Staley  Middle School Mustangs 7th Grade Football White Team drummed the Griffin Gators tonight at Memorial Stadium.  Things started out a little slow for the Mustangs.  The first set of downs had some promise with some yard gained by running backs #9 and #13.  The Staley quarterback, #4, threw a strike to the far sideline that ricocheted off the receiver fingertips, up in the air,  just out of the grasp of the receiver.  Two plays later, the Gators took over when the Mustangs could not convert on fourth down.  The Mustang defense proved that they were tough, stopping the Gators and forcing them to punt. 

The Mustang offense went three and out and punted.  The Mustangs pushed the Gators back, and got great field position following the Griffin punt.  The Staley quarterback tossed the ball to #35 who ran it in for six, just before the half.  The Mustang PAT was good and they had the lead 8-0. 

The start of the second half, the Griffin quarterback was quickly intercepted by #14, who returned it for about 15 yards.  Unfortunately, the Mustangs could not capitalize.  A couple of plays later, the Staley running back, got hit, the ball was stripped and the Gators recovered.  Once again the Mustang defense shut down the Gators.  The Mustang quarterback, #8 took over and connected with #45 on a fifteen yard pass.  A couple of plays later, #13 broke a couple of tackles to take it in for the score.  A missed PAT, and the Mustangs led 14-0.  

The Mustangs kicked off with a low line drive, that hit the leg of one of the Griffin players, bounced back to the Mustang line, and #35 quickly fell on the ball for a fumble recovery.  Staley #4, in at quarterback made a quick pass to #86, who ran for a good chunk of real estate, before being brought down.  Two plays later, #13 broke through some tackles to take it in for another 6.  Staley Mustangs were winning 22-0 with 5:40 left in the game. 

The Staley defense pushed the Gators back on three consecutive plays, for a huge loss, facing 4th and a bus ride, the Gators went for it.  The Mustang defender #66, who had a great night, chased the quarterback in the backfield and brought him down for another loss.   The Mustangs took over on downs inside the ten yard line.  On first down, #9 took the hand off, ran to the far sideline, side-stepped some defenders and was across the goal line for another Staley touchdown.  The PAT was good for a Mustang 30-0 score with just under three minutes left.  The Mustang's defense held and that was the final score.  Staley Mustangs 30, Griffin Gators 0.   

All in all, a great game by the Staley boys.  The offense was well balanced with successful passes and great runs.  The defense was stellar, keeping the Gators from getting any significant yards on offense.  

Congratulations, super job Mustangs!!!

Here are some images of the night.