Dear Past Captains of Alter Football, The Knights of Gold and The AFA are recognizing the TEAM of 2001 which is the graduating class of 2002. This takes in the 2001-2004 teams since there was no freshman team that during this time period.
We need the help of the captains to contact your team members and let them know about this. The game will be against Roger Bacon on Oct 22 at Centerville Stadium. We are missing a list of captains emails, there were 18 for the years of 2001-04.
Previous Team Nights have brought together past players that haven't seen each other for several years. We will introduce the former players before the game or during a break in the action. Also with interest from a large group we would be happy to coordinate with the past captains a tailgate or a reception back at school after the game.
Please forward emails to Ralph Mantica( rmmud@aol.com) with your intention to participate.
Also if someone wants to start a face book site that would be a great way to stay in touch.
Thank for for all your help!
By Kyle Nagel, Staff WriterUpdated 12:47 AM Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Taken From the DaytonDailyNews.com. 8-25-10
KETTERING — As in years before, the Alter High School football team traveled to Thomas More College in June for a team camp. There, the two-time defending Division IV champions spent several days in a mix of team building and football education.
“It took a toll physically, but it was more mental,” said Matt Hurtubise, a senior running back. “They would tell us, if you don’t know the play, ask now, then be ready later.”
Preparation and discipline have been the keys to the Alter formula. The Knights have won 30 consecutive games on the field (although they had to forfeit the first two victories of the 2008 season). Opponents in the Miami Valley have faced trouble staying close. Alter has won its regular-season games in the past two seasons by an average margin of 32.3 points. In that time, they have allowed an average of 7.6 points per game.
So there’s been a question lingering since last December, when Alter topped Chagrin Falls 37-7 for the second title: Can they do it again?
“The biggest thing is we’re concerned with Week 1, not looking to Week 15,” said Alter coach Ed Domsitz. “I’ve been in programs where the expectations have been low. I prefer high expectations.”
They could hardly be higher. In the previous nine seasons, Alter has made nine playoff appearances and compiled a combined 103-18 record (an 85 percent winning clip).
The Knights return eight starters (five on offense and three on defense) while inserting more inexperienced players who did, however, see late-game time in lopsided wins.
“It’s all on you as a class,” said Sean Kernan, a wide receiver and one of 21 seniors on the 74-player roster. “People remember you for what your class did, and we understand that.”
The Knights of Gold along with the Alter Football Association are offering to the highest (4) bidders the opportunity to be on the sidelines with the Alter Football Team when the Knights take on the Centerville Elks September 10, 2010 @ Centerville Stadium. Money raised will help offset the expenses incurred for the Gridiron Greats initiative.
Please complete the following information:
Bid amount $_______________*Shirt size_________________
Your name: _________________________________________
Date of the Bid:______________________________________
Email Address:_______________________________________
Phone number : (_____)____________-__________________
Submit your bid to Ralph Mantica @ rmmud@aol.com
A daily posting of the bidding process will be on the Knights of Gold Website www.knightsofgold.com.
Bids can be submitted through September 4, 2010.
Enter as many times as you would like.
The winners (4 highest bids) will be posted on the KOG site Sunday, September 5th of Alterfest.
Winning bidders must make payment by Monday September 6,, 2010 or make arrangements with
Ralph Mantica by contacting Ralph @ 937-776-5055 or by email @ rmmud@aol.com.
*The winning (4) bidders will also receive a Knights Football cap and polo shirt.
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posting date |
bid amount |
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RJA#1 |
8/9/2010 |
$1027.00 |
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RJA#2 |
8/9/2010 |
$1027.00 |
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DB |
7/27/2010 |
$500.00 |
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TM |
7/27/2010 |
$300.00 |
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Sincerely,
Alter Football Association
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This years event started out a little wet with rain delaying the start but the sun came out mid way thru the round with the team of Hall, Vari, Reichart and Freeman taking first place with a round of 62. The second place team of McCromick, McCormick, Brochers and Borchers-(this isn't a law firm but it should be), came in with a round of 64. Closest to the pin was won by Chuck Freeman and the longest drive winner was Tom Ruff. Planning for next years outing has already begun.
At the lunch after the outing Coach Ed Domsitz gave an update on the progress of the team who will be pursuing a third state championship and another perfect season. The team will travel to Thomas More College the week of June 21st. for 4 days of camaraderie and skills training.
Also mentioned by Coach Domsitz was the anticipated match up against Centerville High School on September 10th @ Centerville Stadium. The Knights of Gold will be auctioning off 4 sideline passes for the Alter Centerville game that will be given to the 4 highest bidders. Information about this fund raiser will be posted to this site very soon.
The Knights of Gold and the Alter football program have established a new award to celebrate and honor Alter Football Greats from over the years. The first class of inductees will be selected in 2011 by a committee of coaches, KOG board members and alumni. Additional information about the Gridiron Greats will be coming in future posts on this web site and mailings to the Alter Football Community.
Alter's Thomas Armstrong (10) scores a touchdown and gets help celebrating from Andrew Bonanno. The Alter High School football team won its second consecutive Division IV state football championship with a 37-7 win over Chagrin Falls on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Canton's Fawcett Stadium.
Photo by Chris Stewart Dayton Daily News
To beat the holiday rush place your order for State Championship apparel before December 11th to have the items for the Christmas Holiday.
See the attached form for infomation.
Alter State Championship Apparel order form revised 12-29-09
Click on the Alter Football tab to the left to see the Dayton Daily News story.
The Knights have once again achieved another milestone in the storied history of Alter Football by going undefeated for another season and are deep in the OHIO DIV playoffs with a showdown with COSHOCTON in the State Semifinal Saturday, November 28, 7:00 p.m. at Columbus Hamilton Township High School’s Hamilton Field. Just south of I-270 and east of OH-23/High Street
Looking at the Division IV State Semi-Final Teams in 2009
Below are some facts about our division in 2009 that give a little insight into the final four teams (Chagrin Falls of Region 13, Ottawa-Glandorf of Region 14, Cochocton of Region 15, and Alter of Region 16). It’s interesting to look back at the Harbin Rankings and the AP Poll at the end of the regular season at this point in the tournament. The Harbin Rankings had Chagrin Falls slightly ahead of Alter, but the AP Poll seemed more accurate, with Alter as #1 and Chagrin Falls as #3. Notice that of the final four teams in Division IV, Alter is the only one to have won the state championship before; in fact, Alter is the only one of the four to have made it to the State Semifinals before.
Photo Courtesy of Bergeron Photography
A sampling of past players gather to be recognized during the Alter vs. St. John's Washington DC game @ Springboro High School's football field September 11, 2009
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During the 2005 Alter football season, we started the Knights of Gold (KOG) football social organization for all past Alter football players, parents of past players and interested fans. Learn More...
