Mountain View Football

We are proud to announce the following signees for the '21 class (so far):

WR Marcus Brand, West Virginia Wesleyan

QB Nathan Payne, West Virginia Wesleyan

OL Daysan Ranew, Saint Anselm (N.H.)

DB Derrick Smith, West Virginia Wesleyan

*Potential other signees this Spring:
-TE Nyquel Austin
-DB Darren Baggett
-WR Mossiah Carter
-DB Jordan Eccelston
-RB David Gethers
-OL Kaise Hill
-DE Elin Jones
-DB Tori Robinson

*IMPORTANT*
Must have current physical on file to participate.
CLICK image to create NEW DragonFLY account, if necessary.

Pick-ups at 6pm at MVHS Football Fieldhouse.

Questions, email Coach Bowbliss
michael.bowbliss@gcpsk12.org

Lifting Schedule for Jan 19-22

Digital & 1st Period players=Tues & Thurs 6-7am

4th Period players=Wed & Friday 6-7am

*Note: 5th QTR workouts will also be available Tues-Fri from 2:30-3:30pm

Questions, contact your position coach

Mountain View senior Daysan Raynew committed Thursday to the Saint Anselm College (N.H.) football program.  The 6-foot-5, 315-pound Ranew was a three-year starter on the Bears’ offensive line.  Please help us in congratulating Daysan on this wonderful accomplishment!

Article originally posted on Gwinnett Preps (Dec. 22)

Mountain View senior Nathan Payne committed Monday to the West Virginia Wesleyan College football program joining teammates Marcus Brand and Derrick Smith.

The West Virginia Wesleyan College football program landed a commitment from Mountain View wide receiver Marcus Brand.  The senior had 56 catches for 699 yards and six touchdowns this past season.  For more information on WV Wesleyan click here...

LAWRENCEVILLE — North Gwinnett’s football team looked playoff-ready with a 59-14 win over host Mountain View in Friday night’s regular-season finale.

The Bulldogs, seeded second in Region 8-AAAAAAA for the state playoffs, jumped ahead 22-7 after a quarter and 36-7 at halftime. They host Cherokee next Friday in the first round of state...

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Friday's regular-season finale means nothing to the playoff chase with North locked into a No. 2 seed for the state playoffs and Mountain View eliminated from contention.

The Bears have to bounce back from...

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SUWANEE — It's so easy to say "there's always next year."

For Peachtree Ridge's seniors, that would mean their high school careers end without postseason football. This year's group has never qualified.

After a while, that saying gets tiresome. Even with a playoff spot on the line and a three-touchdown lead to erase in a little under seven minutes...

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SUWANEE — It's so easy to say "there's always next year."

For Peachtree Ridge's seniors, that would mean their high school careers end without postseason football. This year's group has never qualified.

After a while, that saying gets tiresome. Even with a playoff spot on the line and a three-touchdown lead to erase in a little under seven minutes...

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Though both football teams are winless in region play, either Mountain View or Peachtree Ridge will be headed to the playoffs this year as part of five-team, Region 8-AAAAAAA. The winner of Friday night’s game takes a big step toward that goal...

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Class of '21 Senior WR was recently featured on recruitgeorgia.com.  Click the link to read this wonderful spotlight article!

https://recruitgeorgia.com/mountain-views-favorite-brand/

LAWRENCEVILLE — There was no letdown Friday night for the Collins Hill football team.

The Eagles, who seized control of first in Region 8-AAAAAAA with last week’s decisive win over North Gwinnett.

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Collins Hill holds the region lead and frontrunner status in the 8-AAAAAAA championship chase after last Friday’s convincing win over North Gwinnett.

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HOSCHTON — The shorthanded Mill Creek offense shook its struggles and ruled the fourth quarter Friday night.

The Hawks trailed Mountain View heading into the fourth, but used their rushing attack to pull away late for a 42-24 victory in Region 8-AAAAAAA football. They outscored their rivals 21-0 in the fourth quarter on two touchdown runs from Caleb Downs and one from Josh Battle....

