This weekend is homecoming weekend for Hauppauge High School.  On Saturday, October 20, 2007, the Eagles will take on Eastport - South Manor in the annual homecoming football game at 5:00pm, which will be followed by a Grucci fireworks display.  There will be a parade preceding the game starting at 3:30pm.  As part of the homecoming weekend, all HYO (Hauppauge Youth Organization) football teams are invited to march in the parade. 

On Sunday, October 21, 2007, the homecoming celebration continues as the HYO will have their own version of homecoming.  As a parent of a first-year pee wee football player, this is the most exciting part of the weekend.  These kids have been working hard all season between the practices and the games.  Since there are relatively few 5 & 6 year olds playing football, each of the Hauppauge teams has been playing teams from other towns.  This makes the game between the Blue Eagles and Golden Eagles something special for all involved.

The cameras and video cameras will be out in full force as this exciting game takes place.  For the first and only time during the season, each kid will be announced to the crowd as they take the field.  It will be quite an experience for these kids, and also for the parents.  As one of the assistant coaches, I have seen a lot of progression in each of these kids since we started practicing in August. 

Hopefully there will be a great turnout for all of the events taking place on this homecoming weekend!