By Susan Larson
James Monroe Yellow Jackets begin their 2014 varsity football season at 7 p.m. August 29, with an away game against Stafford.
All ten regular season games are scheduled at 7 p.m. Friday evenings. Home games are played in Maury Stadium, located at Kenmore Avenue, Hanover Street and George Street.
Varsity football head coach is Rich Serbay. The assistant coaches are Darryl Dyson, Sr., Val Folden, Kenton Griffin, Eddie Haynes, Don Joy, George Major, Jonathan Phipps and Sammy Serbay.
Yellow Jackets Prevail Over Stafford
By Susan Larson
The Yellow Jackets pulled it out in overtime, defeating the Stafford Indians 24 – 23 in the first varsity football game of the 2014 season.
“Stafford dominated in the first half,” said color commentator Bob Blackman on Fbedu educational access channel 18 on Cox Cable. James Monroe came to life in the second half. With less than a minute left in the fourth quarter, the Yellow Jackets scored, ending regulation play in a 17 – 17 tie.