T-indicates transferred
( )-indicates graduating class

Matt Little (2007)

Eric Weaver (2007)

Andrew Blaylock (2006)

Kinney Rucker (2005)

Jeff Moss (2003)

CJ Starkey (2008)

Nijal Smith (2008)

Josh Dorfman (2007)

Armen Melikian (2007)

Cary Harper (2007)

Josh Gornto (2006)

Siddiq Haynes (2006)

Johari Wiggins (2005)

Kyle Daye (2005)

Clark Richards (2007)
Cameron Clay (2003)
Josh Crawford (2003)-T

Shequan Wiggins (2005)
Josh Crawford (2003)
Kevin Canty (2001)-T

Robert Bumgarner (2006)
Bruce Rosell (2006)

Zach Gornto (2005)

Brandon Roberts (2007)
Taylor McAlister (2007)

Jamie O'Briant (2006)

Lance Sanders (2006)

Josh Poole (2006)
Zach Gornto (2005) - T

Patrick Ray (2004)

Clifton Alston (2004)

Brant Daye (2002) - T
Kevin Canty (2001)

Andrew Reid (2008)
Otis Henderson (2008)
Rodney Nelson (2005)
Steven Matthews (2005)
Kyle Wiggins (2004)

Eric Bennett (2005)

Alan Revels (2001)

Sha'raud Teixeira-Hill (2004)

News & Announcements Archives

Be sure to utilize this developing page to find past news and general information about the Jordan Falcon Football Program. Check back in the upcoming days to find out more!

February 2007 News & Announcements

Underclassmen College Recruiting Meeting

February 24th, 2007....Saturday, 6:00 PM. The Falcon football staff will hold an information session concerning all elements associated with the college recruiting process on Saturday February 24th at 6 PM in the JHS cafeteria. This meeting is to supplement earlier meetings that have taken place each year during the school year with the student-athletes at the conclusion of the football season. The process can be daunting sometimes due to its many complexities and the more information you are able to learn from trusted sources the more stress-free the process will be down the road. We would ask that you anticipate the meeting to go for no less than one and a half hours. There will be presentations to start the meeting and then we will open it up for general questions to follow. We are also hoping to schedule an additional meeting similar to this first one in the month of March on a Sunday afternoon. Both meetings are for all underclassmen, rising seniors, juniors and sophomores with interest in learning about the college recruiting process. It is highly encouraged that parents or guardians also attend this meeting and come prepared with questions about the process. (updated 02/16/07)

January 2007 News & Announcements

FFF Meeting Concerning Awards Banquet

January 21st, 2007...Sunday, 3:00 PM. The Friends of Falcon Football will be meeting on Sunday afternoon at 3 PM in the JHS Cafeteria to discuss planning and logistics for the 4th Annual Falcon Football Awards Banquet. All those that are interested in volunteering to help out at this event or simply learn a bit more about the Friends of Falcon Football should look to attend. (updated 01/19/2007)

Offseason Workouts are in Session!

January 3rd, 2007....throughout Spring. Offseason workouts are in full session and all those interested in playing football for the 2007 season that are not playing another sport should be lifting Monday through Thursday after school beginning at 2:45 PM. Exceptions to this are those that need additional assistance in classroom work...see Coach Albright to inform the coaching staff that you will not be able to attend workouts on a given day due to working on grades.

Offseason workouts will include upper and lower body lifting as well as plyometrics, speed and agility work throughout the spring. This is a crucial element to the success of the 2007 campaign and you are expected to attend these workouts.

A few notes about workouts...

(a) Question: I'm not the most experienced lifter...Answer: Everyone starts out inexperienced and you must work to become experienced and ultimately stronger. Don't expect to be lifting huge amounts from the beginning unless you have been in the weight room a signficant amount. The key to you reaching your goals are to be consistent first and foremost. Be in workouts Monday through Thursday and work to improve every day. Start out at an amount of weight per lift that forces you to push yourself...not too easy, but not impossible early in your reps. If you have questions ask any of the many coaches in the weight room for guidance or ask a more senior player. Look around and see who is lifting and find potentially another player at your position that is and has done well in his lifting program, ask them for suggestions and maybe workout with them if they are interested in helping mentor you along. Don't be afraid to ask for help...once you are secure in yourself and able to ask for help and then use that help to get better you will find that it wasn't so bad to ask for the help in the first place as you see the benefits.

(b) Question: I notice that certain guys from last year's squad or fellas that said they are coming out to play in 2007 are not here...Answer: Be a leader and talk to them in the halls and get them to come out and lift, work together as a team and encourage them to get out there...in some cases they may not be lifting because they are simply unfamiliar with the weight room especially if they have not played before. Understand that and encourage them to get in their and pound those weights. For those guys that played last year and are not playing another sport and are doing well in school and are not making it to workouts...get on them and encourage them to make it to workouts. In some cases there may be guys that didn't play a huge amount on either the varsity or junior varsity that are a bit discouraged. Help them understand that getting into the weight room and getting stronger is the best thing they can be doing to helping their chances of playing more in the 2007 season. There are many stories of young men that didn't play much at all (especially freshmen) their first year, but after spending an offseason in the weight room came back the following year and were not only starters, but go-to players...lifting hard in the off-season was one of the main parts to their success.

(c) Question: I am playing another sport, but I want to be the best in all of the sports I'm playing and I want to be physically prepared for football season...Answer: Find time to lift even if it is not after school due to practice. Don't make excuses to being the best you can be both academically and athletically...find time when there is no time. Opportunities to lift could be through workouts during the day in a class, they could be after school if you have practice late (given that you have discussed this with your family and are able to stay on top of your classwork as this is most important). Opportunities could exist through outside lifting opportunities at your families gym. Point being...find the time to be the best you can be. (updated 1/05/2007)

Congratulations Blaylock and the Florida Gators

January 8th, 2007. Congratulations to Jordan football alum and current member of the 2006-07 National Championship Florida Gators, Andrew Blaylock. For those that may have watched the game you probably saw Andrew a couple of times throughout the game as well as at the end of the post-game show. I'm sure many of the young Falcons will be excited to hear about the National Championship game the next time you are back in Durham. (updated 1/09/2007)

Senior Falcon Commits to D-IA University of Akron

January, 2007. Senior All-Area and All-Conference linebacker Matt Little made a verbal commitment to the University of Akron, a D-IA program participating out of the Mid-American Conference. Other programs in the MAC include Bowling Green, Toledo, Kent State, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Temple to name a few. The Akron Zips are one year removed from playing for the MAC championship and visited NC State during the 2006 season and came away with a victory at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Falcon Family wishes Matt the best as he moves onto the next level. To learn more information about the college recruiting process visit the College Bound Recruits section. To see information on those Falcon student-athletes that have gone on to continue playing football at the collegiate level visit the Alumni site. Check back in the future weeks and months ahead to hear about additional Falcon seniors heading off to play ball on the collegiate level. (updated 1/05/2007)

2006 All-Area and All-Conference Announced

January 5th, 2007. The 2006 Herald-Sun All-Area and All-Conference teams were announced a day after Christmas and the PAC-6 Champion Falcons garnered a number of selections. Senior linebacker Cary Harper took home the Herald-Sun All-Area Defensive Player of the Year. This is the second year in a row that a Jordan defender has secured this honor as D-IAA Bucknell recruit Josh Gornto took home the honor for the 2005 season. Head Coach Mike Briggs secured the PAC-6 All-Conference Coach of the Year honor after leading the Falcons to the 2006 conference championship. On offense the Falcons secured 2 first-team, 2 second-team and 4 honorable mention All-Area selections and 7 first-team All-Conference selections. Defensively the Falcons had 3 first-team, 1 second-team and 6 honorable mention All-Area selections and 5 first-team and 1 honorable mention All-Area selections. On the specialities side of the ball the Falcons secured 1 second-team All-Area nod while also securing 1 first-team All-Conference honor. To see all of the selections, check out the Records page. (updated 1/05/2007)

December 2006 News & Announcements

General Fall Sports Awards

Jordan Football Players Become Published Authors

December 2006. Several of our outstanding varsity football players have stories included in two recent anthologies produced by McKinnon Press. Seniors Matt Little and Brandon Roberts and junior Josh Haas each have stories in Breaking the Silence, while seniors Armen Melikian and Anthony Leathers have been included in the anthology Overflow: Just the Beginning of Many Outbursts. Congratulations to these fine young men, who prove that success at Jordan extends beyond the gridiron. Copies of both of these books can purchased online at www.mckinnonpress.com.

December 4th, 2006...Monday, TBA PM. The general fall sports awards reception will be held on Monday, December 4th, time to be announced. This event will honor all fall sports and there will be a short awards portion for both the JV and Varsity football program.

In early 2007, most likely late February we will hold the annual end-of-year Falcon Football Awards Banquet. Please take time to check back in the coming weeks as there will be additional information concerning this event posted. (updated 11/25/2006)

November 2006 News & Announcements

College Recruiting Meeting - Current Jrs and Sophs

November 29th, 2006...Wednesday, 2:50 PM. All current juniors and sophomores interested in finding out information concerning the college recruiting process should report to Coach Albright's room on Wednesday and 2:50 PM for a meeting to discuss what to expect over the next year. For those that are playing a winter sport and may not be able to make the meeting due to winter practice schedules, please tell Coach Albright and coaches will get in contact with you in the coming weeks with information. (updated 11/25/2006)

Falcons Advance to 2nd Round for 4th Straight Season...vs. Riverside

4AA-East #11 Riverside @ 4AA-East #3 Jordan

November 17th, 2006...Friday, 7:30 PM Kickoff. The Falcons advanced to the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs for the fourth straight season after defeating Apex 35 to 20 at Claude Currie Stadium in a first round 4AA-East match-up. The Falcons will face PAC-6 Conference rival Riverside in a rematch of a 21-14 Falcons' victory that was played at Currie Stadium earlier in the year. The Pirates defeated the number two seed from the Tri-Seven conference, Athens Drive, and number six seed in the playoffs.

As the higher seed the Falcons for the second straight season will have the opportunity to play a second round game at Claude Currie Stadium.

We look forward to seeing the stands packed for this big game at Claude Currie and hope that you've rested your vocal cords for Friday evening. It's great to see all of the community support and especially have been excited to see such great support from the Jordan student body, keep it up!! Also, special thanks to the Durham Jordan Marching Band/Pep Band that since the beginning of this 2006 season has served as a great asset to the team. Continue to support your Falcons as they push forward one game at a time!! (updated 11/11/2006)

Falcons Move Past Apex...JHS 35 - AHS 20

November 10th, 2006. The Falcons defense had a tough challenge this week, take on a disciplined option attack, and they stepped up to the challenge. The Falcons defense set the tone as they effectively limited the option attack of the visiting Cougars enroute to a 35 to 20 first round victory in the 4AA NCHSAA playoffs.

On the defensive side of the ball Greg Parker (jr.) had his third interception of the year, while a number of Falcons made numerous tackles as well a forcing a fumble during the game.

Offensively, the offensive line paved the way for the running tandem of Jerrell Rhodes (soph.) and Arthur Affleck (jr.). Senior quarterback Eric Weaver continued to play efficient football with a 10-12 performance and 3 touchdown strikes to Antonio Smith (sr.), Arthur Affleck (jr.) and Greg Parker (jr.). Weaver effectively spread the ball around to tight end Clark Richards (sr.), Derrick Yancey (sr.) and James Webb (sr.).

The Falcons will now prepare for a second round match-up with PAC-6 conference rival Durham Riverside.

If you'd like to read more from the news sources at the game, check out the Durham Herald-Sun article, News & Observer article. (updated 11/10/2006)

Falcons Prepare for Playoffs...vs. Apex

4AA-East #14 Apex @ 4AA-East #3 Jordan

November 10th, 2006...Friday, 7:30 PM Kickoff. The Falcons continue to prepare for a battle this Friday evening in the first round of the NCHSAA 4AA playoffs against a consistently strong Apex squad. Apex is coming off a victory over fellow Tri-Seven opponent Cary HS. This will be the fifth straight season that the Falcons have been invited to the NCHSAA playoffs and is the highest seeded Falcon team since the PAC-6 conference co-champion 2000 squad.

The Falcons are coming off a solid end to the regular season after defeating Northern Durham 31-7 behind a strong effort on all sides of the ball. With the victory the Falcons captured the PAC-6 conference championship with a 6-1 conference record and an 8-3 overall record going into the playoffs.

We look forward to seeing the stands packed for this big game at Claude Currie and hope that you've rested your vocal cords for Friday evening. Continue to support your Falcons as they push forward one game at a time!! (updated 11/09/2006)

October 2006 News & Announcements

Falcons Prepare for 4AA East Playoff Bracket

Durham Jordan...2006 PAC-6 Conference Champions

Falcons Start Strong and End Strong...JHS 31 - NHS 7

JV Falcons Capture Perfect 2006 PAC-6 Record...JHS JV 26 - NHS JV 20

Falcons Keep PAC-6 Conference Lead...JHS 18 - CHHS 17

Postponement - Chapel Hill vs. Jordan

October 27, 2006...7:30 PM...The Chapel Hill versus Jordan varsity contest has been postponed until Monday evening at 7:00 PM due to inclement weather conditions. Check back for further details over the weekend. (updated 10/27/2006)

JV Falcons Take Down the JV Tigers

FalconFootball.org and GoFalcons Experience Downtime

October 22nd, 2006...After some purchases, repairs, assistance from some friends at Duke and finally a bit of time at home trying to get the networking back up and going...www.falconfootball.org is back up and running after about a month and half stint of downtime. My apologies for the downtime, but the computer I have running the site experienced some catastrophic failures with the power supply and motherboard. Upon getting both items fixed, the hard drive experienced a massive failure leading to another purchase. From there I had to work with some folks and get Linux back up and running along with Apache for the webserver. And finally work a bit at home to get the networking going.

So, all that said, we are back up and running although you'll notice that there have been almost no updates to the site since the conference season began. Hopefully within the next week you'll see most of the content updated.

With two games remaining in the regular season the varsity Falcons are 6-3 overall and 4-1 in conference, tied with both Hillside and Southern Durham although the Falcons have defeated both the Hornets and Spartans in earlier contests this year. The JV Falcons are undefeated in conference play at 5-0 and 6-2 overall, also with two conference games remaining.

One further note, our mailing list GoFalcons@Falconfootball.org is also down as it was also operating on the same doomed computer. It will take a bit more time for me to get that up and running as there were a number of customized configuration files that were lost. All those that were on the main mailing list need not send me info about mailing addresses as I have a separate file that has all of that information.

Thanks for your patience during this process and we all look forward to seeing the stands filled this Friday evening for Homecoming 2006 as the Falcons return home to take on the Chapel Hill Tigers in another PAC-6 contest. (updated 10/22/2006)

Falcon Bowl 5 Is Coming!!

Githens Raiders vs. Lowe's Grove Vikings ... at Claude Currie Stadium

October 4th, 2006...Wednesday, 6:00 PM Kickoff. A tradition that will be extending into its fifth year is less than one month away. The Falcon Bowl, pitting the Raiders of Githens Middle School versus the Vikings of Lowe's Grove returns to Claude Currie Stadium for another explosive episode in this heated rivalry game. The Falcon Football Program is proud to once again host this exciting game under the lights and will look forward to another dynamic chapter in this series.

Last season, the Lowe's Grove Vikings captured their first victory in four attempts against the Githens Raiders taking a 32 to 26 overtime victory.

Check back in the coming weeks for additional announcements about this game. (updated 9/11/2006)

September 2006 News & Announcements

Falcons To Face Hillside in Opening Conference Tilt

N&O#5 Hillside @ Jordan Falcons

September 22nd, 2006...Friday, 7:30 PM Kickoff. The Falcons will open the 2006 conference schedule at home against cross-town rival Durham Hillside at 7:30 PM in Claude Currie Stadium. The Falcons are coming off a final non-conference defeat to Broughton while the Hornets come off their bye-week and a week four loss to Eastern Randolph.

Let's come out and pack those home stands...It's Conference Time!! Go Falcons!!! (updated 9/16/2006)

JV Falcons Travel to JV Hornets

Jordan Falcons JV @ Hillside Hornets JV

September 21st, 2006...Thursday, 6:00 PM Kickoff. The JV Falcons will return to the road to open the 2006 conference season as they head off to battle the Hornets of Hillside HS. Drive across town and fill those stands as you support your JV Falcons in their conference opener!! (updated 9/16/2006)

Falcons Gear Up for Final Non-Conf Opponent

N&O#5 Jordan Falcons @ Raleigh Broughton Caps

September 15th, 2006...Friday, 7:00 PM Kickoff. The Falcons return to the road for the second time this season as they'll take to the field for a 7:00 PM start against the Broughton Caps out of the CAP-7 Conference. The Caps are coming off a 30 to 24 victory over fellow PAC-6 member Chapel Hill HS, while the Falcons took down CAP-7 member Enloe 24-10 last week at Claude Currie Stadium.

The Falcons look forward to seeing a sizeable crowd in the visiting section this Friday evening! Your support is greatly appreciated...especially if you can make a lot of noise!! Go Falcons!!! (updated 9/11/2006)

JV Falcons Come Up Short to JV Caps

BHS 14- JHS 6

September 13th, 2006. The Falcons came up short against the Broughton JV Caps on a wet and soggy field at Claude Currie Stadium in Durham. Neither offense was especially effective in the inclement conditions that included off-and-on rain throughout the contest. The Falcon defense stood strong on a number of occasions including two forced fumbles that were both recovered by freshman Daryl Reid. Offensively the Falcons put their lone score on the board as sophomore Torrance Hunt rambled a lengthy margin down the sideline for a score.

The JV Falcons will look to get back on the winning track as they travel to Hillside HS this coming Thursday and begin PAC-6 Conference play. Be sure to make it out and support the Falcons!! (updated 9/16/2006)

JV Falcons Return Home to Face Caps

Raleigh Broughton JV @ Jordan JV

September 13th, 2006...Wednesday, 6:00 PM Kickoff. The junior varsity Falcons return to Claude Currie Stadium for their second home game of the season and third game overall. The game will take place on Wednesday evening as opposed to the traditional Thursday night tradition so be sure to adjust your schedules to make it out to support the JV Falcons. The Falcons will face their final non-conference opponent of the 2006 season as they battle the Caps of Raleigh Broughton High School. The Falcons are coming off a 32 to 20 defeat to the JV Eagles of Raleigh Enloe HS and will be looking to rebound this Wednesday evening.

A great crowd made it out for the last JV home game and we hope to see another strong crowd out there to cheer on the Falcons!! (updated 9/11/2006)

Falcons Soar Higher than Eagles...JHS 24 - EHS 10

September 8th, 2006. After defeating the Green Hope Falcons a week earlier, the Jordan Falcons returned home to Claude Currie Stadium to battle the Eagles of Enloe HS. The Eagles were coming off a tough loss to the Garner Trojans and looking to rebound on the road. The Eagles using their unique offense battled hard early on and took an early first quarter 10 to 0 lead, but the Eagles would see that lead vaporize in the second quarter as the Falcons responded to head into half time leading 14 to 10. The Falcons would add 10 more points in the second half enroute to a 24 to 10 victory.

The Falcon offense was highlighted by the performance of senior quarterback Eric Weaver who connected 14 times for 208 yards through the air and 2 touchdowns. Weaver also added a rushing score. Leading the receiving effort was senior wideout Antonio Smith with four receptions for 97 yards and 2 touchdowns. Fellow senior wide receiver Derrick Yancey had five receptions for an additional 54 yards. Others, including JR Rhodes, Delson McAdams and Clark Richards also took part in the air attack. On the ground, sophomore JR Rhodes handled the majority of the load and with his receiving effort ended the day with close to a 100 yard all purpose day. Juniors Delson McAdams and Arthur Affleck also added to the rushing total with roughly 80 more yards.

On the defensive end a number of Falcons flew to the ball and made plays with some bone crunching hits from senior linebackers Matt Little and Cary Harper. McAdams also contributed on the defensive end with two interceptions.

On the special teams front, senior kicker Jay Marko connected on a 32 yard field goal and was 3 for 3 in PATs.

For additional information on the game you can check out articles at the Durham Herald-Sun or the Raleigh News and Observer websites. (updated 9/11/2006).

JV Falcons Fall Short Against JV Eagles

EHS 32 - JHS 20

September 7th, 2006. The Falcons travelled to Raleigh striving for win number two on the 2006 season, but came home disappointed after a fourth quarter comeback attempt fell short. The Enloe Eagles opened up the scoring and by half time had a 12 to 0 lead. In the second half strong defensive plays were the norm on both sides of the ball, yet each offense found ways to pop the the big play when they needed it. The Falcons attempted to roar back in the fourth quarter capitalizing on some big plays and an onside kick recovery. The Jordan offense was paced by the rushing efforts of sophomore Torrance Hunt who ended the game with over 150 yards rushing and two scores. Freshman Patrick Brodie and sophomore Brendan Belamie also combined for nearly an additional one hundred yards rushing. Freshman D.J. Elliker hooked up with sophomore wide receiver Demario Lewis for another score.

The JV Falcons will look to get back on the winning track as they host the JV Caps of Raleigh Broughton HS this coming Wednesday. Be sure to make it out and support the Falcons!! (updated 9/11/2006)

Team and Individual Pictures Scheduled

September 9th, 2006...Saturday, 9:00 AM. The football teams, both varsity and junior varsity will have pictures taken on Saturday morning at 9:00 AM. Please check with your son concerning paperwork associated with the cost of purchasing pictures. All payment must be made on the date of the pictures and there will be no IOUs. If you choose not to purchase individual or team pictures you should still plan to attend as there will be a team picture taken as well as individual and position pictures taken for use on the website. (updated 9/01/2006)

Falcons Return Home to Battle Eagles...vs. Enloe HS

Raleigh Enloe Eagles @ N&O#6 Jordan Falcons

September 8th, 2006...Friday, 7:30 PM Kickoff. The Jordan Falcons return home for the second time of the season to take on the Eagles of Enloe HS out of the CAP-7 conference. The Eagles are coming off an emotional victory over the Riverside Pirates while the Falcons return home after defeating Green Hope 24-3.

Everyone is looking forward to returning to Claude Currie Stadium and we hope that you'll be able to come out and pack those home stands and cheer to victory your home-town Falcons!! (updated 8/31/2006)

JV Falcons On the Road...@ Enloe JV...UPDATED TIME

Jordan JV @ Raleigh Enloe JV

September 7th, 2006...Thursday, 6:30 PM Kickoff. The JV Falcons will be heading to downtown Raleigh to take on the Enloe Eagles after a one week bye. The Falcons are coming off a 20-0 victory over the Green Hope Falcons JV squad at home last week. The Falcons had a steady rushing attack led by freshman Patrick Brodie and his 142 yards as the Falcon offensive line opened up the holes for the rushers. Defensively the Falcons bent but never broke to secure the shutout at home.

Hopefully you'll be able to take the time to get out to Raliegh Enloe this upcoming Thursday evening to see our young Falcons take on the Eagles. We look forward to seeing the visitor stands full of Falcons' supporters!! (updated 8/31/2006)

August 2006 News & Announcements

Gold Card Blitz Rescheduled due to Ernesto!

