SENIOR TEAM DINNER!!

There will be a team dinner for all senior football players tonight, September 17th, after practice at the home of The Balthazard Family, 300 Phinneys Lane, Centerville.

Bring your appetites!!

“Everyone has the desire to win, but only champions have the desire to prepare.” — Coach Chris Whidden

BHS Red Raider Head Football Coach Chris Whidden announced weight lifting club honors today, in particular those 2015 season football players who achieved total weight lifted in bench press, squat and hang clean of either a combined minimum of 700, 800 or an incredible 900 pounds.

Congratulations 700 Club Members!!!!!!

Ahmad Java (Senior — WR/DB)

Oscar Rodriguez (Senior — RB/LB)

Josh von Staats (Sophomore — RB/LB)

Chris Weber (Junior — TE/DL)

Congratulations 800 Club Members!!!!!!

Keaton Bergal (Junior — QB/DB)

Sean Ford (Senior — Captain — RB/LB)

Reece Hoppensteadt (Senior — TE/DB)

Jack Pipatti (Senior — Captain — RB/DB)

Congratulations 900 Club Members!!!!!!

Tanner Banks (Senior — OL/DL)

Rory Dwyer (Junior — RB/LB)

Jack Kennedy (Junior — OL/DL)

“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.”  — Jerry Rice

BHS Red Raiders Head Football Coach Chris Whidden announced that 18 BHS football players are honored as 2015 Iron Raiders.

BHS Iron Raiders, young men who recognize that football is a year round sport, completed a summer workout program that included an extensive series of speed, agility and plyometric workouts twice weekly at Craigville Beach, as well as weight room workouts three times weekly.

Meet the 2015 BHS Iron Raiders!!! 

Congratulations!!

Lou Cocozza

Christian Colon

Sean Dowling

Calvin Dulak

Isaac Dulak

Rory Dwyer

Christian Fallen

Erik Farrar

Max Farrar

Sean Ford

Sean O’Connell

Sam Perkins

Pat Sheran

Lucas St. Jean

Alex Saladino

Chris Stiles

Josh von Staats

Nick Wilson

Head Coach Chris Whidden announced this week that seniors Sean Ford and Jack Pipatti will serve as team captains of the 2015 Barnstable High School Red Raiders football team. Both young men were voted to be this year’s team leaders through the overwhelming support of their teammates. Student leaders off the gridiron as well as on, multi-sport athletic scholars Sean Ford and Jack Pipatti share the academic distinction of membership in the National Honor Society. Together in football since childhood, both Sean and Jack have distinguished award winning football careers both as Barnstable Red Raiders and Barnstable Silver Bullets.

Let’s meet this year’s Barnstable High School Red Raiders football captains!

Captain Sean Ford (Jennifer Lynch Photography)

Sean Ford

As a Barnstable Silver Bullet for seven years, Sean Ford played both sides of the ball as a linebacker and offensive guard. His team leadership skills developed early, as well as his outstanding sportsmanship. He was awarded the Frank Finn Sportsmanship Award as a Midget.

While playing as a Red Raider, Sean has excelled as a linebacker. This year his role with the team will be expanded, Sean now also playing H-Back in the offensive formation. An “Iron Raider”, Sean is a member of the 800 Club. As such, he  is consistently able to deadlift, bench and squat (combined) a minimum total of 800 pounds. Sean has been a multi-season athlete since elementary school – starting with soccer, then baseball, football, wrestling, as well as both winter and summer lacrosse.

An Honor Roll student, Sean Ford is a Challenge Day Leader for both Junior and Senior year, a Student Council Representative for both junior and senior year, and a Peer Leader for senior year. He will also attain the high distinction of becoming an Eagle Scout on Sept. 15^th.

Sean is the son of Christine and James Ford of Centerville.

Captain Jack Pipatti (Erin O’Leary Photography)

Jack Pipatti

As a Barnstable Silver Bullet for six years, Jack Pipatti was a highly versatile football player, excelling in several positions on both sides of the ball, including center and quarterback. Awarded the William “Red” Dacey Award as both a Pee Wee and a Midget, Jack was highly acclaimed and respected for his sportsmanship, leadership and play on the field.

As a Red Raider, last season Jack Pipatti lettered as a safety, filling in also at full back as the need arose. Also an “Iron Raider” and 800 Club member, Jack is consistently able to deadlift, bench and squat (combined) a minimum total of 800 pounds. He was awarded the Borsari Trophy for his steadfast dedication to the team. An outstanding lacrosse player, Jack has lettered four times in that sport, as well.

