Two weeks before Northtown students returned to school, Midnight Madness occurred.

On Aug. 10, 2011 at midnight on the football field at Northtown, the football team and the coaches all gathered to have a practice that all the fans could watch and enjoy.

Along with the football team running drills and practicing, the Pommies performed on the sidelines to boost the crowd.

One t-shirt with two different backs was sold and all the t-shirt profits went towards the Touchdown Club, which helps the football team with their funds.

Overall, the team’s goal was to show the fans who went that this was a new year and that this would be a turning event for the season.

Coach Douglas is the new head coach, and recently joined the Northtown staff.

“I think it really got our team energized and showed everyone that we are working towards turning a new leaf,” said football manager Ryan Welliver.

All of the football team participated in the practice and ran both defensive and offensive drills.

“We want to learn how to play and not only learn to compete in the field, but in the classrooms as well,” said Coach Douglas.

Overall, the practice showed the Northtown community that the team was striving to become a better team than the year prior.

“I really enjoyed going. It wasn’t what I expected-but all the players looked determined and ready for a new school year,” said senior Abby Reyes.