October 23rd, 8pm CST
Monday, December 21, 2009
Red and Black sets up fundraisers for game
Red and Black sets up fundraisers for game
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2009
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The Watertown Red and Black will be selling raffle tickets to help raise money for its postseason bowl game next month.
The cost for an arm's length of tickets is $5. Those interested in purchasing tickets may contact head coach George Ashcraft (783-7809). The Red and Black will be selling tickets at the team's Empire Football League championship ring ceremony at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Eagles Club on outer Washington Street.
Tickets may also be purchased at another fundraiser at Poor Richard's bar beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday.
The Watertown Red and Black will face the Carolina Express from South Carolina at the National Bowl Weekend on Jan. 17 in DeLand, Fla.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Referee group drops 3 semi-pro teams
Referee group drops 3 semi-pro teams
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Referees from the Rochester Chapter of Certified Football Officials will no longer be assigned to work at semi-pro football games in the Rochester area. ...
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Referees from the Rochester Chapter of Certified Football Officials will no longer be assigned to work at semi-pro football games in the Rochester area. ...
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Watertown Red and Black starting center dies in car accident
Watertown Red and Black starting center dies in car accident
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009
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David G. Towles, 21, the starting center for the Watertown Red and Black football team, was killed early Saturday when the sedan he was driving southbound on Fuller Road left the road and struck a tree.
He was transported by ambulance to Samaritan Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Earlier this month, Mr. Towles, of 16639 Lemay Road, earned first-team honors from the Empire Football League. He also received a sportsmanship award from the league in 2008, his first year on the team.
"He was an all-around good guy," Red and Black Coach George Ashcraft said. "It's a tough thing. I know accidents happen, but in all my years coaching, having a player or coach leave on such sudden terms, it's hard. He was a great, great kid."
Mr. Ashcraft said Mr. Towles would bring his large Rottweiler to practices and stick around afterward to chat with teammates.
The coach said 25 to 30 Red and Black players had stopped by his house by 5 p.m. Thursday.
"These guys work together," Mr. Ashcraft said. "The lineman, all five, six, seven of them, they do everything together. You talk about cooperation and working together but these guys actually made it happen."
The coach said players and coaches will sign a number 56 jersey — the number worn by Mr. Towles — and present it to the family.
"Anything we can do to help the family with this, we'll do," he said.
State police are still investigating the cause of the accident. Mr. Towles was the sole occupant of the vehicle at the time of the accident, troopers said.
David G. Towles, Watertown Red & Black Player
David G. Towles
October 31, 2009
ADAMS, N.Y. — David G. Towles, 21, of 16639 LeMay Road, died early Saturday morning in the emergency room at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, from injuries he received in an auto accident on the Fuller Road in the town of Adams. A funeral Mass will be said 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Saint Cecilia's Church, Adams, with Rev. Douglas A. Decker, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Ellisburg Cemetery.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Saint Cecilia's Church in the parish center. A vigil service will begin at 8:30 p.m.
Arrangements are with the Piddock Funeral Home, Adams.
Born Dec. 20, 1987, in Watertown, the son of Jody and Carla Hudson Towles, he graduated in 2006 from South Jefferson Central School, and attended Jefferson Community College, Watertown.
He was currently employed by Ramsey's Pizzeria in Adams Center.
Mr. Towles was a member of the Red and Black football team where he earned a sportsmanship award in 2008 and the first-team All Stars of the Empire Football League in 2009.
Among his survivors are his father and stepmother, Jody and Erin Towles, Adams; mother and stepfather, Carla and Bradley Edwards, Adams; three sisters, Samantha and Catherine Towles, and Rachel Nohle, all of Adams; three brothers, Derek Edwards, Iraq; Chad Edwards, Lorraine; Christopher Nohle, Adams; maternal grandfather, C. David Hudson, Adams; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Lavina Towles , his maternal grandmother, Jean Hudson, and an uncle, Randy Towles.
Mr. Towles was a communicant of Saint Cecilia's Church.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Red and Black Football Team, c/o John Ramus, 337 Thompson Blvd., Watertown, NY 13601.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Hall of Fame Photos Now Available For Download
As promised, photos from the AFA's Hall of Fame Weekend are available (85 of them!). To view or download this photo gallery, just click http://www.adcomphoto.phanfare.com/4407380#imageID=84607122
On the right side of the website you will be given the option of downloading the entire album; be patient, it takes a while to download.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
AFA Hall of Fame Webcast Now Available For Viewing
The Hall of Fame webcast video is now available for viewing at the following links............
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
AFA Hall of Fame Induction Webcast
AFA Hall of Fame Webcast
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Honors bestowed on R&B
Honors bestowed on R&B
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2009
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Watertown Red and Black head coach George Ashcraft added to an already banner year Sunday, as he was voted coach of the year in the Empire Football League.
Ashcraft, who just completed his 19th season, guided the team Saturday to its first championship victory since 1980. The victory also completed Watertown's resurgence from a 3-7 2008 campaign.
But Ashcraft wasn't the only one to earn postseason recognition, as 14 players were picked for the first team.
QB Brian Williams, who paced the league's highest scoring offense with eight touchdown passes, and eight running scores, was voted the offensive player of the year.
Offensive linemen David Towles, Aaron Brown and Mark Bowman earned first-team honors, as did wide receiver Nate Bryant.
Anthony Noel, who finished second in the league in rushing yards and scored nine touchdowns, and fullback Warren Spies each made the first team, too.
The Red and Black was also well represented on defense, as linebacker Mike Dumaw led the way with 70 tackles. Defensive linemen Dan Robl, Demetric White, Ben Pritchard and Garrett Kline were selected. Defensive backs Adam Bossinger and Anthony Tyrkala, who combined for nine interceptions, rounded out Watertown's first-team choices.
Others earning recognition were:
Second team: Offense, T.J. Williams (RB), John Toper (OL), Dumaw (P); Defense, Dylan Kirker (LB), Greg Roberson (LB), Dustin Houppert (LB).
Honorable mention: Offense, Lester Cole (WR), Ryan O'Hara (OL), Ernie Miller (return specialist); Defense, Rodney (DL), Todd Kiechle (Safety), Sidik Ibhmonhammed.