Jack Pipatti is an outstanding athletic scholar. Earning high honors every term of his high school career, with a GPA of 4.67, Jack is currently ranked #2 in the Class of 2016. He volunteers for Best Buddies and is an active member of the Key Club and Junior Classical League.

Jack is the son of Karin and Donald Pipatti of Hyannis.

The ever-popular Barnstable Quarterback Club Merchant Cards are now
Available for $10 each!

Please be sure to get your new cards before they are sold out. Here is how to get your Red Raider Discount Card:

1. Contact any current BHS Football Player or Cheerleader to purchase the new cards. They all have a supply to sell.

2.  Butler Sporting Goods on West Main Sreet in Hyannis. Cards available for sale at Counter.

3. Email Redraiderinfo@aol.com to process by mail.

PRIDE – HONOR – RESPECT

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Football players and cheerleaders are needed to assist with breaking down and cleaning up after the annual POPS BY THE SEA Concert at the Hyannis Village Green on August 9th, 2015. Our volunteer shift begins at 7:00 PM and will conclude when all work is completed.

Volunteers are provided with a T-Shirt that must be worn at the event, and also two lawn passes for the concert. Gates open at 1 PM and the Pops Concert begins at 5 PM. Light snacks and drinks will be provided during the work shift. NO JEANS.

Those interested need to contact Mrs. Hardy by emailing her at Thardyrn@aol.com. Be sure to let her know your T-Shirt size.

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The Joe Cronin Fishing Tournament benefiting the Jimmy Fund is also looking for volunteers for their BIG EVENT! If you need volunteer hours for college or just want to help the world go round by volunteering your time HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!!! Volunteers are needed:
Thursday August 6th at 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm OR 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm; OR

The Barnstable Quarterback Club, Inc. Scholarship

The QBC Scholarship is a $500 scholarship given by the QBC to a graduating football player and a cheerleader. To be selected for this scholarship a graduating football must:

1. have been a member of the varsity football team in at least his junior and senior year;

2. demonstrate dedication to the Red Raider football organization;

3. be of strong moral character on and off the field and exhibit excellent sportsmanship;

4. be accepted to a 2 or 4 year college in the coming fall semester;

5. submit a written essay on the topic described below.

Essay Topic:

As part of your high school experience, you have been a member of the BHS Red Raider football team. Obviously, being part of the Red Raider tradition is important to you. Therefore in your own words please describe what it means to be a Red Raider and how does your definition relate to your own individual achievements, school spirit, community pride and future goals.

Upon completion of the application and submission of your essay and academic records, a student-athlete will be considered by the Scholarship Committee of the Barnstable Quarterback Club, Inc. Scholarship.

Submissions need to be submitted to the Guidance Office by March 20, 2015 for consideration. Pick up applications at your house office. 

To all Barnstable Quarterback Club board members, fans and friends and any new people wanting to volunteer this year…

It is that time of year again!!!!

Our First Annual Meeting will be on Tuesday February 24, 2015 at 6:30 PM!! Come join us at the BHS Senior Cafeteria!!!

Our monthly meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of every month until the season begins, and increase to weekly thereafter!

Let’s go 2015 Barnstable High School Red Raiders!!!

Owen Murray
(Photo Credit: Sean Walsh)

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“When you win, say nothing, when you lose, say less.”– Paul Brown

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Sean Walsh, journalist from CapeCod.com, shared the exciting news today that Barnstable High School Red Raider Football Captain Owen Murray signed his NCAA commitment letter to play football this fall for Division 2 Stonehill College. To read more about Owen’s outstanding accomplishment, click the link below! Congratulations Owen!!! We are proud of you!

Murray Commits to Division 2 Stonehill on Football Scholarship 

Seniors Owen Murray and Bo Delaney were recently highlighted for their outstanding accomplishments on and off the field in excellent articles written by Sean Walsh and published on CapeCod.com.  To learn more about the remarkable successes of these two young men, click on the links below! Congratulations gentlemen! We are proud of you!

Owen Murray, Senior — Captain, Offensive Tackle, Defensive Tackle

Murray Reaps Rewards of Stellar High School Career

Bo Delaney, Senior — Wide Receiver, Cornerback 

Delaney Commits to Play LAX at Lynchburg

Thank you Capecod.com for your support of the Barnstable High School Red Raiders!!! GO BIG RED!!