August 31st, 2006...Thursday. Due to the impending land fall of Tropical Storm Ernesto on Thursday the scheduled Gold Card Blitz Fundraiser has been rescheduled for next Tuesday evening, September 5th after practice. For additional information please contact the Falcon coaching staff. (updated 8/31/2006)

Falcons Capture Victory...JHS 24 - GHHS 3

August 25th, 2006. The Jordan Falcons took to the air and provided a steady attack from the ground, while the defense stood strong throughout to preserve a 24-3 victory against the Green Hope Falcons. Jordan's ground attack was highlighted by the steady rushing attack of sophomore JR Rhodes who tallied 141 yards on the evening, while junior Delson McAdams provided some excitement each time he touched the ball, while talling 56 yards rushing. Senior quarterback Eric Weaver also added to the rushing total while also adding a rushing score. Junior Arthur Affleck and Clifton White-Cromartie and sophomore Torrance Hunt also contributed yardage on the rushing front. Through the air, Weaver connected with senior Antonio Smith for an early touchdown score and finished the evening with over 100 yards passing. Senior tight end Clark Richards, senior wide receiver Derrick Yancey, juniors CJ Starkey and Delson McAdams and sophomore JR Rhodes also had receptions on the evening. Smith ended up with 84 yards on 3 receptions and 2 touchdown scores. Senior place kicker Jay Marko also booted a 23 yard field goal during the contest.

Defensively the Falcons came out strong and stayed steady throughout highlighted by allowing a total of 11 yards passing in the game including an intereception by junior defensive back Greg Parker. The Falcons also played a solid rush defense down the stretch as they allowed only 30 yards rushing in the second half.

For additional information on the game you can check out articles at the Durham Herald-Sun or the Raleigh News and Observer websites. (updated 8/31/2006)

JV Falcons Rush Past Green Hope JV Falcons

JHS 20 - GHHS 0

August 24th, 2006. The JV Falcons captured their first victory of the 2006 season in their season opener at home against the visiting JV Falcons of Green Hope High School. The Falcons posted 20 points to Green Hope's 0 and were paced offensively behind a strong rushing effort of frosh Patrick Brodie who tallied over 140 yards and 2 rushing scores on the evening. Also contributing to the rushing effort were freshman David Pickett, Devonte Knox, JJ Chambers, DJ Elliker and Devin McNeill. The Falcons also picked up a score through the air as Chambers connected with sophomore Jordan Farrington in the endzone for an 8 yard score. Sophomore Luis Glean also recorded a reception on the evening. Helping make the rushing and passing happen was the efforts of a number of young men along the offensive line.

On the defensive side of the ball the Falcons were paced by a number of young men including linebackers David Pickett, sophomore Joderick Arocho and frosh Anthony McMillian. The defensive front had a number of newcomers assist in the effort including frosh Troy Pitt and sophomores Kyle Jeffers and Andrew Anderson. Returning players including sophomores Brandon Leedy and Trevor Wiggins also contributed along the line. In the defensive secondary, sophomore Eric Eatmon may have had the big hit of the evening and frosh Patrick Brodie picked off a pass.

The Falcons will look to improve over the off week as they prepare for their first road game against the Enloe JV Eagles. (updated 8/31/2006)

Falcons Take to the Road...@ Green Hope HS

Jordan Falcons @ Green Hope Falcons

August 25th, 2006...Friday, 7:00 PM Kickoff. The Jordan Falcons will look to rebound as they head to Morrisville to take on another group of Falcons, the Green Hope HS Falcons. In last year's contest at Claude Currie Stadium, Jordan came away with the 24 - 14 victory for the first meeting between the two schools.

We look forward to seeing the visiting stands packed for the first away game of the 2006 season. Continue to support your Falcons as they push forward one game at a time!! (updated 8/20/2006)

JV Falcons Prepare for First 2006 Game...vs. Green Hope

Green Hope H.S. JV @ Jordan JV

August 24th, 2006...Thursday, 6:00 PM Kickoff. The JV Jordan Falcons are working hard and their first taste of action for the 2006 season will take place at home against the Falcons' from Green Hope High School. Last year, in the first match-up between the two programs the Jordan Falcons' captured the victory. A number of seasoned veterans of the 2005 JV squad have moved to varsity and it will be time for a number of newcomers to step into their shoes and lead the JV Falcons!

We look forward to seeing the stands packed for this big game at Claude Currie and hope that you've rested your vocal cords for Thursday evening. Continue to support your Falcons as they push forward one game at a time!! (updated 8/13/2006)

Friends of Falcon Football (FFF) Meeting

August 20th, 2006...Sunday, 3:00 PM. The Friends of Falcon Football will be holding their first meeting of the 2006 season this coming Sunday afternoon at Westminster Presbyterian Church located on 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road in Durham. For more information on the meeting please feel free to inquire at the Cook-out this Thursday after practice. (updated 8/15/2006)

Falcons Get Set for 2006 Home Opener...vs. Eastern Randolph

Eastern Randolph H.S. @ N&O #9 - Jordan

August 18th, 2006...Friday, 7:30 PM Kickoff. That time has come once again where the Falcons' will take to the field against 3A powerhouse Eastern Randolph High School. After an offseason that began with the Falcons reaching the 3rd Round of the 4A state playoffs and will culminate with a week of preparation and the annual FFF summer cook-out it will be time to strap it up and welcome the visiting Wildcats to Claude Currie Stadium. The Falcons and Wildcats have met on three prior occasions with the Wildcats currently holding a 2 games to 1 victory margin.

Two years ago, the Wildcats traveled to Claude Currie and met a stout Jordan defensive unit that gave up only one score while current Duke Blue Devil Kinney Rucker registered the game deciding sack of current Eastern Randolph senior quarterback Scott Riddle. On the offensive side of the ball, current Florida Gator Andrew Blaylock connected with wide receiver Brad Savage on a 60 yard plus pass route. The Falcons registered a 9-7 victory in front of an energized home crowd.

Football Cook-Out Prior to ER Game

August 17th, 2006. The Friends of Falcon Football will be putting on a cook-out for all those associated with the Falcon Football program this Thursday after practice. The event will take place in the outside area around the JHS cafeteria and will move indoors if there is inclement weather. This will be a great time to get together with parents, student-athletes, relatives and supporters of the Falcon Football program. It will also be a great time to learn about the many ways you can help out with the Falcon Football program if you are interested. (updated 8/13/2006)

Thanks for the Tasty Watermelon!

August 15th, 2006. The Falcons were surprised on Tuesday night after practice with a donation of freshly grown watermelons from Mrs. Albert. Many of the parents involved with Friends of Falcon Football (FFF) came by to help distribute mouth-watering chunks of delicious watermelon to all of the young men after the evening's practice. Thanks from all the players and coaches for the donation of watermelons and time to distribute from those in FFF. (updated 8/15/2006)

Varsity Falcons Swoop In on Pigskin Jamboree

August 11th, 2006. The varsity Falcons took to the field for the first time in 2006 at the newly re-created Pigskin Preview/Jamboree at Wake Forest-Rolesville High School. In previous seasons, this event typically known as the Pigskin Preview took place at North Carolina State University and showcased around 12 to 16 teams in the RDU area. Due to a number of issues, the event was initially cancelled and then modified and resurrected to find a home at the original creator of the event, Coach Earl Smith's current stomping grounds of Wake Forest-Rolesville High School.

The Falcons' took to the turf in the opening session against the Bunn Wildcats and the Millbrook Wildcats. Each session lasted about an hour-a-piece and included both 10 play drives, situational and goal-line situations. Although official scores were not kept the Falcons' had bright spots on both sides of the ball. Offensively, senior quarterback Eric Weaver connected with a number of receivers while showing his ability to make plays on the move. On the receiving end was senior receiver Antonio Smith who tallied both a chunk of yardage as well as a TD reception. One of the big hits of the scrimmage was registered by Falcon newcomer James Webb at the receiver position as he helped spring a big play. The offensive line helped pave the way for a slew of running backs that touched the ball on Friday evening. Leading the way was junior running back Delson McAdams that took a short gain and turned it into a 30 plus yard TD run, while sophomore JR Rhodes picked up significant yardage both running the ball as well as catching the ball for another Jordan TD. A number of other Jordan Falcons participated and contributed on the offensive side of the ball and everyone looks forward to seeing them make a difference in the 2006 season.

On the defensive side of the ball, the senior laden linebacking group of Matt Little, Cary Harper and Branden Roberts led the defense. The defense came up with a number of big stops in the back field as sophomore newcomer Dejon Harris registered one of the sacks on the evening.

Check back in future days for pictures from the event. You can also visit the Raleigh News & Observer to see video from the event (note that in the captions where David Albert is mentioned, due to a change in number prior to the event, Eric Weaver is the student-athlete in the video). (updated 8/13/2006)

July 2006 News & Announcements

Special Thanks to Tennessee Titan Tramain Hall

July 24th, 2006. Special thanks goes out to former NCSU wide receiver and newly signed Tennessee Titan Tramain Hall for taking a bit of time out of his busy summer schedule to stop by the Falcon Football practice fields and speak to all of the Falcon football players and coaches. Tramain spent time watching the Falcons practice on Monday and then took some time at the end of the practice to inspire and provide encouraging words to each of our Falcons! A number of the Falcons have mentioned how they were inspired by Tramain's words of wisdom since his visit and many have indicated how similar his key points were to those of head football coach Mike Briggs. Tramain will be working out at wide receiver and a special teams specialist during his rookie season with the Tennessee Titans. Again, we thank Tramain for taking that time with the Falcon program and wish him immense success on the professional level as he enters his rookie season with the Tennessee Titans. (updated 8/10/2006)

Falcon Alum Kyle Wiggins Named Team Captain

July 20th, 2006. Congratulations goes out to Falcon football alumni Kyle Wiggins who has been selected by the coaching staff at Randolph Macon College to be on of the 2006 team captains. Kyle will most likely play most of the snaps this upcoming season on the defensive side of the ball. Congrats again!! (updated 8/10/2006)

Official First Day of Practice...July 31st, 2006

July 31st, 2006. The first official day of practice is slated for July 31st, 2006. In order for your son to participate in events on schedule, it will be important that NO DATES are missed once July 31st, 2006 arrives. The NCHSAA states in clear terms that a certain number of days must be acquired prior to first contact (ie, the first day of full contact) in order to participate in contact events, and being able to play in a scrimmage or first game. This will be monitored closely by the coaching and support staff. Again, once July 31st, 2006 arrives...it is imperative that everyday from that point forward is a day where your son is present for practice in order to be able to take part in activities on schedule.

I would also add, in order for the TEAM to function to its highest level it is imperative that all members of the TEAM are present so that come the first day of contact, all TEAM members are present and able to participate. To acheive more than what was acheived in the 2005 season will require a total TEAM effort! (updated 2/15/2006)

The Falcons' Thank Alum Patrick Ray for Stopping By!!

July 18th, 2006. The Falcons' have been blessed this summer as we had a number of our former players that have continued to take their game to the college level return and speak to the 2006 squad about the importance of academics and continuing to work hard both academically and athletically. Patrick Ray was the most recent Falcon alums to stop by and stress the importance of continuing to work hard academically. Patrick is currently going into his second season for the CIAA D-II Livingstone Blue Bears. Patrick shined while he was at Jordan as one of the top running backs in Jordan history. We thank Patrick for taking the time to stop by and speak to the Falcons!!! Check out more info on all of the Falcons that have headed off to continue to play college ball at the College Bound Recruits page. (updated 7/26/2006)

Summer Workouts Continue...Be There!!
Updated 7/12/06

July 5th, 2006. Summer workouts continue after the Independence Day holiday. Workouts will continue throughout the weeks heading up to the first official day of practice on Monday, July 31st. Meet at the rear/athletic portion of the school at the Football locker rooms. Workouts begin promptly at 5:00 PM. Be sure that your athletic physical is up-to-date.

Extended look at the summer schedule...slight alterations may occur during the summer.

July 4th Week...Week OFF

July 10th and 11th (M-Tues, 5:00 to 7:30 PM)
July 12th (Wed, 7-on-7 at Cummings for position players...OL/DL at Jordan 5:00 to 7:00 PM...Position players will need to be at Jordan prior to 5:00 PM...check back or ask your student-athlete about scheduling)
July 13th (Thurs, additional optional workout...all may attend...focused on additional work for 9th graders and first year players...5:00 to 6:30 PM)
July 17th and 18th (M-Tues, 5:00 to 7:30 PM)
July 19th OFF (Wed, Off, Coaches Clinic in Greensboro...Check back, as there may be an optional work-out on this day)
July 20th, 21st, and 22nd (Th-Sat, Overnight Camp...UNC TEAM CAMP...CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CAMP APPLICATION)
July 24th, 25th and 26th (M-W, 5:00 to 7:30 PM)

Summer workouts will begin just as school is letting out across Durham County. The summer workouts will be a time for lifting and conditioning for the upcoming season as well as skill development work to take place. These sessions are critical for having our young men up to speed as we approach both our Passing League contests, UNC Team Camp and most importantly the start of the official football season on July 31st. These workouts will run Monday through Wednesday each week (in some cases there will be an extra workout on Thursday for the younger Falcons) with the time to be announced. If you have any questions concerning these workouts please contact Head Football Coach, Mike Briggs. (updated 7/05/2006)

UNC Team Camp...all should look to attend

Click Here to Download UNC TEAM CAMP Application

July 20th through 22nd, 2006. The Falcons will return to UNC for the Team Camp during the week of July 20-22nd. This is a camp where the Falcons will be staying at UNC and forms will become available in the coming days concerning the details. The Falcons have year-in-and-year out attended this event which is highlighted by the 7-on-7 competition. Two years ago the Falcons went undefeated and last year after a rocky start the Falcons powered back to be one of the top teams at camp once again. (updated 2/15/2006)

Lift-a-thon Collection...For UNC TEAM CAMP

Click Here to Download UNC TEAM CAMP Application

July 5th, 2006. A reminder that many of our Falcon football players will be collecting their pledges from the recent Lift-a-thon. The Lift-a-thon is an easy way for all of our Falcon football players to help in off-setting the cost of UNC Team Camp. All those Falcons' interested were given a pledge sheet and told to obtain pledges for the amount they could bench press. All proceeds for each individual camper will go directly to off-setting their cost to attend UNC Team Camp. (updated 07/05/2006)

2005 Highlight and Season Tapes Close to Completion

July 5th, 2006. An update on the completion of highlight and season tapes purchased at the Football Banquet...We've had a bit of technical snafu with the creation of our tapes, but are working to fix the technical issues. We thank you for your support and patience in the completion of these matters. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Coach Luck at 919-599-4936. (updated 07/05/2006)

Independence Day Week...No Summer Workouts

July 3rd - 7th, 2006. There will be no summer workouts during the week of Independence Day. (updated 2/15/2006)

June 2006 News & Announcements

Special Thanks to Falcon Alum for Stopping By!

June 28th, 2006. A special thanks goes out to Falcon Football Alumni, Kyle Wiggins, Randolph-Macon College and Johari Wiggins, Dartmouth College, for stopping by and speaking to the Falcons about the importance of grades, continuing to work hard and improve athletically and the rigors of playing collegiate football and being a college student. We appreciate their words of wisdom to our young Falcons and wish both of them the best of luck this upcoming season as Kyle enters his junior season and Johari is sophomore season at their respective institutions. If you'd like to find out more about Kyle or Johari or any of our other Falcons' that have moved on to the next level of collegiate athletics you can visit our College Bound Recruit section. (updated 07/05/2006)

Summer Workouts...Are In Session

June 12th, 2006. These workouts will begin on Monday, June 12th at 5:00 PM. Meet at the rear/athletic portion of the school at the Football locker rooms. Be sure that your athletic physical is up-to-date.

2005 Highlight and Season Tapes Close to Completion

June 15th, 2006. An update on the completion of highlight and season tapes purchased at the Football Banquet...Those that purchased tapes will begin to receive varsity highlight and season tape material next week. JV season and highlight tape material will begin to be available the following week. We thank you for your support and patience in the completion of these matters. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Coach Luck at 919-599-4936. (updated 06/15/2006)

Congratulations to the Falcon Football Class of 2006!

June 12th, 2006. Congratulations to all of the Falcon Football members of the Class of 2006! One chapter has come to a close in each of your lives and it has been a great honor as the Football Coaching Staff at Jordan to have been a part of each of your lives. We wish each of you the best in all of your future endeavours and encourage you to keep in touch with the Program and visit the young men that are working hard to continue the traditions you've bolstered in your years at Jordan.

For more information and pictures from the Jordan High 2006 graduation please click here. (updated 06/12/2006)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Fuddrucker's Restaurant

June 5th, 2006. The First Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Fuddrucker's Restaurant in Durham, located near the Harris Teeter Shopping Center off of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 5/28/2006)

Athletic Physicals at Duke Sports Medicine

June 3rd, 2006. Athletic physicals will be administered at Duke University's Finch Yeager Sports Medicine Building by the Sports Medicine staff at Duke. Duke Sports Medicine serves as the professional medical staff for the Falcon Football Program led by orthopaedic surgeon and former Baltimore Ravens Team Physician Claude T. Moorman. You can find additional information about the times of this event on the cable channel 4 DPS station.

Athletic physicals will cost ONLY $10.00. The athletic physical form needs to be filled out prior to the physical and MUST have a parent/guardian signature!! Contact anyone on the Falcon Football Staff if you need assistance in obtaining a physical form or feel free to download the Athletic Physical Forms here... (updated 5/27/2006)

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May 2006 News & Announcements

Spring Practice/Workouts Continuing...

May 15-18 and 22-25, 2006. Spring workouts/skill development continues the week of Memorial Day. This will be primarily an offensive week of development and will extend until the dead period. During the dead period there will be no skill development until the first day of summer workouts which begins on Monday June 12th at 5:00 PM. (updated 5/27/2006)

Spring Practice Approaching...

May 15-18 and 22-25, 2006. Spring practice will occur over two weeks in the middle to end of May 2006. The practices/workouts will occur Monday through Thursday both weeks. For more information contact Head Football Coach Briggs. (updated 2/15/2006)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Amantes Gourmet Pizza Restaurant

May 15th, 2006. The Third Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Amante's Gourmet Pizza Restaurant in Durham, located near the Kroger Shopping Center off of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 5/11/2006)

Congratulations to Assistant Football Coach, Stuart Albright...named 2006 DPS Teacher of the Year

May 1st, 2006. Congratulations to the assistant football coach and english teacher, Stuart Albright for being named the 2006 Durham Public Schools Teacher of the Year! Visit the DPS website to learn more about the hard work that Coach Albright puts into both the classroom and for the young men that participate in Jordan Football! DPS Article. (updated 5/11/2006)

Durham Jordan Ranked as a Top High School

May 1st, 2006. Newsweek released a recent ranking list for high schools throughout the United States. Durham Jordan, according to the ranking system used, ranked as the 280th high school in the US. Considering that there are approximately 1200 high schools that simply make up the top 5% of the all high schools in the United States, it's quite an accomplishment. The rankings were based on a formula that took into account how many Advanced Placement or IB exams were taken by the entire high school student body compared to the overall number of seniors graduating at the school. Although it's tough to gauge/rank schools, this serves as one indicator that supports the fact that Durham Jordan is providing the opportunity for the young people of Durham to take high level coursework on the high school level. Link to Newsweek rankings. (updated 5/11/2006)

Weight Room/After School Lifting Program is In-Session

January thru May 2006. A reminder that the weight room/after school lifting program for the football program is currently in session. Unless you are playing another school sponsored sport or are meeting with teachers for after school tutoring, it is expected that you are in lifting. Lifting runs Monday through Thursday from 2:45 to approximately 3:45 PM. (updated 2/08/2006)

Combine Season is Approaching!

March thru May 2006. The 2006 Combine season is approaching and although there will be a few combines prior to April 2006, the state-wide Shrine Bowl combines will begin on April 1st at Greene Central HS in Snow Hill, NC. A few changes from last year's combines include the following: (a) Only rising Seniors (ie current juniors) will be allowed to take part in the Shrine Bowl Combines and (b) the entrance fee went from $15 to $20 per combine. Additional information about the combines, including other combines that underclassmen are eligible to attend will be listed on the College Bound Recruits Page in the near future. If you have further questions about combine season, please contact Assistant Coach Starkey. (updated 2/08/2006)

April 2006 News & Announcements

Weight Room/After School Lifting Program is In-Session

Combine Season is Approaching!

3rd Annual Football Banquet set for 6 PM start

April 8th, 2006. A date has been set for the 3rd Annual Football Banquet. If you are interested in assisting in any way, please feel free to get in contact with any of the officers of the Friends of Falcon Football or Coach Briggs. (updated 2/08/2006)

March 2006 News & Announcements

Weight Room/After School Lifting Program is In-Session

Combine Season is Approaching!

February 2006 News & Announcements

Weight Room/After School Lifting Program is In-Session

Internal Progress Reports for Second Semester

February 13th, 2006. Beginning on Monday February 13th those young men that participated in the football program as a freshman this past season or who are interested in participating as a sophomore for 2006 will be taking part in an internal progress report program as a part of the Academic support portion of the football program. Not all freshmen will be required to take part in the program as it will be based on first semester performance. Also, those that will be taking part in the program may in the coming weeks be taken off of the program based on acheivement and improvement. For those with questions or interested in further details, please contact either Head Junior Varsity Coach Ladwaun Harrison or the program's academic advisor, Assistant Coach Stuart Albright. (updated 2/08/2006)

Falcon Football Senior...State Champ!

February 2006. Congratulations to senior offensive lineman Jamie O'Briant on securing the state championship in wrestling at the 4A heavyweight designation. O'Briant has always been a force on the wrestling mat, finishing in 3rd place at last year's 4A state championship tournament. O'Briant will be heading off next year to D-II Lenoir-Rhyne where he will be playing football on a football grant-in-aid package. Congratulations fromt the Falcon Football Family! (updated 3/02/2006)

Falcon Football Players Become Published Authors

February 2006. Congratulations are in order to five Falcon football players for being included in the newly released book, Unlocking Room 413, published by McKinnon Press. Seniors Andrew Blaylock, Josh Gornto, Siddiq Haynes, and Lance Sanders, and sophomore Walter Johns each contributed works ranging from plays to short stories to poetry for the anthology. Copies of Unlocking Room 413 can be purchased online at http://www.lulu.com/content/188958 or through www.mckinnonpress.com. These talented young men prove that Jordan Falcon success is not limited to the gridiron. (updated 2/17/2006)

Two More Senior Falcons Complete the Recruiting Voyage

February 8th, 2006. Two additional seniors have decided on where they'll complete their college education while strapping it up and playing collegiate football. All-Area and All-Conference Player of the Year on Defense, Josh Gornto has decided to take his skills north to Patriot League Bucknell University, a Division I-AA school located in Pennsylvania. Bucknell prides itself on its athletic programs as they have won numerous championships. In addition, Bucknell rates as the 27th top school in the US as well as the 8th top engineering school. Defensive end Lance Sanders also decided on his college future as he'll be heading down south to CIAA Division II Fayetteville State University. The Broncos snatched Lance from a number of other CIAA schools that were highly interested in his skills on the field.

Jordan plans to have a second signing day event in the Media center in the coming weeks as additional seniors make their decisions. Additional information on those announcements will be posted. (updated 2/08/2006)

Three Senior Falcons End their Recruiting Journey

February 1st, 2006. Three current seniors in the Falcon Football Program made their decisions on where they'll be continuing their academic and athletic futures. The first of February is officially know as National Signing Day, and although there is typically a ton of hoopla associated with the day, in general it simply signfies the first day that young men across the nation are legally allowed to commit to a particular school.

