The great memories we shared. Im truley grateful I was able to be your coach. You've been a tremendous impact on the lives of so many. A true fighter. You will never be forgotten, Luke. Rest in peace, brother. I love you
Padres! It's a dream come true! I am grateful to the Marcos de Niza administration and community for this opportunity to lead my Alma Mater. I can't wait to meet the team and get to work!
@FootballMdn
@MdNAthletics
@MdNTDClub
I am proud to be the Head Football Coach at Marcos de Niza. Our players engaged in meaningful discussion today regarding social injustice. We as a staff support our players decision to use football as a vehicle for inspiring change. I love this team!
#strongertogether
#equality
Honored for the time spent coaching and mentoring the young men of Mesa CC football. So many great memories and relationships were created for which I am forever grateful. Tbird for life! 🔴⚪
#MesaTbirds
#FlightCrew
Words cannot describe how happy I am for
@LukeLaufenberg
and his family (
@BabeLaufenberg
). After a hard fought battle, you are now cancer free! God is good! You've been a huge inspiration to so many. You're a true champion. I love you brotha!
The impact these young men have had on each other, this program, our school and community has been unbelievable. They brought people together and restored our Padre pride. They created memories and built relationships that will last a lifetime. This group set the standard.
Thank you Padre Nation for a great ride. I appreciate the love and support from so many. Thank you MdN administration, players and parents for the opportunity to lead this team. This has been an absolute blessing. Thank you seniors. I love you. Once a Padre, always a Padre!
When I think of the young men fighting the everyday juco struggle, I cannot figure out how someone can sleep at night knowing they are jeopardizing the goals and dreams of so many young men trying to better themselves through academics and football.
Rankings are great and we are blessed to be in the position we are in but we are not satisfied. We will continue to play with a chip on our shoulder!
By the way, our varsity fb team finished the 1st quarter with a cumulative GPA of 3.1!
#MesaTbirds
doin work! Congrats to my boys on receiving the following awards:
WR | Shaun Richards
#4
2nd Team All-WSFL FB - Region
1st Team All-ACCAC FB - Conference
TE | Chris Brewington
#3
Honorable Mention
The future is very bright for all the
#MesaTbirds
. Love y'all!
Padres,
MdN graduate Krysten Muir was badly injured in a car accident over the weekend. She is currently recovering from two surgeries & will need extensive rehab. Please consider helping in any way possible. 🙏 ❤
#12MuirStrong
This is a special group of young men. They had their little sister a baby shower. Thank you, fellas! Bella is very lucky to have so many great big brothers! ❤️
WSFL Offensive Player of the Week: Thomas MacVittie, Mesa CC, SO, QB; Passing - 25-38 for 306 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT; Rushing - 6 carries for 54 yards 2 TDs. MacVittie accounted for 5 of Mesa's TDs and connected with 10 different receivers in Mesa's 44-18 win at Phoenix College.
These young men have left their mark on this program and our Padre community. They've built memories that will last a lifetime. They are a Band of Brothers! Thank you for believing in our plan and being all in! We are not finished!
#SeniorNight
#ClassOf2023
#NextLevePadres
WSFL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Thomas MacVittie, Mesa CC, SO, QB: Passing: 20-34 for 238 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs; Rushing: 6 carries for 43 yards 2 TDs. MacVittie accounted for 6 of Mesa's TDs in their 56-19 win at Glendale Community College
WSFL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Trevor Russell, Mesa CC, FR, RS/WR; 3 punt returns for 93 yards and 1 TD. Russell had a 76-yard punt return for a score with 13 seconds left in the first half in Mesa's 56-19 win at Glendale Community College.
@Trevor__Russell
Great start to our MdN virtual spring ball clinic! Focused on daily improvement and controlling what we can control. The Padres will be ready!
#PADREPOWER
This group will forever be in my heart. A true Band of Brothers. Thank you for everything. Congratulations, class of 2023!
#NextLevelPadres
#Classof2023
Very sad to hear of the passing of Gunner Bundrick. It was an honor knowing and coaching Gunner. My heart hurts for his family and the Prescott Valley community. Thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Gunner.
Thank you to Utah, Utah State, UNLV, CSU-Pueblo, Western Illinois, Liberty, UNI, and Midwestern State for stopping by Mesa to see the Thunderbirds 🔴⚪
#MesaTbirds
@Thund3rB1rd1
🚨🚨 OPPORTUNITY 🚨🚨
The
@HJCAC
JUCO football programs are holding a walk on combine for the class of 2020 and older guys who want an opportunity:
January 11th from 10AM-2PM at Campo Verde HS. FREE of charge! Come show up and compete
@AZHSFB
!
CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Treylann Sanders, S, FR; 4 solo tackles and a 28-yard interception return for a touchdown with 3:39 left in the game to help seal Mesa's 28-25 win at No. 9 Arizona Western College. 🔴⚪
#MesaTbirds
@CoachJMesa
@Thund3rB1rd1
Proud moment as a coach. Our cumulative GPA for our varsity football team is a 3.0! Great job, fellas! We are very proud of you! 📚✏️🏈
#NextLevelPadres
#PadrePower
Congratulations to Trevor Bailey on being chosen as a Valley of the Sun Chapter NJCAA Football Scholar Athlete ~ Class of 2018, representing Mesa Community College. 🔴⚪
#MesaTbirds
#student
-athletes
@Thund3rB1rd1