Lorena tops La Vega to win district title, 21-7

I took this story off of the Waco Trib. My youngest brother Chandler is #11! :) Way to go Leopards!! Here's another story that names Chandler specifically. Read it! :)

By Jason Orts Tribune-Herald staff writer
Saturday, November 07, 2009


LORENA — Since Lorena moved up to Class 3A in 1990, it had never been able to call itself a district champion.

That changed Friday night.

Behind an inspired defensive attack that shut down the prolific La Vega running game, the Leopards clinched the District 19-3A title with a 21-7 victory.

“It’s awesome,” Lorena coach Ray Biles said. “It’s been a long time since this community has been able to have a gold football.”

The Leopards (7-3, 4-1) never trailed and their swarming defense not only shut out the Pirates in the second half, but came up with the clinching touchdown.

With 2:19 left in the game, La Vega got the ball at its own 5, looking to mount a drive to even the score.

But on the second play, Justin Mottley got to La Vega quarterback Tony Montoya in the end zone. Montoya fumbled the ball, and Lorena’s Brent Berryhill pounced on it for a touchdown.
“It changes the complexion of the game when you have the confidence that you’re going to pin them down there and then stop them,” Biles said. “We didn’t move the ball very well, and that’s a credit to La Vega’s defense. But from an offensive standpoint, when your defense comes to play like that, you can afford not to roll the dice.”

Safety Marty Bacerra put the final nail in the coffin with an interception on La Vega’s frantic final drive.

La Vega had a difficult time getting decent field position all night and started drives from its own
10, 9, 12, 15, 8 and 5.

Lorena's Evan Ward bulls ahead for a few yards against the La Vega defense in the first half. (Jose Yau photo)

Lorena's Tito Dejesus makes a catch over La Vega's Devonte Jones in the first half of the Leopards' 21-7 win Friday night to earn the District 19-3A title. (Jose Yau photo)
Compounding the offensive problems for the Pirates (6-4, 3-2) was that they hurt themselves throughout the game with presnap penalties and fumbled snaps.

“That’s just a lack of focus,” La Vega coach Willie Williams said. “You can’t have that.”

The Leopards did roll the dice in the kicking game, recovering an onside kick to open the second half.

They were stopped on fourth down, but forced a La Vega three-and-out. A low snap on the punt allowed Lorena’s Raymond Yusuf to partially block the kick, which traveled only 15 yards.

That set the Leopards up at the Pirate 45, and this time, they took advantage.

A pass interference penalty moved Lorena to the 30. Two plays later, Kailin Ketcherside busted through a huge hole in the middle of the line and went 30 yards for a score to put the Leopards ahead, 14-7, with 7:24 left in the third quarter.

“A lot of the conversation this week was that we had to play from ahead,” Biles said. “We were fortunate that Kailin popped the big run. If you get behind them, they start (pounding you with the run).”

In the fourth quarter, the Leopards went almost exclusively with Evan Ward at quarterback, and he finished with 111 yards on 27 carries.

Lorena took advantage of a La Vega miscue to get on the board in the first quarter.

The Pirates fumbled at their own 15 and Colby Gordon recovered for the Leopards. It took Lorena six plays from there, with Sky Dolezel taking it in from the 1-yard line.

La Vega answered in the second quarter with an explosive nine-play, 91-yard march. That included a 33-yard pass from Devin McGowan to Garrett Nunley, and those two combined for a spectacular play to get the Pirates on the board.

McGowan broke through the line on the left side, broke all the way back across the field and streaked down the right sideline, where he was finally tracked down at the Lorena 10. But as McGowan was going down, he flipped the ball to Nunley, who took the ball into the end zone.

But that was the only time the Pirates could get anything going all night.

The good news for La Vega is that it had already clinched a playoff spot, but that didn’t console Williams on Friday.

“We didn’t want to back into the playoffs,” he said. “We wanted to have some momentum going in. I’m happy for (Coach Biles) and happy for Lorena, but it hurts when you don’t play well.”

The Leopards are the top Division II school from 19-3A and will meet Brownsboro in the bi-district round, while the Pirates are the Division I representative and will face Athens.

