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Our flag football league is off and running

Our new flag football league began recently with a lot of enthusiasm! We have 8 teams in total and kids range from 5th to 8th grade. About 80 kids in total. There are two games every Monday and Wednesday at 3 & 4 o'clock. If you know someone who would like to participate or would just like some more info, please contact Richard Williams at (312) 738-2280 rw@nearwestsidecdc.org

Meet Tony McDaniel.

An 8th grader out of Victor Herbert Elementary School who is emerging as one of best student athletes participating in the West Haven Sports Club Pre-Season Flag Football League.

What is your favorite position you like to play in flag football?

Tony Quarterback because I can control the team offense.


When you out there on the field, what are some things that go through your mind?

Tony – Take my time and don’t throw a turnover.

How are things working out so far in the class room?

Tony – Pretty good so far I’m working on A’s and B’s in all my classes.


Meet Tony McDaniel.

What is your favorite subject in school?

Tony – Math because I plan on counting a lot of money in the future.


Tell me some things you are doing to prepare for High School?

Tony – I study the game to see how to change directions

when bigger players are coming your way.

I study my opponents too.

Do you plan on playing High School sports?

Tony – Yeah……basketball and football.

What is your favorite restaurant?

Tony – Home Run Inn

Best gym shoes out right now?

Tony – Lebron VII

Favorite rapper?

Tony – Lil Wayne

Best soft drink?

Tony – Fruit punch is my favorite

Best athlete in sports?

Tony – In basketball it’s Derrick Rose and in Football it’s Devin Hester.

any shout out?

Tony – Yeah……shout out to the hood, The West Haven Community.