME FIRE POWER AND WILL PROVE TO BE MORE THAN A WORTHY
OPPONENT. STANDOUT QB JOHN WELSH CONTINUES TO LEAD THE WAY WITH HIS PRECISION PASSING TO A BEVY OF
TALENTED RECEIVERS LED BY BALL STATE PRODUCT WADE OVERTON AND VETERAN JESSE ESTRADA. CFD HAS ALSO SHOWN THAT THEY ARE COMMITTED TO A RUNNING ATTACK WITH THE ADDITION OF SEVERAL NEW RUNNING BACKS. THE BLAZE DEFENSE, FRONTED BY U OF I STANDOUT DERRICK STRONG PROVIDING THE PRESSURE, WILL PROVIDE A PUNISHING GROUP THAT WILL
HAVE TO BE RECKONED WITH. THE HIGHLY RESPECTED STEVE BOUCK CONTINUES TO SERVE AS THE BLAZE HEAD COACH.
THE ENFORCERS WILL NOT ONLY BE FIGHTING FOR LOCAL BRAGGING RIGHTS, BUT HAVE ALSO FOUND THEMSELVES IN A
POSITION TO CREATE A BERTH INTO THE NPSFL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WITH A VICTORY OVER CFD. NO DOUBT
THAT CFD WOULD LIKE FOR NOTHING MORE THAN TO TAKE BACK THE "AXE AND BATON" TROPHY, BUT ALSO TO END
THE ENFORCERS SEASON.
WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US FOR THIS GREAT EVENT!
LIKE CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS EVE, ST PATRICK'S DAY AND SUPER BOWL SUNDAY ALL WRAPPED UP IN ONE GREAT AFTERNOON.
CPD VS CFD WILL AGAIN TAKE PLACE AT BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL ON JUNE 2ND WITH A 2:00PM KICKOFF. TICKETS ARE
$10.00 AND CAN BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE THROUGH A TEAM MEMBER OR AT THE GATE ON GAME DAY.
THIS MARKS THE 8TH MEETING BETWEEN THESE TEAMS WITH CFD HOLDING THE 4 GAMES TO 3 EDGE IN PLAY. THE ENFORCERS
WERE SUCCESSFUL IN PULLING OUT A VICTORY IN 2017 AND HOPE TO MAKE IT TWO IN A ROW THIS YEAR.
THE ENFORCERS WILL CONTINUE IT'S PUSH TO SUPPORT FOR THE NEWLY CREATED BAUER SCHOLARSHIP WITH THE SALE OF
A CHALLENGE COIN THAT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT THE GAME FOR PURCHASE. WE HAVE ALREADY COMMITTED
$5,000 TO THIS FUND AND HOPE TO FURTHER CONTINUE THIS PUSH WITH THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS GAME.
THE CFD BLAZE ARE A VETERAN TEAM FULL OF SUPREME FIRE POWER AND WILL PROVE TO BE MORE THAN A WORTHY
OPPONENT. STANDOUT QB JOHN WELSH CONTINUES TO LEAD THE WAY WITH HIS PRECISION PASSING TO A BEVY OF
TALENTED RECEIVERS LED BY BALL STATE PRODUCT WADE OVERTON AND VETERAN JESSE ESTRADA. CFD HAS ALSO SHOWN THAT THEY ARE COMMITTED TO A RUNNING ATTACK WITH THE ADDITION OF SEVERAL NEW RUNNING BACKS. THE BLAZE DEFENSE, FRONTED BY U OF I STANDOUT DERRICK STRONG PROVIDING THE PRESSURE, WILL PROVIDE A PUNISHING GROUP THAT WILL
HAVE TO BE RECKONED WITH. THE HIGHLY RESPECTED STEVE BOUCK CONTINUES TO SERVE AS THE BLAZE HEAD COACH.