BC question

Ok, I have a random question for you ladies out there that are currently taking birth control.

Random, I know, but does anybody know if it's true that when you're sick/taking antibiotics that the birth control doesn't work/isn't as effective? I think I've heard that from someone, somewhere, but we didn't know if it's true or not.

Anybody heard anything? Also, what birth control's are ya'll on? I'm trying to find something cheaper. The one I'm on right now is a 3 month bc and I think it's called Quasense? I don't want a patch..tried that, didn't like it. I like the 3 month.

Give me your info! Thanks ladies! :)

October 27, 2009

Not too much exciting is going on in the Moss household, except dealing with traveling, school work, grad school, parent conferences, etc. However the one exciting thing worth blogging about is that today is Bryan and mine's 4 month anniversary! Whoo hoo! I told Bryan tonight that it feels like we've been married for YEARS, instead of just a few short months! I guess it's just me though! :) We celebrated by going grocery shopping and then getting dinner from Chick-fil-A (me) and Taco Bell (Bryan)! F-A-N-C-Y let me tell you! ;) We actually do like going grocery shopping together. Speaking of groceries, I better go put them up!

Night friends!

Happy Friday!

Well, I just wanted to give a quick update on my father in law! I'm happy to report that he got to go home yesterday so that was very exciting! Of course, he was trying to go back to work today! He's a Moss! ;) We're glad that everything's great now, but please keep praying for him. He's not allowed to drive for 6 months, so you can imagine that this doesn't really make things easy for him and the family, especially with him owning his own business! We know God will provide though! :)

I drove back to Rockwall on Monday night and went back to work on Tuesday. Bryan came home on Tuesday afternoon and I was really glad to have him back! I don't know how I lived without him before! My life was so quiet, clean, and boring. Hehe...

Hopefully we can enjoy a relaxing, drama free, weekend at home! We still haven't had the chance to go to the State Fair, so hopefully we'll get to go tomorrow! Sadly, even though I've lived in TX all of my life, I've never been to the Fair. I know..shocker. Bryan's never been either, so it should be really fun for both of us!

Well, that's about it for now! I hope that you all have a GREAT weekend!

Prayer Request!

For those of you who don't already know, we got the call yesterday afternoon that my father-in-law had a seizure and is now in the hospital, in ICU.

Bryan rushed to Shreveport to be with him, and after I got some things together, I drove to Shreveport last night.

Yesterday Bob's (my FIL) heart rate and blood pressure were really high. They took a CAT scan of him and think that he might have some sort of infection? They're not sure what caused the seizure. Today thank goodness his heart rate and blood pressure are down and this morning he told my mother in law that he loved her, so I think things are looking better! We don't know how long he'll be in the ICU or hospital. Please be praying for my family right now! We really need it!

Thank you Jesus for being the ultimate healer and physician! We put all of our trust in you!

One year ago today!

I got engaged to the man of my dreams! I can't believe that it's been a year already! Last year, I officially began planning my wedding, and started on my journey to become Mrs. Bryan Moss. Now, here we are and I'm glad to report the wedding was a success and I am LOVING being Mrs. Moss now! I went back and re-read our engagement story and I am SO glad that I have my blog to record such important events in my life. I had so many great memories reading that over again! Make sure that you go back here and read it if you haven't had the chance, or if you just want to again!

I’ve also uploaded some of my favorite pictures from that night! My knight in shining armor!

The moment when Bryan asked me to be his wife!

When I found out that Kyrbie had driven all the way to be there with me on my night..I couldn't stop crying!

Happy tears! Precious friends!

Best friends! Bryan, Chelsey, Jacque, and Jason

Best friends! Bryan, Chelsey, Morgan, and Chris

The whole gang..I'm so blessed!

One of the happiest nights of my life!!

And to my amazing husband,

Sweetheart, thank you for praying for me and waiting for me all of those years. Thank you for being so amazing to me when we were dating, and now more amazing now that we are married. You are my knight in shining armor, and a true servant of our household. Thank you for loving me like Christ loved the church and making all of my dreams come true! I love you with all of my heart!

