March 1 0, 201 6
ROBINSON
FLAG FOOTBALL
FIELD NOTES
VOL. 5
ISSUE 4
The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.
- Lao Tz u
st r o n g sta r t at on e b u c p lac e
The 2016 flag football team took were the games and getting ready ranked 2A Boone Braves. From the
to the field for the first time this for the season. opening snap the Knights showed
season at the Inagural Tampa Bay With the big change to the state that Boone was not in their league.
Buccaneers Preseason Classic. This playoffs in the form of two differ- The Knights scored early and
event was a put on by the Bucs, ent classifications, the Robinson often in route to a 53-0 win. Emily
with help from Robinson, to be Knights see a different path to the Draper (17) scored three touch-
the premiere preseason event in State Finals in Tampa. This path downs and had an interception.
the state. It did not disappoint the has no one in front of them or Four different QBs threw touch-
players. 12 teams from three differ- even next to them. For the past downs; Olivia Salzman (17) threw
ent counties came to the two-day two seasons, Robinson has battled three, Kayla Knowlton (16) threw
event where each team got to play Seminole Ridge for state superior- two, Lauren King (18) threw one
two games. It was more than the ity, each going 37-1, with a State and Macy Mcclintock (19) threw
games, though, as the teams got to Championship and a State Runner one. Tess Brookes (16) and Tiffany
tour the Bucs practice facility, One Up. Now with the two powerhouses Smith (16) both had interceptions
Buc Place. Taken on a guided tour, in different classifications (Semi- as well.
the athletes got to see media rooms, nole Ridge has approximately 1,000 In Saturdays game vs. St. Peters-
meeting rooms, game room, locker more students than Robinson), new burg the Knights won 45-0, scoring
room, and the weight room. They rivals will form and new teams will 39 in the first half. Emily Draper
were able to take pictures and see step up in an effort to take down again scored three touchdowns.
the lobby of the facility which is a the Knights. McKenna Tyson (17) had two
shrine to the history of the Bucca- The Knights began the year with scores. Ellie Frierson (18) also
neers. However, most important a game against the preseason #12 scored in both games. Tess Brookes
had another interception.
For the first-year, varisty Seniors,
the tournament gave them insight
into what the season would look
like.
It was fun and exciting, but also it
gave me a glimpse of how serious
and complex the whole sport is,
Crisheena Rolack (16) said.
The Knights begin the regular
season at home on Thursday vs.
Jefferson. JV starts on Thursday but
against Plant City.
9. Shana#9
THANK YOU TO OUR
In honor of the previous 10 seasons of Robinson flag football,
the top players in team history were chosen to be commem-
jenkins
orated throughout the season. Shana Jenkins (10) stands at
number 9 for her incredible leadership as well as skill on the
SPONSORS!
field.
The thought of legacy never entered the sense of community that she the game like I did, I guess, said
the mind of linebacker and running sought had been established, both Jenkins. Treat their teammates as
back, Shana Jenkins (10). For Jen- within the team and throughout the family members, actually have a
kins, playing on the Robinson flag school. love and respect and a passion for
football team was all about living I think by the time I graduated, the game.
in the moment and giving her all, everybody loved it, you know? Even
every step of the way. the male football players and other
Mentally, the goal was to beat the sports came out to support, and a LEGENDARY
team in front of us, so that we can
be better than we were the previ-
lot of faculty did, she said. It defi-
nitely grew on a lot of people. figures
ous game, said Jenkins about her Jenkins saw her role on the team Shana Jenkins
approach to playing. as one of a leader and source of
While many players might rem- encouragement. She felt pride at the Years on the team:
inisce about a pivotal game or accomplishments of her teammates 2007-2010
a record breaking play, Jenkins and never hesitated to keep them in
favorite memories from her time on line.
Position: LB, RB
the team come from a much more I would be like hey, you need to
ordinary place- the practices before check your attitude, you need to
games. do this, you need to do that, you Rushing
Thats when everybody got to see know, just kind of looking out for 181 carries
their true focus and everybody was the team. 956 yards
determined and of course we were This gained her a notorious nick- 7 TD
all there for the same goal and we name: Mama Shana.
just- I mean it just kind of made it They still call me that to this day.
that much sweeter, winning games While she did not, in fact, consider Receiving
the next day. Everybody was focus- the concept of legacy when she was 11 catches
ing, we were all there for the same a player, Jenkins was largely influ- 567 yards Tyson Family
reason, Jenkins said. enced by fellow teammate, Maria 6 TD
When Jenkins first joined the team
her freshman year, the program was
Dillman.
My goal was- because I didnt start
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only in its second year. out on varsity immediately- so I 193 tackles Knowlton Family
When I started, the team was still wanted to play next to her. So leav-
fairly new, I think it was maybe the
second year in. A lot of people were
ing a legacy wasnt on my mind at
all. Once I got to play on her level, I 2 defensive TD -------
like oh yeah I want to play flag wanted to better myself. I wanted to
Saunders Family
football because its new and then
they quit, she said. A lot of people
be better and just max out and push
as hard as I could. 5 sacks
didnt take it seriously because there Today, Jenkins hope for the current
was a lot of conditioning and a lot
of training. But it was serious.
team is for them to play with the
same amount of heart.
2 interceptions
However, by Jenkins senior year, I would hope to see that they play
