Last night Staley Middle School 7th grade football had its first regular game.  The Mustangs faced a tough and talented team in the Hunt Huskies.  Things started off well for the Staley offense, the Mustangs were moving down the field, with a ten yard pass, and then a hand off to #9, who ran it about 15 yards before being tackled at the four yard line.  Unfortunately, Staley was called for a penalty that backed them up past the original line of scrimmage.  Then bad luck struck on the very next play, the Mustangs fumbled the ball and Hunt recovered.  Despite the Huskies having possession for most of the first quarter and limited success in moving the ball, the Staley defense held them on a crucial fourth down to get the ball back.  Unfortunately, the offense could not capitalize and they ended the half with the defense once again making a stop on the twelve yard line as time ran out. 

The second half was a carbon copy of the first half.  Both offenses struggled to gain any yards against the strong defenses.  Staley had a sack that stalled a promising Hunt drive midway through the fourth quarter.  Staley's pass defense provided critical coverage at the end of the game as the Huskies attempt to score on a passing play was thwarted by the Mustangs.  The game ended in a 0-0 tie.  

The Staley Mustangs gave a good effort, especially on defense, in the scoreless outing.  Undoubtedly, with more playing time, the Mustangs will get more in tune on offense, and move the ball down the field.  Good job Mustangs!!  

Here are some images of the night.