Narbonne initiates renovation following departure of athletes and trainers
The Narbonne Gauchos football team is currently navigating a challenging season, marked by a playoff ban due to alleged rule violations. This ban has led to several opponents, such as Banning and San Pedro, forfeiting games against Narbonne in protest [3].
The team's schedule reflects numerous losses by forfeiture in the early games, followed by a mix of wins and losses later in the season. However, playoff eligibility seems to have been affected [1].
In the midst of this turbulence, Doug Bledsoe has taken the helm as Narbonne's head coach. Under his leadership, the team is continuing to compete, demonstrating resilience and determination [1].
The Narbonne program, under Bledsoe's guidance, has a chance to start anew. The team boasts approximately 30 varsity players, including four returning all-league players [1, 2]. One of these players is King'leon Sheard, a defensive end who had two sacks in last season's City Section Open Division final [4].
Quamare Meadows, a versatile athlete who is also a basketball point guard, has been announced as the starting quarterback for the Narbonne team [6]. Meadows was the JV quarterback two seasons ago but didn't play last season [6].
Despite the playoff ban and the loss of games due to forfeitures, the team remains optimistic. King'leon Sheard and the other returning players have chosen to stay on the Narbonne team, showing a commitment to rebuilding and returning to success [7].
Bledsoe and his staff are confident they can prepare the many new varsity players for the season ahead. The coach has announced that this will be his last coaching position until his 3-year-old grandson reaches high school [8].
Narbonne opens the season on the road against Los Osos on Aug. 22 [9]. The team will play its first league game in two seasons against runner-up San Pedro on Oct. 3 [10]. Playing 10 games this season will be better than the eight games played last season due to Marine League coaches boycotting playing the Gauchos, resulting in the loss of four games [11].
Despite the hardships, the Narbonne Gauchos are not dead. Doug Bledsoe insists that the team is alive and well, and they are determined to make a comeback [12]. The team continues to engage with the community, participating in events such as the Mental Health Awareness Fair, supporting student and team well-being [5].
As the season progresses, the Narbonne Gauchos will continue to face challenges, but with the determination and resilience shown so far, they are poised to make a strong comeback and return to the top of the City Section football scene.
- The Narbonne Gauchos football team, currently based in Los Angeles, California, is navigating a challenging season amid allegations of rule violations, resulting in a playoff ban.
- Despite the ban, the Narbonne team vies in both American-football and NCAA-football, with Doug Bledsoe leading as their head coach.
- With approximately 30 varsity players, including four returning all-league members and Quamare Meadows as the starting quarterback, the team demonstrates a commitment to rebuilding and returning to success.
- In the future, Narbonne Gauchos will compete in 10 games this season, starting with a road game against Los Osos on Aug. 22, ultimately striving to make a comeback and restore their position at the top of the City Section football scene.
