BERKNER FOOTBALL

Rams Enter Final Week of Spring Football

scottsellers — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:16:17 +0000

The Rams have completed their 3rd week of spring football and begin final preparation for annual Spring Game on Friday, May 18th. QB Yedi Louis has looked exceptionally sharp running the offense and has really emerged as a running and passing threat. The skills positions have been solid with 5-6 possible playmakers at the slot/receiver spots. The offensive line has several new young faces and has added depth this season.

Defensively, the Rams graduated several key players and are looking to fill numerous spots. The defensive line and linebackers are areas of concern but several newcomers have shown they are ready for action. The secondary returns 2 starters and looks to be very athletic to this point in the spring.

The Spring Game will be held on Friday, May 18 at the Berkner B Field and will begin with the Apollo and Liberty 7 on 7 teams competing at 5:30pm followed by the JV/Varsity scrimmage.

Signing Day # 2- Rams Ink Letters of Intent

scottsellers — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:24:49 +0000

Three of Berkner’s graduating student-athletes have been given a chance to extend their education and playing careers. RB Fred White, WR/DB Michael Norwood, and DE Quincy Carter are taking their talents north and will be attending Bethany College in Kansas. All three will play football for the Swedes and we expect great things from this trio. Also signing letters of intent were Matthew Flores (Wrestling) to Bacone College in Oklahoma and Rachel Gabel (Volleyball) to Oklahoma City University.

Good luck RAMS!

UIL Realignment Update: Rams Stay in District 9-5A

scottsellers — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:12:28 +0000

The UIL has released the new realignment for 2012-2014 and the Rams will be staying put in District 9-5A. The Rams will be a part of an eight team district and will include all four RISD schools. Here are the eight teams:

Berkner
Lake Highlands
Pearce
Richardson
Skyline
Sunset
WT White
Jesuit

Signing Day 2012

scottsellers — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:53:12 +0000

Congrats to Emmanuel Anderson and Trey Caldwell for signing National Letters of Intent to play football at the next level. Emmanuel will be going to Angelo State and Trey will be heading to Louisiana-Monroe. Great job guys—we are proud of you and your accomplisments.

Rams Falter in Second Half–Lose to Owls 24-7

scottsellers — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:48:21 +0000

Coach Ledford Notches 100th Career Win

scottsellers — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:50:04 +0000

Congratulations are in order for Head Coach Jim Ledford. He notched his 100th career victory in the Rams 42-0 Homecoming win over the Samuell Spartans last Friday night. The Rams now enter the “second” season as they play the Garland Owls in the first round of the 5A Playoffs. The game will be played at Williams Stadium on Friday, Nov. 11 and kickoff is set for 7:30pm. Time to go for win #101—GO RAMS!!

Mission Accomplished: Rams Secure Playoff Spot

scottsellers — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:38:38 +0000

For the 7th time in the past 9 years, the Rams will be a part of the 5A playoff bracket. And for the third time in four years, the Rams will clash with the Garland Owls in the first round of the playoffs. The 27-8 win over the Sunset Bison on Senior Night moved the Rams record to 6-3 overall and 4-2 in district play and thus secured the playoff spot that the Rams so eagerly wanted. The Owls have wrapped up the District 10-5A District Title and will enter the playoffs on a roll. A win in their last game over Sachse would give the Owls an undefeated district record and 8 straight wins heading into the matchup with the Rams. The Rams are on a roll of their own as they are seeking a fifth win in a row as they host the Samuel Spartans for Homecoming 2011 this Friday (Nov. 4) at Ram-Wildcat Stadium. Final details of the first round playoff games are tentative but it looks as if the Rams will meet the Owls at Williams Stadium in Garland on Friday, Nov. 11 at 730pm. Stay tuned for further information……………………

SENIOR NIGHT- Rams host the Bison

scottsellers — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:30:52 +0000

The Rams will look to wrap up a District 9-5A playoff berth on Friday, Oct. 28 as they host the Sunset Bison at Ram-Wildcat Stadium. This is also SENIOR NIGHT as the Rams will recognize their seniors for all of their hard work and dedication to the BHS athletics. Activities will begin at 7pm with kickoff scheduled for 7:30pm. Make plans to be there and cheer on our Rams as they get ready to enter the 2011 UIL playoffs.

In a side note, CONGRATS to the Mighty Ram Band as they once again “stole the show” at the UIL Regional Marching Band Competition this week. The BHS players and coaches applaud your efforts and wish you the best at the upcoming STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. GO RAM BAND!!!

Rams 46 Eagles 21- RHS Homecoming Gets a “GREEN” Makeover

scottsellers — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:49:29 +0000

After an hard-fought 16-13 win over Lake Highlands, Coach Ledford and the entire coaching staff feared an “emotional letdown” going into their game with the Richardson Eagles. But motivation was not hard to find as word spread quickly that the Rams would serve as the opponent of choice for Eagle Homecoming 2011. And as expected, the Rams played with pride and spirit en route to a 46-21 win over the Eagles. QB Yedidiah Louis scored four rushing TD’s and compiled 121 yds rushing and 66 yds passing to pace the Rams offensive effort. RB/slot Fred White added 119 yds rushing and scored the Ram’s final TD on a 68 yd run in the fourth quarter. Slot Quincy Jones scored twice on both his carries in the game. In all, the offense tallied over 400 yards and did a great job of controlling the clock throughout the game.

The Rams defense played well after giving up an opening drive TD to the Eagles. The defense tallied 2 interceptions and a blocked FG and came up with several big stops throughout the game. DE Ja’Michael Smith, DT Emmanuel Anderson, and LB Max Olen were key contributors in the win. The Rams special teams also played a huge role, despite missing 3 extra points on the evening. The special teams units forced fumbles from the Eagles kickoff return and punt return teams to set up the Rams offense in great field position both times.

The Rams (5-3 overall, 3-2 in district) return to action at home this week against the Sunset Bisons. Sunset (1-6 overall and 0-5 in district) are coming off of a 45-0 loss to undefeated Skyline and will look to spoil Senior Night for the Rams. Kickoff is set for 7:30 and Senior Night activities begin at 7pm at Ram-Wildcat Stadium.

Rams Chosen as 2011 Eagle Homecoming Opponent

scottsellers — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:44:43 +0000

The prestigious honor of being chosen as the Richardson Eagles 2011 Homecoming opponent has excited the entire Ram football program this week. The Rams and Eagles enter the contest with identical 2-2 district records and the winner will increase their playoff chances. The Eagles, who have beaten the Rams by a 3 point margin each of the past two seasons, are led by junior QB Parker Smith. Smith leads the Eagles air and ground attacks and is boosted by the running and pass catching abilities of Devonte Branch and Cameron Booty.The Eagles defense is very aggressive and will look to contain Ram QB Yedidiah Lewis, who is fresh off of a 181 yard rushing performance against Lake Highlands last week.

The Eagles will begin their Homecoming festivities with a parade at 4pm followed by a tailgate party at 5:30 at Eagle-Mustang Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm. GO RAMS!!