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Mustang Football Results from September 7th

Posted on Sep. 9th, 2010

News Release
Wheatridge Middle School

Action from the Wheatridge vs. Spring Hill football game on Tuesday, September 7th.

MUSTANG FOOTBALL RESULTS FROM 9-7-10

7th Grade Results

Last night the 7th grade Mustang football team opened up their season, at home, against the Spring Hill Mavericks. The Varsity Mustangs got off to a quick start thanks to a 35 yard touchdown run by Nolan Beets. The Mavericks answered quickly and the Mustangs found themselves down at halftime. Showing a resilient attitude, Joe Rhoney recovered a fumble and tried to spark a Mustang rally, however the Mavericks proved to be too much, downing the Mustangs 40-8.

The Junior Varsity Mustangs took the field with a competitive fire second to none. Nathan Payne took the opening kickoff 60 yards for a touchdown to start the game! The defense set the tone early that the Mavericks were going to gain no ground. With incredible speed and punishing tackling the Mustangs force the Mavericks into 5 turnovers, with Jordan Macyntire recovering a fumble and an interception, as well as Drew Gay returning a fumble recovery 45 yards for a touchdown. The Mustangs crushed the Mavericks 14-6. Thanks to all the fans who came out and supported us!

8th Grade Results

The 8th grade varsity football team defeated the Springhill Mavericks with a final score of 30-6 on Tuesday afternoon. The offense was led by Anthony Smart with 94 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns. Kyle Stubler threw a 70 yard touchdown pass to Kyle Hultsgren. Strong offensive rushing from Anthony Smart, Josh Lang and Jake Beckner could not be stopped by the Maverick defense. The defense was led by Sean Callahan and Jake Beckner with 6 tackles each. Emilio Fowler followed with 5 tackles. In the 4th quarter with the score 24-6 Gulley stepped in as the Mustangs running back and rushed for 12 yards and 1 touchdown to end the game with a final score of 30-6

Last night's 8th grade JV football game started off well at Spring Hill for the Mustangs but in the end they could not hold on for the win. The Mustangs began the game running wild on the Mavericks with long runs by Devon Gulley and Nathan Oathout ending the first quarter with a score of 6-0. The defense also held strong with great plays by Eric Hopper, Derek Ruddy, and Austin Murphy who held the Mavericks to zero points in the first half. However, the Mavericks came out in the second half strong and overtook the lead late in the third quarter and won the game 6-20. Overall, the Mustangs played well but definitely have some things to work on for next week against the Louisburg Wildcats.