Bucs Comeback Fails Against Trojans
In a tale of two halves, it was truly the best of times and the worst of times for the Bucs Friday night. In the first half, Cary-Grove looked and played like an undefeated football team. In the second half, the Bucs came back with an offensive and defensive combination that had the crowd wondering whether Belvidere would pull off another last minute miracle. In the end, however, there just wasn’t enough time.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Bucs Avenge Homecoming Loss
October started badly for the Bucs. On a cold rainy Homecoming night, Hononegah came into Belvidere and beat the Bucs 13 – 12. However, the Bucs finished October on a high note. The Indians came back into Belvidere last Friday for the first round of the Division 7A playoffs and left as losers, 24 – 12. Coach Hearn says second chances don’t come around too often, “We were glad to get revenge. It was our primary motivation.”
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Bucs Head to Playoffs on a Winning Note
It was a dark and stormy night, “Senior Night” for Jefferson, but few J-Hawks fans braved the rain to watch their last game of the season. By halftime, Bucs fans outnumbered the home team crowd.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Bucs Win Last Home Game
It was “Senior Night” at Funderburg Stadium as the Bucs returned to play their last home game of the season. It could have been a melancholy affair. The parents of the seniors stood on the sidelines in a ceremony before the game began. The wind and the rain drove most of the crowd away by halftime. Instead it was a celebration
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Harlem Comes Back to Beat Bucs
…the Huskies were inspired to work a little magic of their own against the Bucs. Where straightforward plays may not have worked, misdirections and substitutions were able to confuse Belvidere in key situations and cost the Bucs the game.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Homecoming Heartbreak: Bucs Fall to Indians
It was everything Homecoming is not supposed to be. The skies turned dark before the sun set and a cold hard rain poured down on Funderburg Stadium. The Homecoming Queen and her court almost ran through the halftime presentation with the Belvidere High School band nowhere to be found. Worst of all, the Bucs lost a heartbreaking game; coming back with time running out, only to be stopped at the last moment.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Bucs Hang On to Beat Lancers in OT
In the end, it came down to the kicking game. Lake Park didn’t try to kick an extra point all night, instead going 2 / 5 for two point conversions. Meanwhile Chris Barta was perfect for the Bucs, going 5 / 5, including the game winner in overtime.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Bucs Make Quick Work of Auburn
The Auburn Knights won the toss before the game started, but had little else to celebrate Friday night. The Bucs blanked the Knights 48 – 0, winning their first game at home this season, extending their winning streak to three in a row and continuing a winning streak against Auburn going back to 1997. Coach [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Bucs Beat Boylan on the Road
It was “Boylan Week” at Belvidere. Starting on Labor Day, while the rest of us were relaxing and enjoying the holiday, the Bucs were practicing under the lights. All week, the players worked extra sprints and drills. But while it may have been Boylan Week at Belvidere, the Bucs worked hard to make it Belvidere Day at Boylan last Friday.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Bucs Blank E-rabs in 48 – 0 Rout
The Bucs started by marching down the field in four minutes to score their first touchdown. It would be the first of many. By halftime, the only contest in question was which fan could eat the most cheeseburgers while Jimmy Buffett played on the PA.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Bucs Lose Home Opener to Freeport
Belvidere Bucs coach described Freeport as a team that generates big plays. “You can play even with them for 52 out of 60 plays,” said Coach Hearn. “But those other eight plays will win the game.”
“I hate being that kind of a prophet,” he remarked afterwards.
Bucs Football Preview 2004
The Belvidere Bucs kick off their NIC-9 season with what may be their biggest game of the year. Last year’s conference champions, the Freeport Pretzels, are coming off a 10 – 1 record and an undefeated record in the NIC-9 for the last three seasons. That’s a record that no other team has been able [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Belvidere Youth Baseball Starts a New Season
Last year, teams in the Bronco league traveled to Dixon to play games over Memorial Day weekend. Culvey says they plan to play Dixon again this year, but the details haven’t been worked out. The main issue is timing. Teams in Rockford and other communities play their interleague games on weekdays only, leaving the weekends open to travel to other towns.
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