Love,
Mrs. Moss

A great day! :)

Today was a good day! :)

My team and I took all day off to plan for the upcoming weeks. It's been really stressful the past couple of months because we've been trying to plan week by week during our conference times and it just hasn't been working. We aren't getting anything done and we just don't have enough time!

So we decided to just take off and take a whole day to plan! It was so nice this morning to not be in any hurry getting to school, knowing I already had a sub! I stopped by a local donut shop and got the team some breakfast treats. :) Thankfully we worked hard and got so much done this morning! We took advantage of our day "off" and went out to lunch at La Madeline's..yummy! We just talked and had some good times, not related to school. That is always good! We came back and finished up the rest, did some housekeeping things, and all decided that we're going to start planning in the afternoons. I really think this will help everyone not to be so stressed out! :)

Other than that, the rest of our weekend plans include driving to Shreveport for the weekend. Rachel is cheering this year at the University of Lousiana at Monroe, and they're home this weekend, so we decided to go down and watch her cheer. We're going to take a small roadtrip with Mom and Dad to go see her on Saturday so we're pretty excited. Oh yeah and Mom also got a brand new mini van, with awesome dvd players in the back and front, so we get to watch movies while Dad drives! Poor Dad..but I don't think he'll mind much!

Not much else has been going on around here. Bryan and I are staying plenty busy with school and grad school. We've also been going to work out 3-4 times during the week, so it's been nice to do that together. Bryan really loves it, because he likes to sweat and make himself really tired. I'm pretty sure it's a guy thing. :) I'd rather be doing anything but working out, but I know it makes him happy, and it's good for me, so I tag along!

We've been doing a lot of traveling (what's new) because of football games, but it's been great to see family! Last weekend, we went down to Lorena again to watch Chandler play, and they won so we were happy! Chase was also in from college, so we got to see him too~exciting news that he got, actually on his birthday, was that he got moved up from playing JV football to VARSITY! He's been doing so good, actually 2nd overall on his team so they moved him up! We were so proud and excited for him! Me, my mom, and all my sisters went out on that Saturday and all went and got pedicures so that was fun! Good girl time! ;)

We're enjoying the fall weather and hoping it stays this way (minus the rain)! I can't wait to finish getting all my fall decorations out! We're really excited about Thanksgiving this year...Jason, Whitney, and Everett are coming in from Germany so everyone can't wait! My husband is also going to do something crazy like cook 3 turkeys or something? Geezz, we're going to be having turkey for years.

Another exciting thing Bryan and I have decided is that we're going to Germany during spring break!! We can't wait! Jason, Whit, and Everett aren't going to be there for much longer, so we're going to go see then while we can. If anyone has any suggestions of where to go or what to do, let us know (Kelly :).

Well, I guess I had a bit more to say than I thought! That does normally happen though :) I hope everyone has a great weekend. Relax and enjoy your friends and family! I know I will!

anybody know..

when Grey's Anatomy starts? That's one night that I DON'T want to miss! :)

A Laborless Weekend :)

We had a great weekend in Shreveport and tried to be as lazy as possible! Bryan and I didn't get off until later (thanks to Bryan) but made it to Shreveport around 8:00 that night. Mom and Dad had Philly Cheesesteaks waiting for us. They weren't any Mr. Jim's but they were pretty good! We stayed up talking and then headed to bed.

Saturday morning we slept in and then Bryan went to the gym with the family while I hung out at home. We met for lunch at our favorite McAlister's Deli and it was very yummy! After lunch Bryan and I went and picked up a few things for Mom's birthday that day. We went back to the house and Bryan was great enough to let me have a little bit of shopping time. I've been having withdrawls, so I was VERY excited! I got a couple of cute shirts from JcPenney's and Target and a super cute pair of leopard flats so I was happy! :)

I went back and then we had dinner and watched football for the rest of the night! On Sunday morning we all got up and went to church, then went out to breakfast at Southfield Grill! Yummy also! After breakfast we went back to the house and then the girls went out and did more shopping :) while the guys stayed home and bbq'd for lunch. We had a great afternoon with the family and then Bryan and I drove back home that night.