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For the second time in three weeks, Mill Creek lost a double-overtime heartbreaker, falling last Friday at Norcross. The theme has been familiar for the Hawks the past four games — outstanding defense and special teams while searching for answers offensively....

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LAWRENCEVILLE — A big second quarter lifted Brookwood to a 47-20 victory over Mountain View in non-region football Friday night.

The Broncos (6-0) trailed 7-3 after a quarter when Mountain View’s Nathan Payne threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Mossiah Carter. But the visitors outscored Mountain View 24-0 in the second quarter for a 27-7 halftime lead.

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One of the more intriguing aspects of this game involves the coaching staff. Poitevint, in his first season as Mountain View coach, was previously defensive coordinator at Brookwood. His new program will have to find a way to slow down a Brookwood offense that averages 41.6 points and scored 56 last week against defending state champion Marietta...

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** S P I R I T  N I G H T ** 

When: Monday, November 2nd - 5:00 to close

Where: Taco Mac at Mall of GA

10% of all sales that evening will come back to the MVHS football program!

Please share with all your neighbors, family and friends!!

GO BEARS!!

LAWRENCEVILLE — Not everything went smoothly for Dacula’s football team Friday night at Mountain View.

There were some special teams issues and several costly penalties among the 18 for 135 yards the Falcons racked up. The defense gave up a couple of big pass plays. The offense completed only two passes for 17 yards.

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LAWRENCEVILLE — The Mountain View community paid tribute to beloved head football coach and teacher Rob Kellogg with an emotional ceremony prior to Friday night’s game with Dacula...

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Dacula, already with two byes, is looking for its first win of 2020 after playing a pair of close games over the past month. The Falcons lost 40-34 in four overtimes to Brookwood in the Corky Kell Classic, then lost 20-14 to rival Mill Creek two weeks ago.

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JV Dacula game (10/1) this Thursday has been cancelled.

Dacula will handle cancellation procedures with GoFan and then GoFan will refund all tickets.  Please check your bank statements for refund accuracy.

We are deeply sorry for any inconvenience.

JEFFERSON — Jefferson stayed on a roll early in the season with a 40-7 win over visiting Mountain View on Friday.

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Mountain View gave Lanier, one of Gwinnett’s most successful teams in recent seasons, a tight game last week before falling by a touchdown. It was the Bears’ second straight loss after losing 33-16 to Parkview in Game 2. They defeated Shiloh in the season opener, Poitevint’s debut as head coach.

“I'm really proud of our players and how they responded this week at practice after a tough loss last week,” Poitevint said. “Our team is working hard to improve every week and that is all we can ask them to do. We look forward to another opportunity to compete against a great team this Friday night.”

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Limited tickets still available for tonight's game on GoFan
https://gofan.co/app/events/95363?schoolId=GA67371

LAWRENCEVILLE — Andrew Blackford threw three touchdown passes, two to Tyler Washington, and Lanier won a back-and-forth football game with Mountain View 27-20 Friday night.

Blackford completed 12 of 28 passes for 146 yards, and Washington had seven catches for 97 yards. Washington also rushed eight times for 51 yards. Blackford’s other TD pass was a 20-yarder to Iajah Phillips.

Bryan Williams rushed 20 times for 86 yards for Lanier.

“It was a hard-fought game,” Lanier head coach Korey Mobbs said. “Hats off to Mountain View for hanging in there. Our kids battled, a lot to fix but I'm proud of their effort and toughness.”

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Bear Nation,

Due to pending weather, BOTH JV and 9th grade games this Thursday 9/17 will be played at Mill Creek High School.

GAME TIMES
-JV at 5pm
-9th immediately following JV

DEPARTURE TIMES
-JV buses depart for Mill Creek at 4pm
-9th buses depart for Mill Creek at 5:30pm

LILBURN — Cody Brown and Tyler Curtis combined to rush for 379 yards and the Parkview football team rolled to a 33-16 win over Mountain View on Friday at the Big Orange Jungle.

Brown rushed 18 times for 237 yards and two touchdowns on runs of 22 and 1 yards. He had a 67-yard gain, a 41-yard gain and seven double-digit runs. Curtis ran it 13 times for 142 yards, including a 60-yarder, and scored three touchdowns.