In the case of the Durham Jordan Falcons, three seniors began the the signing process at Jordan in the Media Center after school with an official press conference to announce their commitments. Offensive lineman Jamie O'Briant committed to Division II Lenoir-Rhyne while tight end Robert Bumgarner decided to play in the same conference as O'Briant with Divsion II Presbyterian. The length of time that these two current Falcons will have to play against one another may be limited as Presbyterian will be playing a split Divsion I-AA and Division II schedule this year as they prepare a jump to the Division I-AA level in a year. Also committing on Wednesday was big defensive lineman Siddiq Haynes to Division I-AA powerhouse University of Delaware. The Fightin' Blue Hens are excited about Haynes arrival and look forward to him vying for playing time this upcoming summer.

The recruiting process continues for a number of our other seniors and we'll update you as new information becomes available. For more information about these signings please read the following article by the Durham Herald-Sun. In addition, if you are interested in seeing a video feed from the signing day event you can check out the following video from FNFDU. (updated 2/08/2006)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Rudino's Pizza & Grinders Restaurant

February 13th, 2006. The Second Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Rudino's Pizza & Grinders Restaurant in Durham, located near the Kroger Shopping Center off of HWY 54. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 2/08/2006)

January 2006 News & Announcements

Weight Room/After School Lifting Program is In-Session

December 2005 News & Announcements

Falcons Swoop Down to Claim Top Number of All-Area Selections

December 25th, 2005. The Falcons claimed another victory around the holidays as they garnered a top number of overall selections for the 2005 Herald-Sun All-Area team. Included in the selections was 2005 Herald-Sun Defensive Player of the Year, Safety Josh Gornto. Joining Gornto on the defensive side of the ball were seven other Falcons, including three first team selections (Gornto, Harper and Haynes), three second team selections (Little, Reid and Sutton) and one honorable mention selection (Sanders). On the offensive side of the ball the Falcons had seven overall selections including one first team (O'Briant), two second team (Thornton, Shaffer) and four honorable mention selections (Blaylock, Rhodes, Bumgarner and Poole). For more information about all of the selections as well as selections throughout the recent past please go to the Records section of the site. (updated 2/08/2006)

Jordan Dominates PAC-6 All-Conference Selections

December 25th, 2005. The Jordan Falcons dominated the selections for the PAC-6 All-Conference team with an overall 18 total selections including Player of Year honors on Defense by safety Josh Gornto. Nine offensive players were selected to the team including five first team selections including Blaylock (QB), O'Briant (OL), Bumgarner (TE), Poole (OL) and Rhodes (RB). On the defensive side of the ball, the Falcons' scooped up eight overall selections including five first team selections including Gornto (DB), Haynes (DL), Sanders (DE), Harper (LB) and Little (LB). On the special teams front, kicker Jay Marko picked up an honorable mention nod. For more information about all of the selections as well as selections throughout the recent past please go to the Records section of the site. (updated 2/08/2006)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Rudino's Pizza & Grinders Restaurant

December 12th, 2005. The Second Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Rudino's Pizza & Grinders Restaurant in Durham, located near the Kroger Shopping Center off of HWY 54. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 12/08/2005)

Senior QB Blaylock Highlighted in Local Paper

December 2nd, 2005. Senior signal-caller Andrew Blaylock along with Cedar Ridge's senior quarterback Patrick Dennis were highlighted by are sports writer Guy Loranger in the Durham Herald-Sun. It's a great article for two great young men...to read more follow this link...Durham Herald-Sun. (updated 12/05/2005)

Fall Sports Awards

December 5th, 2005. The Fall Sports Awards will occur at 6:00 PM in the JHS auditorium on Monday, December 5th. This event is held near the end of the Fall season to honor all sports. There will be a football component to this event and will most likely meet in the cafeteria after a brief introduction in the auditorium. This event is different than the end-of-year football banquet which will be held in the spring. (updated 12/05/2005)

November 2005 News & Announcements

Falcons Fall to Yellow Jackets in 3rd Round...LSHS 38 - JHS 14

November 25th, 2005. The Falcons fell to the Lee County Yellow Jackets in the third round of the state 4A playoffs by a score of 38-14. Additional information about the game will be provided in the days to come.

At this time we'd like to honor those seniors that played such an important part in the success of both this year's 10-4 team as well as helping to continue to build the Falcon Football program. (updated 11/26/2005)

Listed in Numerical order...Four-year seniors in BOLD

Thomas Shaffer
Preston Smith
Bruce Rosell
Andrew Blaylock
Nick Smith
Steven Thornton
Josh Gornto
Kendrick Greenlee
Jared Robertson
Brian Burnette
Sean McAlister
Josh Mayberry
Guan Yu Xu
Josh Poole
Siddiq Haynes
Myreon Sutton-Johnson
Jamie O'Briant
Walt Rogers
Brad Howard
Lance Sanders
Robert Bumgarner

ESPN Radio 1490 AM will Broadcast Game vs. Lee County

November 25th, 2005...Friday, 7:00 PM Pregame show. The crew from ESPN Radio at 1490 AM will return for another night of high school football at Durham Jordan. The ESPN Radio group broadcasted last week's game against EE Smith and will return again this week to follow your hometown Durham Jordan Falcons. Bring a radio to the game and tune in to the ESPN Radio folks as they provide you with play-by-play. (updated 11/22/2005)

Falcons Headin' to 3rd Round...vs. Lee County

4A-East #8 Lee County @ 4A-East #4 Jordan

November 25th, 2005...Friday, 7:30 PM Kickoff. The Falcons took one more step closer to reaching the goal of each high school football program that starts official practice back in late July to early August...the state championship. For just the second time in school history and the second time in five years the Falcons will be heading to the 3rd round of the playoffs.

The much talked about 2000 team was the only other team in school history to reach the 3rd round and as a #5 seed travelled to Hope Mills to take on a solid South View team. Although the Falcons went on to fall short in that game the 2000 team set a standard for future Jordan faithful. After two consecutive years of reaching the 2nd round of the state playoffs (2003 and 2004) the 2005 squad has pushed one step further and will be taking on the #8 seed Lee County Yellow Jackets. The last time that Jordan and Lee met was ironically, back in 2000 in the first round of the state 4A playoffs as the Yellow Jackets travelled to Jordan for a first round match-up. The Falcons took that contest 14-0 and moved on to face the Millbrook Wildcats in the second round.

We look forward to seeing the stands packed for this big game at Claude Currie and hope that you've rested your vocal cords for Friday evening. Be sure to not eat too much turkey on Thanksgiving and be ready to hoot and holler for your Falcons!! Continue to support your Falcons as they push forward one game at a time!! (updated 11/22/2005)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Amante Gourmet Pizza Restaurant

November 21st, 2005. The Third Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Amante Gourmet Pizza Restaurant in Durham, located near the Kroger shopping center off of Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 11/19/2005)

Falcons Take out Golden Bulls...JHS 31 - EESHS 12

November 18th, 2005. Check back over the weekend for a more extensive story on the Jordan Falcons' victory over the Golden Bulls of EE Smith H.S. (Picture taken by Walt Unks of the Durham Herald Sun)

If you'd like to read more from the news sources at the game, check out the Durham Herald-Sun article, Fayetteville Observer article. (updated 11/19/2005)

Falcons Take Step to 2nd Round...vs. EE Smith

4A-East #5 Fayetteville EE Smith @ 4A-East #4 Jordan

November 18th, 2005...Friday, 7:30 PM Kickoff. It's beginning to look like the Jordan Falcons are from another conference, namely the Two-Rivers out of Fayetteville. For the second week of the playoffs the Falcons will have anothere Fayetteville team make the trek to Claude Currie Stadium. This week's opponent will be the Golden Bulls of EE Smith H.S. The Golden Bulls defeated Fayetteville Pine Forest last week to move to the second round while the Falcons defeated Fayetteville Terry Sanford. This will be the second 4/5 matchup that the Falcons have been involved in during the playoffs. The other meeting occurred in the 2000 playoffs as the Falcons came in as the #5 seed and travelled to Millbrook H.S. the #4 seed. In an exciting game the Falcons defeated the Wildcats on a game winning field goal by place kicker Devin Ryan. This time around the #5 seed will have to make the trip to Claude Currie stadium.

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Rudinos Pizza & Grinders Restaurant

November 14th, 2005. The Second Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Rudino's Pizza & Grinders Restaurant in Durham, located near the Kroger shopping center off of HWY 54. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 11/14/2005)

Falcons Take Down Bulldogs...JHS 17, TSHS 14

November 11th, 2005. In a tough battle of two physical teams the Falcons' soared high at the end and captured a first round playoff victory in the final minute of regulation. The Fayetteville Terry Sanford Bulldogs came to town on a mission and after scoring on their first possession it was clear that the Bulldogs would be content with nothing less than stealing a victory from the hometown Falcons. On the ensuing drive, the Falcons' offense responded as senior quarterback Andrew Blaylock hooked up with senior wide receiver Thomas Shaffer for a 36 yard touchdown strike. The Bulldogs continued to battle and after a blocked punt scored to make the score 14-7 Bulldogs. The Falcons responded as the half came to an end as junior place kicker Jay Marko nailed a 37 yard field goal to give a halftime score of 14-10.

In the second half the stingy Falcon defense came to play limiting the Bulldogs on the ground and through the air. The Falcons' offense moved the ball, but not enough to get into scoring position. With time running out and after a scoreless 3rd quarter, the Falcons took over deep in their own territory with 3:56 remaining. Led by senior quarterback Andrew Blaylock they marched down the field, hitting junior wide receiver Eric Weaver and Thomas Shaffer on keys plays to move the ball. Blaylock also took to the ground seeing no one open down field. Eventually the Falcons found themselves at the Bulldog 11 yard line with a first down. With a minute remaining, the Falcon offense was on the 4 yard line with a 4th and 3 situation. Blaylock took the snap from center Josh Dorfman and rolled to his left looking into the endzone, with no one open, he cut up field behind the blocks of senior running back Bruce Rosell and senior offensive tackle Jamie O'Briant and found himself five yards into the endzone for the go-ahead score.

On the ensuing Bulldog drive, junior linebacker Matt Little adjusted to the Bulldogs quarterback throw back play and picked off the running back's throw to seal the victory and push the Falcons into the second round for the third straight year.

For more information about the game you can visit the Fayetteville Observer, the Durham Herald Sun or the Raleigh News & Observer. The Falcons will play another Two-Rivers opponent this coming Friday as they have at least one more home game against EE Smith H.S. Be out there and support your Jordan Falcons!!! (updated 11/13/2005)

Varsity Falcons Head to 4A Playoffs...vs. Terry Sanford

4A-East #13 Fayetteville Terry Sanford @ 4A-East #4 Jordan

November 11th, 2005...Friday, 7:30 PM Kickoff. The Varsity Falcons concluded the regular season on a five game winning streak after defeating the Northern Durham Knights on the road with a 28-14 victory and securing a #2 finish in the PAC-6 and the automatic playoff berth that accompanies a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place finish. The NCHSAA announced playoff pairings on Saturday evening and the result of those pairings is that the Varsity Falcons were awarded a #4 seed in the 4A-East bracket. Their opening round opponent will be Fayetteville Terry Sanford who ended the regular season on Friday with a loss to conference rival Pine Forest. The Terry Sanford Bulldogs come from the Two-Rivers conference that also includes Cape Fear, Purnell Swett, South View, Pine Forest, Westover and EE Smith.

This will be the third playoff game in school history that has been hosted at Jordan HS. All three games have been hosted by either Coach Rick Brown (1998-2000) or current Coach Mike Briggs (2001-). In 2000, the Falcons hosted the Lee County Hornets, while in 2003 the Falcons hosted the East Wake Warriors. The #4 seed also marks the highest seed awarded to a Jordan Falcon Football team in school history as the prior high seed was the 2000 team (12-2) as a #5 seed. This marks the 6th playoff appearance for the Falcons in school history and 5th appearance since 2000. Prior to Coach Rick Brown taking over in 1998 the Falcons had ventured to the playoffs only once. Under Coach Brown the Falcons went to the playoffs in 2000 and under current head coach Mike Briggs the Falcons have made the playoffs 4 out of his 5 seasons, including 4 years in a row. The Falcons look forward to seeing the home stands packed this Friday evening as they work hard to capture win #9. Go Falcons!! (updated 11/07/2005)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Fuddruckers Restaurant

November 7th, 2005. The First Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Fuddruckers Restaurant in Durham, located near the Harris Teeter shopping center off of Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 11/07/2005)

JHS Athletic Booster Club Reverse Raffle

November 7th, 2005...Monday, 6:30 PM. A reminder that if you purchased a ticket for the JHS Athletic Booster Club's Reverse Raffle to be at the school's cafeteria this evening for dinner and the event. The raffle and dinner will begin at 6:30 PM and as as been mentioned both through the GoFalcons@falconfootball.org emails and at home JV and Varsity games with your ticket you will receive two complimentary dinners as well as the chance to win $5,000. You do not have to be present to win any prizes, but you do need to be present to eat dinner! Thanks for supporting the Falcon Football program and JHS Athletics. (updated 11/07/2005)

October 2005 News & Announcements

JV Falcons Return Home...vs. Chapel Hill JV

October 27th, 2005...Thursday, 6:00 PM Kickoff. The JV Falcons return home after their trip to "The Rock" where they saw a great 17 game winning streak come to a close. The Falcons will have learned a number of lessons from the game at Person and will be looking forward to taking the field at home versus the visiting Chapel Hill Tigers JV to wash the sour taste away. Currently the JV Falcons are 7-1 on the season and 4-1 in conference. They'll face a Chapel Hill JV that is also 7-1 and 4-1 overall after losing last week to the Riverside JV. We look forward to a great bit of fan support this Thursday and cheer our young Falcons on towards a PAC-6 crown. (updated 10/22/2005)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Subway Restaurant

October 24th, 2005. The Fourth Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Subway Restaurant in Durham, located near the Food Lion in the Woodcroft shopping center off of Hope Valley Road. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 10/02/2005)

Varsity Falcons Fly High over Rockets...JHS 23 - PHS 12

October 21st, 2005. More detailed information concerning the game to come in the days to come. (updated 10/22/2005)

Varsity Falcons Ready for Rockets...vs. Roxboro Person Varsity

October 21st, 2005...Friday, 7:30 PM Kickoff. The varsity Falcons will be ready this Friday evening to honor both those seniors that have given so much to the Falcon Football Program while at the same time working hard to keep a hold on second place in the conference. Senior Night and the final home game of the regular season will see the visiting Roxboro Person Rockets come to town after a 38 to 28 loss last week against the Southern Spartans. The Falcons are coming off a victory over the ECH Wildcats where senior quarterback Andrew Blaylock surpassed his older brother Brent as the All-Time Career Passing Leader at Jordan H.S. In addition, Head Coach Mike Briggs became the All-Time Winningest Coach at Jordan H.S. in just five years of service to date. This will be a special night for our Falcon Seniors...we look forward to seeing ya'll out there to cheer them on!! (updated 10/19/2005)

JV Falcons for the First Time...In a Long Time...PHS 33 - JHS 26

October 20th, 2005. More information to come in the next week on the game recap. (updated 10/22/2005)

JV Falcons Travel to "The Rock"...at Roxboro Person JV

October 20th, 2005...Thursday, 6:00 PM Kickoff. The JV Falcons get the pleasure of suiting up and taking the long bus ride up north to "The Rock" to battle the Person JV Rockets. The Falcons are ending a tough stretch where they've had to play 3 games in just at an eight day span. The stretch started last Thursday when they travelled to ECH and defeated the JV Wildcats 36 to 12. They then returned for a Monday Night contest at home against the JV Riverside Pirates and walked away with a convincing 36 to 14 victory. Leave early to make it up to Roxboro this evening and be there en masse to help support our JV Falcons that are currently undefeated this season!! (updated 10/19/2005)

Pictures from Riverside and Southern Game...

October 2005. Pictures taken during both the Southern and Riverside games will be posted in the coming days. You can visit the Schedule page to see photos from past games. (updated 10/19/2005)

Minutes from Last Meeting of Friends of Falcon Football

October 9th, 2005. The minutes from the last FFF meeting will be posted in the upcoming week, please check back for more information. (updated 10/19/2005)

JV Falcons Take Out Another Conference Foe...JHS JV 36 - RHS JV 14

October 17th, 2005. More information to come in the next week on the game recap. (updated 10/19/2005)

POSTPONED...JV Falcons Continue Conference Play...vs. Riverside JV

Original Date - October 6th, 2005...Thursday, 6:00 PM Kickoff.

Rescheduled Date - October 17th, 2005...Monday, 6:00 PM Kickoff. The JV Falcons will continue to work at improving as they battle cross-town foe Riverside this upcoming Thursday evening at home in Claude Currie Stadium. The JV Falcons are coming off a 22-14 victory over the JV Southern Durham Spartans and look to continue to improve on their current 5-0 mark. Try to make some time this Thursday evening and come out and support the JV Falcons! (updated 10/02/2005)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Amante Gourmet Pizza Restaurant

October 17th, 2005. The Third Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Amante Gourmet Pizza Restaurant in Durham, located near the Kroger Shopping Center off of the new section of MLK, Jr. Parkway. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 10/02/2005)

Varsity Falcons Get Win & Break Records...JHS 30 - ECH 15

October 14th, 2005. More information to come in the next week on the game recap. (updated 10/19/2005)

Varsity Falcons Prepare for Wildcats...vs. East Chapel Hill Varsity

October 14th, 2005...Friday, 7:30 PM Kickoff. The varsity Falcons, coming off a dramatic victory at Riverside HS on Monday will work to prepare during a short week against Chapel Hill foe, East Chapel Hill. The East Chapel Hill Wildcats played ball on Friday evening and lost a tough contest to Hillside in the rain. This will be homecoming for JHS and it would be great to see a large and loud crowd out there on Friday to support the Falcons!! (updated 10/11/2005)

JV Falcons Start out Sluggish but Finish Strong...JHS JV 36 - ECH JV 12

October 13th, 2005. More information to come in the next week on the game recap. (updated 10/19/2005)

JV Falcons Head to Wildcat Country...at East Chapel Hill JV

October 13th, 2005...Thursday, 6:00 PM Kickoff. The JV Falcons had an unexpected bye week due to the rainy conditions in the RDU area and should be ready to go after the lay-off as they travel to East Chapel Hill. The Falcons are currently in first place in the JV conference and will be looking to keep that standing alive as they suit up to battle the Wildcats. If you have the time, it would be great to see you out there on Thursday evening to support the future of Jordan football. These young men are working hard and the results are certainly on the field as they've compiled a 5-0 record so far this year. Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you there on Thursday. (updated 10/11/2005)

MNF - Mud Bowl II - Jordan Takes the Rematch...JHS 27 - RHS 21

October 10th, 2005. On a muddy field, expected, as it was Riverside HS, two titans took to the field with only one granted the allowance of victory. Both big plays and methodical execution reigned on a drizzling and dreary evening in Linny Wren Stadium. The Pirates at 2-0 in conference were battling to keep pace and a first place tie with Southern, while the Falcons were looking to rebound after last week's loss in the final minutes to Southern and climb back to one game behind the Spartans. With crater size holes of mud and water the Falcons took to the field first and on their second drive of the evening broke loose on one of the first big plays of the evening. Freshman running back Jerrell "JR" Rhodes tenderly took the sideline and then accelerated North and South past two Pirate defenders in route to a 65 yard TD scamper and an early 7-0 Jordan lead. Shortly thereafter, the Falcons instituted a methodical pounding on the Pirates, moving the ball down the field and capping it off with a pass from senior quarterback Andrew Blaylock to senior running back Steven Thornton.

For those that know a Riverside and Jordan match-up, it was clear the battle had just begun. Riverside responded as wide receiver and Wake Forest recruit Marhsall Williams pulled in a pass that positioned the ball in striking distance for big Weslye Saunders who a few plays later punched it in to cut the lead in half. The Pirates weren't done, and shortly before the half expired, Williams took another pass the distance to secure an even ball-game prior to the half. (Picture taken by Bernard Thomas of the Durham Herald Sun)

The second half saw the defenses dominate, but again, for a drive the Falcon offense pounded the Pirate defense. Thornton pushed in from around the 1 yard line to put the Falcons up 20-14. The Pirates responded with their own drive and capped it off with a touchdown from running back Tyshawn Mitchell.

Score 21-20 Pirates...a stoppage by both the Pirate and then Falcon defenses left just around a minute on the clock in the fourth quarter. The Pirates punted and sophomore Delson McAdams awaited the kick. McAdams had dominated as a freshman on the JV level, playing head and shoulders above the crowd, especially on special teams, but his time had not come to date on the varsity to make the play he is so capable of making.

His time had come...The punt was deep and McAdams had to race as though he was catching a pass, heading in a direction opposite to the endzone he knew was his goal. After a flawless snag he planted and turned up the field to his right, Wake recruit Marshall Williams with 4.3 speed was approaching from McAdams left and surely had the speed and experience to take down the sophomore. But it wasn't to be as senior safety Josh Gornto entered frame center, as in the center of William's torso, and completely obliterated him. The return was on!

And as with anything concerning this great game of football...it was about team, not the individual that made it happen. First it was the catch by McAdams, then the perfect take out by Gornto. McAdams scurried up the right side of the field towards midfield after catching the ball at the Jordan 15. As he negotiated the muddy swamp and Pirate defenders, Falcons swooped down on his left and right systematically taking one, then two and three and so on of Pirates out of the play. Junior linebacker Cary Harper was one of 10 Falcons on the field that made their block and completely obliterated the Pirate punt team.

As McAdams reached mid-field he was far right and running out of turf, it was here that the skills that were shown so often at the JV level matriculated to a faster level; the varsity, the Friday Night Football, under the lights level. Out of the corner of his eye, there was light and reaction took over, he cut hard on the swamp to his left, leaving the relative safety of the Falcon sideline, and began to bolt all the way across the field heading towards the Pirate sidelines, only he knew that here it was 11 against 11, those on the field would decide this game...and the Pirates standing on the sideline would be of no help to the 11 Pirates that were being systematically picked off by the Falcon return team.

"One block, I just need one block" as he began to accelerate down the Pirate sideline, could be heard throughout the Falcon sidelines and stands from the young McAdams. No, it wasn't audible to anyone, just those that saw the play developing. The Pirate punter would be Riverside's last hope and as had been set in motion on the first seconds of the play with the block on Williams, so it would be as this play concluded, another sophomore, Andrew Reid raced as hard as he could up alongside the punter, making sure to get in front and simply slow his movement towards the speeding McAdams. Although this block wasn't as crushing as the earlier blocks it was just as effective and with the Pirate punt team neutralized by 10 Falcons, McAdams completed a dazzling North-South, East-West romp to the endzone. Score JHS 27-RHS 21. What a game...a great job by both teams!

For additional information on this game please see The Durham-Herald Sun or Raleigh News and Observer. The Falcons will next take to the field against the East Chapel Hill Wildcats this upcoming Friday for Homecoming. (updated 10/11/2005)

POSTPONED...Varsity Falcons Ready for Pirates...vs. Riverside Varsity

Original Date - October 7th, 2005...Friday, 7:30 PM Kickoff.

