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Thunderbolt SPORTS March 11, 2016
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EMS dominates 61st AMU in flag football to 5 p.m. April 9 at Sonora Wings. The
cost is $20 per single Airman. For more
Story and photo by communication especially between the continued to gain more yards and pull away. information, call 623-856-6267.
Senior Airman receivers and quarterback.” “The game is going pretty well, and we
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JAMES HENSLEY The 61st AMU made some good plays, keep driving the ball down the field,” said
but EMS blocked several potential passes. Mark Martinez, 56th EMS crew chief and T-Ball and pitch baseball registration
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs EMS scored two touchdowns and earned team quarterback. “Our plan is to keep is through March 18 for children ages 5
the extra point with a quick run after the things simple. We keep controlling the time to 8. The cost is $35 per youth program
The game between the 56th Equipment second touchdown. of possession of the ball. The 61st AMU member and $45 per nonmember. Prac-
Maintenance Squadron and 61st Aircraft dropped their coverage on me to have bet- tice begins April 4. Games begin April 16.
Maintenance Unit kicked off with the EMS “The biggest challenge facing the 61st ter coverage of the receivers. I had to keep T-ball for children ages 5 and 6 meets at
quarterback throwing a short pass to gain AMU was their defense, because their man our receivers out of the middle of the field, 5 p.m. Mondays. Coach pitch for children
a first down against the 61st AMU. The coverage was good,” Green said. because they had good defense.” ages 7 and 8 meets at 5 p.m. Wednesdays.
EMS’ aggressive offense helped them put A sports physical is required. Volunteer
up points early in the game and eventually The first half ended with a last-ditch At the end of the game the players from coaches are needed. For more information,
win with a final score of 20-7. effort to score a touchdown by the 61st both teams high-fived and congratulated call 623-856-7470.
AMU. The score was 13 to zero. each other on solid plays.
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to dominate,” said Matthew Green, 56th The second half seemed to go better for “We’re going to keep doing what we’re
EMS Aerospace Ground Equipment jour- the 61st AMU. AMU players took over pos- doing and keep pushing forward,” Green The 2016 March of the Fallen is March
neyman. “We came out and did our best. session on a turnover and scored their first said. “We’ll take it one game at a time and 26 through the White Tank Mountains.
For our next game we plan to improve our touchdown of the game. However, it would hopefully make it to the end.” Weigh-in is 7 a.m. The march begins at
be the 61st AMUs only touchdown, as EMS 8:15 a.m.The cost is $40 per person age 18
and over, and $20 per person 17 and under.
For more information, call Senior Airman
Scott Giles at 623-856-7028.

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