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Click link for 11 Alive Video Highlights
https://www.11alive.com/video/sports/high-school/hs-football/team-11-parkview-vs-mountain-view3/85-d377b5de-18f7-4e2f-a4c3-4efc338fbc43

Bears travel to Orange Jungle to take on Preseason #1 in 7A Parkview

Kickoff is set for 7:30pm

Directions:
https://goo.gl/maps/C7Af3CyEWZnW7ZTD6

2020 Week 1
vs Shiloh Players of the Week:
*Offense-LaMarcus Brand
*Defense-Trey Moss
*Special Teams-Justin Rivas
*Scout Team-Karon Smith

For game review and pictures, click on the link below.

https://www.gwinnettprepsports.com/sports/mountain-view-shuts-out-shiloh-to-give-new-head-coach-john-poitevint-his-first-win/article_14640211-142e-5633-926e-6eeda78aa266.html

Getting to Know the Shiloh Generals...

http://www.shilohfootball.com/

https://www.gwinnettprepsports.com/schools/shiloh/

Footage from last week's Shiloh scrimmage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-R5fVYDDUA

Directions to Stadium:

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/33.9562149,-83.9879625/shiloh+high+school/@33.8851757,-84.0962932,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x88f5b0706909eb7d:0x21f1a78f8ca0c4a9!2m2!1d-84.0697611!2d33.8238007

Ticket Link on GoFan (you will have to create an account to order)
https://gofan.co/app/events/93729

Bear Nation,

Another opportunity to support your MVHS Bears!
https://www.mvbearfanwear.com/collections/beardown20-football-collection

Go Bears!

Enjoy our annual preview of the 2020 MVHS Bears Football Team!

Getting to Know the Shiloh Generals...

http://www.shilohfootball.com/

https://www.gwinnettprepsports.com/schools/shiloh/

Directions to Stadium:

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/33.9562149,-83.9879625/shiloh+high+school/@33.8851757,-84.0962932,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x88f5b0706909eb7d:0x21f1a78f8ca0c4a9!2m2!1d-84.0697611!2d33.8238007

Ticket Link on GoFan (you will have to create an account to order)
https://gofan.co/app/events/93729

WHO: MVHS FOOTBALL PARENTS only (9th-Varsity)

WHAT: PARENT NIGHT 2020

WHEN: 7PM

WHERE: DASH PERFORMANCE 
Address
2505 Newpoint Pkwy Suite# 200
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

AGENDA:

Meet our Athletic Training Staff
TD Club Opportunities 
William Lee, Owner/Operator--Dash Performance
Head 9th Grade Coach Mike Bowbliss & Staff (Updates)
Head Coach John Poitevint & Staff (Updates and Season Outlook)

Reminders for TOMORROW (Friday, Aug 14)

(B-Day Schedule)

Live instruction 4, 5, 6, 7 only

-4th=10:20-11:10 am

-5th=11:20-12:10 pm

-6th=12:20-1:10 pm

-7th=1:20-2:10 pm

(Practice Schedule)

-Arrive 2:30-2:45pm

-Film 25 min.--4 groups

-Practice same as today

Bear Nation,

First, the program had a great week last week.  We got better as a TEAM, Seniors identified their goals for the season, expressed why they loved football and what they wanted their legacy to be!

Second, we'd like to thank Stephanie & Magic Moment Photography, our volunteers and YOU for a wonderful media day on Saturday morning!  The pictures turned out great and will be available and posted on social media soon (see attached).

Furthermore, this will be a busy week with the start of the school year and our practice schedule.  We continue to ask for your understanding & flexibility in these unique times.

*Schedule for this week (August 10-14)

We have Virtual School Open House tomorrow (8/10) and '20-'21 school year starts on Wednesday (8/12). 

