By Michael Hunter

After last year’s dominating state championship victory the 2010 team looks to repeat with a tough October schedule in front of them.

State Champions is how the Little Hawk football team finished last year. Despite losing talented players the team still has the same goals.
“Our goal is to defend our title,” said head coach Dan Sabers.
The team started there season blowing out Dubuque Senior 48-6. Bobby Millard started the scoring season with a seven yard touchdown after a controversial penalty. Millard would have had a impressive rushing touchdown the first time but a holding penalty brought the play back.
The Little Hawks then couldn’t be stopped going into halftime.   The game ended 48-6 with only one turnover and no punts.
“I was happy our how team played at Dubuque Senior,” Sabers said.
The Little Hawks still look for improvement.
“We need to work on our special teams and overall toughness,” Sabers said. “Everyone has improved so much over the years especially Cody Donnelly 11’.”
Donelly has gained size over the years and landed a spot on the varsity line.
After the first away game the team began their home schedule by playing Waterloo West and dedicating their new bleachers.
“I definitely think the bleachers are going to bring in more fans” said lineman Nick Beckman 11’.
This fall Bates field had renewed the 62-year-old bleachers.
“The bleachers look great, it’s not the facilities that bring more people in, it’s the product.” said Sabers.
After the dedication of the bleachers then the team won the game 48-24.
The following week City High went cross-town to rivals Iowa City West. The game was delayed an hour and 45 minutes because of lightening.
Jeremy Johnson first two kick off’s result in onside kick recoveries for the Little Hawks. The wet conditions result in more than 280 yards of rushing for Ronald Thompson 12’. City High went on victory with a 41-21 victory and kept the Boot.