Rescheduled Date - October 10th, 2005...Monday, 6:30 PM Kickoff. The Varsity Falcons will look to get back on their winning ways in conference as they battle the Riverside Pirates at Linny Wrenn Stadium. The Pirates are coming off a 22-6 victory over the Hillside Hornets improving their overall record to 3-3 and conference record to 2-0. The Falcons are eager to get back on the field and fight to get back above .500 in conference after a 40-33 setback last week against visiting Southern Durham. The Falcons look forward to seeing your support at this away conference game. (updated 10/02/2005)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Rudino's Pizza & Grinders Restaurant

October 10th, 2005. The Second Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Rudino's Pizza and Grinders Restaurant in Durham, located near the Kroger Shopping Center off of HWY 54 and Fayetteville Street. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 10/02/2005)

Friends of Falcon Football (FFF) Meeting

October 9th, 2005. The FFF will be meeting for the second time this season to discuss a variety of areas where support is needed for the continued growth of the Falcon Football program. The meeting is currently scheduled for Sunday, October 9th at 2:00 PM at the JHS cafeteria. Further details including the definite location and time of the meeting will be posted later this week. (updated 10/1/2005)

Congratulations to the Lowe's Grove Vikings...LG 32 - G 26 OT

October 5th, 2005...Claude Currie Stadium and the home to the Falcons had the pleasure of seeing yet another great contest between the neighboring Lowe's Grove Vikings and Githens' Raiders. Over the past four years the game, or the Falcon Bowl/Classic has taken place at Jordan and the fans have been treated to great contests while the young men have had the great opportunity to play under the lights at Jordan H.S. This year's game was no exception as the two teams battled to the end with the Vikings coming out on top in the first overtime session. Both teams played some incredible ball and were highlighted by performances from Githens' David Pickett, Patrick Brodie, Khalil McDonald, Fenton Flowers and Troy Pitt, while the effort of the Lowe's Grove Vikings was highlighted by Gregory Johnson, James Mcnatt, John Bass and Daquan Wilkerson. There were many more young men that contributed greatly to the effort of both teams and all should be applauded for their efforts.

The Falcons look forward to seeing many of these young men suit-up one day for the Falcons and again return to play under the lights at Claude Currie Stadium. (updated 10/06/2005)

4th Annual Githens - Lowe's Grove Falcon Classic @ Jordan

October 5th, 2005...Wednesday, 6:00 PM Kickoff. The 4th Annual Githens - Lowe's Grove Classic under the lights at Claude Currie Stadium is tenatively set for this Wednesday evening. Final details are being worked out and further information will be provided in the next few days to verify that the game will be taking place at Jordan. (updated 10/02/2005)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Fuddruckers Restaurant

October 3rd, 2005. The First Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Fuddruckers Restaurant in Durham, located near the Harris Teeter Shopping Center off of Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 10/02/2005)

Meal Money for Varsity is Due in Full!!

October 1st, 2005. Meal money for all varsity athletes is due in full as of this date! If you have already paid the first installment then only the second $36.00 installment is currently due. If you have paid the full amount for the season you are good to go! If you have not paid either the first or second installment, then the full amount is currently due at $66.00. Thanks for your assistance in helping this process run smoothly. (updated 10/01/2005)

September 2005 News & Announcements

Falcons Fall to Southern in Shoot-Out...JHS 33 - SDHS 40

September 30th, 2005. If they had ESPN Instant Classics for high school football, this one may have very well been playing a few days later. As always, a Jordan - Southern Clash on the gridiron proved to be nothing less than dynamic and exciting to the end. Both teams entered the game with 1-0 marks in conference and the Falcons were looking to march to first in conference while the Spartans were looking to continue their regular season winning streak stretching the past two seasons.

The Spartans jumped out to an early lead thanks to both the air and ground game on their opening drive to make it 6-0. After a three-and-out by the Falcon offense the Spartans came down the field again to make it 12-0. On the ensuing Falcon drive a turnover gave the ball to the Spartans in Falcon territory and before long Southern had darted to a 18-0 lead. Things didn't improve for the Falcons on the following kickoff as another turnover gave the ball to the Spartans and before you could blink the Spartans had struck once again taking the lead to 25-0. And then...the Classic was born...

The Falcons took the following drive and with a mix of play-action and a punishing running attack drove the ball down the field and punched it in on a run by senior running back Steven Thornton. On the following Spartan drive the ball squirted out and before big ole' Carl Johnson could put his arms on his hips, sophomore safety Andrew Reid had scooped and was headin' for the scorin' part for a 41 yard fumble recovery return for a TD. The Falcon defense held strong on the following drive and got the ball back for the Falcon offense that again punished the Spartan defense on the ground and ended the drive with another touchdown run by running back Steven Thornton. Heading into the half the game stood at Southern 25, Jordan 20.

The Falcons received the second half kickoff and continued where they left-off in the first half taking the ball down the field in a methodical fashion that ended in a touchdown plunge from freshman running back JR Rhodes. The score stood at 26-25 Jordan for a few more series on both sides as each teams defense thwarted the others' offense.

The Spartans were the next to strike and took back the lead 33-26. The Falcons responded and on a fourth down conversion JR Rhodes hit senior wide receiver Thomas Shaffer for 21 yards and the tying score. With time winding down in the fourth quarter the Spartans drove the field and pushed it in to go back on top 40-33. The Falcons offense took the field with just over 2 minutes remaining and under the throwing of senior quarterback Andrew Blaylock and the blocking of the offensive line pushed the ball down to the Spartan 7 yard line with seconds remaining. With no timeouts remaining, the Falcons were unable to connect on the following three plays and the Spartans escaped Claude Currie Stadium with the 40-33 victory. On offense the Falcons' offense and quarterback Andrew Blaylock ended the game with over a 100 yards passing while the running game was paced by senior Steven Thornton with 92 yards and freshman JR Rhodes with 61 yards. Senior wide receiver Thomas Shaffer pulled in over 60 yards in receptions and 1 touchdown reception.

The Falcons will look to get back on track as they'll battle Durham Riverside at Riverside this upcoming Friday evening. For further details on the Jordan - Southern matchup visit the Durham Herald-Sun or Raleigh News & Observer. (updated 10/01/2005)

Falcons Take Advantage of Mistakes...JV JHS 22 - JV SDHS 14

September 29th, 2005. The JV Falcons took advantage of mistakes in the JV Spartan kicking game and seized their fifth victory of the 2005 season while adding to their 15 game winning streak. The Falcons defense came up big with four interceptions including two by sophomore cornerback Arthur Affleck, one of which ended the game, one by sophomore linebacker/safety Steele Myers, and one by freshman linebacker Vincent Brown. A fifth interception by freshman cornerback Torrance Hunt that was run back 30 plus yards for a touchdown was called back on a roughing the quarterback call. On special teams the Falcon punt return team and freshman defensive end Tyshawn Shular recovered a misplayed snap from the Spartan punt team on the Spartan 4 yard line. Shortly thereafter, the Falcon offense struck with a 3 yard TD plunge by sophomore running back Steele Myers. The Falcons freshman quarterback Phillip Love hit freshman tight end Gabe Hatch in the endzone for the two-point conversion to make it 8-0.

The Falcon defense came up big once again as sophomore linebacker/safety Corey Scott tipped a pass by the Spartan quarterback that was then intercepted by freshman linebacker Vincent Brown on the Spartan 16 yard line. Within seconds, the Rocket Arthur Affleck shot through the Spartan defense for a 16 yard scamper. Later in the fourth quarter Affleck came up with his first interception of the evening and returned the ball to the Spartan 8 yard line. Affleck made it into the endzone a few plays later and then converted the two point conversion to give the JV Falcons a 22-14 victory. Great job to all of the young JV Falcons! (updated 10/01/2005)

Friends of Falcon Football (FFF) Meeting...UPDATED...Postponed

October 2nd, 2005...Sunday, 2:00 PM. Tenatively the FFF meeting originally scheduled for September 19th will be made up on October 2nd. Please check back for further information as it becomes available. (updated 09/17/2005)

Falcons Take it to Hillside Hornets...JHS 36 - HHS 12

September 23rd, 2005. At a packed house in Durham, the Jordan Falcons got a supercharged effort from the defense and before the Falcon offense took the field the Hornets were already trailing 7-0. Junior linebacker Matt Little stepped in front of a Hillside pass and accelerated 61 yards for a TD return. On the following drive the Falcons' offense took to the air as senior quarterback Andrew Blaylock connected early and often with senior wide receiver Thomas Shaffer and the drive culminated on a 25 yard strike from Blaylock to Shaffer to extend the lead to 14-0. The Jordan defense continued to stand strong throughout the rest of the game, either scoring or setting the Jordan offense up with a short field. Junior linebacker Cary Harper jumped into the scoring with his own interception and touchdown return. Sophomore running back Delson McAdams also added a score on the ground as did senior running back Bruce Rosell to end the game. Junior cornerback Roy Powell came up with a third interception on the evening for the Falcon defense and the Jordan punt return team added two punt blocks on the evening.

For additional information on this game you can visit the Durham Herald-Sun or the Raleigh News & Observer. (updated 10/01/2005)

JV Falcons Stay Undefeated and Gain Opening Conference Win...JV JHS 26 - JV HHS 20

September 22nd, 2005. The JV Falcons took their first conference game of the 2005 year as they defeated the JV Hillside Hornets in an overtime thriller. In the coming days we'll hopefully be able to get some additional detailed information about the game. (updated 10/01/2005)

JV Falcons Start Conference Play...vs. Hillside JV

September 22nd, 2005...Thursday, 6:00 PM Kickoff. The JV Falcons begin conference play at home against the Hornets of Hillside. The JV Falcons are currently riding a 13 game winning streak and look to start of conference play on a positive note as the visiting Hornets come to town. Come out and support your Jordan Falcon Football program! (updated 09/17/2005)

Varsity Falcons look to Rebound as They Enter Conference Play

September 23rd, 2005...Friday, 7:30 PM Kickoff. The varsity Falcons travel to neighboring Hillside H.S. to begin PAC-6 Conference play. Both teams enter conference play with a 2 and 2 mark and both suffered losses in their final non-conference match-ups. The Falcons will look to start off strong in conference play and hope to see the visitor's stands filled for the Falcons! (updated 09/17/2005)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Amantes Gourmet Pizza Restaurant

September 19th, 2005. The Third Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Amantes Gourmet Pizza Restaurant in Durham, located near the Kroger Shopping Center off of Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 09/15/2005)

Varsity Falcons Fall to Caps in Final Seconds

September 16th, 2005. With time running down in the fourth quarter, the Caps pulled out all of the stops and came up with a game winning pass as time expired to tie the ballgame at 26 a piece. The ensuing extra point was good and the Caps left Durham with the victory.

The Falcons were paced on the defense side of the ball with a stout run defense that allowed minus 9 yards rushing while sophomore cornerback Delson McAdams was in the right place to snag two interceptions. Offensively, the Falcons rushed for over 200 yards, paced by senior running back Steven Thornton with 107 yards and 1 touchdown and freshman back JR Rhodes with 61 yards on nine carries and a punt return for a touchdown. Through the air, senior quarterback Andrew Blaylock connected for 105 yards, with senior receiver Thomas Shaffer and junior receiver Antonio Smith each bringing in just over 50 yards a piece.

The Falcons will look to rebound next week as they travel to crosstown rival Hillside to begin conference play. Both teams enter conference play with records of 2 and 2. To read additional information about the came visit the Durham Herald-Sun. (updated 09/17/2005)

Varsity Falcons Look to End Non-Conference Play with Victory

September 16th, 2005...Friday, 7:30 PM Kickoff. The varsity Falcons are currently on a two game winning streak after coming back from Enloe last Friday evening with a 14-13 victory. The Falcons will battle the Broughton Caps, the first meeting in football, to close out non-conference play in the 2005 season. The Caps are coming off a 28-20 victory over PAC-6 partner Chapel Hill. (updated 09/15/2005)

Defense Stands Strong...JV JHS 6 - JV NBHS 0

September 15th, 2005. All it took was one long run and a ton of Falcon defense to make sure that this night would include a victory for the junior varsity Falcons. The Falcons headed into their contest against the junior varsity Broughton Caps with a two game winning streak and an overall 12 game winning streak including last season's undefeated season. The Falcons opened the scoring when sophomore running back Arthur Affleck scampered down the sideline for a long touchdown run. From that point forward both defenses took over and neither offense was able to muster much, either by land or air. Sophomore defender Steele Myers had two interceptions to pace the defensive effort.

The JV Falcons now set their sights on PAC-6 conference play with an opening home match-up with crosstown rival Hillside. (updated 09/15/2005)

Falcons Top Eagles in Nailbiter...JHS 14 - EHS 13

September 9th, 2005. The Falcons came out strong against the Enloe Eagles as they opened the scoring with a touchdown toss from Andrew Blaylock to wide receiver Thomas Shaffer. The Eagles responded with their own touchdown pass later in the first quarter. After the Eagles took the lead, the Falcon offense responded with an eleven play drive the culminated with senior running back Steven Thornton pushing it in for the score. After a penalty, Jordan kicker Jay Marko put up the extra point to go ahead 14-13. The Falcon defense ended the game with a strong final series.

Junior linebacker Cary Harper had one interception for the defense and Steven Thornton paced the Jordan offense with 120 yards on 20 carries. For additional coverage check out the article in the Durham Herald Sun. (updated 09/10/2005)

JV Falcons Knock off Enloe Eagles...JV JHS 24 - JV EHS 15

September 8th, 2005. The junior varsity Falcons held off a fiesty Enloe JV squad with a 24 to 15 victory. They'll look to continue their winning streak as they battle the Caps of Broughton next Thursday evening. (updated 09/10/2005)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Fuddruckers Restaurant

September 5th, 2005. The First Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Fuddruckers Restaurant in Durham, located near the Harris Teeter Shopping Center off of Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 09/04/2005)

JV Falcons Look to Continue Winning Ways against Enloe JV

September 8th, 2005...Thursday, 6:00 PM Kickoff. The junior varsity Jordan Falcons will take to the field for the second time this season as they take on the visiting junior varsity from Enloe H.S. The Falcons defeated the Green Hope JV two weeks ago while the Enloe JV battled the Garner JV this past week. Come out and support your JV Falcons!! (updated 09/04/2005)

Varsity Falcons head to Raleigh Enloe for 3rd Non-Conf. Contest

September 9th, 2005...Friday, 7:00 PM Kickoff. The varsity Falcons will travel to battle the Raleigh Enloe Eagles this Friday. Jordan is coming off a bye week, while the Enloe Eagles took the field against the Garner Trojans this past Friday. The Falcons will look to improve their record above .500 while Enloe looks for their first victory of young 2005 season. Note the early kickoff time as this game will be played at a Wake County site. Come out and see your son and support those Falcons!! (updated 09/04/2005)

Gold Card Blitz Fundraiser!

September 1st, 2005. Gold Cards have been handed out to each football student athlete and are on sale until Thursday September 1st. On the first all athletes will work together in what we call the Gold Card Blitz to attempt to sell a final large amount of Gold Cards. This is our main fundraiser of the year and we ask that you support your son in his effort to sell these cards. (updated 08/23/2005)

August 2005 News & Announcements

Varsity and JV Team and Individual Pictures!!

August 27th, 2005 - 10:00 AM. Varsity and Junior Varsity Team and Individual pictures will be taken on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM at Jordan High School. Be sure that your son is at Jordan by 9:00 AM so they can be ready to take the pictures at 10:00 AM. For additional questions, please speak to Coach Briggs after a practice this week. (updated 08/22/2005)

Jordan Falcons Do What is Needed and get the W!
JHS - 24 GHHS - 14

August 26th, 2005. The Jordan Falcons took to the field for the first time at home against the Falcons of Green Hope H.S. Jordan capitalized on special teams and offensively both on the ground and in the air. The first score of the game came on a blocked punt by senior Thomas Shaffer who scooped and scored after the block. The Falcon offense struck shortly thereafter with a 60 yard strike from senior quarterback Andrew Blaylock to wide receiver Thomas Shaffer.

In the second half the Green Hope Falcons responded with a fake punt for a score and a trick pass play that set-up a one yard score. The Falcon offense responded with two solid drives that were capped off by a field goal by Jay Marko and rushing touchdown from senior running back Steven Thornton.

The offense was paced by quarterback Andrew Blaylock and a 9 for 15 performance with 138 yards through the air. Steven Thornton kept the running game on track behind the Falcon offensive line with 118 rushing yards. Thomas Shaffer ended the game with the receiving high of 66 yards and a touchdown.

On the defensive side of the ball the defensive unit shut down the Green Hope offense allowing one long play on a trick pass play, but otherwise stuffing the Green Hope offense at the line or putting pressure on the Falcon quarterbacks. Sophomore safety Andrew Reid ended the game with an interception. For additional coverage check out the article in the Durham Herald-Sun.(updated 08/26/2005)

Listen to Friday's Game on 1490 AM...Be a Sponsor!

Week of August 26th, 2005. Area sports talk radio station 1490 AM will be broadcasting the Jordan vs. Green Hope game this Friday evening. Bring a radio to the game and you'll be able to listen to a play-by-play account as the action takes place on the field. Also, if you are unable to make it to the game you may listen on the road or at home either by radio or a webcast on-line at www.trianglesportstalk.com.

1490 AM is also offering time slots throughout the game and during the post-game show for local businesses to advertise. Thirty second time slots will run $15.00 and any one business may purchase up to 4 time slots. This is a great opportunity to publicize your business in both the Durham and Raleigh communities as 1490 AM is one of only two heavily listened to sports talk radio stations in the area. If you are interested in running a slot you must contact Taylor at 1490 AM by Thursday lunch time to run through briefly your business and finalize elements of the time slot. You may contact Taylor at the following email address at Triangle Sports Talk, taylor@trianglesportstalk.com. In addition if you have further questions about this great opportunity you may contact Dr. Blaylock for more information.

At the conclusion of Friday's game the folks at 1490 AM will take the recording of the game and create CD's that may be purchased in the weeks ahead for $5.00. Further information about this possibility will be available at their website, www.trianglesportstalk.com.

The Jordan Falcons thank 1490 AM for helping publicize and support high school football in the Durham-Raleigh area! (updated 08/23/2005)

Varsity Falcons Look to Rebound Against Green Hope H.S.

August, 26th, 2005 - 7:30 PM. The varsity Falcons will look to rebound after an opening game defeat at the hands of the Wildcats of Eastern Randolph. The Green Hope HS Falcons suffered a 42 - 0 defeat in their opener against Wakefield. This will be the opening home game of the 2005 season and the JHS Falcons look forward to seeing the home stands filled to capacity. This will be the first time in school history that Jordan has battled Green Hope on the gridiron. It also pits the JHS Falcons against the GHHS Falcons. (updated 08/22/2005)

JV Falcons Start off 2005 Season Where 2004 Left off...with a W! JHS JV 22 - GHHS JV 0

August 25th, 2005. It took a little time for the JHS Falcons to get rolling but when it was all said and done they triumphed 22-0 over cross-town foe Green Hope. The JV Falcons traveled for the first time to Green Hope H.S. to take on the Falcon JV squad. The first scoring drive of the night saw sophomore quarterback Renard Edwards hit sophomore wide receiver CJ Starkey on a long bomb heading to the scoreboard end of the field. Shortly there after Edwards took it in for the first score of the evening.

Sophomore running back Arthur Affleck exploded in the second half on the Green Hope defense running to the outside and inside, including both a short score after a sustained drive and a break-away run late in the fourth quarter. Sophomore running back David Albert and sophomore tight end Josh Haas added two subsequent two point conversions to end the scoring.

On defense, a number of Falcons stepped up, including interceptions by sophomores David Albert and Darryl Kinch. A few of the tackles for loss were registered by freshman corner Torrance Hunt and freshman defensive ends Tyshawn Shular and Trevor Wiggins. The entire defense responded by bending but never breaking.

The JV Falcons will have a bye week and then return to action the following week against the Enloe JV at home. (updated 08/26/2005)

JV Falcons Open Season at Green Hope H.S.

August 25th, 2005 - 7:00 PM. The junior varsity Falcons will open the 2005 season against the Green Hope Falcons of Cary this Thursday night. The JV Falcons are coming off of an undefeated 2004 season and have high expectations for the 2005 season. The Falcons have a strong sophomore class that remains as a core group from the 2004 season, a few inlcude Arthur Affleck, CJ Starkey, Steele Myers, Renard Edwards, John Anton and William Hutchins. The sophomore group welcomes a host of ninth graders that will round out the junior varsity roster. Go Falcons, JHS Falcons!

For directions to Green Hope High School visit the Schedules page. (updated 08/22/2005)

Gold Card Fundraiser...Cards have been Distributed!

August 22nd, 2005. The Falcon Gold Cards have been distributed and are currently on sale. It is important that our student athletes sell the cards that have been given to them, which at the moment as of Monday evening's practice was 17 cards per student athlete. This is our primary fundraiser of the year and it is imperative that each student athlete attempt to sell at the minimum 17 cards. Each card is $10 a piece and has a number of savings that may be used an unlimited number of times throughout the next year. In particular, one of the savings is for $10.00 off any $50.00 purchase at Dick's Sporting Goods. One purchase at Dick's for new tennis shoes will immediately make back the cost of the card, in one visit!!

What if each Falcon Football player solid simply the cards they've been given already? Each Falcon football player has been given 17 cards and we have approximately 105 Falcon Football players. With each card at $10 a piece and half of the proceeds going to the football program while the other half goes to the folks that run the promotion. If a single football player sells all of his 17 cards he'll raise $170.00 or $85.00 for the Falcon Football Program. Now if all 105 football players sell their 17 cards as a team they'll raise $8,925.00!!!! That's right, almost $9,000.00 for the Falcon Football Program! Every cent of that fundraiser goes directly to the Falcon Football Program and no where else...it is to be used solely for the needs of the Falcon Football Program. If everyone takes their part...just 17 cards for each student athlete!!, just 17 cards, we will raise almost $9,000.00 for the program. To add to that, that total is before the blitz next Thursday night where we ask all of our student athletes to go out in groups and try to sell additional cards. Folks, we can reach the $10,000 dollar goal if everyone takes a part and encourages and helps our student athletes sell their Falcon Gold Cards!! (updated 08/23/2005)

Official First Day of 2005 Fall Practice

August 1st, 2005. The first official day of practice for the 2005 season begins. Please note that based on North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) policy it is imperative that these practices not be missed! In order to participate in contact drills, play in scrimmages or games, each athlete must meet a certain amount of days. If they do not meet this number of days...they will not be able to play until a later date at which point they have met the NCHSAA requirements. This is a strict rule set in place by the state based high school athletic association. Please assist us in making sure all of our young men are ready to participate in all events on the day allowed by the NCHSAA. Thank you!

Extended scheduling information...this may change...keep up-to-date and check the site out on a regular basis.

