It does not seem that long ago when dual threat QB Drew Dudzik was lighting things up on Friday nights for the Wildcats…today he is making a difference for the JMU Dukes.  Drew is remembered as the QB who could always hit his mark and able to scramble in the pocket.  He was All District, All Region, Rivals Top 30 Virginia and threw for 2000 yards and 24 TDs - running 500 yards for 10 TDs.  Some of you may have seen Drew’s famous somersault into the endzone in last fall’s Sports Illustrated.  You Tube has the video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CxW4W1si40.  Keep an eye out for Drew as he starts his Junior year at JMU.

Members of your Wildcat Football Team got tips from several WASHINGTON REDSKINS for TWO DAYS of agility and skills training on 6 and 7 June 2009!  The players were put through conditioning drills and listened to some of the life experiences of the Redskins and College players that participated.  UVA wide receiver Jarred Green along with Redskins Lorenzo Alexander, Kedric Golston, Chris Wilson, Derrick Dockery, Mike Williams, Chris Horton, Alex Buzbee, Chris Wilson and CVHS’s own Will Montgomery were in attendance. 

Sponsored by the ACES - Accountability, Community, Education, and Sports, FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes and ONEIGHTY - Youth Ministry of Grace Covenant Church. 

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Varsity Senior Mike Upham received the CVHS Health & Physical Education Medallion at the CVHS Senior Awards Night - it is one of the few awards permitted to be worn with his cap and gown on graduation day.  Coach Pannoni stated   ”As a three year starter on the Varsity Football team our award winner received an athletic and academic scholarship to Monmouth University.  As a junior and senior he was ranked #1 in the Northern Region Powerlifting Championships at 249 LBS, lifting over a combined weight of 1300 LBS.  He has consistently been the hardest working most dependable student in the Personal Fitness and Weight Training class, throughout his 4 years at Centreville High School. 
   He is a quality young man who was also on the Wildcat Leadership Council, as well as off season captain and in season captain both his junior and senior years.  I highly recommend Mike Upham as a Wildcat Medallion Award Winner.  He is a tremendously deserving young man.” 

David Wisda (Virginia Tech) was also recognized for his outstanding achievement by recieving the CVHS Math Medallion.   David will also be able to wear his medallion with his cap and gown on graduation day.  Salute to both Mike and David on their outstanding achievement and recognition.

Luke Bowanko (UVA) and Zack Glatter (Princeton) were also recognized for their scholarships to play football.

On Sunday, May 31^st, the Wildcat football team participated in a 7 on 7 passing tournament with seven other teams at Falls Church High School.  They had a rough early morning game on a waterlogged field that ended in a loss.  They quickly put that loss behind them and defeated each of the other teams in succession, gaining experience and confidence in each game, and earning a spot in the afternoon tournament.  Their winning streak continued and made their way into the championship game against T.C. Williams.  The CATS took second place in the tournament with a score of 24-22.  An excellent showing by the Wildcats!

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 The Strongest of Centerville High School participated in a Strongman competition at Heritage High School in Leesburg VA.  The schools competing were Battlefield, Broad Run, Centreville, Heritage and Robinson High Schools.  The goal of the event was to allow the student athletes an opportunity to compete against other athletes, in order to measure their strength gains during the off-season.  This contest, held in the spirit of competition, helped build camaraderie between the athletes and their teammates, as well as with the athletes they are competing against.

The Heritage Strongman Competition is modeled after the Met-Rx Strongman competition that is aired nationally on ESPN.  The six events in the competition were:  Farmer’s Carry, Yoke Walk, Tire Flip, Truck Pull, Weighted Loading Event, and a Sled Drag.  Details on each event are provided below. 

1. RV Harness and Rope Pull (same for all weight classes)

 Athletes will be fitted with a pulling harness that is attached to the front of the RV. The athlete will start with his back to the RV. There will also be a large rope used with this event which will allow the use of your arms.

2. Farmer’s Carry     (Light 110 lbs. Mid & Heavy 150 lbs.)

This event is a time and distance event located on the grass. The athlete will have 70 seconds to complete the event. The athlete will carry a cylinder in each hand for 60 yards.

