WJAL kicks off season with jamboree

Published 8:36 am Monday, August 15, 2022

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Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Cyclone orange head coach Shawn Witten gets his defense ready to take the field against Happy Valley Saturday.

Star Photo/Ivan Sanders A Happy Valley running back is chased down from behind by a Cyclone orange defender.

Star Photo/Ivan Sanders A Happy Valley tries to get to the outside against the defense of the Cyclone orange team.

Star Photo/Ivan Sanders A Cyclone orange wide receiver runs the end around against Happy Valley.

Star Photo/Ivan Sanders Two Warrior defenders converge on a Cyclone running back to prevent a touchdown.

Star Photo/Ivan Sanders A Warrior defensive back pushes a Cyclone running back to the sidelines to stop a big play.

Star Photo/Ivan Sanders A Happy Valley runner is pulled down from behind to prevent a score.

Star Photo/Ivan Sanders The Cyclone orange quarterback gets just enough advantage against the Happy Valley defense on his way to a scoring run.

Star Photo/Ivan Sanders This Cyclone orange cheerleader had a lot to smile and cheer about as her team won 12-0 in a 20 minute half.

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The Watauga Junior Athletic League kicked off the 2022 season with a jamboree on Saturday at Citizens Bank Stadium.

Teams from Hampton, Johnson County, Happy Valley, Cloudland, and Elizabethton were part of the jamboree which featured a 20-minute running clock with a water break for both teams at the 10:00 minute mark due to the heat.

The teams finally got the opportunity to go against someone in a different color uniform after preparing in practice sessions leading up to the annual kickoff event.

Parents and friends were treated to some great football from the young players while each team’s cheerleaders were on hand to bring spirit to the contests.

Regular-season action kicks off in earnest on Saturday with games scheduled throughout the Tri-Cities.

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