Pigskin pilgrimage —

Roosevelt High School Head Football Coach Ed Eastin (left) and Jerry Forte of Johnstown show their team allegiance standing in front of the entrance to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The pair made the trip to Ohio in mid-August to see former Denver Bronco Floyd Little inducted into the Hall of Fame. During his playing days, Little wore number 44, and Eastin sports a shirt with the “retro” Bronco logo the team used during Little’s playing days. Photo courtesy of Jerry Forte. Do you have a picture for Page 3? Items of interest for Around Town? Please submit them to editor@johnstownbreeze.com.

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Band ‘fares’ well in Pueblo The Roosevelt High School Marching Band traveled to Pueblo last Saturday and competed in the Colorado State Fair Parade contest. It was a long hot day, but the band gave a tremendous effort and came away with the first-place trophy in its 1A/2A division. Roosevelt’s band has been going to the Colorado State Fair Parade since at least 1997, but RHS Principal John Bruce thinks Rough Rider bands have been going even longer than that: since about 1992 or ’93. During that time, the RHS band has had many second- and third-place finishes, but this is the first time it has come away with the top trophy. “This is a great start to the band’s competitive season,” RHS Band Director John Balderson said. “We hope to build upon this success over the next couple of months.” If you would like more information about the RHS band program, call Balderson at 587-6115, or e-mail jbalderson@weldre5j.k12.co.us. Also, attend RHS home football games to watch the band in action at halftime. Photo by Claudia Arriaga

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Just what the doctor ordered By Matt Lubich/The Johnstown Breeze

How did Chaunte Weber spend the start of her summer vacation?

By going back to school.

Weber, 17, a senior at Roosevelt High School, was one of only 20 students selected to participate in this year’s Colorado Rural Health Scholars Program.

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‘Wild times’ at St. Vrain State Park

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Come join the Colorado Division of Wildlife and Colorado State Parks for Wild Times at St. Vrain State Park Sept. 25. This family outdoor skills event offers an opportunity for newcomers to learn about a sampling of outdoor recreation in Colorado.

“September is a perfect time to get outside and enjoy all that Colorado has to offer,” said John Koehler, district wildlife officer for the Boulder area. “Bring the kids and try some archery, boating, shooting, and wildlife identification in a safe, no pressure environment. Family fun does not have to cost a fortune!”

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Riders-Broncos game decided late

Senior running back Jason Lopez (33) took off on a 46-yard scoring run during the second half of Friday night's season-opening game at Peterson Field in Johnstown. At right is senior receiver Sam Hardy (9). Roosevelt High School hits the road next Friday to play Northridge in Greeley. Photo by Martin B. Hamilton

By Martin B. Hamilton/The Johnstown Breeze

JOHNSTOWN – A new offense that was supposed to create big things to the outside didn’t quite work Friday night at Peterson Field.

And while he mentioned during the game that he’s generally known for “three yards and a cloud of dust,” Roosevelt High School Coach Ed Eastin didn’t have his team revert to that tactic.

Nor did the Rough Riders throw the ball that much in their season-opening game against Platte Valley.

Riders inaugurate boys’ soccer program

Roosevelt High School goalkeeper D.J. Cusyk, left, prevents a Fort Morgan player from nudging the ball into the net during the Rough Riders' inaugural varsity soccer match Tuesday at George Hall Field in Johnstown. Closing in on the play are Cusyk's teammates, Angel Polvon (11) and Sam Jimenez (12). Photo by Martin B. Hamilton

By Martin B. Hamilton/The Johnstown Breeze

JOHNSTOWN – Fort Morgan had a decade of soccer experience heading into Thursday’s match at George Hall Field, where Roosevelt High School’s Rough Riders entered their first-ever varsity competition.

RHS played a junior varsity schedule last season and did win 10 games, but in their only matchup against a varsity squad, the Riders lost 10-0 to Denver South.

Opening on its home pitch against the Mustangs, Roosevelt could only hope for the best.