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September 25, 2007

ROCORI Spartans Varsity Football vs Little Falls

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As we saw in the preview, the Spartans had a coming out party against the Little Falls Flyers. The Spartans were looking for their first win, and the game was close through the first quarter. However, the offense was hungry and the running game would eventually get on track. Watch this story and see all of the highlights from the first half.
   
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The Spartans jumped out to the lead in the first half and the second would be no different. The coaching staff challenged the defense at halftime and they stepped up big in the second half. Watch and see the Spartans finish out their first win and also check out some of the backups coming in and producing at a high level. Stay tuned next week as the Spartans travel to rival Sartell.
   
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Upcoming ROCORI Spartans Varsity Football Games
   
Date                    Location            Opponent                        “Special Features” 

5.  Sept. 28                Away         Sartell/St. Stephen “Sabres”         

6.  Oct. 5                    Home        Sauk Rapids/Rice “Storm”      Homecoming 
   
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September 23, 2007

ROCORI Football vs Little Falls Mini Highlight (9.21.07)

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It was a "coming out" party for the ROCORI Spartans this past Friday evening when they welcomed the Little Falls Flyers to their home field.  In this clip you'll see a short pass from quarterback Adam Meyer to wide receiver Luke Vossen who then takes off down the sideline for a first quarter touchdown.  Even ROCORI kicker Jake Hemmesch has a great night putting it through the goalposts for the point after.

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The ROCORI Defense also had a banner night last Friday against the Flyers.  This video clip is just one of many examples where the Spartans held strong allowing Little Falls to score only once during the entire game.  Zack Bork has a great night for ROCORI and here sacks the Flyers quarterback for a big loss.

See Complete Highlights of the game early next week featuring ROCORI'S 41-7 win over Little Falls.

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September 18, 2007

ROCORI Spartans Varsity Football vs Brainerd

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On Friday September 14, The ROCORI Spartans traveled north to take on their tough Central Lake Conference rivals, the Brainerd Warriors. The Spartans looked impressive at the start, but the Warriors fought back feverishly. Watch the highlights from the first half and see all the action that you may have missed.
   
Second Half Highlights
   

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This story features second half highlights from the ROCORI Spartans vs. the Brainerd Warriors. The defense held their ground and the offense began to move the ball again in the third quarter. Watch as the team tried to battle back from the 24-12 halftime deficit.
   

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Upcoming ROCORI Spartans Varsity Football Games
   
Date                    Location            Opponent                        “Special Features”   

4.  Sept. 21                Home        Little Falls “Flyers”    RMS recognition Night

5.  Sept. 28                Away         Sartell/St. Stephen “Sabres”         

6.  Oct. 5                    Home        Sauk Rapids/Rice “Storm”      Homecoming 
   
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September 17, 2007

ROCORI Football @ Brainerd Quick Update

ROCORI 18 - Brainerd 24

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It was another back and forth battle last night between the ROCORI Varsity Football Spartans and the Brainerd Warriors.  Click on the video above to see the first touchdown of the game when ROCORI quarterback Adam Meyer makes a toss to wide receiver Zack Bork.  Bork jukes the first man and on his way to running a 85 yard touchdown.

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A key defensive play that took place in the first quarter was a Brainerd fumble where the ball was turned over on ROCORI's 20 yard line.  This was the third game in a row where ROCORI came out strong but just couldn't put together a final score to come out ahead.  The team fought hard and was in this one every step of the way.

CHECK IN EARLY NEXT WEEK TO COMPLETE HIGHLIGHTS AND COMMENTARY OF THE GAME.

September 11, 2007

ROCORI Spartans Varsity Football vs Alexandria

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On September 7, 2007 the ROCORI Spartans played their home opener in front of a packed house. It was parents’ night, and the Spartans looked to earn their first win after a heartbreaking loss on the road the previous week. This story features highlights from the game as the Spartans started off strong on the ground and kept the pressure on the Alexandria Cardinals with stifling defense. Stay tuned for DigElog ROCORI’s exclusive coverage of the second half and find out if the Spartans were able to hold on to their first half lead.
   
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This story features the second half highlights of the ROCORI Spartans football home opener. The Spartans dominated the first half and it would take a valiant effort to hold off the fearsome Alexandria running attack. Watch to see if the Spartans came out victorious.
   
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Upcoming ROCORI Spartans Varsity Football Games
   
Date                    Location            Opponent                        “Special Features”   

3.  Sept. 14                Away            Brainerd “Warriors”                

4.  Sept. 21                Home        Little Falls “Flyers”           RMS recognition Night

5.  Sept. 28                Away         Sartell/St. Stephen “Sabres” 
   
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September 05, 2007

ROCORI Spartans Varsity Football vs Moorhead

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It was the season opener for the 2007 ROCORI Football season. Adam Meyer and Nick Schneider look to carry the load for the new season. Schneider had a great first have for the Spartans with 2 rushing touchdowns.

   
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In the second half of the ROCORI Football Season Opener the Spartans found themselves down by 3 points. The Spartan offense sputtered and the defense stepped up huge.

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When it was all said and done the Spartans started out with a loss and have a tough road ahead of them. Nick Schneider led the Spartan attack with 159 yards rushing and scored 2 TDs.

   

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Upcoming ROCORI Spartans Varsity Football Games
         
   
Date                    Location            Opponent                        “Special Features”   

2.  Sept. 7                Home        Alexandria “Cardinals           Parents’ Night

3.  Sept. 14                Away            Brainerd “Warriors”                

4.  Sept. 21                Home        Little Falls “Flyers”           RMS recognition Night

 

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2007 ROCORI Spartans Varsity Football Roster
 

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Logo_1Special thanks to Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union who sponsored this story.   The Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Cold Spring is proud to support the rich tradition of ROCORI athletics and the contribution it makes to student development.  At the Central Mn Federal Credit Union, all ROCORI athletes are Champions in our community.
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September 04, 2007

NEED TOWELS FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Some of the football parents have been trying to get other parents on board to donate towels for athletic practices at the High School since no new towels were purchased this year.  Your sons-daughters can bring the donated towel in to Coach Theisen or they can be dropped off at the athletic department office.

September 02, 2007

ROCORI Varsity Football Spartans vs Moorhead

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The ROCORI Spartans Varsity Football team traveled to Moorhead, MN last night to begin their 2007 season against the Spuds.  After a back and forth first half leaving the two teams separated by only 3 points ( R-18, M-21), the second half the Spuds shut down the Spartans offense with the final score 27 to 18 in favor of the Moorhead football team.

CHECK IN EARLY NEXT WEEK FOR TOTAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GAME

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(Nick Schneider scores first touchdown of the year for ROCORI)

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(Luke Vossen makes important interception on 5 yard line)

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September 01, 2007

Team Roster 2007

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