KNIGHTS 2011 Game Schedule

(updated Oct 5)
DateOppTime
Aug 20 Grand Rapids
L 6 - 24		5:30
Aug 25 @ Almont High Sch
W 15 - 12		6:30
Sep 1 Washtenaw
L 6 - 18		7:00
Sep 10 Battle Creek
W 41 - 6		3:30
Sep 14 @ Roch Hills Lutheran
W 47 - 13		7:00
Sep 17 Troy
L 14 - 20		2:30
Sep 24 @ Waldron High Sch Varsity
L 14 - 22		6:00
Oct 1 @ Lansing
(at Charlotte CJO Field)
L 0 - 34		6:00
Oct 8 @ Downriver
(at Gabriel Richard Field)
L 20 - 26		5:00
Oct 15 @ Grand Rapids
(at Grandville Middle School)
L 20 - 40		6:00
Oct 22 @ Flint
(at Genesee High School)
L 6 - 18		3:00
Oct 28/29 Washtenaw
W 28 - 6		10:00
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KNIGHTS - New High School Football Team - 2011 Inaugural Season

Contact us at howellfootball@memkeep.com for more info or to receive our newsletter.



Important Upcoming Dates

  • August 25, 2011 - Apparel order submission deadline - individual orders due by this date
  • Sep 1, 2011, 7pm - First official Home Game - Friends Wear RED! - Support the Knights!
  • October ??, 2011 - 2nd apparel order submission deadline
  • Jan 2012 - 7-on-7 winter flag football passing league (for ages 10-19).

TimeLine

  • April 28, 2011 - First spring football practice
  • July 25, 2011 - Registration Fees due for fall football
  • July 30, 2011 - Team Cook-Out
  • Aug 1, 2011 - First Football Practice; Registration Forms Due before Practice
  • Aug 20, 2011 - Grand Rapids Patriots 24, Livingston Knights 6
  • Aug 25, 2011 - Livingston Knights 15, Almont Raiders 12 Livingston newspaper article (see bottom)
  • Sep 1, 2011 - Washtenaw Saints 18, Livingston Knights 6
  • Sep 10, 2011 - Livingston Knights 41, Battle Creek 6
  • Sep 14, 2011 - Livingston Knights 47, Rochester Hills Lutheran 13
  • Sep 17, 2011 - Troy Defenders 20, Livingston Knights 14 Oakland newspaper article

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Mission

Provide an opportunity for boys who are homeschooled, or those from private or public schools, to play high intensity football in the Christian Football League of Michigan (CFL). We play competitive football against other homeschool and small high school football teams.

When

  • Fall 2011
    Practice 4 nights per week from August thru October, 2011.
    Practices begin at 5:30pm. About ten games: most games on Fri (eve) & Sat, some on Thur (eve)



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  • Spring 2011
    Practice for 3 weeks in the spring in preparation for our fall game season.
    Practices begin at 5:30pm.

  • Winter 2010/2011 Meetings
    Four football team meetings to be held every Thursday beginning March 24.

    Where

    Who

    High school aged kids (18 or younger on Sept 1st).

    Coaching Philosophy

    The coaching focus is on teaching young men to strive to become the best they can be while adhering to great sportsmanship. The coaches teach the proper techniques for the safety of the players.

    Caliber of Play

    See FAQ below

    More Info

    To receive more information contact Doug Auxier at howellfootball@memkeep.com

    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    • Q: Is this tackle football with helmets and pads?
      A: yes
    • Q: Must my son be homeschooled to play for this team?
      A: No. (Most team members are homeschooled.)
    • Q: Must we live in the Howell area to play for this new team?
      A: No. Although there may be other CFL teams that are closer (Lansing, Davison, Ypsilanti).
    • Q: What is the caliber of play in the CFL?
      A: The caliber of play is comparable to that of a division 7 or division 8 Michigan high school team. In 2010, the Flint Warriors CFL team finished the season with a 4-5 CFL record, but also defeated a mid level team in the Genessee Area Conference (division 8).
    • Q: How can I help get the word out?
      A: Post printable fliers in your community (library, book store, post office, etc.). Contact your local newspaper and submit this press release.
    • Q: How can I support your team?
      A: Consider buying or renewing a magazine subscription for yourself or a friend as a gift through our magazine fundraiser . Many titles - good prices!

    Contact

    Doug Auxier
    email: howellfootball@memkeep.com
     
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