3. Tire Flip (Lights 10 yards.  Mid & Heavy 15 yards. )

This is a time and distance event located on the grass.  The athlete will have 90 seconds to complete this event.  A 450 lb tire will be flipped end over end for the fastest time. 4. Yoke Walk    (lights  300 lbs.   Mids  350 lbs.  Heavy 400 lbs.)

This is a timed event located on the pavement.  Athletes will carry a plate loaded yoke 25 yds. for the fastest time. 

5. Loading Event (loading items and weights may change without notice)

This is a timed event located on the grass. The lightweight athlete will have 90 seconds and the heavyweight will have 90 seconds to complete this event. The athlete will load 5 items varying in weight (100 - 200lbs) onto 55 gallon drums. The drums will be filled with water and located 20 feet from each of the five items.  Loading items are:

1.  100 lb plate

2.  140 lb round stone

3.  160 lb sand bag

4.  180 lb fire hydrant 

5.  200 lb round stone (Heavyweights Only)

6.  Sled drag (Lightweights 300 lbs.   Middleweights 350 lbs.   Heavyweights  400 lbs.)

This is a timed and distance event located on the grass. Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete this event. The athlete will drag a weighted sled backwards 20 yards for the fastest time.  

Essential elements of this article are complements of Heritage High School Athletic web page: http://cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/5252081314581850/blank/browse.asp?a=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&c=93170

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Want to have a chance to work out with the Redskins?  Defensive Tackle #79, Lorenzo Alexander and some of his fellow team mates and coaches will host an ACES Foundation and FCA football camp from 1-4pm on Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th for football player ages 13-18.   Register at http://www.oneightydc.com/events.php?id=132 or turn form into Coach Pannoni ASAP.

Place:  Centreville High School
Date:  June 6th - 7th
Time:  1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost:  FREE
Ages:  Junior High AND High School
CAMP HOSTS:  Current Washington Redskins
#79 DT - Lorenzo Alexander
#64 DT - Kedric Golston
#95 DT - Chris Wilson
#66 OL - Derrick Dockery
Camp Size - Registration is capped at 125

SKILL POSITION CAMP (June 1 – June 4)

FALLS CHURCH PASSING TOURNEY ( May 31 all day)

SKILL POSITION CAMP (June 1 – June 4)

OPTION CAMP (June 8 – June 11) @ Woodson HS

WESTFIELD PASSING TOURNAMENT (June 13 all day)

 PIT CAMP (June 22 – June 25)

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND PASSING TOURNAMENT ( June 27 all day)

WAKEFIELD PASSING LEAGUE – SUNDAYS AND TUESDAYS from June28 – July 29 @ Wakefield High School

 NORTHERN REGION TEAM CAMP (July 20 – July 23)

 MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP (July 6– July 9)

 If you have any questions contact Coach Pannoni at gerard.pannoni@fcps.edu.

Remember, your support is integral to the success of our program. 

Several of Centreville High Schools finest power lifters participated in a power meet hosted by Woodson High School April 26, 2009.  Each competition included bench press, squat and dead lift.  Awards were presented in several weight categories for each lifting technique and for total weight lifted.  The men and women of Centreville represented themselves and their school proudly. See All Photos

Senior Wildcat OT David Wisda at NFF Banquet

Senior Wildtcat OT David Wisda joins alumni Wildcat Darryl Hamilton as one of the few selected each year as a recipient of the National Football Foundation Scholarship.   David was awarded a $1,000 scholarship at the National Capital Region Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame annual High School Scholar-Athlete banquet held on March 29.  David was one of only 16 finalists from the Metro area who were nominated and accepted into the Hall of Fame at Notre Dame University.   His advanced curriculum and accomplishment of a  4.06 GPA, performance as a Centreville offensive lineman, as well as community service and activities outside of school were key to the selection process.  This past December, David was one of the few accepted into the outstanding Virginia Tech School of Engineering.  David plans to play rugby for the VT rugby club.  Look for David on the pitch behind Lane Stadium as they battle USNA, Ohio State and other worthy apponents.  Check out the VT rugby website at http://www.vtrugby.com/.