August 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th (M-Fri, 5:00 to 7:30 PM)
August 6th (Sat, 8:00 to 10:30 AM)
August 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th (M-Th, Two-a-days...8-9:30 AM and 5-7:30 PM)
August 12th ... Jamboree/Scrimmage at Northwood HS in Pittsboro 6 PM
August 15th, 16th and 17th (M-W, 5:00 to 7:30 PM...Eastern Randolph Week)
August 18th (Th, 5:00 to 7:00 PM...Eastern Randolph Walk-thru)
August 19th (Fri, GAME ONE...at Eastern Randolph...7:30 PM)
August 22nd and 23rd (M-Tues, 5:00 to 7:30 PM...Green Hope Week)
August 24th (Wed, JV-5 to 7:30 PM, Varsity-5 to 7:30 PM...JV Walk-thru)
August 25th (Thur, JV at Green Hope HS...Game One...Varsity-2:45 to 5:30 PM)
August 26th (Fri, GAME TWO...Home vs. Green Hope...7:30 PM)
August 29th, 30th and 31st (M-W, JV 2:45 to 4:45 PM, Varsity 2:45 to 5:30 PM)

September Schedule to appear in the future. (updated 05/20/2005)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Subway Restaurant

August 22nd, 2005. The Fourth Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Subway Restaurant in Durham, located near the Food Lion Shopping Center in the WoodCroft Shopping Area off of Hope Valley Road. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 08/16/2005)

Falcons Fall to ER Wildcats, 21 - 0

August 19th, 2005. The Falcons traveled to Eastern Randolph High School with high hopes of an opening game victory, but it was not to be on a sticky night deep in North Carolina. After a scoreless first quarter the Wildcats gained some offensive momentum near the end of the second quarter and took a 7 - 0 halftime lead. In the second half, the Wildcat defense returned an offensive turnover for their second score of the evening and then ended the game with 20 seconds remaining on the game clock with a final touchdown to end the scoring at 21 - 0. The Falcons will look to rebound this upcoming Friday as they open the 2005 season at home against the neighboring Green Hope Falcons of Cary. (updated 08/21/2005)

O'Briant named a top 30 OL'men for NC and 3rd Team Pre-season All State

August 19th, 2005. Scout.com listed Falcon offensive lineman Jamie O'Briant as one of the top thirty offensive linemen in North Carolina. Jamie was positioned at number fourteen. O'Briant was also listed as a member of the preseason all-state 3rd team. For additional information, visit Scout.com for Preseason All-State and Scout.com for Top 30 OL. (updated 08/20/2005)

First Game of the 2005 Season...Eastern Randolph HS

August 19th, 2005. We'll be traveling to Ramseur, NC to take on the Eastern Randolph Wildcats for the third year in a row as an opening season endowment game. Help start the 2005 season out with a ton of support...we hope to see the visitors' stands full!

All of the preparation is over...nothing left except for suiting up and heading to WildCat Country...Falcons vs. Wildcats...the Grudge Match...

The Falcons traveled to Randolph County two years ago to battle the Wildcats for the first time in school history. The Wildcats jumped out early and didn't relinquish their lead. During the 2004 season, the Falcons evened the board with a gritty 9-7 home victory highlighted by a touchdown pass from Andrew Blaylock to wide receiver Brad Savage. The Wildcats responded and then in the second half the Falcon Defense stood tall and collapsed on Wildcat quarterback Scott Riddle in the endzone for a safety.

Directions to Eastern Randolph H.S. are fairly straightforward...From Jordan H.S. proceed on HWY 54 towards Chapel Hill and turn onto 15-501. Continue on 15-501 south towards Carrboro/Pittsboro. Take the NC-86 N/ US-15 S/ US-501 S ramp to Chapel Hill/Pittsboro. Turn left at S. Columbia Street. Now continue on 15-501 until you reach US-64 W ramp (this is the highway just past Northwood H.S.) Head West on US-64 and continue past Siler City. Be looking to your right upon exiting Siler City for Eastern Randolph Road and you'll also see a state provided marker/sign for the high school. Turn Right onto Eastern Randolph Road and the school will be on your right.

Check the rest of the schedule by Clicking Here. (updated 08/17/2005)

Three Varsity Falcons Honored on Pre-season Teams

August 18th, 2005. Quarterback Andrew Blaylock, safety Josh Gornto and offensive lineman Jamie O'Briant have been honored on preseason teams at their respective positions for the upcoming 2005 season. Blaylock was listed as one of the states top 30 quarterbacks on the recruiting information site, Scout.com; while Gornto secured a slot as one of the top safeties in the Raleigh-Durham area on the new website FNFRDU.com. (Friday Night Football RDU) O'Briant was listed in the News & Observer Preseason Football Preview as being one of the individuals to watch this upcoming 2005 season. Select on the following links for more information.

Blaylock listed as top 30 QB in NC

Varsity Team Pack Money Due to Coaching Staff

Prior to Thursday, August 18th, 2005. Team pack money for all varsity athletes is due to the coaching staff prior to practice on Thursday August 18th, 2005. The team pack cost for 2005 is $50.00 and includes a team t-shirt, shorts, mesh back, practice jersey and girdle with the athletes varsity number. Please make checks out to Bocock Sports. (updated 08/07/2005)

Varsity and JV Pre-game Meal Money Due

Prior to First Game of Season. Additional information concerning the cost of pre-game meals will be announced in the coming days. The varsity pre-game meal money may be submitted in a $30 and $36 increment or paid all at once for a total of $66 that will cover our 11 regular season games. As the playoffs near, we'll work towards obtaining funds for postseason pre-game meals. The first installment at $30 must be turned in by August 17th.

Click Here to get the Varisty Pre-Game Meal Handout

The JV pre-game meal money will be for a total of 10 games and totals $33. All JV pre-game meal money must be delivered per the handout instructions by August 25th.

Click Here to get the JV Pre-Game Meal Handout

Thank you for your support! (updated 08/10/2005)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Amante's Gourmet Pizza

August 15th, 2005. The Third Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Amante's Gourmet Pizza in Durham, located near the Kroger Shopping Center off of the extended portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in between Hope Valley Road and Fayetteville Street. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 08/10/2005)

Parent/Athlete Football Information Night

August 16th, 2005. The Parent/Athlete Football Information Night is currently scheduled for Tuesday evening August 16th at the conclusion of practice. This meeting is mandatory for all student-athletes participating in the football program at Jordan H.S. Please plan to attend this event. (updated 08/07/2005)

Scrimmage/Jamboree at Northwood HS in Pittsboro!!!

August 12th, 2005. The Falcons will be taking to the field for the first time in the 2005 season at Northwood HS in Pittsboro, NC. The Falcons will be one team in a grouping of approximately five to eight teams that will take place in the Jamboree.

All those Falcon Football players that will be attending the scrimmage must be at Jordan by 3 P.M. on Friday August 12th. We will be returning to Jordan sometime around 9 to 9:30 PM. (updated 08/10/2005)

Hotdog Picnic Social after Two-a-Days!!

August 11, 2005. The Friends of Falcon Football are organizing a Hotdog Picnic Social after the final day of two-a-days. The event will begin at the conclusion of the second practice on Thursday August 11th around 7:15 PM. Flyers for the event will be handed out on the First Day of Official Practice on August 1st. You may also download the flyer here at the website.

Friends of Falcon Football organizers are asking that a modest $5 donation be made to help in offsetting the cost of the event. This should be a great time for families of players to get to meet one another and get ready for the scrimmage at Northwood HS on the 12th of August. (updated 07/27/2005)

HOTDOG PICNIC SOCIAL FLYER

JHS Athletic Booster Club Meeting!

Monday, August 8th, 2005. There will be a JHS Athletic Booster Club meeting held at JHS on Monday evening at 6:00 PM. It is highly encouraged that all those that have a son playing in the football program please make the effort to attend the athletic booster club meetings. The cost of joining the booster club is $10.00.

The more parents of Falcon Football players that we have officially in the booster club will only help in the growth and progress of the football program and ultimately the opportunties that may be provided for your son over his four years at Jordan as an athlete. (updated 08/07/2005)

Friends of Falcon Football (FFF) Meeting

August 7th, 2005. A Friends of Falcon Football (FFF) Meeting will be held this Sunday, August 7th at the JHS Cafeteria at 2:00 PM. If you are interested in finding out how you can help the student-athletes that participate in the Falcon Football program please plan to attend! (updated 08/04/2005)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Rudino's Pizza & Grinders

August 8th, 2005. The Second Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Rudino's Pizza & Grinders in Durham, located near the Kroger Shopping Center off of Highway 54 and Fayetteville Street. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 08/05/2005)

Jordan H.S. Recognized as a School of Progress for Fourth Straight Year...

August, 2005. The final year marks for the North Carolina ABC's for Public Education are out and for the fourth straight year Jordan High School is listed as a School of Progress

Read more about how the faculty, administration and coaching staff at Jordan H.S. are working to help our student-athletes grow both on the field of play and in the classroom. Durham Herald-Sun Article or Academcic Support Page. (updated 08/05/2005)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Fuddruckers Restaurant

August 1st, 2005. The First Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Fuddruckers Restaurant in Durham, located near the Harris Teeter Shopping Center off of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 07/27/2005)

July 2005 News & Announcements

Athletic Physicals - Information

July, 2005. Over the past few days we have contacted a number of Falcon Football players to indicate that they will need to have their athletic physical updated. For those that have an urgent need for acquiring an up-to-date physical prior to Monday, August 1st practice we have a few options through Duke Sports Medicine. Please download the following document for additional information. Also, if you have any questions, feel free to contact Coach Luck at 919-599-4936. (updated 07/27/2005)

Document on Three Options for Physicals at Duke...on Friday, July 29 and Monday August 1.

Visit the Sports Medicine page for Athletic Physical forms.

Congratulations Coach Harrison and Family!

July 2005. Congratulations to Coach Harrison and his wife Tye as they are the proud parents of their second child! The Falcon Family wishes you the very best! (updated 07/27/2005)

Coach Albright Appears on NPR's "The State of Things"

July 2005. Coach Albright appeared on NPR's "The State of Things" to discuss his book entitled "Blessed Returns: A Student's Summer in One of America's Poorest Cities." If you'd like to listen to the interview please select the following link. (updated 07/27/2005)

Listen to Coach Albright's Interview on NPR (MPEG 3)

News on Additional Falcon Football Players Heading to College...Gardner Webb, WSSU and Louisburg

July 2005. There are a few more recent 2005 Jordan graduates that will be heading off to play college ball this fall. Those include running back Shequan Wiggins who will be heading off to D-II Winston-Salem State and C.J. Rogers who will be heading off to Louisburg Junior College to play both football and baseball. Additionally, Kyle Daye has finalized his college decision and will be heading off to D-IAA Gardner-Webb down in Boiling Springs, NC. Congratulations to all! You can check out information on all of Jordan's College Recruits at the Alumni Page.

Coach Albright Releases Book

July 2005. Coach Stuart Albright just released a book, "Blessed Returns: A Student's Summer in One of America's Poorest Cities." The book is Coach Albright's first published work and describes the time he spent in Camden, New Jersey after graduating from UNC-CH. If you'd like to get a copy of his new book please proceed to www.stuartalbright.com for additional information. (updated 07/27/2005)

June 2005 News & Announcements

UNC Team Camp...all should look to attend...FORMS and DEPOSITS

Need a form for UNC TEAM CAMP...CLICK HERE for a PDF Copy of the Form. Fill out the form and bring it with Deposit to Monday, June 6th's practice! Or you can contact Coach Luck at 919-599-4936 to arrange another time to drop of the form beforehand.

Also, you may visit www.tarheelblue.com and in the upper right you'll see a link for "Camps." Proceed to this link and then look for the link for "Football Camps." From there you'll see three brochures...the first one is for Team Camp...underneath the brochure picture are two links, one for a PDF to print out and the other to sign-up on-line...Be sure that if you sign-up on-line that you state you are with "Jordan HS" in the appropriate locations.

June 8th-10th, 2005. The annual UNC Team Camp will take place in early June. Last year, the Falcons took home the championship in the 7 on 7 competition going 12-0. Be a part of the excitement of Jordan Falcon Football!

Registration Forms and Deposits are being collected by Coach Briggs during the last few weeks of school...if you have not completed your form or picked a form up please make a coach aware of this fact during the first week of workouts. Please stop by and drop off your information as soon as possible. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Coach Luck at 919-599-4936. (updated 05/22/2005)

May 2005 News & Announcements

5/27/2005: Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Subway Restaurant

5/13/2005: Get a Physical for the 2005 Fall Season

5/08/2005: Lift-a-Thon...Lift to Earn Money for Team Camp...!!!

2005 Summer Workouts Begin!!!

May 30th, 2005 (5:00-7:30 PM). The summer workouts for the 2005 season will begin on May 30th and extend throughout the summer until official practice begins in August. If you do not have an up-to-date physical, you may still attend the workouts, but will be limited in participation. From a coaching perspective, it's best that you are there to watch and learn...unless the only time for you to obtain your physical is during the workout time slot.

Extended look at the summer schedule...slight alterations may occur during the summer.

May 30th, 31st and June 1st (M-W, 5:00 to 7:30 PM)
June 6th and 7th (M-Tue, 5:00 to 7:30 PM)
June 8th, 9th and 10th (W-Fri, UNC TEAM CAMP...all should look to attend...see note above for more information)
June 13th, 14th and 15th (M-W, 5:00 to 7:30 PM)
June 2oth and 21st (M-Tues, 5:00 to 7:30 PM)
June 22nd (Wed, 7-on-7 at Cummings for position players...OL at Jordan 5:00 to 7:00 PM...Position players will need to be at Jordan prior to 5:00 PM...check back or ask your student-athlete about scheduling)
June 27th, 28th and 29th (M-W, 5:00 to 7:30 PM)

July 4th Week...Week OFF

July 11th and 12th (M-Tues, 5:00 to 7:30 PM)
July 13th (Wed, 7-on-7 at Cummings for position players...OL at Jordan 5:00 to 7:00 PM...Position players will need to be at Jordan prior to 5:00 PM...check back or ask your student-athlete about scheduling)
July 18th and 19th (M-Tues, 5:00 to 7:30 PM)
July 25th, 26th and 27th (M-W, 5:00 to 7:30 PM)

If you have any questions about the schedule please contact one of the coaches. Also, handouts for the summer schedule are available in the coaches office. (updated 05/20/2005)

Summer Workouts 2005 start out with a Blast!

May 30th, 2005. The Falcon Football summer workouts started out with a blast this year as both the numbers were higher for the third year running and the excitement and energy of both returning players and those coming from the middle school level was quite high. For those that have been unable to attend as of yet the coaching staff looks forward to your participation and enthusiasm in future weeks. (updated 06/02/2005)

GoFalcons@Falconfootball.org is Launched

May 2005. The Falcon Football Program has established a central email system to provide information about all things Falcon Football. If you are reading this announcement have not received a detailed email from GoFalcons@Falconfootball.org then you are currently not on the list and will need to contact Coach Luck at jfl1@duke.edu with information as to your relation to the Falcon Football program and an email address that you would like to use to receive information.

At anytime in the future you may request to be taken off of the mailing list by following the guidelines outlined in the email one receives upon authorization to the mailing list. The list is a one-way/announcement/newsletter list and therefore may not be responded to...if you attempt to respond you'll be met with a bounced email indicating the nature of the list. (updated 05/27/2005)

Congratulations to the Falcon Football Class of 2005!

May 26th, 2005. Congratulations to all of the Falcon Football members of the Class of 2005! One chapter has come to a close in each of your lives and it has been a great honor as the Football Coaching Staff at Jordan to have been a part of each of your lives. We wish each of you the best in all of your future endeavours and encourage you to keep in touch with the Program and visit the young men that are working hard to continue the traditions you've bolstered in your years at Jordan.

For more information and pictures from the Jordan High 2005 graduation please click here. (updated 05/27/2005)

Another Falcon To Play College Ball...Congrats Steven Matthews

May 2005. Running back Steven Matthews will take to the field and classroom next year in the state of Virginia, following defensive back Rodney Nelson and 2004 graduate Kyle Wiggins to Randolph-Macon College (RMC). The coaches at RMC are excited to be bringing Steven into the fold as they look to utilize his skills extensively at the fullback position. Steven had one of his best seasons last year at Jordan, enduring a leg injury that sidelined him for a number of games, yet still rushing for his career high and serving a crucial role has one of Jordan's dominant blocking backs. Good Luck Steven and the staff and Falcon Football Family wishes you the best of luck on the next level!

Check out where other 2005 graduates will be playing next year, as well as where other Falcon graduates are furthering their education and continuing to play the game they love, at the ALUMNI page! (updated 05/27/2005)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Subway Restaurant

June 6th, 2005. The First Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Fuddruckers Restaurant in Durham, located near the Harris Teeter Shopping Center off of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 05/27/2005)

Get a Physical for the 2005 Fall Season

Mid-May 2005. Physicals are scheduled for May 21st, 2005 at the Duke Sports Medicine Clinics. The cost will be $15.00.

Athletic physicals will be taking place in mid-May...be checking back in the upcoming months for more information. If you don't have an up-to-date athletic physical, you will not be able to participate in workouts! (updated 05/13/2005)

2005 Lift-a-Thon...Lift to Earn Money for Team Camp...!!!

May 9th and 10th, 2005. For the third year, the Falcons will have a lift-a-thon with the sole aim of raising funds to help offset the cost of UNC Team Camp. Each Falcon Football player will be given a lift-a-thon sign-up sheet and be asked to secure pledges/donations based on how much the young man can bench press on either the 9th or 10th. All funds secured through this event will go directly towards offsetting the cost of that student-athletes' cost for UNC Team Camp.

The Lift-a-Thon will take place after school on the 9th and 10th of May in the Football weight room. Each player participating will be able to bench with the purpose being to attain a maximum rep. This value will be recorded on their lift-a-thon sheet in order to verify the rep.

If you are unable to make the 9th or 10th, please speak with one of the coaches about a possible make-up date. (updated 05/08/2005)

April 2005 News & Announcements

4/30/2005: Three More Falcons Sign Scholarship/Aid Packages!!!

4/18/2005: CHANGE OF DATE - Varsity and JV Football Information Meeting

4/17/2005: 2005 Shrine Bowl Combines Occurring Throughout the State

4/17/2005: 2005 Spring Workouts...Instructional Period

4/17/2005: Congratulations to Eric Bennett and Kevin Holway

4/17/2005: JHS Yard Sale...Football Support...Great Job!!

Three More Falcons Sign Scholarship/Aid Packages!!!

April 30th, 2005. In addition to Kinney Rucker (Duke), Johari Wiggins (Dartmouth) and Eric Bennett (Ohio Northern); three additional Falcons graduating in the class of 2005 will be heading to college for a good bit less as they have signed scholarship/aid packages to play collegiate football. Place kicker and punter, Zach Gornto will take his kicking ability to Division II Elizabeth City State University, alma mater of our own Coach Starkey. Adding to the D-II ranks will be a future competitor of Zach a bit west of us at Winston Salem State University, as teammate and four year starter Kyle Daye will be heading to WSSU on a scholarship/aid package. Rounding out the group of three will be Rodney Nelson that will take his talents northward to the home of another of our Falcons, Kyle Wiggins (Class of 2004), as he'll attend Randolph-Macon College in the fall on a scholarship/aid package.

Check back in the coming weeks as we look forward to announcing additional signings from the class of 2005. (updated 04/30/2005)

CHANGE OF DATE - Varsity and JV Football Information Meeting

April 21st, 2005. There will be an information meeting after school on Thursday April 21st to discuss the up-coming season as well as to specifically address the Spring Workout Sessions that will begin on Monday April 25th after school. Please keep your eyes open around school this week for flyers concerning the information meeting. The meeting will take place at 2:45PM in the large gym. (updated 04/18/2005)

2005 Shrine Bowl Combines Occurring Throughout the State

Ragsdale High School, Jamestown, NC -- Shrine Combine

May 14, 2005. The Ragsdale HS, Shrine Bowl combine will be held on Saturday, May 14th in Jamestown, NC. This is the closest Shrine Bowl combine to Jordan HS and we would encourage those that wish to attend a Shrine Bowl combine to attend this event.

Registration Information

Registration times vary depending on position...

Registration for Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers is at 10:30 AM
Registration for all Position Players will be at 11:00 AM

If you plan to attend I would suggest getting to Ragsdale HS a good bit prior to the registration times to make sure that our athletes have time to stretch prior to beginning the events.

Start times vary depending on position...

Kickers, punters and long snappers will start to work out at 11:00 AM
Position Players will begin to work out and test at 12:30 PM

Participation Fee

The cost is $15.00 and must be in the form of CASH...no checks will be allowed! These funds are collected by the Shrine Bowl Combine folks at Ragsdale HS.

A few additional notes...

If you are a varsity player from last year and have team-pack items...please wear the shorts and t-shirt. If you were on the JV and have Jordan Falcon shorts or t-shirts for football, please wear them. There should be a number of Falcon players at the event...please look around on the football field at Ragsdale towards the Right Endzone as you come in from registration and group together for stretching. One of the seniors/upperclassmen will circle you up and stretch. Additionally, at the moment, Coach Luck, Starkey, Atkins and Bumgarner will be at the event. After you test be sure to get your score from the timer so you can tell one of the coaches. This is information that we can use down the road when college recruiters ask us about you. In the past, you've been able to scratch any time or score after you test if you are unhappy with it...be sure to let the individuals that are recording know you'd like the time or score scratched if you are unhappy with it.

Final bit of information...the address for Ragsdale HS is 602 High Point Road, Jamestown, NC 27282. Please proceed to the College Bound Recruiting page to view more information about the combines.

The 2005 Shrine Bowl Combine dates have been announced and are posted on the College Bound Recruiting page. Please check the College Bound Recruiting page to see where the combines will be held and on what dates. Athletes may attend any of the combines and there is no pre-registration. There will be a $15.00 fee at the day of the event. If you are interested in learning more information about the Shrine Bowl combines, please speak to Coach Luck, Coach Starkey or Coach Albright. (updated 04/17/2005)

2005 Spring Workouts...Instructional Period

April 25th-May 5th, 2005. The 2005 Falcons will take to the field over a two week period for the annual spring workouts. For more information contact the Jordan coaching staff.

Instructional Skill Development Periods will run from 2:45 to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday. (updated 04/17/2005)

Congratulations to Eric Bennett and Kevin Holway

April 17th, 2005. Congratulations to Eric Bennett as he will be attending Ohio Northern University to pursue a degree in engineering while also playing football. Ohio Northern University is a Division III program and under NCAA regulations is unable to offer athletic scholarships. In order to assist in fielding a football team on the D-III level, the schools are allowed to provide financial assistance through academic and a variety of other named grants and financial means. The coaching staff is happy to see that through Eric's hard work both on the field of play and in the classroom he'll be receiving a financial aid package to assist him in pursuing both his love of football as well as his desire to continue to learn in the classroom.

Congratulations also goes out to Kevin Holway for his nomination, acceptance and appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. Appointment to the US Air Force Academy includes an all expense paid education at one of the top universities in the nation. Congratulations and best of luck to both Eric and Kevin at the next level. (updated 04/17/2005)

JHS Yard Sale...Football Support...GREAT JOB!!

April 18th, 2005. A special thanks goes out to all that assisted this past Saturday to help support the Jordan Football Program. Volunteers manned the JHS football section from about 6AM until around 1PM. The effort was even more successful than last year and will help support our student-athletes on the football field. Thanks to Allyn and Bob Rosell for organizing the event and thanks is also extended to the Howards, Gorntos, Antons and Shaffers for their help. It is much appreciated! (updated 04/17/2005)

March 2005 News & Announcements

3/06/2005: Vacation Week during Summer Workouts

3/01/2005: An Incredible Night! The 2nd Annual Football Banquent

Vacation Week during Summer Workouts

July 4th, 2005 week. The summer workouts will take a bit of a hiatus during the week of July 4th, 2005. (updated 03/06/2005)

An Incredible Night! The 2nd Annual Football Banquet

March 1st, 2005. The 2nd Annual Football Banquet celebrating the accomplishments of the 2004 Jordan Football program was a great success! A special thanks goes out to all those volunteers that took the time and put the energy into making it truly a special night for our student-athletes at Jordan HS...Thank you. Click Here for Pictures

Duke Head Football Coach Ted Roof Speaks at Banquet

The awards/program portion of the banquet began with a keynote speech by the Head Football Coach at Duke University, Coach Ted Roof. Coach Roof mixed humor with powerful messages directed at both the young men in the Jordan program as well as all of us that serve as mentors and in a support role for the program. The Falcon program was extremely grateful for Coach Roof to take time out of his coaching duties at Duke to spend a night with the Falcons!