Monday we slept in, watched t.v, and then later forced ourselves to get up and go work up at school. That was fun-NOT-but we got it done! :)

We had a great weekend! I wish that we had 4 day weekends all the time! :) Hope that your weekend was as great as mine!

A New Look!!

As you've hopefully noticed by now, my blog has received a new look for fall! I was checking blogs tonight and saw on my friend Shyanne's blog that she recently updated her look! I was inspired, so I decided to do the same to mine! I didn't have anything else to do while Bryan watched hours of football, so I got to work. I used several different sites, but finally was satisfied with what I had.

I have had this annoying old background up there that would always show up first, and always be behind my current background for a while now. Well, I decided that since I worked so hard on the new look, I'd try and get rid of that old one. I clicked and clicked, and well, clicked one too many times because I deleted my old template. Yes, I about had a small heart attack when I saw that EVERYTHING was gone!

I don't know how I did it, but THANK GOODNESS that I was able to get it back. Don't ask me how though. I just know it's all there, and it's just the way I want it!

Enjoy~I know that I will! :)

Premium Meme Award!

I got this blog award from my friend Kelsey and am just now getting around to it! Sorry Kels! I have to list 7 traits about myself and pass this award onto 7 other friends.

1. I am a huge romantic at heart. I have loved fairy tales, romance, and happily ever after stories my entire life. I'm a sucker for them like nobody's business! My favorite movie when I was a little girl was "Cinderella" and I watched it over and over so much that I broke the tape. It's still my favorite movie today.
2. I love horses. My grandparents have a farm and my uncle raises horses. I've always been around them, and it's been one of my lifelong dreams to one day live in the country on a few acres and own horses. One day it will happen.
3. I have never broken a bone, been to Disney Land or successfully learned how to ski (water or snow). I love getting flowers more than any other gift. I can't wait to travel the world with my husband. I'm a country girl at heart. I'd rather be in the mountains than in the city.
4. I love everything about winter. I love snow, hot chocolate, a roaring fire, and the smell of nutmeg and cinnamon.
5. I'm a very good cook. I learned from my grandmother and mother when I was a little girl. Some of my fondest memories are days that I spent in the kitchen with my grandmother. I didn't know it then, but she taught me so much more than just how to bake an award winning apple pie. She taught me that the only thing in life that mattered, was your relationship with Jesus, how you loved your family, and how you lived life. I miss her so much.
6. I am a very picky eater. I can sleep through tornadoes. I am obsessed with the color pink. I always, 100% of the time have my toenails painted. I have very pretty toes. I just don't think so, I've been told so all of my life, by a wide range of people. I am a perfectionist, and very stubborn. If you don't stick to the plan and change it without letting me know, I'm not a happy camper. I'm anal about spelling and am an extremely fast reader.
7. I have known I wanted to be a teacher my whole life. More than that, I have known that I wanted to be a stay at home mom. I CAN'T WAIT until I get to have beautiful babies (in 2 more years). I am blessed!

Ok! Those are mine! Now, I'm passing this award onto Kyrbie, Shyanne, Shaunna, Susan, Cassandra, Amy, and Alicia! Can't wait to read ya'lls! :)

Love/Hate Relationship

I'm at a crossroad with this blog thing right now. I look at how my life used to be, how much an amazing blogger I was, and how I was SO good at posting. I loved it. I look at my life now. I'm married, I have no time, and sometimes no desire to blog. Most of the time I have so much to say, and so much to write about..but I'm honestly too lazy to do it. You bet your boots that I'm on here everyday reading and checking yours; however, when it comes to mine, it's like I don't even want to mess with it. Hmmm..I don't know what's wrong with me! I want to be back to my old self. I don't know what the deal is.

