Ram Wildcat Stadium
Friday, Oct. 9th
7:30pm kickoff

BE THERE!!

The 2009 non-district schedule has shown several things to be "true" about this year's Ram football team. First of all, this team has the potential to have one of the best defenses in the state. Desoto managed 1 offensive touchdown in their 13-10 win over the Rams and they immediately followed by scoring 64 points against Duncanville last week. Secondly, the Rams offense has shown they can score points, as they tallied 49 and 41 the first 2 games against South Grand Prairie and North Crowley. But in the end, nothing that has happened thus far really matters at this point. The "real" season begins on Thursday, Sept. 24 as the Rams open District 9-5A play when they travel to Kincaide Stadium to take on the Molina Jaguars. The Rams, 2-1, are ranked #12 in the Dallas Morning News 5A Area poll and are hungry to get a win in their district opener. The Jaguars enter the contest with an 0-3 mark, having lost to FW Dunbar, FW Northside, and Pinkston in non-district play. The Jaguars have managed only 20 points in their three games and the Rams have history on their side as they have never beaten the Rams. Game time is set for 7pm.

Click the link below to check out the Dallas Morning News area football rankings, as of Sept. 20.

http://www.hsgametime.com/dfw/sharedcontent/dws/spt/highschools/football/polls/stories/092109dnspohsrankings.19c58607a.html

An agreement between the RISD and DavRadio Productions will bring at least 5 Berkner Ram football games to listeners on the Internet. In addition, several RISD basketball games will also be offered during the 2009-2010 basketball season. Longtime announcer and sports commentator Dave Michaels will lead the effort from the booth. The following Berkner Ram Football Games will be broadcast on the internet at

www.davradioproductions.com

South Grand Prairie August 28th

Desoto Sept 11th

Creekview Oct 2nd

Lake Highlands Oct 9th

Richardson Oct 30th

GO RAMS!!!

After months of lifting weights, conditioning, and film study, the 2009 Rams are eager to see if their hard work plays off. The season opener will be at Ram-Wildcat Stadium on Friday, August 28 as the Rams host the South Grand Prairie Warriors. Coach Ledford and the coaching staff expect great things from this year's squad and anything close to last year's meeting with the Warriors would be nice. The 2008 Rams traveled to SGP and came away with a dominating 38-0 win. But as expected, Coach Ledford expects a stronger showing by the Warriors and revenge will be on the minds on many.
SGP's spread offense features a backfield and receiving corp that could be one of the fastest that the Rams will face this season. Combine team speed and a swarming defense with a team that pushed Allen to the limits in last year's playoffs and you have a recipe for a great matchup at Ram-Wildcat. Game time is set for 7:30pm.

If you need directions to a DFW area football stadium, check out our updated "Directions/Maps to Games" tab on the right side of the website menu. If that doesn't help, click on the link below to go to a website that specializes in Texas Football Stadiums.

http://www.texasbob.com/football/

ATTENTION: ALL BERKNER PARENTS AND ATHLETES

As we approach the start to a new school year, the answers to many of your athletic questions and needs just might be a CLICK away. The Berkner Blackboard site is the home to the most up-to-date forms, the latest announcements, and the most current schedules.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE ATHLETIC FORMS, RAM BOOSTER CLUB INFO, GAME SCHEDULES, and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

http://elearn.risd.org/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_id=_2_1&url=%2fwebapps%2fblackboard%2fexecute%2flauncher%3ftype%3dCourse%26id%3d_8670_1%26url%3d

The Jesuit Rangers will visit the Berkner B Field on Friday, August 21 as the two schools will participate in a controlled scrimmage. The Rangers, members of District 8-5A and a traditional area football powerhouse, will bring its spread offensive attack and a swarming defense to battle the Rams. The freshmen scrimmage is set for 5pm and the JV scrimmage will be at 6pm. The varsity units will begin their scimmage at 7:30pm.

The start of another school year is upon us and that means it is also time for a new RAM CARD! The 2009-2010 Ram Card is a huge money saver as it offers deals at awesome restaurants such as Applebees, Pappasitas, Texas Land and Cattle, Desperados, Cici's Pizza, Quiznos, and Dickeys. The newest Ram Card has 21 participating businesses and sells for only $10. This is the biggest fundraiser for the Ram Athletic Department and we need your support. Contact Coach Sawyer @469-593-7153 to inquire about getting your Ram Card.

It is August in Texas and this is the time of year when the "experts" of high school football publish their season previews. In particular, MaxPreps, a CBS Sports Co. affiliate and the source for high school sports , has projected the Rams as an "improved" team heading into the 2009 season. It predicts that Desoto, Skyline, and Lake Highlands will pose the biggest challenges for the Rams. You can read the preview and view stats at the web link below.


http://www.maxpreps.com/list/team_preview.aspx?tab=school&schoolid=c291f9e5-df99-4746-86ec-5907b6e1c83a&state=TX

Also, click below to see what 5A Texas Football has to say about the Rams and all the schools in District 9-5A.

http://www.5atexasfootball.com/2009%20Gridiron%20Guide/gg_09Reg2distprev.htm

Summer is here and it is time to register for the Ram Sports Camps being offered at Berkner High School this summer. The complete camp listing is as follows along with contact information. Don't be late---register for your favorite camp today!!



FOOTBALL- Elementary FB Camp- Grades 2-6
Aug. 3-5 8:30-11am Cost $25
Contact Jim Ledford @ 469-593-7050 or by e-mail @ jim.ledford@risd.org

Junior High FB Camp- Grades 7-9
Aug. 3-6 8-11am Cost $35
Contact Jim Ledford 469-593-7050 or by e-mail @ jim.ledford@risd.org

BASEBALL- June 8-11 and June 15-18
Contact Jason Wilson @ 214-405-4468 or by e-mail @ jason.wilson@risd.org

TENNIS- 3rd Annual Ram Tennis Camp
June 15-18 8:30-11:30am Cost $75
Contact Scott Sellers @ 469-286-9313
or by e-mail @ scott.sellers@risd.org

BASKETBALL- July 6-9 8:30am-noon
Contact Rod Wright 469-593-7050
or by e-mail @ rod.wright@risd.org