THE ENFORCERS WILL NOT ONLY BE FIGHTING FOR LOCAL BRAGGING RIGHTS, BUT HAVE ALSO FOUND THEMSELVES IN A
POSITION TO CREATE A BERTH INTO THE NPSFL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WITH A VICTORY OVER CFD. NO DOUBT
THAT CFD WOULD LIKE FOR NOTHING MORE THAN TO TAKE BACK THE "AXE AND BATON" TROPHY, BUT ALSO TO END
THE ENFORCERS SEASON.
WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US FOR THIS GREAT EVENT!
ENFORCERS INTRODUCE CHALLENGE COIN TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP
THE CPD ENFORCERS TOOK ON THE INLAND EMPIRE ENFORCERS ON SATURDAY, 12 MAY 18 IN THE ANNAUL GOLD STAR MEMORAIL GAME. THE GAME, PLAYED AT ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREP, RESULTED IN A 9TH CONSECUTIVE GOLD STAR VICTORY WITH
A 21-0 WIN.
DURING THE GAME WE INTRODUCED A CHALLENGE COIN HONORING COMMANDER PAUL BAUER. THE INTRODUCTION OF THIS CHALLENGE COIN WILL PROVIDE PROCEEDS FOR ESTABLISHING A SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HIS NAME AT THE MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. WITH THIS SCHOLARSHIP WE HOPE TO CONTINUE TO ENSURE THAT COMMANDER BAUER'S COMMITMENT TO THIS CITY AND HIS SENSE OF SELFLESSNESS IS ALWAYS REMEMBERED.
FOR THOSE WISHING TO PURCHASE A COIN, PLEASE CLICK ON THE COIN BELOW. SIMPLY TELL US HOW MANY COINS YOU WOULD
LIKE AND WHERE TO SHIP THEM. WE WILL EMAIL YOU AN INVOICE FOR THE COST OF THE COINS AND STANDARD SHIPPING THAT CAN BE PAID BY CREDIT CARD. ONCE PAYMENT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED, WE WILL SHIP THEM OUT. THE COINS ARE $20.00 USC.
PLEASE, DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION IN THE INITIAL EMAIL, YOU WILL
RECEIVE AN ELECTRONIC INVOICE WHICH WILL SECURELY PROCESS THE PAYMENT.
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP IN THIS CAUSE.
A 21-0 WIN.
DURING THE GAME WE INTRODUCED A CHALLENGE COIN HONORING COMMANDER PAUL BAUER. THE INTRODUCTION OF THIS CHALLENGE COIN WILL PROVIDE PROCEEDS FOR ESTABLISHING A SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HIS NAME AT THE MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. WITH THIS SCHOLARSHIP WE HOPE TO CONTINUE TO ENSURE THAT COMMANDER BAUER'S COMMITMENT TO THIS CITY AND HIS SENSE OF SELFLESSNESS IS ALWAYS REMEMBERED.
FOR THOSE WISHING TO PURCHASE A COIN, PLEASE CLICK ON THE COIN BELOW. SIMPLY TELL US HOW MANY COINS YOU WOULD
LIKE AND WHERE TO SHIP THEM. WE WILL EMAIL YOU AN INVOICE FOR THE COST OF THE COINS AND STANDARD SHIPPING THAT CAN BE PAID BY CREDIT CARD. ONCE PAYMENT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED, WE WILL SHIP THEM OUT. THE COINS ARE $20.00 USC.
PLEASE, DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION IN THE INITIAL EMAIL, YOU WILL
RECEIVE AN ELECTRONIC INVOICE WHICH WILL SECURELY PROCESS THE PAYMENT.
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP IN THIS CAUSE.
TTHE CPD ENFORCERS CLOSE OUT A WIN VS SAN DIEGO IN A BRUISING AND SPIRITED CONTEST
The San Diego Enforcers came to Chicago's Lane Tech High School regarded as one of the elite teams in the NPSFL giving our
CPD Enforcers plenty of motivation. Coupled with a rather one sided lose in San Diego three seasons ago, Chicago's
Enforcers were looking for some payback.
The game found itself with what many had hoped for with physical play, tremendous athleticism and some highlight reel moments
displayed by both teams. CPD found itself with an early lead on the heals of a Pick 6 courtesy of rookie LB Pierre Meeks (001st Dist).
