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Denair Learns to be the Aggressor in 27-24 Victory Over Millennium

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Football is a physical game. It’s all about size and strength combined with speed and leverage. The toughest guys don’t always win, but their willingness to deliver and absorb hard hits certainly can set a tone for a team. Younger players, in particular, can be intimidated.

Just ask Denair coach Anthony Armas, a bruising former lineman who must walk a fine line during practice. He recognizes his inexperienced team must learn to be more physical. But with less than 20 players available and most playing both offense and defense, he also realizes that too much hitting during the week risks injuries that could leave the Coyotes at a disadvantage come game time.

Armas thought Denair was dominated in its 48-2 season-opening loss to Summerville. With a bye in Week 2, he and his coaching staff emphasized playing more physically in Saturday’s game against Millennium.

Message received.

Denair won 27-24 thanks to big games from Blake Davis, Drew Pritchard and Steffin Winston – and by playing with more intensity, especially in blocking and tackling.

“Physically, we got tougher. I think Summerville took it to us,” Armas said. “This week, I thought we took it to them (Millennium).”

The Coyotes’ short roster prevents them from lots of hitting during the week. Instead, the coaches use heavy bags and tackling dummies to teach players about leverage and technique. But there is no substitute for live game experience when the adrenalin is flowing under the lights.

“We definitely got better, but there still are a lot of things we need to work on,” assessed Armas.

Denair’s three-headed attack of Hunter Musgrave, Dylan De Silva and Winston “all ran hard,” according to Armas. Winston scored on two short runs in the second quarter as the Coyotes built a 13-6 halftime lead. Continue reading “Denair Learns to be the Aggressor in 27-24 Victory Over Millennium” »

Denair’s Pizza Factory is Partnering With No Kid Hungry

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One in six kids in the United States struggles with hunger, meaning that instead of worrying about being a kid, they are worried about their next meal. To help reverse this statistic, Pizza Factory in Denair is partnering with No Kid Hungry, an organization that focuses on making sure kids are able to eat healthy food through programs such as school breakfast and summer meals.

For every special XL pizza sold during the month of September, the local Pizza Factory will donate $1 to the organization in an effort to help fight against child hunger. Pizza Factory is located at 4326 Main Street, in Denair, and is open Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Founded 30 years ago, Pizza Factory has become well known for serving fresh, high-quality pizza, sandwiches, salads and more. The brand is also widely recognized for its close community connection, which includes its iconic “No Bully Zone” program and impactful fundraising partnerships.

To learn more about Pizza Factory, please visit http://pizzafactory.com.

A Classic Comes to the Denair Gaslight Theater

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The Importance of Being Earnest, a comedy for serious people, by Oscar Wilde, is coming to the Gaslight! First performed on February 14, 1895 at the St James’s Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personas to escape burdensome social obligations. Now in 2017, The Gaslight Theater actors will bring the show to life once more in Denair, California!

“It’s exciting to see our community coming together to produce high quality theater for all to enjoy,” stated Anissa Stonebarger, Gaslight Board of Director’s Treasurer. “We are looking forward to a successful run of the show! The director and cast have worked diligently to make this a classic production you won’t soon forget”, Stonebarger added.

The cast is made up of seasoned actors as well as individuals taking to the stage for the first time. Lenora Gomes, who portrays Lady Bracknell, is checking one more item off her bucket list. “Now is the time, and the Gaslight Theater is the perfect place. I am enjoying every minute!” Gomes commented. Sophie Kanabuy is no stranger to the Gaslight theater stage. She has performed in A Christmas Carol, End Game, and The Night No One Died. Sophie stated, “I’m allowed to push myself to find the character, and I love that!”

The cast is made up of 6 individuals, all of which would love to see you come out and see how they have developed their characters.

Show Times: September 8, 2017, opening night reception at 6:00 pm, show time 7:00pm, September 9, 15, and 16, show time 7:00 pm, and September 10 at 2:00pm. Senior and Student $8.00, General Admission $10.00. You may reserve tickets by going to www.showtix4u.com or call 209-664-9514.

14 Creative Seniors Put Their Own Mark on Denair High Parking Lot

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Fourteen drab patches of blacktop at Denair High School were transformed Thursday into colorful personalized parking spots by a group of energetic seniors.

The students responded to an offer by Principal Kara Backman to all members of the Class of 2018. Seniors had to submit designs for preapproval by Backman and campus supervisor Melissa Treadwell. Having completed that process, Thursday morning was a time to paint, with an added bonus of an entire day away from class.

The school provided most of the paint, brushes and rollers, but students could bring their own colors.

Predictably, purple was a popular choice as the primary color or accent, though Courtney Prock’s space is a bright pink (her favorite color) and Madison Keas’ is orange (borrowed from the San Francisco Giants, plus her love of the Disney musical “Newsies.”)

As far as themes, flowers were popular, as were Coyote paw prints, images of sports teams (football, volleyball, softball and baseball) and, of course, multiple references to the Class of 2018.

Bryson Prock’s space includes an American flag and the words “My life depends on ag,” a tribute to his family’s roots, and his numbers from football (60) and baseball (9). Bryanna Suarez’s spot highlights the word “Ohana,” which means “family” in her Hawaiian heritage and reflects how she feels about her classmates. Hollie Collins’ features her nickname (“Hillie Bean”) in the middle of a daisy.  “People tell me I remind them of a daisy or a sun flower because I’m happy,” she giggled.

Natalie Rosander also used a bloom – a sun flower – as the focal point of her parking spot. Above are the words “There’s a big beautiful tomorrow” and below “shining at the end of every day.”

Emilee Fanning found inspiration from an image of Winnie the Pooh on Pinterest. Her space is built around the cartoon character holding a heart balloon and includes the words “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” Continue reading “14 Creative Seniors Put Their Own Mark on Denair High Parking Lot” »