It was three years ago that a large group of parents made the faithful decision to send their Boy’s to Estancia, this included our family. The Estancia Football program in 2009 we under the tutelage of Coach Mike Bargas was looking for a few good men. Those Young men appeared in the summer of 2009 ready to play as a team, ready to learn, and ready to win.

The football class of 2012 is a special group of young men. Many had played together for up to 7 years in the vaunted Costa Mesa Pop Warner program. Lead by the young Robert “Boy” Murtha, the Estancia Freshman were undefeated in their first two years. The cycle of inconsistent Estancia teams had ended, Coach Bargas had his core group and the rest is history.

Many credit the Stadium for the rebirth of the Eagle Program, some say it was the coach, while others call it luck. Those that have lived Estancia Football for more than 45 years will tell you that it was meant to be. Estancia icon Chuck Perry, just smiles and says it is just great parents and great kids. Chuck who was Estancia’s first quarterback, bleeds Cardinal and Gold and loves football, just smiles when you ask him why the success ? “some things are just meant to be, our City always had great football. Estancia just lost focus on where the goal posts were located for a couple of years”

This year will be special. Last year our team set a 46 year record last year by making it to the League semi finals. With 29 returning seniors in most of the skilled positions, we are excited about the season. Dress in the colors, bring you friends and celebrate in what a few young men can do. for City pride

This year we will be adding three special events to our season. First we will host our first ever Brian “Bubba” Kapko night. This will feature a halftime celebration of a great young life ended to soon. Second we will have a special halftime Senior night that promises to be memorable. 

Lastly, Dad’s mark you calendars, we will introduce the first ever “Dads club night”. All Dad’s will be invited to a special pre-game event.

Please grab a schedule and come support the Eagles every week as they continue to advance in their quest for a 3-peat!

As always i would like to say thank you for the opportunity to be involved with something that has changed my life. While I was never an Eagle i consider myself it’s biggest fan!