After a SD field goal, CPD responded with QB Chris Pazan (007th Dist) to another rookie, WR Marco Scalzetti (Naperville PD), for his first career Enforcers TD. CPD's Chris Lenti would add a FG of his own as the half began to close out. But after the ensuing kickoff would result in a short field for SD, they were able to connect on a sideline route for a quick score closing the gap to 17-10 CPD. With a less than a minute remaining Chris Pazan would lead a 70 yard TD drive capped off with tremendous laid out grab by Bob Schlecter (Unit 189) to take us to the locker room with a 24-10 score.
The second half turned into a defensive slug fest with no scoring in the 3rd quarter and turnovers by both sides leading to a compelling 4th quarter. With both offense's struggling to gain footing, San Diego was able grind out a drive and cap it with a TD as the clock showed 5:25 left in the game. With that, the CPD Offense was able to take the field and put together a clock killing drive that ended at the SD 15 yard line as time expired.
San Diego brought with it a sizable contingent of family, fans and supporters and we wish them safe travels back to southern California as well as success in its remaining contests. CPD will look to a non league game on May 12th vs the Inland Empire Enforcers followed by an NPSFL contest with its local rival the CFD Blaze on June 2nd. Check back soon for more details on the upcoming games.
SD GAME HIGHLIGHTS
PIERRE MEEKS WITH HIS 2ND PICK 6 OF THE SEASON
BURKOTH, SIMMONS AND HEIMERDINGER ALL WITH SACKS
GEORGE HICKEY WITH ANOTHER INT
CHRIS PAZAN 19/33, 272 YARDS, 2TD'S & 2 INT'S
CHRIS WILLIAMS WITH 123 COMBINED RUSHING AND RECEIVING YARDS
JIMMY HATZ WITH 5 GRABS AND 68 YARDS
CHRIS LENTI, 3 FOR 3 ON PAT'S AND A 29 YARD FG
HOME GAMES ON THE HORIZON
With the travel portion of the schedule completed successfully, the Enforcers will shift their focus to its home games. The team will welcome the San Diego Enforcers to Chicago for a gridiron match up on 21 April 18 at Lane Tech. This game will be worth the price of admission. San Diego, considered one of the premier NPSFL programs, will bring in a very talented organization comprised of multiple local law enforcement departments, fire prevention, military and federal agency members. The last time these two teams hooked up resulted in a disappointing loss in San Diego for our Chicago team.
This will be followed with a home game against a non-league opponent, Inland Empire Enforcers, who are based in San Bernardino California. Inland is a mixed team of law enforcement professionals and other professionals whose purpose and goals are to support local charities in their region.
During this contest we will honoring the family of fallen Commander Paul Bauer at halftime. Additionally, he we will be introducing a challenge coin that will support the creation of a scholarship fund in his name that will be awarded to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. The cost per coin will be $20.00 and will be available for purchase at the game and after the game from team members.
2ND WIN IN 2018 NPSFL PLAY AND 3RD IN A ROW AGAINST
COLUMBUS MAKES FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRIP TO OHIO
The Enforcers trip to the Ohio capital found them behind early and looking for footing on offense before finally breaking through in the 2nd quarter and never looking back. Again, all three phases played well and Enforcers were able to capitalize on opportunities when they had them. The convincing 42-10 victory marks the 3rd consecutive win in the all time series with the mid-west foe as well as the 2nd consecutive win in as many trips to Columbus. The series is now tied at 3 games a piece.
The Columbus organization again provided not only a great game but a terrific host and we look forward to having them back to Chicago for our 2019 match up. Stats and more information will be posted soon from the Columbus game so please check back.
