In game 2, the Red team overcame a slow start, and won the game 42 – 12.  The Mustangs were up 14 -8 at halftime, then stretched that lead to 22 – 11 to end the 3^rd quarter.  The Mustangs exploded in the 4^th quarter to score 20 points, and put the game out of reach. 

Headhunters were Justin Moore and Alex Mancilla.  The 7^th grade Mustangs return to action on Dec. 2, when they travel to Hubbard to do battle with the Huskies.

7th Grade Lady Mustangs begin Basketball season with a bang
The Lady Mustangs hosted the Lady Falcons in the opening game of the 09-10 basketball season on Monday night, and they started the season off right with wins for both teams.  The minor team won 20-12. The scorers for the game were Vonnisha Ricks and Jasmine Merrill with 6 points each. Ashley Orr, Zakella Williams, Kiabri Milton, and Ja’Liah Evans each scored two points.

The major team won 24-14. Scorers for the game were Antreanna Brooks with 12 points, Tyvasia Smith with 4 points, and Schuler Wages, Donishia Owens, and Grace Ensey with 2 points each.  Way to go Lady Mustangs. Our first game was a success and we look forward to coming back from Thanksgiving to face the Huskies.Head hunters for the games are:Vonnisha Ricks, Jasmine Merril, Antreanna Brooks, and Schuler Wages

7th Grade Lady Mustangs continue winning ways
Congratulations to the Lady Mustang 7^th grade volleyball teams for an excellent season.  Yesterday afternoon the Lady Mustangs traveled to Boulter to finish out the season. In Mustang style the ladies fought hard and both teams won their games.

 In the White team’s game the Boulter Vikings came out swinging. They yelled and bellowed and they muttered and roared. The battle hung in the balance as both teams bolted for the ball. The Lady Vikings flexed their might and seemed to have the game tucked away nicely. Yet the Lady Mustangs would not give in. Summoning strength from within, the Lady Mustangs rallied to the win led by the serving prowess of Hyland Hefner. In the second game the Lady Mustangs were able to put away the Lady Vikings easily with a 25-12 victory. This conclusion to the White team’s season finalizes the DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP with a record of 9 wins and 1 loss.

 The Red team found themselves also in a fierce battle. After two games the match was split; dark clouds circled the gym, and the Lady Mustangs geared up for the tie breaking game of the century. The Lady Vikings could taste victory, but the Lady Mustangs altered their equilibrium and came out with the win 25-15. Ending the season with a record of 6-4.  What an amazing season. Way to go Ladies!  Head Hunters for the game are:Hyland Hefner, Dané Cook, Donishia Owens, Schuyler Wages, Tyvasia Smith, Katherine Smith

8th Grade Lady Mustangs win again
WE are the CHAMPIONS!! That's right after the last ball had been served BOTH teams have been declared CHAMPS. On the Minor team Tori McGee went on a serving spree to get the Lady Mustangs to game three. Olivia Price turned on her hustle to keep balls in play that we thought were sure to be dead balls. The Major Team was on a mission. The only obstacle standing in the way of the championship was Hogg. The ladies put on their game faces and it only took two games. It was a TOTAL team effort. So its hard to pick head hunters.  Next week we take on Boulter in an attempt to end the season with a perfect record of 10-0 for the Major Team and 7-1 for the  Minor Team.. 

8th Grade Team captures the Gold Ball
Congratulations to the 8th grade District Champions!!!  The 8th grade football team brought home another Gold Ball for the Moore trophy case last night by beating the Huskies 24-8.  Moore started off the game with Reggie Gipson exploding around the right end and romping for 65 yards on the first play of the game and Terry Ausborne followed by taking in the 2 point conversion.  The Huskies took the ball and moved right down to Mustang territory and threatened to score from inside the 5 yard line but the Mustang defense held strong and stopped every attempt.  Moore then methodically drove the ball down the field behind the blocking of Asagnansi, Stefano, Hood, McCabe, Rendon, Gaona, Johnston and Gee and went in for another Gipson score and 2 point conversion by Ausborne to go up 16-0 at the Half. 

