South Jackson Eagles 2021 Awards Banquet

The room was filled to capacity with parents and friends eager to support the 2021 South Jackson Eagles.  They all came to celebrate the football team who are once again Jackson Freedom League Champions.  The JFL is divided into A Team, B Team, C Team, D Team along with the Cheer team.  Team members range in age from 5 to 12.  The South Jackson Eagles is headed by coach McGowan whose team motto is “We Fly, We Hit, We Never Quit.”  These young people are flying high as they strive to be the best in the field.    They pledge to never quit no matter how tough it gets.  On Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Willowood Community Center, the South Jackson Eagles showed up and showed out despite the pandemic.  The teams were well dressed and well mannered. The football teams and Cheer teams are to be commended for representing themselves and their community well.
 
Words of encouragement were provided by Vincent Gibbs and the keynote address was brought by Ernest Ward, who encouraged students to continue being respectful and listen to the elders in the community who are here to help you, not hurt you.  Following the address, awards were presented by Coach McGowan and Coach Davis to football players.  The awards were numerous and the recipients who received each one was dynamic.
 
Players received awards such as Sportsman Award, Most Team Spirit, Most Athletic, etc.  Coach Davis and Coach Robinson presented awards to the Cheer team, along with Best Supportive Parents of the Year Awards.

2020 Recipient of Mr. Eagle Award – Matthew Currie

2021 Recipient of Mr. Eagle Award – Harlem Johnson

2020 Coach of the Year – James Davis

A full course meal was served by the coaches and parents.

Thanks to Councilman Brian Grizzell, Ward 4 for sponsoring this event.