By Darrel Wheeler, Contributing Writer
On the third Sunday in March, the best 13-and-under football team in America’s Finest City assembled for the last time as a team at Dave & Buster’s in Mission Valley. The 13-U SD Bolts, led by Head Coach Joel Hardly and his Championship coaching staff, took turns on the microphone acknowledging their unique group of players.
Bolt Coaches Victor, Kieth, Ben, Lynell, Steven, JD, and Jason helped lead the way to a successful and unforgettable season. Family, friends, and well wishers were also invited to share in the SD Bolts ‘all-you-can-eat” celebration and appreciation championship banquet experience.
“This season was loaded with challenges, but I loved how the coaches, parents, and the players handled and overcame all those obstacles like Champions do,” said Bolt’s parent, Barbara Reid Sheard.
The players received unlimited game-playing cards to go with their food, awards, applause, and a bunch of complimentary comments for their season of achievements.
“I enjoyed today. It was a lot of fun, and it was good to see everybody again because we are a family,” offensive MVP Davon Dunn shared. “And I think the coaches did a great job putting this banquet together.”
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