JRidge

It's cool If the school has $100,000 to send him to college If he tares a knee or ankle up. Otherwise he has to be comfortable in playing. Can't be mad either way because it's his future we're talking about.  IJS

Wo, ya' think? Lol begging for 4a.

Nobody wants to see schools closed down in their community. Charlton, French, Southpark, Forest Park, Hebert are all now the current WB, Central and Ozen. There isn't anything wrong with having 3 schools if the zoning is corrected and quality teachers are paired at each and every school. Some teachers may teach subjects well but can't manage their classroom which is a major problem at some schools. Parents will send their kids often to the best situation for their child but others have to endure difficulties from some in class whom parents may not hold them accountable for learning or having good behavior. I say fix the whole problem by rezoning, holding kids, teachers, administrators and parents responsible for a better school system and environment. Quick rant! Lol

My bad JRidge, you did fight this same battle with your organization!! Lets see if we can get you some support bc I know you have a small one also. lol
 

Jag86, long but good post. I'm not going to respond to all of it.  I have 7 kids, the oldest being a Central freshman that plays football and runs track.  They all are involved in at least 2 extracurricular activities.  My wife is a board member with the Beaumont Bulls so I know that what you were talking about as for as fees and usage of BISD facilities is true.  It's ridiculous!!!  
 
Ozen looses in the end...

Good post! I experienced thIs with our S.T.A Raiders program and the financial sacrifices the coaches make to Keep It Going! Congrats Thunder!

Just Saying, lets just be honest with ourselves!! The Three schools in BMT will never have success in the playoffs against schools out of the Houston area. The best we can hope for is two rounds and be happy. The Houston area has by far a larger number of kids to pick from first, thats just putting it mildly. Lets do facts for a minute: Our administrators are not that bright, case in point if i attend Pearland High and I feel its not the right fit for me because of whatever reason and can go to Pearland Dawson. First of all i would not have to sit out a entire year and I would have to wait the 15 days per UIL and that's it. In BMT our AD not Vidors, Nederland, or PNG will not allow a kid to play varsity for a year. HATE THAT RULE!! I understand the reasoning behind it but the reasons behind it does not benefit the kids development when he's playing sub varsity and played varsity the year before. The district does not have enough coaches so do you think there's Quality at the lower level!!! We had a coach in the district right now kid was an all district performer as a Soph, dad got a head job at the cross town school and do you know his own son could not play varsity bc of the terrible rule. That kid had D1 skills and i personally feel the reason he didn't go D1 was because his Jr year he did not get quality coaching and did not develop when the Pearland Kid continued to get better because hes still being coach up!!! Head Coaches in BMT are not judged on their Sub Varsity win/loss record so sub varsity do not have the best coaches, just saying. Secondly, Our District/ community is not about developing youth programs the correct way, meaning there's no way a youth program in the Pear Orchid, South-end, or the North-end can survive without the district/community help!! My good friends are doing it though, they coach Thunder Football and with the help of Central they are allowed to practice on their practice fields. Come game time, this is the problem why its hard to keep a league going for the kids zoned to Central and Ozen, It cost anywhere from 600-1500 to have a home game. I understand you have to pay for security and Refs. So if your having 4 age groups play and 3 refs per game at 50 per game that's 600. BISD officer making 25 hour, so it starts at 10 finishes at 5. That is another 175 and to add insult to injury our district wants them to pay them 250 just for using the facility on top of paying for a custodian all day and you cant use the concession stand bc the boaster clubs may not allow you to. Now mind you the league Thunder is in a league where you cant charge at the gate like Salvation army does and its a united way organization that I support Bi Weekly through payroll deductions!! I know for a fact my Buddies with the Thunder do not turn any kid away because of money, they just sell Turkey Legs every Friday to help with the cost, now i said all that to say this: This is a problem in our community because everyone wants to see the finished product on Friday nights and if they don't win FIRE the coach!!! Well when is the community going to step up and help support these types of leagues. I know the ones that are posting on this site can afford to do that because the kids I'm talking about don't even have a computer at their home. So their mentality is i will wait till i get in middle school to play football bc my mommmmmm cant afford for me to play nor can she afford to drive me to Houston every other weekend!! BISD comes into play because there's basketball leagues that are supported by BISD and there is for sure a summer TRACK program provided and the coaches even get summer stipends to do it. I don't hear no one on here saying fire the track coaches and i promise you we haven't had a state championship in track in a while but BISD pays people to run those summer programs. I guess because the have to go to WB to do it they get paid. So why cant we have a youth football program thats sponsored by BISD if football is that important!! We can also hold our city accountable also because they support all of this adult stuff and nothing for the youths that cant afford to play travel anything!!! Long post so I will continue later!!
Just got the word, The Thunder Sr team will be in the super game, the only team in the area to make the SB in youth sports!!!

Its not about sports, its call extracurricular activities that's recommended by the TEA. These programs are necessary and needed, so if you cant provide the activities shut the school down!! Its just like the Debate Team, cheerleaders, band, National Honor Society, and UIL Robotics competition theses programs must be provided and its not about sports!!!! Lastly I must say its a safety concern for a team and kids to be put into a numbers situation. I know for a fact Ozen had three to four major injuries this season and the training room was full every time i went by there to check on the trainer. Injuries are part of football, I understand that but lack of depth allows kids that are not fully healthy to play when the should not be playing or come back to soon!! I'm not making this into a negative post just trying to put the facts out there!!
 

In football, I disagree with you buddy.  Could you imagine what Tyler could/would do in his last year 4A?  Ozen would no doubt make the playoffs and like someone said, be a boost to the school and area.  He will get his numbers but they won't result in the W's the team will need to make the playoffs.
 I think someone was being selfish and I'd be a pissed off parent...

