Potomac Falls High School Football

Her name was Kaitie Leising.

She was 29 years old, a new mother and a beloved member of her community. She was a St. Croix County sheriff's deputy. She stepped up and stood between those who would do harm and the innocent.

Deputy Leising lost her life Saturday, shot and killed by a suspected drunken driver in a rural area of Wisconsin just a little more than an hour east of Ramsey County.

As we mourn the crushing loss of life and honor her service, we think about her family, her colleagues with the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office and the community members she kept safe. We also think about all the men and women continuing to step up, waking up each day, putting on the uniforms, putting themselves at risk for the sake of others.

It is still a noble and needed profession.

Thank you all for what you do. And thank you, Deputy Leising, for your life of service. Godspeed.

Dear daughter: Keep looking straight ahead. Stay in your lane.

I know it's tempting to look right at the girl who may have fancier clothes, or look left at the kid who got a better grade, but keep looking ahead.

Keep your eye on YOUR prize.

Try not to compare yourself to others. You didn't start in the same place. You probably won't end in the same spot either.

Comparison is not a measurement that is ever accurate. It never tells the truth. It is a thief--of joy, of satisfaction, of peace.

You're going to feel envy sometimes. It's only natural. You'll feel it when you see that photo on Instagram or hear of that accomplishment someone else received.

But don't let it define who you are. Don't let it stop you from celebrating someone else's success. Don't let it hold you back from chasing your dreams.

Social media is like throwing gas on a comparison flame. it exponentially increases the information about people that we're exposed to and will force you to assess against a situation where you don't have context.

Don't let someone else's highlight reel tell you who you are.

Keep your eyes straight ahead, dear daughters. Keep working on your best self. Keep doing what you love, even if you're still learning, even if you're not the best, especially when you're not the best.

Focus on relationships that nourish you. Seek out people who encourage you. Find groups that share your deepest beliefs.

And remember, a stable sense of self comes from thinking about who you are absent any feedback. That means no amount of likes or grade or achievement defines how you think about what type of person you are.

Keep your eyes straight ahead, and be grateful for what you have. I know it's hard.

But the path to happiness and joy and peace will never be on someone else's road.

You have to learn to get there yourself.

xoxo,
fleming writes

Photo cred: Liz Binder Photography

45 Days Until Friday Night Lights!! Go Panthers!!
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Introducing the Hayfield 7v7 Tournament Champions!! — Go Panthers!! 💜🖤🏈💜🖤🏈

Potomac Falls Football 7 on 7 tournament at Shenandoah University - Go Panthers!! 💜🖤💜🖤

🍩🍩 Help raise funds for Panther Football!! 🍩🍩
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser is underway until Monday June 6th - $10 a box! Cash or checks payable to Potomac Falls Athletic Booster Club.

Shout out to Eric McKeown as he represents the USA tonight as right tackle in the USA Football U18 Select International Bowl game played at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T stadium! Game is televised on ESPN3 and ESPNU but if it’s not available on your TV service, it can be live streamed using the EPSN app. Congrats Eric for your selection on the national team! ❤️🤍💙 (Photo: OL big boys!)

Raffle to support the Alam family in their quest to find a cure for MPAN! If you have ever had the privilege of meeting Ryan Alam, you know what an absolutely wonderful young man he is.

All-Region 5C Football First Team Offense
WR Jalen Coker
KR Jalen Coker

All-Region 5C Football First Team Defense
DB Jalen Coker
PR Jalen Coker
All-Purpose Will Misch

All-Region 5C Football Second Team Offense
RB Leo Burns
WR Jalen Jackson
OL Eric McKeown

All-Region 5C Football Second Team Defense
LB Joe Swarm
DE Collin Araque
DL Ben Kitcoff
DL Bailey Longo

Football: 2019 VHSL All-Region 5C Team Selected | LoCoSports Stone Bridge senior Jared Cole was named Offensive Player of the Year. Stone Bridge senior Mikail Kamara was named Defensive Player of the Year.