The Falcon Rookies (7-8yrs) win the coin toss and elect to go on offense first. On the fifth play of this series, Kenneth Mays would break free to score a 25-yard touchdown and the PAT was good. Falcons 8 Carthage Gators 0. The young Falcon defense was stingy in the first half, only allowing one first down. The Falcons would have two TD runs called back on penalties. The Falcons go into halftime leading 8-0. In the second half, the Gators managed to spring their quarterback free on a 45-yard TD run. PAT was good. The score was tied going into the fourth quarter when QB Mason Rankin would break loose on a 50-yard TD run, the PAT was good. Falcons extend their lead to 16-8. Continued strong defensive play would secure the victory for the youngest Falcons. The Rookie Falcons end their season with a 3-5 overall record and a 2-2 division record. The Team: Braxton Carmichael, Christian Berry, Tre Johnson, Mason Rankin, Demarius (Snoop) Womack, Kenneth Mays, Zachary Mays, Christian Lewis, Chase McNair, Joseph Stewart, Fisher Sharp, Dawson Sholar, Dallas Le’Sure, and Carter Norwood.
The Falcon Midgets (9-10yrs) also won the coin toss and went on offense. The entire first half was all Falcon. TD runs by Emanuel Bridges and Zykyren McCullum put the middle Falcons ahead 12-0 over the Gators. The Gators were able to get a little traction in the third quarter and score on a 15-yard TD run, securing the PAT. The score 12-8 in favor of the Falcons. Midway into the fourth quarter the Falcons would add another TD and PAT increasing their lead to 20-8. The defense would hold, giving the Falcons a 20-8 win. The Midget Falcons finish their season with an overall 2-6 record and 1-3 division record. The Team: Ja’Morris Byrd, Trey’on Jones, Gavin Weathersby, Bentley McCallum, Zykyren McCullum, Emanuel Bridges, Aiden Hill, Jake Dampeer, Kaden Martinez, Atilla (Tank) Powell, Sawyer Smith, Ashton Evans, Tavion Cade, John Paul McCory, Ervin Holmes, Daviaris (DJ) Jackson, David Joiner, and Kiylen Lofton.
The Falcon Peewees (11-12yrs) continued domination over their opponents. No points allowed, only one first down for the Gators. TDs by Bryson Caffie, Jamari Nelson, Jabari Craft, and Ben Martin. The final score on this game Falcons 56 and Gators 0. The oldest Falcons end the regular season undefeated 8-0 overall, 4-0 in division.
The Peewees will face Meridian at home this weekend in the first round of MYFA state playoffs. Game time is 12 noon. Come out and cheer them on as they continue on their bid for a state championship. Let’s go Falcons!