Agreed totally Jag86 and going to 4a probably would be best for the school in my opinion but i guess the powers at be say different. I see Memorial is dropping so what's the big deal anyway, i mean you still have to prepare the kids for victory and having equality in numbers allows competitive balance i do believe. 

Yeah, alot of decisions lately have been about saving money but i don't know if it was the best decisions to help or hinder things?

Nobody wants to see schools closed down in their community. Charlton, French, Southpark, Forest Park, Hebert are all now the current WB, Central and Ozen. There isn't anything wrong with having 3 schools if the zoning is corrected and quality teachers are paired at each and every school. Some teachers may teach subjects well but can't manage their classroom which is a major problem at some schools. Parents will send their kids often to the best situation for their child but others have to endure difficulties from some in class whom parents may not hold them accountable for learning or having good behavior. I say fix the whole problem by rezoning, holding kids, teachers, administrators and parents responsible for a better school system and environment. Quick rant! Lol

Agreed totally Jag86 and going to 4a probably would be best for the school in my opinion but i guess the powers at be say different. I see Memorial is dropping so what's the big deal anyway, i mean you still have to prepare the kids for victory and having equality in numbers allows competitive balance i do believe. 

nah I like the cold air.

Nobody wants to see schools closed down in their community. Charlton, French, Southpark, Forest Park, Hebert are all now the current WB, Central and Ozen. There isn't anything wrong with having 3 schools if the zoning is corrected and quality teachers are paired at each and every school. Some teachers may teach subjects well but can't manage their classroom which is a major problem at some schools. Parents will send their kids often to the best situation for their child but others have to endure difficulties from some in class whom parents may not hold them accountable for learning or having good behavior. I say fix the whole problem by rezoning, holding kids, teachers, administrators and parents responsible for a better school system and environment. Quick rant! Lol

From my understanding, the Pear Orchard was so concerned about getting their school back that they forgot to re zone the district. So jRidge that's why you have kids right down the street attending WB. So yes three school can be had in BMT but the zoning issues need to be addressed. I want to know whats the big deal about dropping to 4A. I've heard about the finances and all that's associated with the traveling and that's really dependent on which district they actually land in. WOS has been a winner at every level, the kids are what matter. WOS has given everyone in the area the blue print, i know the district has had its ups and downs but if it wasn't for a successful football program that district would fall apart. As an Ex Educator and coach a successful football year enhances the overall morale of the school: reduces absenteeism, referrals, and suspensions. Not saying WOS is perfect but all i'm saying if it wasn't for success in football there would be a number of kids that want even finish school. Sports is all the know and that's the motivation you need, not playing schools every week that has more  kids in their band than you have in your athletic program. 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A, WOS send kids to college on a regular basis and from may last in service its all about putting kids in a good situation to succeed!!!! LIL C is going to be a beast no matter what division he plays in just like your boys JRIDGE because they work hard. Just had to vent, do whats best for the kids and yes my kids went to Ozen and played sports and they were happy but it may not have been what was best. Just following our feeder system like your suppose too. Odom to Ozen!!!

I don't think the Pear Orchard will agree with loosing their school again, just like the north and south end wouldn't want to loose Central. If you cut the school with the lowest academic performance then we would loose Central. I think the zoning issue is the problem with kids within 1 to 3 miles of Ozen being allowed to enter WB. The homes and apartments just behind, on the side and in front of Ozen are zoned for WB so tell me how is this equal zoning. 

P.A. must have brought their own Trophy with their name on it this game. I must admit I thought Nederland W Flag would be this years champions but hats off to those Chiefs they were pretty good! Best of Luck Next Year to All!

Please stop the madness...Jordan Hunter was a great player  at ozen  and Josh Boyd is a great  player  now...John Comeaux  is a great  player too...
I don't care what D1 you play at because it's extremely hard to make it.. Too many McDonald's  Americans sitting the bench because they chose the wrong school name...
 
I'm just excited to have great basketball in setx...

Not sure how many but it only takes 1 to get a free ride! Some professional ball players acquired only 1 offer and made the best of it and essentially that is the key, making the best out of what you have! Let's Go & Get that Paper!

Congrats JB we are so proud of you son and your accomplishments after facing so much adversity throughout the years! You will have nay' sayers and those who believe in you but most of all always believe in yourself! One of the best athletes I've ever had the pleasure to see and coach whether it was baseball, football or basketball when you showed up, you were one of the best on the court or field! Use this blessing to get that degree and secure your future, it's worth it!

Congrats JB we are so proud of you son and your accomplishments after facing so much adversity throughout the years! You will have nay' sayers and those who believe in you but most of all always believe in yourself! One of the best athletes I've ever had the pleasure to see and coach whether it was baseball, football or basketball when you showed up, you were one of the best on the court or field! Use this blessing to get that degree and secure your future, it's worth it!

Not sure how many but it only takes 1 to get a free ride! Some professional ball players acquired only 1 offer and made the best of it and essentially that is the key, making the best out of what you have! Let's Go & Get that Paper!

Jim Hicks also said Central would dominant  ozen...My point is that it's all opinions and his opinion was clearly  wrong  last year....
All great players so no need to debate...

Not going...but an offer.  Point is, there is no reason to turn this thread into a who is better argument.  As others have said, good for Josh!  He has earned the privilege of going to school for free and that is what it is about.  I hope he takes advantage and has a great experience at NW St.  Natchitoches is great little town and a very nice campus.  And they do have a solid team there that I am sure will benefit from Boyd's services.