The varsity football team is ready to start the new 2015 season this Friday as they get ready for battle against Tucson’s Desert View High School. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. at Bulldog stadium.

Last year under the direction of new head Coach Ross Crow the Sierra Linda Varsity Football team improved from the previous year with a 3-7 record. The team fought hard all year long.

Over the past summer the team worked harder putting in the work and conditioning. Not only will they be sporting new uniforms, but also a new attitude and approach to building a winning tradition.

Senior standout and 3 year Varsity starting quarterback Dominic Ruelas said, “Our keys to success this year Is all about staying together as a team all as one it’s not about one person this it’s not about one person that. We’re all one big team and we’re all in this together.”

To increase the team’s chances for a successful season they participated in passing leagues and big man challenges. The highlight of the off season was the team traveling to NAU in Flagstaff for a Football Camp.

“The key to having a successful year is everybody on the team being all in. That’s our new motto of the year all in. If everybody is all in we’ll win. Period. “, said returning First Team All Section Wide Receiver Toshaun Thomas.

The visiting Jaguars are coming off a 0-10 season and only have 7 seniors on the roster and should have their hands full against the Bulldogs and their 21 seniors.

For more information about the Sierra Linda Football program visit their website at www.sierralindafootball.com. There you can also download the team app and stay current on updates.

Senior running back Adam Gutierrez

“We have to stay together as a team, we have to work together, and we have to be passionate about what we’re doing on Friday nights. We have to give a hundred percent on Friday nights and at practice. We just got to be all in.”

Senior lineman Teddy Cutright

“The keys are to be dedicated. You have to be willing and hardworking, and you have to be all in as a team.”

Senior wide receiver Robert Williams

“We need to have a strong fan base because we definitely feed off of our fan base and we need to execute every play right and do it flawlessly and consistent.”

Second year head coach Ross Crow

“Our goals for the season are to improve each and every day. Compete in every game, and reach the playoffs.”