The Staley Mustangs 8th Grade Football Blue Team had a rough night against a talented, fast Hunt Huskies Team.  The Mustangs got the ball and went three and out.  After the Mustang punt, the Huskies running back scampered 45 yards for a Husky touchdown.  The Mustangs were down 8-0 early on.  The Mustangs had a nice run by #19 to pick up a first down.  However, two tackles in the backfield and a quarterback sack had the Mustangs punting again.  The Huskies took three plays to score on another long run by one of their running backs.  The score was 16-0 at the start of the second quarter.

The Mustangs had a promising drive, when #19 had a good run on first down, and #7 made a pass to #17 down to the 30 yard line on third down, to give Staley a fresh set of downs. But the drive stalled out, when the Huskies shut down the running game and a pass fell incomplete.  The Huskies took over on downs, and the speedy running back made quick work, taking it to the house on a 60 yard touchdown run.  The Huskies were up 24-0 mid-way through the second quarter. 

The Mustangs then had an interception on the next drive, and the Huskies eventually turned it into a score right before the half to go up 32-0.

The Huskies got the ball at the start of the second half, and the Mustang defense gave them a run for their money, making it difficult for them to score.  The Huskies were slowly making their way down the field.  Along the way there were some great tackles, by #1, #7, #17 , #23 and #52.  The Huskies did manage to get to the end zone and make it a 40-0 game at the end of the third quarter.

The Mustangs received the kick off and on second and five, handed off to #9 who rushed the ball 55 yards and found the end zone to  put the Mustangs on the board with six.  

The Huskies wound up scoring on the next series to go up 48-6.  With true Mustang spirit, Staley lined up on offense one last time and handed off to number 19 who took it the house for a 60 yard run just as the buzzer sounded.  The final score was Hunt Huskies 48-Staley Mustangs 12.

The Hunt Huskies proved to be a force to be reckon with, as their 7-1 record indicates. Their offensive and defensive lines came off the ball well and they had a strong and fast running game.  The Mustangs were challenged, but never gave up and had some great moments in the game.  The Mustangs have one last game next Monday night.  Come out and cheer on the Mustangs as the finish out their Staley football career.  Good Luck, Mustangs!!!

Here are some images of the game.