QB CHRIS PAZAN, 22/35, 295 YDS, 5TDS
RB CHRIS WILLIAMS, 11 TOUCHES AND 95 ALL PURP YDS
WR BOB SLECHTER, 5 REC, 107 YDS, 1 TD
WR/DB GEORGE HICKEY, 6 REC, 91 YDS, 3 TDS,
DB'S JOHN HOWARD, CRAIG MADDOX & RYAN GRAAL WITH A PICK EACH
TE/DE TODD BURKOTH WITH 4 GRABS AND A SACK
OL/DL JIM LAZANSKI WITH A STRIP SACK
LB/FB RICK RICHARDSON WITH A PUNT BLOCK
PK CHRIS LENTI, 6 FOR 6 IN PAT'S
The Chicago Enforcers will now shift their focus to the NPSFL DI power San Diego Enforcers who will be coming to Chicago for what will be a game with definite Championship implications on the line. San Diego is coming off a huge victory against 2017 DI runner-up LAPD that has clearly marked them as one of the front runners for a berth in the NPSFL Championship. This will be a game both of the "Enforcers" need to win in order to keep their championship hopes alive. The game will be played on 21 Apr 18 at the historic Lane Tech Stadium and kickoff will be at 5:00pm. Stay tuned for more updates on this game.
ENFORCERS CONTROL THE GUARDIANS IN FLORIDA -
BEGIN TO PREP FOR COLUMBUS
The Enforcers kicked of the 2018 season with a 42-7 win against the Orlando Guardians at Lake Howell High School. All 3 phases of the game played significant roles in the victory as the offense moved the ball effectively both in the air and on the ground, the defense forced 4 turnovers including 2 for touchdowns and the special teams kept things in check by managing field position and throwing in a blocked punt for good measure.
The victory marks the first in John Curry's tenure as Head Coach as well as one of the more lopsided victories in Enforcers history. As always, the Orlando organization needs to be thanked for their outstanding hospitality in hosting us and we wish them luck with the remainder of their season.
GAME NOTES:
QB CHRIS PAZAN 20 OF 39 PASSING, 311 YARDS AND 3 TDS
ROOKIE RB BRANDON BROOKS, 10 CARRIES FOR 71 YARDS
WR BOB SLECHTER, 7 CATCHES FOR 145 YARDS AND 1 TD
DB'S GEORGE HICKEY AND PIERRE MEEKS EACH WITH A PICK 6
VETERAN DB LUIS ESCOBEDO WITH HIS 1ST CAREER INT
PK CHRIS LENTI WAS A PERFECT 6 FOR 6 IN PAT'S
The Enforcers travel to Columbus, Ohio on April 7th for their next match up. This promises to be a great contest between the two mid-west rivals. Columbus will be led by bruising RB Derek Acosta and a misdirection based offense that compliments their a punishing defense and as always a sound coaching staff that is tremendous at game planning. Columbus finished as runners up in the Division II race in 2017 and is always considered one of the more physical match-ups for any of its NPSFL opponents.
The Enforcers trail in the all-time series with Columbus 2 games to 3. The Enforcers have won the last two meeting between the teams with most recent match-up coming in Columbus in 2016.
KICKOFF PARTY FUELS EXPECTATIONS FOR THE 2018 SEASON
With a tremendous turnout for the Annual Kickoff Party, the teams sights on a successful 2018 campaign have been set. New Head Coach John Curry gave thanks for all those who participated in the event and helped to spell out our goals to a packed house at 115 Bourbon street for what has become one of the organizations most successful annual fundraising efforts. With over 60 silent auction items and a large number raffle and splits, we were able to begin our process to cover our operations expenses as well as begin to support our many beneficiaries. A big shout out to Sworn Oath brand for continuing to support the Bauer family with the sales of a memorial tee-shirt that was available at the event. Also, to Fr Brandt and Commander (022nd Dist) Mark Harmon for making time to stop by and show their support.
A special thanks needs to be extended to the organizing committee
Chair: Jeff Hoffmann
Door: Vicki Zaragoza and Katie Zaragoza
Merchandise: Andrew Neberieza and Ed Isadore
Auction Tables: Pat and Kathy Scanlan
Raffle Sales: The Ganir family, Ali Kotek, Fernando Ruiz, Aaron Zaragoza
Emcee: John Curry
Set Up/Tear Down: Tom O'Connor and Greg Zaragoza
And the entire 115 Bourbon Street Staff
