{"id":2038332,"date":"2023-09-20T07:52:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T11:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/edison-to-meet-newfound-opponent-wilcox-halfway-in-bakersfield\/"},"modified":"2023-09-20T07:55:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T11:55:26","slug":"edison-to-meet-newfound-opponent-wilcox-halfway-in-bakersfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/edison-to-meet-newfound-opponent-wilcox-halfway-in-bakersfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Edison and Wilcox to Meet in Bakersfield"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fedison-to-meet-newfound-opponent-wilcox-halfway-in-bakersfield%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2038332&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Bakersfield Provides a Lifeline \u200cfor Edison High School Football \u200bTeam<\/h2>\n<p>Bakersfield\u2064 may not \u200bhave the allure of Maui, but for Edison High School&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aaarrrggghhh-washpost-writer-triggered-by-tampa-bay-team-name-buccaneers\/\" title=\"Aaarrrggghhh! WashPost Writer Triggered By Tampa Bay Team Name \u2018Buccaneers\u2019\">football team<\/a>, it&#8217;s a welcome sight. After\u200d their planned season-opening trip to Hawaii was canceled \u2062due to wildfires, the Chargers were left scrambling\u2064 to fill their\u200d schedule. Thanks to the efforts\u200d of their \u2063coaching staff, administration,\u200b and the generosity of Bakersfield College, the team has found a new opponent.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/edison-high-assistant-football-coach-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-happening-trump-up-7-points-in-final-selzer-iowa-poll-latest-states-poll-has-trump-up-322-to-216-for-biden-in-national-electoral-college\/\" title=\"IT'S HAPPENING: Trump Up 7 Points in Final Selzer Iowa Poll -- Latest States Poll Has Trump Up 322 to 216 for Biden in National Electoral College\">leads<\/a>-maui-relief-effort-5473892?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories&#8221;><strong>Edison\u200c High Assistant Football Coach Leads Maui Relief Effort<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; \u200d8\/17\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/freshman-quarterback-seizes-the-reins-at-huntington-beach-high-5478076?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Freshman Quarterback Seizes the\u200b Reins at Huntington Beach High<\/strong><\/a>  \u200b- 8\/21\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Edison will now face\u2064 Wilcox of Santa Clara in a neutral-site game on September 22. The game will be \u200cplayed at Bakersfield College&#8217;s field, which was made \u2062available thanks to the connections of Coach Jeff Grady. The college is providing the facility free of charge, demonstrating their commitment \u200cto the \u2063community.<\/p>\n<p>Edison officials had exhausted all leads until Coach Grady spotted an opportunity on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/edison-to-meet-newfound-opponent-wilcox-halfway-in-bakersfield\/\" title=\"Edison and Wilcox to Meet in Bakersfield\">state-wide coaches&#8217; email chain<\/a>. Wilcox had a bye week and needed a game to fill their \u2063schedule, making them the perfect match for Edison. The two teams quickly found a venue that would work for both schools.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We couldn&#8217;t go all the\u2063 way\u2062 down there because \u2063it&#8217;s too\u2062 far,&#8221; said Wilcox coach Paul Rosa. &#8220;But [Bakersfield] is a long\u200c trip that we can do in one day. We just had to think outside the\u200b box.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Bakersfield College stepped in to make the\u200c game possible, \u200dwith their athletic director, Reggie Bolton, coordinating the arrangements. The college&#8217;s field, known for\u200d hosting high school\u200d playoff action, will be \u200dopen for the game,\u200b allowing spectators to attend\u2064 for free.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is not about us making money off it,&#8221; said\u200c Mr. Bolton.\u200d &#8220;It&#8217;s a great\u200d opportunity for us to meet student-athletes from different \u200bparts of the state \u200dand showcase our campus. It&#8217;s a win-win for us and for \u2063them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The hospitality of Bakersfield College has not gone unnoticed by Edison officials.\u2063 &#8220;They&#8217;ve been really good to us,&#8221; said Athletic Director Rich\u200b Boyce. &#8220;It&#8217;s huge that we can get this game in because \u200dof \u2062what\u200b they are doing for\u200b us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While the outcome of \u2063the game is uncertain, the fact that\u200c it is happening at all is a victory \u2064in itself. Both \u2063teams are grateful for the opportunity to play and complete their 10-game schedule.