Head Football Coach Mike Briggs reviewed the 2004 season which saw the varsity reach the second round of the playoffs for the second year in a row, the first time in school history, and highlighted the junior varsity that for the first time in school history finished the season undefeated at 9-0 and 3-0 in conference.

Those that devote their time and energy throughout the season as volunteers with the Friends of Falcon Football were honored as well as the many school related support staff members. In particular, four individuals were honored above and beyond for their dedication to the program, they included Jay Dorfman, Bob Gornto, Cleve Robertson and Brent Blaylock. Thank you for all that you do!

The Friends of Falcon Football also honored John Sluck from the local Maggiano's Restaurant located at SouthPoint Mall. Mr. Sluck was given a varsity team picture, signed by the team as well as a Falcon jersey with his name and high school number on it in appreciation for his support of the Falcon program as well as opening up his restaurant this past fall for a banquet. We'd also like to thank Mr. Sluck for providing gift certificates for both the sign-up drawing as well as for some of our Friends of Falcon Football awards.

Diane Albert spoke briefly on the Friends of Falcon Football support group and encouraged all to become involved in helping make this program the best in the state for helping our young men grow both academically and athletically.

Awards were given out for both the junior varsity and varsity team and will be listed in the future...please check back on a list of award winners.

The seniors were honored at the end of the banquet with our helmet plaques. Twenty-three seniors will depart from the Jordan Falcon Football program this year and we wish each of them the best in all of their future endeavors. They will each be missed greatly and remembered always for the hard work they put into helping make the Falcon Football program better today than yesterday! Thank you!!

2004 Falcon Football Seniors

Eric Bennett
Kyle Daye
Simon Gaddy
Zach Gornto
Demetris Green
Dineen Guthrie
Alan Hethcoat
Kevin Holway
Alex Jackson
Steven Matthews
Antwaune Mims
Philip Mitchell
Sean Moody
Rodney Nelson
Thomas Philips
Branden Reid
CJ Rogers
Kinney Rucker
Brad Savage
Jeremy Tarney
Trenton Tovar
Johari Wiggins
Shequan Wiggins

February 2005 News & Announcements

2/26/2005: New Information!! 2nd Annual Football Banquet

2/20/2005: Jordan Freshmen Academy in the News

2/20/2005: Falcons' Head Trainer Honored

2/20/2005: Falcons' Junior Offensive Lineman finishes 3rd at States

2/16/2005: Signing Day Part II - Johari Wiggins Commits to Dartmouth

2/16/2005: It's Here...Highlight/Season Tape Order Form 2004

2/16/2005: Special Guest to be at 2nd Annual Football Banquet (UPDATED)

2/03/2005: Signing Day - The ACC to be officially Ruckified!

New Information!! 2nd Annual Football Banquet

February 26th, 2005. The following is information provided to help make the Falcon Banquet a night for all of our student-athletes to remember...

Cafeteria Portion of the Event (6PM to 7PM)

Please Park on the side of the school as space allows
Please use either the door on the side of the school or the glass door directly into the cafeteria
As there may be individuals that bring similar dishware for the pot-luck, please attach a defining tag (masking tape with name...to bottom) if so desired, to your dishware for pick-up after the event
If you plan to leave early from the event...please pick-up your dishware prior to moving from the cafeteria to the auditorium for the awards presentation (the doors to the cafeteria will be locked during the awards portion of the event)
Upon arriving on Saturday at or before 6PM there are a number of information items to help you enjoy the evening...
1. You will be able to place your pot-luck item in a location upon entry to the cafeteria with minimal travel and effort on your part.
2. We would ask that someone in your party pick up your sign-in/information sheet. For those that choose to fill out the sign-in/info sheet during the event (you may complete this any time during the event at your convenience) there will be a special Gift Certificate Raffle at the end of the Awards portion in the auditorium!!
3. Take a bit of time upon entering the cafeteria to look and order a copy of any or all of the four tapes provided this year...Varsity Season, Varsity Highlight, JV Season and JV Highlight tape. (Note to seniors...you will receive your copy of the Varsity Highlight and Season tape during the Awards portion of the event)
4. Look over the offerings from the Falcon Football Wear collection to make orders for the 2005 Season.
5. See who made the Wall of Fame for their accomplishments during the 2004 campaign.
Approximately 6:15PM we will begin to open up the lines to eat.
The Awards portion of the event will take place in the Auditorium and is slated to begin approximately at 7PM. To aid in helping move the event along, as we approach 7PM, please begin to move to the auditorium.

Auditorium Portion of Event (7PM to 9PM)

Prior to 7PM we will move from the cafeteria to the auditorium. There will be a designated path marked off to proceed from the cafeteria to the auditorium and we ask that everyone follow this route both for safety and efficiency. Your assistance in this effort is greatly appreciated!
Remember that the cafeteria will be locked after everyone has exited and will not be reopened until after the event. Please take all personal belongings along and if you plan to leave early, please pick up your dishware from the pot-luck.
We ask that you proceed in a safe but efficient pace to the auditorium in order to allow the awards presentation to begin as soon as possible.
Tapes will be on sale after the event as well as through the website for a limited time after the event.

Thank you for both your time and energy to making this event great! (updated 02/24/2005)

Jordan Freshman Academy in the News

February 20th, 2005. One of the Falcons' first year running backs, Arthur Affleck, made the front page of the Durham Herald-Sun as the local newspaper spotlighted "The Academy" at Jordan High School. The program designed for first-year students at Jordan High School is described in a bit more detail through the article. A number of freshmen on the 2004 undefeated junior varsity football team are participants in the Academy, including Affleck pictured in his history class with teacher Andrew Dunkle. To learn more about how the Falcon Football Program is working to help develop the most important aspect of the "student"-athlete, check out the the Academic Support Page or College Bound Recruits Page on the FalconFootball.org website. (updated 02/20/2005)

Falcons' Head Trainer Honored

February 20th, 2005. Jordan's Gail McMurry has been honored as an inductee into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's Trainers' Hall of Fame. Gail has served for 24 years in the halls and on the fields of Jordan High School making sure that every student athlete is in good working order athletically. From the Falcon Football Family, a hearty Congratulations to our trainer and friend...keep up the great work! To learn more about the staff working to keep our Falcon Football team in tip-top shape check out the Sports Medicine Page. (updated 02/20/2005)

Falcons' Junior Offensive Lineman finishes 3rd at States

February 20th, 2005. Congratulations goes out from the Falcon Football Family to junior offensive lineman Jamie O'Briant who finished 3rd in the NC State Individual Wrestling Championships in Winston-Salem over the weekend. Jamie, wrestling in the 275 pound division, pinned Charlotte Independence's Brandon Silvious in 2:29 to take home the third place finish. (updated 02/20/2005)

Signing Day Part II - Johari Wiggins Commits to Dartmouth

February 7th, 2005. Jordan linebacker, Johari Wiggins, returned from Hanover, New Hampshire with a decision for his next four years soundly made...he's going to be a member of the Green Machine. While on an official visit to the Ivy League member - Dartmouth, Johari expressed his commitment to Head Coach Buddy Teevens that he would suit up next year for the northeast football program. Johari excelled both in the classroom and on the field of the play to earn the offer from Dartmouth College. Congratulations, Johari! (updated 02/16/2005)

It's Here...Highlight/Season Tape Order Form 2004

The highlight and season video tapes for the 2004 season will be on sale at the football banquet on the 26th of February in the cafeteria portion of the event, as well as before and after the event. This year we will have four options for those that are interested. A varsity highlight and season tape...and a junior varsity highlight and season tape. Those that request an order prior to the event will have priority in picking up a copy at the banquet while those that purchase their copy closer to the event or on the day of the event may or may not be able to pick up a copy at the banquet. All seniors will receive a complimentary copy of the varsity season and highlight tape.

Order Here!! Highlight/Season Tape Order Form Order Here!!

The cost of the tapes will be $12 a piece, but will reduce in price depending on if you purchase more than one tape (either the same or different...see order form). We encourage you to purchase all four tapes as all of the proceeds will go to assisting in off-setting the cost of the complimentary tapes for the seniors, the material costs of creating the tapes and just as important the purchasing of tapes for the creation and send-out of recruiting videos for our student-athletes. Thank you in advance for your participation and assistance. For further information please download the following Highlight/Season Tape Order Form and email your requests to Coach Luck at jfl1@duke.edu. (updated 02/16/2005)

Special Guest to be at 2nd Annual Football Banquet (UPDATED)

The 2nd Annual Jordan Football Banquet will be the place to be on Saturday February 26th...not only for all those associated directly as a athlete, support person, coach, parent or guardian...but also for our special guest speaker. The Falcon Football Program is proud to announce that a special guest speaker will help us celebrate our 2004 season. Rather than reveal their identity now, we'll simply wait and see everyone at the banquet. (updated 02/16/2005)

But we'll give you a few hints as the date approaches.

1. He is (was)...
2. a graduate of Central Gwinnett High School.
3. a native of Lawrenceville (down south of here)
4. a graduate of Georgia Tech.
5. a linebacker at Georgia Tech.
6. a graduate assistant coach at Alabama from 1987 to 1988.

Signing Day - The ACC to be officially Ruckified!

February 2nd, 2005. The first official day for high school seniors to sign national letters of intent saw Jordan's Kinney Rucker ink his signature to an NLI from Duke University. Rucker will be joining a class at Duke that ranks 31st nationally and 7th for its pool of defensive linemen. (updated 02/03/2005)

January 2005 News & Announcements

1/09/2005: Offseason Workouts In-Session!!

1/01/2005: Offseason Workouts Resume!! (UPDATE...)

Offseason Workouts In-Session!!

February-May 2005. Offseason workouts are currently in session in the Falcon Weight Room, Monday through Thursday. Workouts begin promptly at 2:45 PM in appropriate lifting/conditioning attire (athletic shorts/pants, athletic shirt, athletic shoes and socks). Lifting/conditioning sessions will proceed until approximately 3:30 PM. All participants should have transportation available no later than 4:00 PM. If there is difficulty associated with transportation please speak to a coach. For any additional information, contact either Coach Briggs or Starkey. (updated 01/09/2005)

Offseason Workouts Resume!! (UPDATE...)

January 4th, 2005. Offseason workouts will resume in the Falcon Weight Room on the Tuesday after the New Year. Workouts begin promptly at 2:45 PM in appropriate lifting/conditioning attire (athletic shorts/pants, athletic shirt, athletic shoes and socks). For any additional information, contact either Coach Briggs or Starkey. (updated 01/01/2005)

December 2004 News & Announcements

12/29/2004: Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Fuddruckers Restaurant

12/29/2004: Rucker & Shrine Bowl Teammate Pictures from week at 2004 Shrine Bowl

12/29/2004: Five Falcons Earn Herald-Sun All-Area Selections

12/29/2004: Falcons Secure All-Conference Selections on Offense and Defense

12/20/2004: Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Amantes Gourmet Pizza Restaurant

12/20/2004: Rucker Shines in 2004 Shrine Bowl, SC 35 NC 21

12/18/2004: Junior/Sophomore College Recruiting Meeting

12/18/2004: 2004 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Fuddruckers Restaurant

January 3rd, 2005. The First Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Fuddruckers Restaurant in Durham, located near the Harris Teeter Shopping Center off of Martin Luther King Blvd. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 12/29/2004)

Rucker & Shrine Bowl Teammate Pictures from week at 2004 Shrine Bowl

Kinney, along with the other participants of the 2004 Shrine Bowl, visited the local Shriner's hospital to learn more about how the work of these young men on the football field can help support the care and research performed at the Shriner's Hospitals across the US. (updated 12/29/2004)

Five Falcons Earn Herald-Sun All-Area Selections

The annual all-area selections were announced recently for the 2004 season with a total of five Jordan Falcons making the list. Kyle Daye secured a selection as an offensive linemen while Zach Gornto earned honors as a placekicker. Defensively, the Falcons nabbed three selections, Johari Wiggins at linebacker, Kinney Rucker at defensive line and Rodney Nelson as a defensive back. (updated 12/29/2004)

Falcons Secure All-Conference Selections on Offense and Defense

The Durham Herald-Sun announced the PAC-6 All-Conference selections as voted on by the head coaches of the conference for the 2004 season and the Falcons contributed heavily to the make-up of the conference team. Selections are announced at three levels, players of the year at generalized categories, first team selections at position and honorable mention at position. Additionally, selections are based on conference performances.

Offensively, the Falcons secured eight overall selections as well as Offensive Lineman of the Year honors to senior Kyle Daye. First team position selections included, Brad Savage (SR-wide receiver), Antwaune Mims (SR-running back), Kyle Daye (SR-tackle), Jamie O'Briant (JR-guard). Honorable Mention selections went to Robert Bumgarner (JR-tight end), Shequan Wiggins (SR-running back), Josh Poole (JR-center), Siddiq Haynes (JR-guard).

Defensively, the Falcons received eight overall selections as well as Defensive Lineman of the Year honors to senior Kinney Rucker. First team position selections included, Rodney Nelson (SR-defensive back), Johari Wiggins (SR-linebacker), Eric Bennett (SR-linebacker), Kyle Daye (SR-defensive linemen), Siddiq Haynes (JR-defensive linemen) and Kinney Rucker (SR-defensive end). Honorable Mention selections went to Alex Jackson (SR-defensive back) and Josh Gornto (JR-defensive back).

A few Falcons also contributed to the special teams selections as senior Zach Gornto was named both first team punter and kicker. Additionally, Kinney Rucker was named first team as a specialist. (updated 12/29/2004)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Amantes Gourmet Pizza Restaurant

December 20th, 2004. The Third Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Amantes Gourmet Pizza Restaurant in Durham, located near the Kroger Shopping Center off of the new section of Martin Luther King Blvd. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 12/20/2004)

Rucker Shines in 2004 Shrine Bowl, SC 35 NC 21

If you didn't know any better...you might have thought you saw Julius Peppers at the 2004 Shrine Bowl. Instead, it was Jordan's Kinney Rucker, rushing the South Carolina quarterback and then pulling down an interception near the line of scrimmage and proceeding to ramble a few yards before looking to one of his North Carolina teammates for a lateral to gain an additional few yards. Rucker also contributed on special teams with a bone-crushing block on a kick-off return that sent the North Carolina stands into a frenzied roar. Additional information concerning the game as well as insight into the participants including Kinney can be found at the following Durham Herald-Sun links. (updated 12/20/2004)

Game Recap and Information
Rucker, Woods and Covington Article
Area Players Making 2004 Shrine Bowl

Junior/Sophomore College Recruiting Meeting

January 6th, 2005. The first Thursday upon returning to classes there will be a meeting in Coach Albright's classroom to discuss recruiting information for all junior and sophomore football players. Additional information will be provided in the days to come. If you have questions please consult with Coaches Luck, Albright, Moseley or Starkey. (updated 12/18/2004)

2004 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

Jordan's Kinney Rucker will be taking to the field today in the 2004 Shrine Bowl All-Star game in Spartanburg, SC on the campus of Wofford College. This is an annual event that occurs after the last week of the season and places the NC all-stars against the SC all-stars. Further information about the game as well as pictures of Kinney's stay at Wofford will be added to the sight in the upcoming days. The game begins at 1:00 PM at Gibbs Stadium on the campus of Wofford. (updated 12/18/2004)

November 2004 News & Announcements

11/30/2004: 2004 Football Banquet...2nd Annual

11/30/2004: 2004 Season and Highlight Videos

11/30/2004: Let the 2005 Season Begin!! Offseason Weight Room

11/30/2004: Senior's College Recruiting Meeting...UPDATE & CHANGES!!

11/24/2004: Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Fuddruckers Restaurant

11/24/2004: Member of Falcon Family Injured...Brant "Nebraska" Daye

11/24/2004: Falcons 2004 Campaign Comes to an End, JBHS 13 JHS 7

11/15/2004: Fall Sports Awards Night

11/14/2004: Falcons Punch Ticket to Second Round, JHS 38 N. Forsyth 20

11/6/2004: Falcons Win Overtime Thriller, JHS 17 PHS 16

11/6/2004: Undefeated!! Falcon JV Stifles Person Rockets, JHS 35 PHS 0

11/1/2004: Trojans Exact Revenge for Last Year, GSHS 35 JHS 10

11/1/2004: 0:02 Seconds and Concentration, JHS 39 GSHS 35

2004 Football Banquet...2nd Annual

The planning stages are currently underway for the 2nd annual football banquet and all those that are interested in assisting in the planning and implementation of the event are asked to contact either Coach Holway or Coach Luck (382-8693 or jfl1@duke.edu).

The event is tentatively scheduled to occur in February of 2005 and will be similar with a few modifications to last years' event. (updated 11/30/2004)

2004 Season and Highlight Videos

Similar to last year, a varsity season and highlight tape will be created for distribution at the football banquet. All seniors will receive one free copy of the season and highlight tape, while all others are free to purchase copies. The plan currently will be to create a JV season tape and possibly at JV highlight tape, each will be available for purchase. Please check back in the following weeks as more specifics will be included concerning pre-ordering. (updated 11/30/2004)

Let the 2005 Season Begin!! Offseason Weight Room

November 29th, 2004. The offseason weight room days and hours are beginning post the Thanksgiving Holiday. The weight room will be open after school from approximately 2:45 to 3:45 PM, Monday through Thursday. Lifting will end approximately around 3:45 to 4:00 PM...the coaching staff asks that all participants have rides available no later than 4:30 PM. If you are not playing another sport during the offseason or in tutoring then you should be in the weight room Monday through Thursday. For more information on lifting see Coach Briggs or Coach Starkey. (updated 11/30/2004)

Senior's College Recruiting Meeting...UPDATE & CHANGES!!

December 8th, 2004. The second Wednesday after the Thanksgiving break, there will be a meeting discussing college recruiting for all football seniors that are interested. This is a change from what was posted earlier...the meeting will take place on the 8th and not on the 1st of December. The meeting will take place at 2:45 PM in Coach Albright's classroom. There will be additional information in the locker room on the white board. Coaches Luck, Moseley, Starkey and Albright will go over what will be needed over the next few weeks to complete and ship out recruiting tapes. This meeting is incredibly important...therefore, if you are serious about having tapes made, you need to be in attendance. If there is a conflict, you must speak with one of the coaches listed above! (updated 11/30/2004)

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Fuddruckers Restaurant

December 6th, 2004. The First Monday of the month means a Falcon fundraiser at the local Fuddruckers Restaurant in Durham, located near the Harris Teeter Shopping Center off of Martin Luther King. Be sure to grab your coupon from the Friends of Falcon Football page and 10% of your purchase will go to the Falcon Football Program. (updated 11/24/2004)

Member of Falcon Family Injured...Brant "Nebraska" Daye

News reached the Falcon staff early this week that a member of the Falcon Family was seriously injured and is currently at the ICU at Duke University. Brant "Nebraska" Daye, a 2002 graduate of Jordan High School, suffered a spinal injury this past weekend and is receiving treatment from the exceptional staff at Duke's Medical Center. Brant was the first Falcon to play in the North Carolina/ South Carolina Shrine Bowl and was also an AP all state selection at defensive tackle.

If you would like to send well wishes or flowers to Brant, please use the following mailing information. (updated 11/24/2004)

Duke University Medical Center
4200 Zone, Attn. Brant Daye
Durham, NC 27710

Falcons 2004 Campaign Comes to an End, JBHS 13 JHS 7

A tough fought battle could have only one official victor to move on to the third round of the playoffs, and on this night, it was the Buccaneers of Jack Britt High School. Both the Buccaneers and Falcons kept to the ground for most of the night with Buccaneer running back Brandon Myrick carrying for 140 yards while Shequan Wiggins led the Jordan running attack with 75 yards (1 TD) and was accompanied by the effort of Antwaune Mims, Steven Matthews and Steven Thornton. The defenses on both sides lived up to their billing as the final score was almost exactly on target with season long team statistics, Jordan with approximately 14 allowed per game while the Britt defense has yielded about 8.5 per game. Read more about the game at the Durham Herald-Sun, N&O, and Fayetteville Observer. (updated 11/24/2004)

Fall Sports Awards Night

The traditional fall sports awards night took place this evening at Jordan High School and awards were presented for a few of our football student athletes. As mentioned both at the event this evening and here on the website, there will be a more formal banquet after the new year, similar in fashion to last years event where we will be able to recognize more of our young men as well as the many others that assist in making the Falcon experience so special.

This evening, head junior varsity coach Chris Starkey presented the Most Valuable Player award to Delson McAdams, the Offensive MVP award to Antonio Smith and the Defensive MVP award to Brandon Roberts.

Head Football Coach Mike Briggs presented the Golden Helmet award to Kinney Rucker, the Offensive MVP award to Shequan Wiggins and the Defensive MVP award to Johari Wiggins.

