FRESHMAN SEASON STATS   
2008 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS
 
 
4-1 Finish For Griffins At Demetrius Johnson Foundation 7 On 7
On a perfect summer day in Forest Park, twenty-eight teams from the metro area gathered for the 6th Annual Demetrius Johnson Foundation 7 on 7 Tournament. The Griffins began the day in one of the tougher pools with Normandy, Kirkwood, and Cahokia but ran the table to finish 3-0. Kirkwood had won the SIU 7 on 7 Tournament and Cahokia features three Mizzou recruits. The Griffs advanced from pool play as the #2 seed in the tournament and won in round one over Carter Academy. The quarterfinal game was a high scoring affair with Riverview, last year's runner-up. The boys came back from an early deficit and rallied with a chance to win on the final possession, but left the ball at the 15 yard line as time expired. Vianney finished 4-1 but left wondering "what might have been..." Next 7 on 7 event is the I-70 Shootout in Columbia, MO on July 11th. [photos]
JUNE 20 - FRESHMAN SUMMER JAMBOREE PHOTOS HERE!!
 
VARSITY AND JV SUMMER JAMBOREE PHOTOS HERE!!
 
Griffins Give Strong Showing At East Central Summer Jam
Football in June? You bet, say the Griffins! The Vianney football program participated in the East Central Coaches Association Football Jamboree on June 19th and 20th at Parkway West. The Griffins competed in 6 mini-games over the two-day event, compiling an impressive 6-0 record at the varsity level. The freshman team even got into the action, participating in three controlled scrimmages. The varsity competed against Zumwalt East, Festus, Marquette, Troy, Parkway West, and Pattonville. The Saturday night event saw the Griffins earn impressive wins over host Parkway West and powerhouse Pattonville in the Longhorn Stadium before an enthusiastic crowd. All three levels of Griffin Football made a strong showing despite the 95 degree weather.
New   WELCOME JR. GRIFFIN FOOTBALL   New
The Jr. Griffin Football Program will begin its first season of competition in the fall of 2009. Registration for the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams begins on April 17th and will close as each roster is filled. Don't miss the opportunity to play full contact football for the Jr. Griffins.

For more all the information, go to www.JRGRIFFINFOOTBALL.com
 
Football Team Honored As St. Louis Metro Program of the Year
The Vianney football program was recognized by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame as the St. Louis Metro Area Program of the Year. At a banquet attended by over 600 football supporters throughout the area, the football team was honored for its performance on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Approximately 1 in 4 students at Vianney is involved in the football program. This year the varsity team had a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and contributed over 2,000 hours of social service. On the field, the Griffins broke 21 different school records while earning a District Championship. Vianney is one of only three programs to be honored twice (2003) by the National Football Foundation.
 
Gladstone Receives National Football Foundation Honor
Vianney senior, James Gladstone was recognized by the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame at a banquet attended by over 600 as one of the St. Louis Area's finest football/scholar athletes. James was one of eleven young men honored from among more than 150 schools in the St. Louis metro area. He receives a scholarship provided by the Tom Lombardo (St. Louis) Chapter of the National Football Foundation. The award is presented to student athletes who demonstrate exceptional performance on the filed, in the classroom, and through social service. James will attend Westminster College where he will play football and basketball. Nine Vianney students have been honored by the NFF in its eighteen year history, more than any other school.
GRIFFINS EARN INVITATION TO NIKE NATIONAL 7 ON 7 CHAMPIONSHIPS
After last year's outstanding showing at the Alabama Elite 7 on 7 Tournament, Vianney has earned an invitation to the Nation's premiere 7 on 7 event, the Nike National 7 on 7 Championships. The tournament is a who's who of national football powerhouses. The Championships include winners and runners up from national qualifiers (like the Alabama Elite) as well as at large bids. The Griffins have earned an at large bid which exempts us from having to go through the qualifiers. Detalis will be coming soon.
2009 SUMMER SCHEDULE
Weight Training June 1 - August 7 Mon-Wed-Friday 6:30-8:00
Grades 9-12      
       
7 on 7 June 1 - August 7 Mon-Wed-Friday 8:00-9:00
Grades 9-12      
       
Returning Player’s Camp June 1 - June 5 June 1 - June 5 8:00-11:00
Grades 10-12      
       
Grade School Football June 8 - June 12 June 8 - June 12 9:00-12:00
Grades 4-8      
       
Freshman Football Camp June 8 - June 12 June 8 - June 12 1:00-3:30
Grade 9      
       
Washington Team Camp June 19 - 20 Parkway West 4:00-8:00
All football players grades 9-12
       
I-70 7 on 7 Shootout July 11 Saturday 8:00-3:00
All members of the 7 on 7 competition team       
       
Nike National 7 on 7 Championship July 23-25 Thur, Fri, Sat  
All members of the 7 on 7 competition team       
       
Fall Practice Begins Grades 9-12 August 10th Mon-Sat 8:00-10:30
      12:30-2:30
Dalton Hewitt
James Gladstone
DeMarco Moorehead
Chase Ziebol
First Team QB
First Team Receiver
First Team
Defensive Back
First Team Tackle
H. M. All - Metro
MCC Player of the Year
H. M. All - Metro
1st Team All - State
1st Team All - Metro
 
PLAYOFF RUN ENDS AT "THE HEEB" - GRIFFINS FALL

An overflow crowd jammed "The Heeb" for a rematch of the 1997 showdown between the Wildcats of Eureka and the Griffins. The result was unchanged however, as the Griffins dropped a 45-7 contest to the #6 ranked Wildcats. Vianney got off to a fast start as they forced a stop on Eureka's opening drive and executed a 5 play scoring drive to take a 7-0 lead. The Wildcats and Griffs would trade posessions throughout the first quarter with the home squad mounting a drive late in the quarter, but penalties would cost the Griffins the opportunity to go up 14-0. As both squads entered the second quarter, disaster struck the Griffins. Eureka scored to tie the game at 7 and rallied for a second score to take a 14-7 lead. The Griffins mishandled the ensuing kickoff, giving Eureka the ball in the red zone and Eureka capitalized to take a 21-7 lead. Two late quarter sacs by Eureka set up a huge field position swing and the Wildcats were able to secure a half ending field goal to go up 24-7. Mistakes and penalties continued to haunt Vianney in the second half as Eureka turned a deflected pass into a touchdown to go up 31-7 and the Griffins were never able to recover....
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GLADSTONE SETS METRO AREA RECORDS
On the first play of the Griffins playoff contest against the Eureka Wildcats, James Gladstone set Metro Area records for receptions in a career (189) and yardage in a career (2,618), the latter was formerly held by MIZZOU star, Jeremy Maclin. His individual and career marks also place him the Missouri's All-Time Top Ten in five different categories.
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VIANNEY TELEVISED TWICE IN 2008
The high flying Griffin football team made its second appearance on Charter TV's CCIN Sports Network. The opening game of the season saw the Griffins beat the Oakville Tigers 38-19. The Griffins playoff game against the Eureka Wildcats marked the rare "second appearance" for a team on the Charter Sports Network.

Vianney also appeared on Prepcasts.com live internet broadcast 6 times and twice on 1380 ESPN radio.
WARNING - A BLACKOUT IS IN EFFECT - 2008 PRE-SEASON MOVIE TRAILER
 
 
BUSHIDO
THE WAY OF
THE WARRIOR
Recognized by the
National Football
Foundation
as Program of the Year
Twice!!
 
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