Forget the usual front gate entrance, because the Bulldog Blitz skydiving team just made an arrival that had Kerman fans absolutely roaring. These guys, with deep ties to Valley football communities, are keeping a wild tradition alive, dropping in from above to deliver game balls and flat out entertain the crowds before kickoff.
Sky High Delivery Ignites the Home Crowd
At a recent game between Kerman and Kingsburg, members of the Bulldog Blitz team didn’t walk in, they flew in. Brandy Robertson, a Kerman teacher and skydiver with Bulldog Blitz, delivered the game ball right into the hands of a roaring home crowd. How cool is that? It wasn’t just about the spectacle, though. When she landed, Robertson got to reconnect with former students, who rushed up to hug her, yelling “Oh, Ms. Robertson! How are you?” That’s a connection you just can’t get from the sidelines.
More Than a Stunt, It’s a Lifelong Legacy
This isn’t some new fad either. The Bulldog Blitz skydiving team brought this amazing skydiving tradition back to Bulldog football games way back in 2015, and it has only gotten bigger since. They don’t just hit up Kerman, these legends also descend into Valley Children’s Stadium on game days, where the fans have totally embraced the tradition. Luke Breshears, a Kingsburg alumnus who has been skydiving for a decade, perfectly describes the rush: “I like the crank turns into the stadium and the roar of the crowd is something that’s exhilarating.”
Chris Boling, one of the co-founders of Bulldog Blitz Skydiving, nailed why they do it. “To see that fan base and hear that roar. It’s a true passion to give back to the community.” It’s clear that passion runs deep. Sarah Gilbert, a Madera alumna and 20-year skydiving veteran, shared how her own dad used to skydive into games. She called it a “legendary goal to aspire to,” and it’s something she holds “closest near and dear to my heart.” Brandy Robertson herself grew up watching these same jumps, never imagining she’d be part of it. “This thing that you never think that you’ll be able to do. And it was really like the best feeling,” she said. This isn’t just about game day entertainment, it’s about family, legacy, and pure exhilaration. MaryAnn Boling, the other co-founder, summed it up perfectly: “We’ve been doing this for so long and we love and care for each other so deeply. And this experience has been something that is going to be in our life forever.” They’ve even had marriage proposals on Jim Sweeney’s field, showing how these jumps create bonds that go way beyond the field.
The Bulldog Blitz team continues to bring this incredible, heart-stopping spectacle and deep community connection to Valley football. It’s more than just delivering game balls; it’s about tradition, personal connections, and pure passion, soaring high above the gridiron.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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