Finally, we'd like to thank Mrs. Bumgarner, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Castellow, Mrs. Rosell, the Howards, Blaylocks, Gorntos and all others that assisted in setting up the cafeteria for the event (if there is someone that I didn't notice and recognize, please forgive me). Thanks for your support!! (updated 11/15/2004)

Falcons Punch Ticket to Second Round, JHS 38 N. Forsyth 20

Neither rain, nor mud, nor any other conditions would hold back the Falcons on Friday evening in Forsyth county. From the first drive of the evening where the Falcon offense drove the length of the field and Antwaune Mims punched it in, while chewing up 8 minutes of clock; to the final defensive play of the evening when cornerback Rodney Nelson brought in his second interception of the evening, the Falcons were determined to start the new season off 1-0! The Falcons accomplished their first goal of the new season by defeating North Forsyth, 38 to 20, now they'll set their focus on a trip to Fayetteville and Cumberland County and a match-up with Jack Britt High School of the MidSoutheastern conference. Other than three significant plays by the Vikings of North Forsyth, the defense held strong allowing only 187 yards total offense. The defense added one score to the evening with a fumble recovery by Kinney Rucker in the second half which made the score 31 - 20. Special teams also came through in many occasions on the evening with placekicker Zach Gornto connecting on three field goals while hitting all of his extra points. The punt return team also played with intensity as they blocked three punts, including one they returned for a touchdown. Offensively, the Falcons were steadied by senior running back Shequan Wiggins who ended the evening with 88 yards. Three others contributed heavily to the Falcon ground attack including seniors Steven Matthews and Antwaune Mims (1 TD), and junior Steven Thornton (1 TD). Quarterback Eric Weaver connected with four different receivers throughout the evening in key situations, including Brad Savage, Branden Reid, Steven Matthews and tight end Thomas Philips. Read more about the game at the Durham Herald-Sun, N&O or Winston-Salem Journal. (updated 11/14/2004)

Falcons Win Overtime Thriller, JHS 17 PHS 16

The Falcons had a tough October after starting the season 5-1, but all that changed at the end of the first overtime in Person County when an extra point went wide left. After a back and forth game in the first four quarters of action, the teams took to settling their final conference game of the season through the regulated overtime session. The Falcons had the first opportunity to score and on third and goal, quarterback Eric Weaver connected with wideout Branden Reid in the corner of the endzone for the score. Placekicker Zach Gornto came in and kept himself perfect, going two for two on extra points while also adding a crucial field goal earlier in the game that tied the score at 10 apiece. The Rockets then took over and on third and goal from the one had quarterback Robbie Byrd plunge through the line for six points. Person's placekicker then came to the line to send the game into a second overtime and in a slow motion moment the kick strayed wide left and with that the Falcons picked up win number six as well as a conference victory. The bulk of the game was dominated primarily by both teams running attacks as the Rockets were led by LeRon Thomas and the Falcons were steadied by senior running back Shequan Wiggins and his contribution of 104 yards and one touchdown. The Falcons learned on Saturday that they will be traveling to North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem to challenge the Vikings in the first round of the 4A playoffs. Read more about the game at the Durham Herald-Sun or N&O. (updated 11/6/2004)

Undefeated!! Falcon JV Stifles Person Rockets, JHS 35 PHS 0

With one game remaining on the young Falcons's season, the taste of an undefeated season, a first in Falcon JV history was only 48 minutes away. The Falcons' came out strong and led by a stifling defensive attack the Rockets had just about zero chance of victory. The defense shut down the running and passing attack of the Rockets while cornerback Arthur Affleck stepped in front of a Rocket pass and returned it for a Falcon score. Free safety Andrew Reid also enjoyed the night by picking up a Rocket fumble and scampering for a second defensive score. On the other side of the ball, the Falcons' eliminated any doubt in the outcome by striking both on the ground and through the air. Quarterback Renard Edwards played a part in all three Falcon offensive scores, taking the first two scores on the option keeper and lobbing a pass to a wide-open Antonio Smith for an aerial score. The Falcons completed the season 3-0 in conference and 9-0 overall. The JV Falcons will be having a get-together on November 20th. Information concerning this event was passed out by Mr. Roberts. If you have not heard about this event and need information, please contact Mr. Roberts or Head JV Coach Chris Starkey. (updated 11/6/2004)

Trojans Exact Revenge for Last Year, GSHS 35 JHS 10

The Garner Trojans came to town with a number of to-dos on their list and as the dust settled on Claude Currie Stadium Friday evening it was clear that they had accomplished the majority of them. After a heated game last October in Garner, where the Falcons defeated the Trojans 21-7 and effectively stripped them of any chance of a top seed in the 4AA playoffs, the Trojans have been focused on visiting the Falcons for a rematch. Both teams found themselves in very similar situations Friday night, but the outcome was different this go-around. The Trojans found success primarily through the air as they connected on a few big plays. The Jordan defense shut down the Garner ground attack allowing less than 100 yards. The Falcon offense ended with over 100 yards both rushing and passing, but was only able to reach the redzone on three occasions, ending in a field goal and touchdown. The Falcons will move back into conference play this week and face their final regular season opponent of the year, the Person Rockets, and look to finish strong with a victory to strenghten their playoff consideration. The Rockets are coming off a conference victory over Chapel Hill and will be looking try and secure a share of the conference title. Read more about the game at the Durham Herald-Sun or N&O. (updated 11/1/2004)

0:02 Seconds and Concentration, JHS 39 GSHS 35

The JV Falcons made the potentially impossible, possible and as a result came home from Garner, NC with an out of conference victory against a tough Garner JV squad. With less than a minute to play the Trojans connected on a deep route to put them up 35-33 in a seesaw battle. The Falcons received the kick-off and returned the ball to about mid-field. After a pass to tight end Clark Richards placed the ball at the Garner 42 yard line, 7 seconds remained in regulation. The Falcons spread the field and quarterback Renard Edwards lofted a deep ball that went in and out of the hands of a Garner defensive back, stopping the clock and giving the Falcons a final shot with 2 seconds remaining. The Falcons spread the field for their final attempt and Edwards sent another deep ball to about the five yard line. Two Garner defensive backs converged on the ball and as it looked as though the Falcons undefeated run would come to an end, the collision by the two Trojans jarred the ball out of their hands and into the air where Falcon wide receiver Antonio Smith was in the right place at the right time and snagged the wobbling pigskin. Smith sprinted the final five yards for the score and the JV Falcons took home a 39-35 road victory against the JV Trojans. The Falcons will look to cap off their undefeated season with a final test against the JV Person Rockets this upcoming Thursday evening. (updated 11/1/2004)

October 2004 News & Announcements

10/28/2004: Jordan's Rucker Nabs Shrine Bowl 2004 Selection

10/22/2004: Knights Top Falcons in PAC-6 Match, NHS 28 JHS 14

10/22/2004: JV Falcons Dominate JV Knights in County Stadium, JHS 24 NHS 2

10/22/2004: N&O - #10 Falcons Start off Strong But Succumb to Pirates in Second Half, RHS 17 JHS 9

10/13/2004: N&O - #6, AP - #14 Falcons Tripped Up by Inspired Tigers, CHHS 12 JHS 11

10/13/2004: JV Falcons Take to Flight Against Tigers, JHS 35 CHHS 14

10/3/2004: N&O - #8, AP - #15 Falcons Stay on Task with Victory over Eagles, JHS 38 Enloe 6

10/3/2004: Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'...Jordan JV Pounds JV Enloe Eagles, JHS 47 Enloe 6

Jordan's Rucker Nabs Shrine Bowl 2004 Selection

Jordan's Kinney Rucker was selected as a defensive lineman for the the 2004 edition of the North/South Shrine Bowl that will be played the week after the state championship games in North Carolina. Rucker will join Eric Ludwig, Western Alamance; Antonio Jacobs, Parkland; Jonathan Hannah, South View; Darius Massenburg, Roanoke Rapids; Andre Baxter, SW Onslow; and Everette Brown, Beddingfield on the defensive line for the North Carolina contignent. For additional information on the Shrine Bowl, see the following associated articles, NCPreps. (updated 10/28/2004)

Knights Top Falcons in PAC-6 Match, NHS 28 JHS 14

The Falcons opened the game strong against a solid Knight team, but ultimately fell short 28-14 as the final clock ran out. The Falcons opened the game by pouncing on a Knight fumble on the opening kick-off. The defense stood strong and on the second drive of the night the Falcons scored on a short pass from quarterback Eric Weaver to receiver Brad Savage. The Knights responded on a pass play, which was subsequently followed by a second Falcon touchdown drive. The half ended with both teams knotted at 14 a piece. In the second half, the Knights took control as both the Falcon offense and defense was unable to get anything going. Read more about the game at the Durham Herald-Sun. (updated 10/22/2004)

JV Falcons Dominate JV Knights in County Stadium, JHS 24 NHS 2

The JV Falcons traveled to County Stadium with the intention of moving their overall record to 7-0 and when the dust settled, the Falcons were on the top of the hill. The Falcons scoring started early and could have finished late, as they left the field with seconds running out on the Knight two yard line. The Falcons quarterback, Renard Edwards contributed to two scores, both on quarterback option keepers. In addition, place kicker Jay Marko also booted a 28 yarder through the uprights while just missing wide a 34 yarder. The Falcon defense was intense, stuffing the Knight defense from start to finish. The JV Falcons will take a one week break from conference play and travel to Garner for a contest with the Trojans. (updated 10/22/2004)

N&O - #10 Falcons Start off Strong But Succumb to Pirates in Second Half, RHS 17 JHS 9

The Falcons began a three game homestand with the pass-happy Riverside Pirates. The Falcons began the night strong with a first possession score by place kicker Zach Gornto. The Falcons' defense immediately got the ball back for the offense with a first play interception by safety Josh Gornto. The Falcons then marched the ball down for an Antwaune Mims bolt to the endzone. From that point forward the Falcon defense stayed strong until the second half where the Pirates air-attack capitalized on a few big plays to take the lead. The Falcons will take on their third conference opponent this upcoming Friday as the Northern Knights come to Jordan Homecoming 2004. Read more about the game at the Durham Herald-Sun or N&O. (updated 10/22/2004)

N&O - #6, AP - #14 Falcons Tripped Up by Inspired Tigers, CHHS 12 JHS 11

The Falcons visited Chapel Hill for their first conference game of the season and left with their second defeat of the season. The Tigers capitalized on an early Falcon turnover to take an early touchdown lead. From that point forward, the Falcon defense was solid, yielding a field goal throughout the remainder of the game, although being pushed up against their own goal line on a number of occasions due to poor field position. The Falcon offense lost starting running back Shequan Wiggins during their second drive as Wiggins broke a 41 yard scamper. From that point forward the offense moved the ball inconsistently and largely due to great defensive play by the Falcon squad was able to punch in a two yard score late in the game to take an 11 to 7 lead. A subsequent safety and field goal lifted the Tigers over the Falcons for a 12 to 11 victory. The Falcons will look to rebound next week as they face Riverside at Claude Curry Stadium. Read more about the game at the Durham Herald-Sun or N&O. (updated 10/13/2004)

JV Falcons Take to Flight Against Tigers, JHS 35 CHHS 14

The junior varsity Falcons took to the air behind the arm of quarterback Eric Weaver and connected on four occasions to place 28 points on the board and ultimately defeat the visiting JV Tiger squad 35 - 14. The big connection of the night was Weaver to wide receiver Antonio Smith with three of the four touchdown strikes. Additionally, Weaver connected with tight end Clark Richards for a score. The running game also produced yardage as Arthur Affleck rushed for a score, while Delson McAdams also broke a long run for a touchdown that was subsequently called back on a penalty. The defense was highlighted by Arthur Affleck's interception. (updated 10/13/2004)

N&O - #8, AP - #15 Falcons Stay on Task with Victory over Eagles, JHS 38 Enloe 6

Up the middle or on the edge, it didn't matter, as long as Shequan Wiggins touched the ball and powered through the line of scrimmage and behind the Jordan offensive line and his lead back. Wiggins was the pace setter on offense as he racked up 186 yards on 25 carries (7.44 yards per carry) while entering the endzone twice. The Falcon ground game piled up over 320 yards, with Mims, Matthews, Thornton, Clark, Rucker and Rogers combining with Wiggins to cap a solid night carrying the ball. Through the air, quarterbacks Brad Savage and CJ Rogers connected on 8 of 14 for 63 yards. The defense yielded less than 30 yards of total offense until late in the game when TJ Lee of Enloe broke loose for a 95 yard TD scamper for the Eagles only score of the evening. With Friday night's performance the Jordan Defense moved to number 10 in the state, allowing only 7.7 points a game. Read more about the game at the Durham Herald-Sun or N&O. (updated 10/03/2004)

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'... Jordan JV Pounds JV Enloe Eagles, JHS 47 Enloe 6

The JV Falcons continued their winning ways with a 47-6 home victory against the JV Enloe Eagles. The Falcons attacked on the offensive side of the ball on both the ground and through the air. Quarterback Eric Weaver connected twice in the endzone on touchdown strikes to Derrick Yancey and Taylor McAlister. On the ground, strong performances were put in by Arthur Affleck, Delson McAdams and Clifton White. Defensively, the Falcons continued to thwart the success of opposing offenses. The Eagles fared no better and ended the game with minimal yardage and only one score. The JV Falcons will continue their homestand against conference opponent Chapel Hill, this upcoming Thursday evening at 6:00 PM. (updated 10/03/2004)

September 2004 News & Announcements

9/24/2004: N&O - #8, AP - #17 Falcons Defense Cages the Pride and Throws Away the Key, JHS 22 Leesville 0

9/23/2004: Jordan JV is all Business in 40-7 Thrashing of Leesville Road JV

9/23/2004: Jordan's Eric Bennett and Kinney Rucker in N&O Articles

9/16/2004: Would you like a Falcon Football Shirt?

9/16/2004: Githens' Raiders Outlast Tough Vikings from Lowe's Grove

9/13/2004: #9 Falcons Open the Flood Gates Against Wildcats, JHS 69 ECH 0

9/13/2004: JV Falcons Bring it Early and continue their Winning Ways, JHS 40 ECH 18

9/6/2004: #9 Falcons Late Rally Falls Short Against #1 Spartans, Southern 21 JHS 13

9/3/2004: JV Falcons Too Much for JV Spartans, JHS 30 Southern 6

N&O - #8, AP - #17 Falcons Defense Cages the Pride and Throws Away the Key, JHS 22 Leesville 0

D-E-F-E-N-S-E!! That is all that needed to be said on Thursday evening, as the Falcon Defensive Unit, provided a bit of "Bull City Lockdown" on our neighbors to the east. Aside from a single drive late in the second half, where penalties helped the cause, the Falcons' defense obliterated the Leesville offense, allowing only 13 total yards in the first half and a total of 105 yards for the entire game. The defense amassed four sacks, including one by Antwaune Mims. Offensively, it was a whole other matter...The Falcons' offense moved the ball consistently, but terminated a number of their drives due to costly penalties, subsequent to large offensive gains. In the end, Shequan Wiggins led the ground game with another 118 yard game, as Steven Matthews (1 TD), Antwaune Mims, Andrew Blaylock (1 TD) and Stephen Thornton also added yards on the ground. Blaylock also ended with 92 yards through the air and 1 TD to Kinney Rucker. Robert Bumgarner, Branden Reid, Brad Savage and Antwaune Mims also contributed with receptions. Read more about the game at the Durham Herald-Sun or N&O. (updated 9/24/2004)

Jordan JV is all Business in 40-7 Thrashing of Leesville Road JV

The Falcons swooped into Raleigh and left with a 4-0 non-conference record as they defeated the Pride of Leesville Road 40-7. The defense set the stage for the Jordan offense with multiple interceptions, including a long return for a touchdown by Delson McAdams. Offensively, the Falcons capitalized by air and land with quarterback Eric Weaver connecting with Antonio Smith for a long touchdown throw and running back Arthur Affleck; sprinting, jumping, juking and ultimately accelerating away from the Pride for a touchdown. The Falcons will return to Claude Curry Stadium next Thursday to take on the Eagles of Enloe High School. (updated 9/23/2004)

Jordan's Eric Bennett and Kinney Rucker in N&O Articles

Linebacker Eric Bennett was honored this week as the Scholar Athlete for the N&O in Tuesday's Prep Plus section. Defensive end and Duke recruit Kinney Rucker is listed as one of N&O prep editor Tim Stevens' six must have; nucleus, players for any team in the N&O region. See article in N&O. (updated 9/23/2004)

Would you like a Falcon Football Shirt?

...or maybe a hat or other Falcon wear, if so, check out the Friends of Falcon Football section of the website and look through our online catalog to see what items you can purchase to support your Falcons! Check out the online catalog... (updated 9/16/2004)

Githens' Raiders Outlast Tough Vikings from Lowe's Grove

In the third annual Falcon Classic, the Raiders of Githens Middle School outlasted the Lowe's Grove Vikings for a 12 to 0 victory. The contest took a one year hiatus from the confines of Claude Currie Stadium at Jordan HS, but will return in 2005 to pit the two programs against one another. The second touchdown of the game was picked up through the air in the second half when Raider quarterback Phillip Love connected with wide receiver Brandon Henderson for a long touchdown. The Raiders sealed the victory when safety Phillip Love came down with a late game interception. The Falcon Program wishes the best of luck to both teams as they complete the remainder of their 2004 season! (updated 9/16/2004)

#9 Falcons Open the Flood Gates Against Wildcats, JHS 69 ECH 0

With the bad taste of the Jordan/Southern contest still present, the Falcons unleased an offensive and defensive deluge upon the East Chapel Hill Wildcats. The Falcon defense made the Wildcat offense disappear, while the Falcon offensive unit scored on all but one of their offensive series. Duke recruit, Kinney Rucker, returned the second half opening kick 80 yards for a touchdown, while Roy Powell snagged an interception in the fourth quarter and returned it 35 yards for the score. Shequan Wiggins powered the Falcon ground game that amassed over 400 yards with 118 yards and 3 touchdowns. Antwaune Mims added to the ground assault with 100 yards and 2 TDs, one on the ground and one by air. Steven Matthews, Stephen Clark and Stephen Thornton also added rushing touchdowns. Andrew Blaylock ended the game 7 of 9 for 109 yards and 1 touchdown passing to Mims. The Falcon defensive unit allowed less than 100 yards total offense and posted their first shutout of the year. Read more about the game at the Durham Herald-Sun (photo Shawn Rocco/News & Observer). (updated 9/13/2004)

JV Falcons Bring it Early and continue their Winning Ways, JHS 40 East Chapel Hill 18

The JV Falcons continued a strong start to the 2004 season with a 40-18 victory over the Wildcats of East Chapel Hill. Both the defense and offense participated in the scoring effort against the Wildcats. Bryan Williams intercepted a Wildcat pass and returned it for a touchdown, while also stripping the football from a Wildcat player and returning it for a score. Antonio Smith hauled in a TD reception from quarterback Eric Weaver and Delson McAdams scampered in for a rushing score. (updated 9/13/2004)

#9 Falcons Late Rally Falls Short Against #1 Spartans, Southern 21 JHS 13

A strong second half comeback both on the defensive and offensive side of the ball was not enough for the Falcons to overcome six rough minutes in the first half. The Falcons fell behind 21-0 after a flurry of scoring over a short time period in the second quarter by the Spartans. The Falcons regrouped at halftime and stifled the Southern offense, forcing two turnovers, while the Jordan offense took to the air and climbed back in the game, but eventually fell eight points short. Read more about the game at the Durham Herald-Sun or News & Observer. (updated 9/6/2004)

JV Falcons Too Much for JV Spartans, JHS 30 Southern 6

The JV Falcons added another check to the win bracket with a 30-6 victory over the Southern Spartan JV squad. The Falcon defense dominated throughout the game and only yielded a score late in the game. The Falcons will look to continue their winning ways as they host the East Chapel Hill HS junior varsity next Thursday. (updated 9/3/2004)

August 2004 News & Announcements

8/30/2004: # 11 Falcons Defeat Hornets for Neighborhood Bragging Rights, JHS 27 Hillside 12

8/27/2004: JV Falcons Run and Pass to Victory over JV Hornets, JHS 41 Hillside 13

8/23/2004: Falcon Football Wear available for purchase!

8/23/2004: Falcon Defense too much for ER Wildcats, JHS 9 ER 7

8/23/2004: Rucker Lands in another Top 50 List for NC

8/19/2004: Herald Sun Article Previews PAC-6 and Jordan's Kinney Rucker

8/17/2004: News & Observer Area Top 15 Released...Jordan Debuts in Area Poll

8/17/2004: Jordan's Rucker Listed as Top 200 Player on the East Coast by Student Sports/Sporting News

8/17/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser: Subway Restaurant

8/15/2004: JV Pre-game Meal Information

8/15/2004: Falcon Gold Card Fundraiser Underway!!

8/15/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser: Amante Gourmet Pizza Night

8/5/2004: MANDATORY PARENTS' MEETING, Aug. 11th

8/6/2004: Crawford to Spearhead Elon Aerial Attack

8/5/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser: RUDINO'S PIZZA & GRINDERS NIGHT

8/2/2004: Official Football Practice Underway

# 11 Falcons Defeat Hornets for Neighborhood Bragging Rights, JHS 27 Hillside 12

The Falcons moved to 2-0 on the young 2004 season with a 27 to 12 victory over the Hillside Hornets. The Falcon offensive unit was led by the rushing efforts of Shequan Wiggins (17 carries for 112 yards, 2 receptions for 35 yards, 1 TD rushing) and Steven Matthews (1 TD rushing and 1 TD on punt block). Matthews opened the scoring with a 3 yard plunge in the first half, while Shequan Wiggins sealed the victory with a Roger Craig-esque run on 4th and 1 that turned into a 30 plus yard rushing touchdown. Andrew Blaylock hit on 70% of his attempts and ended the game with 86 yards through the air. The Jordan Defense put in another top-notch performance yielding a score near the end of the first half as well as a late score in the 4th quarter with the game at 27-6. Senior Zach Gornto added to the point total with 31 and 35 yard field goals while just missing on 48 and 50 yard attempts. Read more about the game at the Durham Herald-Sun or News & Observer (photo Walt Unks/Durham Herald-Sun). (updated 8/30/2004)

JV Falcons Run and Pass to Victory over JV Hornets, JHS 41 Hillside 13

The Jordan Junior Varsity team took to the field for the first time last night and ran off 41 unanswered points in the first half before liberally substituting throughout the second half. The Falcons began the scoring with a pass over the middle from Eric Weaver to Antonio Smith for an early TD. From that point forward, the Falcon offensive line cleared the way for Delson McAdams (3 TDs), Arthur Affleck (2 TDs) and Brian Burnette as they continued to pound it out up the middle and on the edges of the Hornet defense. The Falcon defense, taking a page from the varsity performance against Eastern Randolph, didn't give up its first score until late in the fourth quarter. The defense was led by Armin Melikian, Henry McLean, Brandon Roberts and Delson McAdams (1 INT). The JV Falcons will take to the field next Thursday at 6 PM in Claude Curry Stadium against the Southern Spartans. (updated 8/27/2004)

Falcon Football Wear available for purchase!

Visit the Friends of Falcon Football Page for additional information on how you can be wearing Falcon Football wear at upcoming games. (updated 8/23/2004)

Falcon Defense too much for ER Wildcats, JHS 9 ER 7

The Falcon defense came out with a mission on Friday night and played a superb game allowing only one score and then sealing the Falcon victory with a sack in the endzone by Kinney Rucker for a safety. The Falcon offense took to the air with Andrew Blaylock completing 11 of 21 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown, while Brad Savage hauled in 5 receptions for 122 yards, including a 68 yard touchdown scamper. Read more about the game at the Durham Herald-Sun or News & Observer. (updated 8/23/2004)

Rucker Lands in another Top 50 List for NC

Prep football guru Sammy Batten of the Fayetteville Observer has released his top 50 list for the 2004 season and Durham Jordan's Kinney Rucker makes the list at number 27. Click here to read more about the Top 50. (updated 8/23/2004)

Herald Sun Article Previews PAC-6 and Jordan's Kinney Rucker

The Durham Herald-Sun has released its preview of the PAC-6 for the 2004 season. Additionally, Jordan's Kinney Rucker is highlighted in conjunction with his tenure at Jordan HS and his decision in choosing the Duke Blue Devil Football program as his home after graduation in 2005. Connect to the Herald-Sun Article. (updated 8/19/2004)

News & Observer Area Top 15 Released...Jordan Debuts in Area Poll

The Jordan Falcons, on a strong push at the end of the 2003 season, have landed in the N&O Area Top 15 to begin the season. The Falcons are currently positioned at number 13 in the poll. Falcon opponents also in the poll include cross-town foe Southern Durham in the top spot, Garner at #4 and league opponent Northern Durham at #5. The Falcons will test their preseaon ranking this Friday night as they take on a strong Eastern Randolph team that lost in last years 3-A state title game. (updated 8/17/2004)

Jordan's Rucker Listed as Top 200 Player on the East Coast by Student Sports/Sporting News

Jordan's Kinney Rucker was listed as one of the top 200 athletes for the upcoming 2004 football season by the staff of Student Sports and the Sporting News. The listings were posted in the 2004 edition of the High School Football magazine produced by Student Sports and the Sporting News that hit newstands in mid August. (updated 8/17/2004)

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser: SUBWAY RESTAURANT NIGHT

Thanks to all those that are continually supporting the young men of the Falcon Football Program each Monday evening at our local FFF fundraiser events. If you haven't been able to make it out on the Monday nights or you know of others both within the program as well as friends and co-workers outside of the program that haven't been able to attend, we encourage you to take an active role in both attending and encouraging others to help our program grow for the benefit of these young student-athletes!