Team will lift Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

• 1-1:15--Report/Check-in procedure at front lobby
• 1:15-2:50 Lift / Dress / Meet
• 2:55-3:15--Pre-Practice
• 3:15--Dynamic warm-up
• 3:20--Period 1 begins
• 5:20--End of Practice
• 5:30-6:00--Film review of practice (4 groups)
• 6:00-6:15 Locker room change clothes / Drop off laundry / Pick-up Meal / Dismiss

Reminders:

1. The majority of our staff teaches at MVHS and can assist your student with any questions or concerns regarding digital classrooms, core classes, electives, Google Classroom, homework help, Zoom sessions, etc.  Note: Coach Estrada is our ACADEMIC COACH and will oversee your students success this year in school.

He can be reached via email: 
angel.estrada@gcpsk12.org

2.  We are also very fortunate to have the services of MVHS Counselor Nicole Blackmon, as our NCAA Recruiting Liaison.  She does an amazing job explain the NCAA clearinghouse, GPA questions, eligibility, core classes, letters of recommendation, etc.  
She can be reached via email:

nicole.blackmon@gcpsk12.org  

3.  TD Club meeting at fieldhouse this Wednesday 6:30pm.  We're looking for some great 10th, 11th grade parents that want to join the TD Club.  

4.  Mark your calendars...PARENT NIGHT for 2020 season next Thursday, Aug 20 at DASH fitness.  More information next week!

We look forward to another RELENTLESS week of getting better as a TEAM! 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Schedule for this week: Mon-Fri

• Varsity/JV report at 1pm for check in at front lobby
• 1:15-1:55 Off. Lift / Def Meet (Offense Lift 1st M-W-F)
• 2:00-2:40 Def. Lift / Off. Meet  
• 2:45-3:03 - Pre-practice
• 3:05 Team Dynamic
• 3:10 Period 1
• 4:45 End of Practice
• 5:00 Film Review
   

Saturday:

Picture Day at 9am 

More info coming soon regarding purchasing pictures and schedule, etc.

We look forward to another RELENTLESS week of MVHS Football!

You can now order your gaiters with Venmo

Simply send $$$ to

@michael-bowbliss

Hurry...while supplies last!

SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF JULY 27

Monday and Tuesday - Same practice schedules and groups as last week. 
Group 1 7am-9:30
Group 2 10am-11:30
Group 3 12pm-1:30

Wednesday thru Friday 
Start of Phase III
Full team workouts and practices
Varsity/JV Report at 1pm for check in  
1:15-1:55pm - Offensive Lift / Defensive Meet / Def. Senior Equipment hand out
2:00-2:40pm - Defensive Lift / Offensive Meet / Off. Senior Equipment hand out
2:45-3:05pm - Pre-practice
3:10pm - Team Dynamic
3:15pm - Period 1
4:45pm - End of Practice
5:00pm - Practice Film review 

Reminders: 
Players should set up PAYMENT PLAN with Shellie Huth (TD Club Treasurer) ASAP
Email: mtnviewtdtreas@gmail.com

Thursday - Junior Equipment handout
Friday - Soph. Equipment handout

Friday 7pm - Senior Dinner at Taco Mac (Buford) 

Friday 7/31 Deadline to buy NEW SWAG on online store --> Here's the link   https://relentless-com.itemorder.com/sale

C/O '21 SENIOR DB DERRICK SMITH FEATURED ON RECRUIT GEORGIA

C/O '21 OL DAYSAN RANEW FEATURED ON RECRUIT GEORGIA

Workout times for next week.

Monday-Workouts/Practice

Tuesday-Workouts/Practice

Wednesday-Football Practice Only

Thursday-Workouts/Practice.

Let's have another #RELENTLESS week!

https://twitter.com/GrindFactory7v7

18U Class of 2021 QB1 6’3 220 #BigArm

Nathan was recently named one of the Top 18U QB’s while competing at  Nationals this past weekend

MVHS is pleased to announce the hiring of Defensive Coordinator Derek Tiller.  Please welcome Coach Tiller, wife Sarah and his wonderful family to the Bear Nation!    

AJC covered Phase 1 workouts beginning across the state.  The Bears were honored to receive first page coverage and a wonderful interview with rising '21 Senior WR/ATH #2 Marcus Brand.

https://www.ajc.com/blog/high-school-sports/like-christmas-high-school-sports-teams-resume-workouts/VTtRs361L66eD9Gi4xZQoJ/

Enjoy!