Well, since I don't feel like writing, we'll do my old favorite BULLETS!! :)

1. The first two weeks of school have gone off without a hitch (fingers crossed that they will that that way)!
2. I have a wonderful class! I know I'm going to have a much better year!
3. I'm worried about my team this year, but trying to leave it in God's hands.
4. I have much more responsibility this year than I did last year. I don't know if this is a good or bad thing.
5. I'm having to completely learn a brand new grade this year. That is hard.
6. I don't know why the second week of school was more exhausting than the first week, but it sure was rough!
7. In 2 weeks I will begin my last year of grad school. PTL!
8. This semester will be the hardest one yet. Pray for me.
9. Bryan is adjusting to his new job very well. He loves teaching! It's definitely extremely different than what he's used to, but he loves it.
10. I'm still enjoying my new car! I love her!
11. Bryan and I can't WAIT for football season to begin. We have 4 different football schedules to accomodate. We're not skeered...BRING IT!
12. Next week will be our first game. Lorena Leopards home opener..I can't wait to see my brother Chandler. He's amazing..and no I'm not biased.
13. My brother Chase just started his freshman year at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, TX. I'm very proud of him and can't wait to see him play. We've been waiting for this day for a while!
14. My husband is incredible.
15. He makes me lunch every day and writes love notes on my napkins. Does it get any sweeter?
16. Married life is amazing. It's also one of the hardest things I've ever done. However, it's COMPLETELY worth it. :)

Ok, well I think that's it. Now, I'm off to pack because we're heading to Shreveport this weekend! Hope ya'll all have a great Labor Day!

The Night Before First Grade!

Yes, that's the title of the book that I'll be reading to my brand new students in first grade tomorrow, because I am their new FIRST GRADE TEACHER!

Yep, the rumors are true, I'm no longer teaching Kindergarten. :( I found out that I was moving to 1st grade about 2 weeks ago. I wish I could say it's been an easy process, but alas it hasn't been. It definitely wasn't expected, and it was definitely a surprise. I was really upset and mad at first, but I handled it, and was able to move on.

We moved everything out of my old room to my new room, and then it's been a week full of fun inservice all week (NOT)!! Ok, well I will admit that it WAS pretty amazing to have the Laura Bush as our Convocation speaker this past Monday. ;) Other than that, I really have had NO time to work in my room and get prepared. At the beginning of last week we had about 48 kids split between myself and another teacher, which was not a good thing. However, thank goodness that we ended up receiving another allocation so we were soooo happy! We ended up having me and 2 other new teachers get hired..so we're all pretty much newbies! We've spent almost all week getting ready in our rooms so we're exhausted. I'm just ready to get tomorrow over and done with!

I know that moving grades isn't what I would have chosen, but I know that God has put me in this place for a reason, whether I can understand it or not! :) I'm excited about having a brand new name and a brand new grade and a brand new year!

Here's to new beginnings!! :)

Good 'Ole ASU!!

I saw this on Facebook from a friend, so I had to put it on here for all of my ASU buddies/alumni! Way to go ASU!!!

Everyone...meet Lilly!!!

No, I'm not pregnant and no, we didn't get a dog!! :) I'm proud to introduce you to Lilly, my new.....














CAR!!!!

Yep, that's right!! Last week Bryan and I made our first big purchase as a married couple, and were very excited! We knew that I was going to be getting a new car sometime within the next month or so, but we actually ended up getting it earlier than we thought! We ended up getting an advertisement in the mail from a Ford dealership in Terrell telling us about a big sale. Bryan checked it out and told me we could go check it out!

Well, long story short, we went to the dealership sat for an hour or so talking/walking with a guy at the dealership. Bryan wheeled and dealed with the guy until we got the price that we wanted!! We ended up staying at the dealership for oh, only about 4.5 hrs (something we definitely did NOT expect) but we got everything worked out and I got to drive my new baby off of the car lot! Whoo hoo!

We traded in my old Pontiac Grand Prix at the dealership and I was a little (but not too much) sad about it. I REALLY needed (and wanted) a new car that was shiny, and pretty, and actually had a driver's side window that rolled down! :) However, I will miss my old car. She lasted me for 7 yrs and was good to me. But, make no mistake, Bryan and I are very much in love with Lilly. We dubbed her so because I said she was a very classy looking car, and a classy lady deserved a classy name, then Jason came up with Lilly, so Lilly it was!!

We are very happy and excited! Yay for new cars!! :)