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 8/23/2004, visit the local Subway Restaurant located in the Woodcroft Shopping Center in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 8/17/2004)

JV Pre-game Meal Information

Junior varsity pre-game meals will be provided by Domino's Pizza for a minimal cost of $28.00 per athlete for the entire JV season. This will include all ten games played by the JV team. Download the Word document outlining the pre-game meal plan and submit the completed form along with $28.00 to a member of the JV staff. PRE-GAME MEAL DOCUMENT. (updated 8/15/2004)

Falcon Gold Card Fundraiser Underway!!

Support the Falcon Football program through the purchase of a Falcon Gold Card at the cost of $10.00 per card. The card may be used as many times as desired at participating merchants until the end of September 2005. A few of the participating merchants include Dick's Sporting Goods, Arbys, El Rodeo, Hardees, TCBY, Cici's Pizza, Randy's Pizza, Kerr Drug Store as well as many others.

On Monday, August 23rd, the entire team, varsity and junior varsity athletes will be asked to participate in the Gold Card Blitz campaign. This will be an approximately two to three hour event where all athletes will go to various areas in the community and try to sell the cards. In additional all athletes will be given cards over the next week for pre-sale. For additional information, please contact the football coaches office. (updated 8/15/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser: AMANTE GOURMET PIZZA NIGHT

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 8/16/2004, visit the local Amante Gourmet Pizza Restaurant located off of MLK HWY near the Kroger shopping center in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 8/15/2004) | Return to Index

MANDATORY PARENTS' MEETING, Aug. 11th

The annual parents' meeting for Falcon Football will be held in the JHS cafeteria on August 11th after football practice at 5:30 PM. This meeting is MANDATORY for all players and at least one parent or guardian of each participating student-athlete. The meeting has been updated and will include a Hot Dog Dinner beginning at 5:30 PM. This will be a time for parents to meet both the coaches as well as other parents as well as enjoy dinner! For additional information on this event please download either a PDF or MS Word information sheet. (updated 8/5/2004) | Return to Index

Crawford to Spearhead Elon Aerial Attack

Jordan 2003 graduate Josh Crawford continues to excel on the gridiron as a wide receiver for the Elon Phoenix. Entering his sophomore year he'll assist as a key element of the Phoenix offense. Information about Crawford and the Elon offense is reported in a recent release on the Elon Athletics Site. (updated 8/6/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser: RUDINO'S PIZZA & GRINDERS NIGHT

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 8/9/2004, visit the local Rudino's Pizza & Grinders Restaurant located off of Hwy 54 near the Kroger shopping center in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 8/5/2004) | Return to Index

Official Football Practice Underway

For all those interested in participating during the 2004 year in the Falcon football program...practice is underway M-F 5 - 7:30 PM and Saturday 9 - 11 AM. (updated 8/2/2004) | Return to Index

July 2004 News & Announcements

7/28/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser: FUDDRUCKERS NIGHT

7/28/2004: Official First Day of Practice...TODAY!

7/28/2004: Remainder of July and August 1st - 16th Practice Schedules

7/28/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

7/25/2004: Official First Day of Practice Approaches...

7/25/2004: Printable versions of 2004 Schedules Available!

7/25/2004: Tenative JV 2004 Schedule Released

7/25/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

7/16/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

7/11/2004: Jordan's Rucker listed in Top Fifty NC Seniors

7/8/2004: Falcons' Take 2 of 2 at Cummings 7-on-7

7/7/2004: Updates to the Academic Support Page

7/7/2004: Official First Day of Summer Practice, July 28th

7/7/2004: Summer Workouts Continue...

7/7/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

7/2/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser: FUDDRUCKERS NIGHT

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 8/2/2004, visit the local Fuddruckers Restaurant located off of MLK Hwy near the Harris Teeter shopping center in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 7/28/2004) | Return to Index

Official First Day of Practice...TODAY!

The official first day of practice for the Jordan HS football program gets underway at 5PM today, July 28th. (updated 7/28/2004) | Return to Index

Remainder of July and August 1st - 16th Practice Schedules

Check out the Schedules section to find information on practice times for both Varsity and Junior Varsity. (updated 7/28/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Official First Day of Practice Approaches...

The first official day of practice at Jordan HS will be at 5PM on Wednesday, July 28th. Two final voluntary workouts will continue on Monday and Tuesday, July 26th and 27th at 5PM. All those that have not attended any of the summer sessions and will be in attendance on Wednesday will need an up-to-date physical. Those without a physical will be allowed to watch and learn, they will not be able to actively participate until they have obtained an up-to-date physical. If you need more information concerning an topics associated with the football team please contact the football office at 919-560-3912 ext. 12244. (updated 7/25/2004) | Return to Index

Printable versions of 2004 Schedules Available!

Tentative Varsity and Junior Varsity 2004 schedules are available for download in either PDF or MS Word format. Visit the Schedules Page for more information. (updated 7/25/2004) | Return to Index

Tenative JV 2004 Schedule Released

A tenative junior varsity 2004 schedule has been released and placed on the Schedules Page. This information may change as we approach the varsity season opener on August 20th. (updated 7/25/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 7/26/2004, visit the local Subway Restaurant located in the Woodcroft Shopping Center off of Hope Valley Road in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 7/25/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 7/19/2004, visit the local Amante Gourmet Pizza Restaurant located near the Kroger Shopping Center off of MLK Hwy in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 7/16/2004) | Return to Index

Jordan's Rucker listed in Top Fifty NC Seniors

Sammy Batten of the Fayetteville Observer lists his top ten seniors of North Carolina as well as the best of the rest. Click here for more details. (updated 7/11/2004) | Return to Index

Falcons' Take 2 of 2 at Cummings 7-on-7

The Falcons' capped off the summer scrimmage/ 7-on-7 events with a victory over Raleigh Broughton HS and Winston-Salem Carver HS. The Falcons improved to 16-0 during the summer in 7-on-7 contests. The first official scrimmage is set for August 14th, at 4 PM in the Pigskin Classic at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. The schedule is slated to pit the Falcons' against three area powers, Southeast Raleigh HS, Garner HS and Southern Durham HS. (updated 7/8/2004) | Return to Index

Updates to the Academic Support Page

Check out updates to the academic support pages! (updated 7/7/2004) | Return to Index

Official First Day of Summer Practice, July 28th

A reminder that the official first day of summer practice begins at 5 PM on July 28th. To actively participate, you'll need a valid physical as well as be enrolled at Jordan HS. Those that are either not yet enrolled or are lacking a valid physical will be allowed to watch practice and upon meeting both criteria will be able to actively participate. (updated 7/7/2004) | Return to Index

Summer Workouts Continue...

Summer workouts continue throughout the summer on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday beginning at 5 PM. On Wednesday, July 7th, a contigent of the Falcon team will travel for the last of the summer 7-on-7 sessions at Cummings HS in Burlington. The Falcons will work to keep their summer league play undefeated with games against Broughton and Winston-Salem Carver HS. The Falcons' last trip to Cummings in June resulted in two victories over Western Alamance and Cummings. (updated 7/7/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 7/12/2004, visit the local Rudino's Pizza & Grinders Restaurant located near the Blockbuster video store in the Kroger Shopping Center on HWY 54 in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 7/7/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 7/5/2004, visit the local Fuddruckers Restaurant located off of MLK Blvd in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 7/2/2004) | Return to Index

June 2004 News & Announcements

6/26/2004: Early List of 2004 In-State Verbal Commitments

6/25/2004: Wall of Fame Records Listed and Updated!

6/22/2004: Varsity 2004 Schedule Updated!

6/22/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

6/21/2004: Jordan's Kinney Rucker Commits to Duke

6/21/2004: News on Jordan's Summer Workouts

6/15/2004: Falcon's Fly High at UNC Team Camp

6/15/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

6/9/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

6/5/2004: Summer Workouts/Conditioning In Session!

6/5/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Early List of 2004 In-State Verbal Commitments

NCPreps.com is providing a list of in-state 2004 verbal commitments. Charles E. Jordan's Kinney Rucker is among those listed as committing to Duke University. (updated 6/26/2004) | Return to Index

Wall of Fame Records Listed and Updated!

Visit the Records page to find out information about Falcon Football athletes that have made the Wall of Fame. (updated 6/25/2004) | Return to Index

Varsity 2004 Schedule Updated!

Visit the Schedule page to find out information about this season's upcoming games. (updated 6/22/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 6/28/2004, visit the local Subway Restaurant located in the WoodCroft Shopping Center in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 6/22/2004) | Return to Index

Jordan's Kinney Rucker Commits to Duke

The Falcon Football program is excited to announce that rising senior, Kinney Rucker, has announced a verbal commitment to play football for the Duke University Blue Devils beginning in the Fall 2005 Season. For more information about Kinney's announcement please read the Herald Sun article. (updated 6/21/2004) | Return to Index

News on Jordan's Summer Workouts

The Jordan Football program was highlighted in the Durham Herald Sun concerning the necessity for summer workouts. Head Coach Mike Briggs comments on the genesis of the summer workout regime and its overall importance to success during the season. (updated 6/21/2004) | Return to Index

Falcon's Fly High at UNC Team Camp

A contingent of forty-seven Falcon Football players converged on the UNC campus recently to take part in the annual UNC Team Camp exercises. A major emphasis of the camp is 7 on 7 competition between participating schools. The Falcon Football Family will be proud to know that the Falcons returned to Durham with an undefeated, 12-0, record in the competition. The defense was highlighted by senior cornerback Rodney Nelson and his eleven interceptions in twelve games. The offensive unit had a number of participants that contributed to the Falcon's aerial assault. (updated 6/15/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 6/21/2004, visit the local Amante Gourmet Pizza Restaurant located off of MLK Hwy in Durham (new Kroger shopping center) and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 6/15/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 6/14/2004, visit the local Rudino's Restaurant located off of HWY 54 in Durham (intersection of Fayetteville and 54) and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 6/9/2004) | Return to Index

Summer Workouts/Conditioning In Session!

Announcement for all athletes interested in participating in the Falcon Football program for the 2004 season. Annual summer workouts and conditioning are currently in progress. Sessions occur from 5-730 PM Monday through Wednesday throughout the summer. If you will not be able to attend, inform one of the coaches. If you need additional information, contact Coach Luck at (919) 382-8693. (updated 6/5/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 6/7/2004, visit the local Fuddruckers Restaurant located off of MLK in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 6/5/2004) | Return to Index

May 2004 News & Announcements

5/17/2004: UNC Team Camp, June 9-11th

5/17/2004: Golden Corral Promotion, Monday, May 17th

5/12/2004: Spring Physicals, May 12th!

5/12/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

5/3/2004: Varsity Season Tapes Ready for Pick-up

5/3/2004: Spring Workouts/Conditioning Begin

5/2/2004: Falcons Shine at Shrine Bowl Combine

5/2/2004: Shrine Bowl Combine Information from Ragsdale

5/2/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

UNC Team Camp, June 9-11th

UNC Team Camp forms are due in to Coach Briggs by Tuesday, May 18th. If you are unable to get the form completed and to the football office by Tuesday, please contact Coach Briggs in the football office at (919) 560-3912 ext. 12244. Considerations for handing in the registration form shortly after May 18th will be considered, but you must contact the coaching office. Forms may be picked up in the coaching office. Additionally, a PDF format of the form will be placed on the website later today. (updated 5/17/2004) | Return to Index

Golden Corral Promotion, Monday, May 17th

Monday evening, May 17th, from 5PM to 9PM at the Golden Corral located near the intersection of HWY 54 and 55 the Jordan Falcon Football program will be holding a fundraiser. The promotion works as follows: Players will be receiving blue cards that when submitted to the cashier at Golden Corral will dedicate $0.50 of the purchase to the program. Additionally, there will be Falcon Football players serving customers from 5-9PM. During this period, all tips that are acquired by the Falcon-servers will go directly to the Falcon Football Program. Be sure to come out and support the Falcons! (updated 5/17/2004) | Return to Index

Spring Physicals, May 12th!

Spring physicals will be available at Jordan HS on May 12th for $10.00. This is a great opportunity to get every Falcon football player up-to-date and cleared for both summer workouts and the fall season. Each student-athlete will need $10.00 as well as a copy of the physical form signed by a parent or guardian on the day of the physical. The official physical form may be picked up from the football coaching staff or you may print out the form in PDF format with the following links. (updated 5/4/2004) | Return to Index

Physical Form Part I
Physical Form Part II
Physical Form Part III

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 5/17/2004, visit the local Amante Gourmet Pizza Restaurant located off of MLK in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 5/12/2004) | Return to Index

Varsity Season Tapes Ready for Pick-up

Varsity season tapes have been completed and will be ready for pick-up in the football coaches office beginning on Tuesday, May 4th, in the morning. Please be sure to sign that you have received your tape. Varsity Highlight tapes will be distributed either at the end of this week or early next week. (updated 5/2/2004) | Return to Index

Spring Workouts/Conditioning Begin

Announcement for all athletes interested in participating in the Falcon Football program for the 2004 season. Annual spring workouts and conditioning will run from Monday May 3rd to Thursday May 13th. The two weeks of work will run each week from Monday to Thursday from 2:45 to 4:30 pm. If you will not be able to attend, inform one of the coaches. (updated 5/3/2004) | Return to Index

Falcons Shine at Shrine Bowl Combine

The Jordan Falcons were out in force at the second of five Shrine Bowl Combines held this past Saturday at Ragsdale HS. The Shrine Bowl Combines are held each year throughout the state by the Shrine Bowl coaching staff to evaluate specifically the talent within the rising senior class. Information gathered at the combines as well as through game tape provide information for the staff in selecting a roster for the annual NC/SC Shrine Bowl, typically held a week after the NC state championship games.

The participants are tested in the 40 yard dash, 20 yard pro agility, vertical and number of reps benched at specific weights. They are also weighed and their height's measured. At the conclusion of testing, each position works individually with their respective Shrine Bowl assistant.

Rising seniors, Kyle Daye, Alex Jackson, Brad Savage, Rodney Nelson, and Shequan Wiggins, as well as, rising juniors, Andrew Blaylock, Josh Gornto, Siddaq Haynes, Myreon Sutton, and Antwaune Mims participated in the Ragsdale Combine.

All of the rising seniors shined in both the testing and individual evaulation areas. Kyle Daye benched 225 lbs. 18 times, second only to an OL/DL man from Carver HS who put up 225, 19 times. Kyle also shined in the pro agility and 40 yard dash. Shequan Wiggins, measured in just under six feet at running back and showed his exceptional ability to transistion laterally with an impressive 4.21 second 20 yard shuttle. Alex Jackson produced a sub 4.5 forty yard dash time. Both Brad Savage and Rodney Nelson brought a physical attitude to the one-on-one sections of the combine. Nelson, at cornerback, came close to picking a pass off and Savage, at wide receiver, shedded the press coverage and took the skinny post for the score.

The rising juniors also shined both in the testing elements and individual work. For those that return next year, they'll have a year of experience that will prepare them for the 2005 combines. (updated 5/2/2004) | Return to Index

NC Preps.com reports from Shrine Bowl Combine at Ragsdale HS

High school football news site, NCPreps.com, reports on Shrine Bowl Combine at Ragsdale HS. Rising Jordan senior Kyle Daye (OL/DL) is noted as one of those that shined at the combine. Visit www.NCPreps.com for story information. (updated 5/2/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 5/5/2004, visit the local Fuddruckers Restaurant located along Martin Luther King Highway in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 5/2/2004) | Return to Index

April 2004 News & Announcements

4/27/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

4/20/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

4/13/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

4/6/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 4/26/2004, visit the local Subway Restaurant located in the Woodcroft Shopping Center in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 5/2/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 4/19/2004, visit the local Amante Gourmet Pizza Restaurant along MLK Parkway in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 5/2/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 4/12/2004, visit the local Rudino's Restaurant along HWY 54 in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 5/2/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 4/5/2004, visit the local Fuddruckers Restaurant located along Martin Luther King Highway in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 5/1/2004) | Return to Index

March 2004 News & Announcements

3/26/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

3/9/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

3/2/2004: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

3/2/2004: Varsity Highlight/Season and JV Season Tapes

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 3/22/2004, visit the local Subway Restaurant located in the Woodcroft Shopping Center in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 5/1/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 3/15/2004, visit the local Amante Gourmet Pizza Restaurant along MLK Parkway in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 3/9/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 3/8/2004, visit the local Rudino's Restaurant along HWY 54 in Durham and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 3/2/2004) | Return to Index

Varsity Highlight/Season and JV Season Tapes

Junior Varsity season tapes are currently completed and located in the Football Office for pick-up (with the exception of two copies ordered in the last few weeks).

Varsity highlight and season tapes are being worked on and will be completed in the coming weeks. If you have any questions concerning these tapes you may contact Coach Luck. If you are interested in purchasing a tape, please inform Coach Starkey if you are on the JV team or Coach Briggs or Coach Luck if you are on the Varsity team. (updated 3/2/2004) | Return to Index

February 2004 News & Announcements

2/26/04: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

2/26/04: Weight Room

2/26/04: Varsity Highlight/Season and JV Season Tapes

2/20/04: Recruiting Guru Releases NC Top 15

2/14/04: Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

2/14/04: Weight Room

2/14/04: Varsity Highlight/Season and JV Season Tapes

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 3/1/2004, visit the local Fuddruckers Restaurant along Martin Luther King Parkway and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the Friends of Falcon Football Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 2/26/2004) | Return to Index

Weight Room

All prospective athletes intending on participating as a member of the 2004 Falcon Football Program should be attending daily lifting workouts after school, unless currently playing another sport. See Coach Briggs if you have any questions or are unable to attend a session. (updated 2/26/2004) | Return to Index

Varsity Highlight/Season and JV Season Tapes

Junior Varsity season tapes are currently completed and located in the Football Office for pick-up (with the exception of two copies ordered in the last week).

Varsity highlight and season tapes will be completed in the coming weeks. If you have any questions concerning these tapes you may contact Coach Luck. If you are interested in purchasing a tape, please inform Coach Starkey if you are on the JV team or Coach Briggs or Luck if you are on the Varsity team. (updated 2/26/2004) | Return to Index

Recruiting Guru Releases NC Top 15

Rising senior Kinney Rucker is named by Miller Safrit of the recruiting site theinsiders.com to the pre-summer North Carolina Top 15 list. Visit www.NCHSFootball.com for story information. (updated 2/20/2004) | Return to Index

Feeding Falcon's Football Fundraiser

Be sure to support your Falcon Football Team throughout the calendar year at participating community-wide supporting restaurants. This Monday evening, 2/16/2004, visit the local Amante's Restaurant in the Kroger Shopping Center on Route 54 and 10% of your purchase will go directly to the Falcon Football Team. Look in the FFF Link located to your left for additional information on fundraising events and ways in which you can be a Falcon Football Supporter 365 days a year! (updated 2/14/2004) | Return to Index

Weight Room

Varsity Highlight/Season and JV Season Tapes

Junior Varsity season tapes are currently being completed and will be available for distribution on Monday, Februrary 16th, 2004. Varsity highlight and season tapes will be completed in the coming weeks. If you have any questions concerning these tapes you may contact Coach Luck. If you are interested in purchasing a tape, please inform Coach Starkey if you are on the JV team or Coach Briggs or Luck if you are on the Varsity team. (updated 2/14/2004) | Return to Index

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News & Announcements Archives

February 2007 News & Announcements

Underclassmen College Recruiting Meeting

January 2007 News & Announcements

FFF Meeting Concerning Awards Banquet

Offseason Workouts are in Session!

Congratulations Blaylock and the Florida Gators

Senior Falcon Commits to D-IA University of Akron

2006 All-Area and All-Conference Announced

December 2006 News & Announcements

General Fall Sports Awards

Jordan Football Players Become Published Authors

November 2006 News & Announcements

College Recruiting Meeting - Current Jrs and Sophs

Falcons Advance to 2nd Round for 4th Straight Season...vs. Riverside

4AA-East #11 Riverside @ 4AA-East #3 Jordan

Falcons Move Past Apex...JHS 35 - AHS 20

Falcons Prepare for Playoffs...vs. Apex

4AA-East #14 Apex @ 4AA-East #3 Jordan

October 2006 News & Announcements

Falcons Prepare for 4AA East Playoff Bracket

Durham Jordan...2006 PAC-6 Conference Champions

Falcons Start Strong and End Strong...JHS 31 - NHS 7

JV Falcons Capture Perfect 2006 PAC-6 Record...JHS JV 26 - NHS JV 20

Falcons Keep PAC-6 Conference Lead...JHS 18 - CHHS 17

Postponement - Chapel Hill vs. Jordan

JV Falcons Take Down the JV Tigers

FalconFootball.org and GoFalcons Experience Downtime

Falcon Bowl 5 Is Coming!!

Githens Raiders vs. Lowe's Grove Vikings ... at Claude Currie Stadium

September 2006 News & Announcements

Falcons To Face Hillside in Opening Conference Tilt

N&O#5 Hillside @ Jordan Falcons

JV Falcons Travel to JV Hornets

Jordan Falcons JV @ Hillside Hornets JV

Falcons Gear Up for Final Non-Conf Opponent

N&O#5 Jordan Falcons @ Raleigh Broughton Caps

JV Falcons Come Up Short to JV Caps

JV Falcons Return Home to Face Caps

Raleigh Broughton JV @ Jordan JV

Falcons Soar Higher than Eagles...JHS 24 - EHS 10

JV Falcons Fall Short Against JV Eagles

Team and Individual Pictures Scheduled

Falcons Return Home to Battle Eagles...vs. Enloe HS

Raleigh Enloe Eagles @ N&O#6 Jordan Falcons

JV Falcons On the Road...@ Enloe JV...UPDATED TIME

Jordan JV @ Raleigh Enloe JV

August 2006 News & Announcements

Gold Card Blitz Rescheduled due to Ernesto!

Falcons Capture Victory...JHS 24 - GHHS 3

JV Falcons Rush Past Green Hope JV Falcons

Falcons Take to the Road...@ Green Hope HS

Jordan Falcons @ Green Hope Falcons

JV Falcons Prepare for First 2006 Game...vs. Green Hope

Green Hope H.S. JV @ Jordan JV

Friends of Falcon Football (FFF) Meeting

Falcons Get Set for 2006 Home Opener...vs. Eastern Randolph

Eastern Randolph H.S. @ N&O #9 - Jordan

Football Cook-Out Prior to ER Game

Thanks for the Tasty Watermelon!

Varsity Falcons Swoop In on Pigskin Jamboree

July 2006 News & Announcements

Special Thanks to Tennessee Titan Tramain Hall

Falcon Alum Kyle Wiggins Named Team Captain

Official First Day of Practice...July 31st, 2006

The Falcons' Thank Alum Patrick Ray for Stopping By!!

Summer Workouts Continue...Be There!! Updated 7/12/06

UNC Team Camp...all should look to attend

Click Here to Download UNC TEAM CAMP Application

Lift-a-thon Collection...For UNC TEAM CAMP

Click Here to Download UNC TEAM CAMP Application

2005 Highlight and Season Tapes Close to Completion

Independence Day Week...No Summer Workouts

June 2006 News & Announcements

Special Thanks to Falcon Alum for Stopping By!

Summer Workouts...Are In Session

2005 Highlight and Season Tapes Close to Completion

Congratulations to the Falcon Football Class of 2006!

Feeding Falcon Football Fundraiser: Fuddrucker's Restaurant

Athletic Physicals at Duke Sports Medicine

Summer Workouts Continue...Be There!!
Updated 7/12/06