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ROBINSON
FLAG FOOTBALL
FIELD NOTES
VOL. 6
ISSUE 3
Toandbelosing;
a champion, I think you have to see the big picture. Its not about winning
its about every day hard work and about thriving on a challenge.
- Su m mer Sa nders
N e w and r et ur ining varsity p repare f or regu lar s e a s o n
The Robinson Knights Flag Foot- In Flag Football there is no bigger
ball team began their season with role than Quarterback and this year
two preseason games just before the Knights will have a new person
Spring Break. Preseason games are taking the lead in that spot. Senior
always helpful as they allow teams Olivia Salzman was the #2 quarter-
to finally play against someone else back last year and it allowed her to
after practicing five and six days a play in every game and it led to her
week against their own teammates. being Honorable Mention All-State
Scores dont matter much but the throwing for 19 TDs and just 2
hope is that the team plays well interceptions. During this offseason
and the result, even in a preseason she knew that she would have this
game, takes care of itself. In this role and has embraced it. Her hopes Photo by Isabel Hanewicz
space in future editions will be a are that she can duplicate the suc- Knights that will be taking the huge
recap of the game, the big plays and cess of Erin Dorsey (15) and Kayla step from JV starter to Varsity start-
players that led to the outcome for Knowlton (16) by leading her team er this year. It will be evident direct-
that game. For the preseason games to a State Championship. In her two ly in the middle of our defense with
however we will not highlight those preseason games she completed both projected starting linebackers
things in a chronological order, but 82% of her passes for 318 yards and last year stepping up from the JV
rather in the context of highlighting threw six touchdowns with zero level. Junior Christiana Rolack is
new players and/or players that are interceptions. already making waves around the
in a different role than last year. There will be a large number of state from the people who saw her
play this summer as being poten-
tially one of the best. She is joined
by Senior Xacasia Smith who spent
last year on JV learning the Robin-
son way after transferring from East
River. They combined for 10 tackles
and Christiana had an interception
in the preseason. On the offensive
side, Junior Cassidy Renninger is
expected to ride the State Semifinal
success of her game winning catch
to a starting spot on this years
team.
Photo by Isabel Hanewicz
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 When she isnt leading the softball There is no bigger jump than the
team as the Ace pitcher, she will one being made by Freshman Emily
be catching passes for the Knights. Kemp. Robinson Flag Football have
She had a solid preseason with five had freshmen make the varsi-
catches in the two games. A host ty team most recently McKenna
of other JV players from last year Tyson in 2014 and Samantha Ishee
will take on huge roles with the in 2012. However, the last time a
varsity team this year. In addition, freshman started on offense and
Lauren King (Qb #2), Elly Frierson defense for the Knights was 2008
(Slot), Sophie Bailey (C/S), Chelsey when Patisha Carson did ituntil
Campbell (Rusher), Michelle San- now. Emily Kemp is expected to
tacreu (LB), Paola Nazario (Slot/ start at slot receiver and corner and
LB), and Marlin Jacobson (WR/CB) play some quarterback. This was Photo by Isabel Hanewicz
are all varsity players this year that not something that was just given,
are making huge leaps from the JV Emily played about 30 games in the ership. Seniors Emily Draper and
level. offseason with the Knights coming McKenna Tyson are both 1st team
over from Volleyball and Basketball All State returners and captains
when available. Her preseason stat who start on offense and defense.
line was 8 catches for 95 yards TD, Senior Sarah Jennewein returns
5-8 passing for 57 yards 3 TD, four to her role as rusher and running
tackles and an Interception. Emily back and hopes to improve on her
was joined in the preseason games 2nd team All State performance last
by new to Robinson Flag players year. Charlotte Tuohy and Holland
Junior Kaitlyn Power, Sophomore Bakker will rely on their varsity
Alexis Smith, and freshman Brooke experience from last year to excel
Volpi. in their increased role. About those
Despite all of the amazing new and preseason games, Robinson won
emerging talent, this team will al- both of them, 25-0 over Tarpon
Photo by Isabel Hanewicz ways be reliant on its veteran lead- Springs and 61-0 over St. Pete.

COMMUNITY This season we will be featuring some of the many members of the
Robinson Flag community who devote their time and talents to the
SPOTLIGHT team. In this issue, we are featuring Assistant Coach Alice Oben.

Before the 2016 season, Robinson annual Capital City Classic tourna- Last season was Obens first time
AP European History teacher, ment. experiencing a State Champion-
Alice Oben decided to join the I got to know the girls I was with ship victory. During the games
Robinson Flag community. better and it was a fun road trip, leading up to the final, Oben
I just thought it would be some- she said. watched from the press box as the
thing fun, she said. I liked the Oben has also gotten to know Knights made their way through
kind of girls on the team and more about how the program an intense post-season.
thought it was a good opportunity works and continues to be success- It was stressful! The [semi-final]
to just have fun. Also the SWAG. ful. game was crazy close and it was
As Assistant Coach in charge of I dont think people outside pretty intense to watch. There
film, Oben spends every game in realize how much time and effort was also a lot of pressure since it
the press box with a camera. How- is put in the whole year, she said. was expected they win, she said.
ever she has also gotten to know The seriousness placed on grades Overall it was an awesome thing
the team. Her favorite memory was also something I did not really to witness and be a part of. They
is the trip to Tallahassee for the know about. deserved it.
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