MVHS Parents,

Please PRINT & SIGN (see below) prior to workouts starting next week Monday, June 8, 2020
If you don't have the ability to print, we will have a WAIVER form tent for your convenience to complete form and allow your son to register at CHECK-IN tent.

Questions, please email Coach Thompson (allen.thompson@gcpsk12.org)
 

GCPS TV has released a new Focus Moment news story titled: Student Athletes Return to Training

This short video can be seen on our GCPS TV website at

http://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/home/gcpstv/videos/news/focus/425636223

To download:

https://player.vimeo.com/external/425636223.hd.mp4?s=1743b2e7d000c794552f9fddd2a8fa2cf8b4ca17&profile_id=175&download=1

PHASE 1 WORKOUT GROUPS

Varsity Group Color Pods for PHASE 1 tomorrow (some names have changed or been deleted due to non-participation for 2020 season)

Black: 6:45-8am
Gold: 8:15-9:30am
Grey: 9:45-11am
Red: 11:15-12:30pm
Purple: 12:45-2pm

Coach Poitevint summarized key pillars of the program.

Mindset, basic team rules and Summer group sessions that begin this Monday 6/8/20. 

For more, click the attached presentation BELOW.

Go Bears!

#BEARDOWN
#RELENTLESS

Former Brookwood DC becomes 5th Head Coach in MVHS Football History!
Please follow Coach Poitevint by following him on Twitter
@CoachJP4

Press Release Articles

AJC

GWINNETTPREPSPORTS



 

Coach's Spotlight this week-Coach Angel Estrada, RB Coach.
A Miami, FL native, teaches World Geography and is a proud husband and father to baby "Air Jordan".
We are pleased to have Coach Estrada on the Bears staff in 2020!
Go Bears!

Coach's Spotlight this week-Coach Mike Bowbliss. Earlier this year he was named 9th grade Head Coach and will continue to coach Kickers/Punters on Varsity. Coach Bowbliss also assists the MVHS wrestling program. We are proud to have Coach Bowbliss on the staff again in 2020!

"Meet the Coaches"
Defensive Coordinator Ricky Aspinwall 
We are proud to have Coach Aspinwall on the Bears staff again in 2020!

Follow Coach Aspinwall on Twitter @coachAwall 

Starting a new post each Wednesday..."Meet the Coaches"
First up is Head Boys Track Coach and Off. Line Guru Coach Bill Boroff
We are proud to have Coach Boroff on the Bears staff again in 2020!

Follow Coach Boroff on Twitter @bill_boroff 
&
MVHS Track on Twitter @MvhsTrackTEAM

Palmetto Prep Academy, located in Columbia, SC, is a post-graduate prep football program that is dedicated to helping student-athletes earn scholarships to four year colleges or universities.

Since the 2015 season when new administration took over, Palmetto Prep has averaged 31 players per year from its roster to receive an offer from a four year program.

Congratulations to Ismael and his family on his post-high school decision and wish him only the best in his future endeavors!

Gwinnett Prep Sports link

It is with a very heavy heart that we share the news that Head Coach Rob Kellogg passed away on April 28. He was much more than our school’s head football coach…he was a devoted husband, father, educator and advocate for young people. Please keep his family in your prayers.

Online Articles:
AJC

Gwinnett Prep Sports 

The 2020 Varsity/JV & 9th grade Parents are to complete the following prior to Spring Ball in May. 

Please complete the following steps below:  

1.  REGISTER (click link below)

2.  VOLUNTEER (click picture link below)

Click the logo below to learn more...

On Feb 27--the MVHS Football program hosted their Annual Parent/Player Night to kick-off preparations for the 2020 season.  Speakers include Principal Keith Chaney, AD Wayne Smith, OC Chuck Allen, TD Club President David Jones and finally Assistant Coach Bill Boroff.  The highlights of the night were the unveiling of both the Player Packs and the NEW Varsity uniforms for this upcoming season!

Click on the attachments (below) for last night's agenda and also the presentation.