Hey Everyone,
It’s hard to believe, but our son Brett is beginning his first season of high school football!
He’s a freshman and is starting at defensive tackle for the Cactus Shadows Falcons Frosh team. The Frosh team is similar to JV but is made up entirely of freshmen and sophomores—which means plenty of talent, enthusiasm, and teenage boys who can empty a refrigerator faster than you can fill it.
A few fun high school football facts:
- More than 1.1 million students play high school football nationwide.
- Football is the most popular boys’ high school sport in the country.
- The first football game played under electric lights took place in 1892. The lighting was so poor that the game lasted only 20 minutes, included just 10 plays, and ended after players ran into a light pole
- A well-attended home game can generate thousands of dollars from tickets, concessions, and sponsorships—although equipment, officials, travel, and enough food to feed an offensive line can eat through it quickly.
- If 40 players drink just one 32-ounce bottle of Gatorade during a game, that’s 10 gallons of fluid—and in the Arizona heat, I’m guessing the Falcons may consider that the first round.
The Frosh team plays Wednesday nights at 6:00, so I’ll be leaving the office a little early on game days this season. I'm sure you understand as many of you did the same for your kids.
Besides, when your son plays defensive tackle, it’s probably best to stay on his good side.
Go Falcons!
Have a great weekend!
Dr Ring
PS: We can get you in on Friday to take care of that neck or back pain starting at 8am. Call 480-488-1282 to schedule, or just walk in.