Tuesday, August 26, 2008

AUG 23: COLTS 4, RAVENS 1

Fauquier Youth Football got underway on Saturday, August 23 and our “Galloping” Colts’ offense picked up where the “Great Wall of” Broncos' defense left off. Bolstered by eight returning six-year-olds from last year’s Bronco squad, the Colts were much too fast for the bigger, but slower, Ravens.

The boys rushed for two scores in the first half and two more in the second. An additional TD by Devin was called back due to a (ridiculous…Ok, Ok, it was a tackle, but a nice tackle!) holding penalty. (In case you were wondering, extra points are "automatic.")

The Colts defense looked as sharp as the “Great Wall of “ Bronco when it was in mid-season form, and they clearly will continue to excel as more players fully understand the concept of “find the kid with the ball and tackle him.” Evidently, it’s harder than it seems.

The Ravens lone touchdown came on a second quarter reverse. Yes, you read that right – a reverse, and a sweet one at that!

Go Colts!

Monday, August 25, 2008

LIBERTY SCRIMAGE


The season got underway with a scrimmage at Liberty High School. The kids seemed even faster on the artificial surface. The Colts scored on their first two plays from the line of scrimmage. Needless to say, the coaches were excited and impressed by the Colts' "team speed."