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;How it came together is still kind of hard\u200c to believe, but it did and\u2063 here we are,&#8221; said Coach Grady. &#8220;The players deserve\u2062 an opportunity to play 10 games, and they&#8217;re going to\u2064 get it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did \u2064the support of the administration at Edison High School\u200d help navigate the \u2064challenges\u200d caused\u200d by the canceled trip<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Bakersfield, a city in California, may not have the same allure as a tropical paradise like Maui, but for Edison \u2063High School&#8217;s football team,\u200d it has become a lifeline. \u2062The Chargers had \u2064planned to \u200dkick off\u200d their season with an exciting trip to\u2062 Hawaii. However, due to devastating wildfires that ravaged\u200c the islands, their \u200ctrip was canceled, leaving the \u200dteam scrambling to find a new opponent and adjust their \u2062schedule \u2064accordingly. <\/p>\n<p>Luckily, the coaching staff, administration, and the community in Bakersfield stepped up to provide support and assistance to the team. Bakersfield College, a\u2062 local institution, generously \u200doffered to host a game \u2063against the Edison High School football team. \u2062This gesture not \u200donly ensured that the team would have a game to play\u2064 but \u2064also showed the \u2063spirit of sportsmanship\u2062 and camaraderie that exists\u200d within the world \u2064of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/let-us-play-thousands-rally-at-michigan-state-capitol-over-high-school-winter-sports-ban\/\" title=\"\u2018Let Us Play\u2019: Thousands Rally At Michigan State Capitol Over High School Winter Sports Ban\">high school athletics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The cancellation of\u2063 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/just-being-together-hawaii-trip-a-smashing-success-for-villa-park-football\/\" title=\"Hawaii Trip: Villa Park Football's Epic Success\">season-opening\u200b trip<\/a> to Hawaii was\u200c undoubtedly a disappointment\u200c for the Chargers. The players had been eagerly\u2064 looking forward to \u2062the opportunity \u2064to \u2063compete \u2062on a\u2062 larger stage \u200dand experience the unique atmosphere of playing football in Hawaii. \u200dHowever,\u2064 the \u2063resilience and determination of the \u2063team have shone through as they adapt to the\u2062 new circumstances. <\/p>\n<p>The efforts\u200c of the coaching staff deserve special recognition. They \u200bhave worked \u2063tirelessly to organize the logistics of the \u2062game in Bakersfield,\u200d ensuring that the team has a smooth transition \u2062and\u2062 that all necessary \u2062arrangements are made. Their dedication \u200dand\u2064 commitment to the players&#8217; well-being and success exemplify \u2063the excellent coaching that is integral to\u200d the success of any \u200dsports \u2062team.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b support of the administration at \u2063Edison High \u2062School has also been vital\u200c in navigating the challenges brought about\u200d by the canceled trip. Their prompt actions and decision-making \u200bhave \u2062allowed the team to quickly \u2063find a solution and continue with\u200d their season without significant disruptions. This level of\u200b responsiveness and\u2063 support is crucial \u2062in ensuring that \u2064the students&#8217; educational and\u200d extracurricular experiences are\u200d not\u200b compromised.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the generosity of Bakersfield College showcases the strong bonds that exist within\u200c the\u200d local community. By offering their facilities and hosting\u200b a game, they have provided a platform for the Edison High School football\u200b team to \u200bshowcase their talents and continue \u200btheir season. This act of kindness not only benefits the \u200bteam \u200dbut also strengthens the relationships between different educational institutions \u2062within the community.<\/p>\n<p>The story of Edison High \u2062School&#8217;s football\u200d team serves as a reminder \u200bof the resilience and\u200c adaptability that can be \u2063found in the face of adversity. Despite\u200c having their plans\u200c upended by \u2063unforeseen\u200d circumstances, the \u2062team has embraced the challenges and \u2063found\u200b a way\u200b to move forward. The support of their coaching staff, administration, and the community\u2063 demonstrates \u2063the\u2064 unwavering \u2064commitment to the success and\u200d well-being of\u2064 these young \u2063athletes.<\/p>\n<p>As the Chargers gear \u200dup to face their new opponent in Bakersfield, they\u200c do so with a\u2064 renewed sense of determination and\u200c gratitude. The lifeline provided by the city \u2064has not only salvaged their season but also strengthened their resolve to overcome any\u2064 obstacles\u2064 that may \u200dcome their way. The team\u2062 and the entire Edison High School community will continue to support each other, reminding us all that even in \u200cthe face of adversity, there is always a lifeline \u2064to\u2064 be found.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bakersfield, in California&#8217;s Central Valley, may not be Maui, but it will be a welcome sight for Edison High School&#8217;s football team. Their trip to Hawaii was canceled due to wildfires, leaving the Chargers uncertain. However, Bakersfield offers a promising alternative for their season opener.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2251,"featured_media":2038333,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2038332","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038332","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2251"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2038332"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038332\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2038333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2038332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2038332"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2038332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}