Hubbard came out determined to not give up and completed a 70 yard TD pass to get back in the game making the score 16-8.  However, the Mustangs kept their heads high and again marched down the field on a long run by Malik Hubbard and a 25 yard touchdown run by EJ Williams and conversion by Gipson.  The Huskies again tried to go to their passing attack only to be denied by an acrobatic one handed interception by Terry Ausborne.  Defensive standouts were Stefano, Gee, Williams and Taylor.  Congratulations Mustangs on a great season and on being Champions!!!!  Head Hunter and winner of Mr. Lane's spirit towel is Terry Ausborne for his one handed interception to seal the game.

7th Grade B Team loses to Hubbard
In B Team football action yesterday the Mustangs fell to the Hubbard Huskies 12-6 in a hard fought battle.  The Huskies jumped out to a 12-0 first half lead only to find the Mustangs marching back and scoring their first touchdown in the 3rd quarter.  The Mustang defense held tight and gave the offense the ball for the final drive only to be halted by a fumble loss.  The Mustangs played a hard fought game and had a great year.  Good job!  Head Hunter and winner of the Mr. Lane's spirit towel is Nate Hinijosa for his 60 yard run.

7th Grade Boys beat the Huskies at Homecoming to share District Championship
Wednesday at Rose Stadium the 7th grade boys wrapped up their football season taking on the Huskies of Hubbard.  Both teams fought hard as the first half ended in a 0 – 0 tie.  The mustang offense played well driving down within the ten yard line but could not score.  The Mustang defense held Hubbard from scoring by using a stifling defense capturing Hubbard behind the line of scrimmage on several key plays.

In the second half the Mustangs came out fighting.  Taking charge over the Huskies and outscoring their opponents 20 – 8.  Scoring for the Mustangs was Jeremy Wilson with two touchdowns and an extra point.  Tresdon Brooks scored a third touchdown giving Moore all the points it would need to finish off the Hubbard Huskies.  Aaron Amie and Billy Warren each had an interception to keep the Huskies from scoring.  Even the special teams contributed in giving Moore the win.  After the Mustangs drove into the end zone, Garrett Farmer recovered the kick off giving the Mustangs the ball at the Hubbard 30 yard line giving the Mustangs great field position. 

Congratulations to the Mustangs for a great win and a successful season.  The Mustangs finished with a record of 3 – 2 – 1.  Jeremy Wilson was the headhunter for the game.  Special props go out to the Offensive line for a great job of controlling the tempo of the ballgame.

7th Grade Girls clobber the Razorbacks
Beauty is… an afternoon in Mustang Country.  Yesterday the Lady Razorbacks came into the house of the Mighty Mustangs.  Can you predict what the outcome was?  Well let me tell you, The Lady Mustangs took charge in both games and came away victorious.  In the White team’s game the Lady Mustangs shot out of the gate with an early lead and won the game with a final score of 25-6.  In the second game the Lady Razorbacks came up with an interesting theory.  They decided to take a 5 point lead and stop us in our tracks.  It worked and the Lady Razorbacks forced a tie breaking 3rd game.  With the match in the balance, the Lady Mustangs fought hard and won the third game 25-21. The White team’s record is 8/1 with one game to play in the season.  It’s looking like we’ve got some district champs in the house!  The Red team went into the game inferring they would be the winners based on our previous victory against the Lady Razorbacks. The winning scores were 25-21 and 25-16.  In conclusion, the Red team served up roasted hog on a platter and won their match in two games.  Head Hunters for the game were: Annie Mercer, Savannah Hudson, Nikki Dempsey, Grace Ensey.

8th Grade Girls bury the Gophers
The Lady Mustangs had their hands full yesterday as they took on the Lady Gophers of Stewart. This is the only team that the Minor Team has lost to. On yesterday they decided not to let the Gophers see the light of day beating them in two games. The scores were 25-14,  25-18. The compound of great serves and passing was their element of surprise as they struggled with it in Gopher land. This brings their record to 5-1.  The Major team also won, but it took three games. Moore won 25-14, Stewart won 25-18, and game three the score was 25-16. With this victory the Lady Mustangs improve their record to 8-0.  The head hunters are: Claire Whitley, Brianna Leach, and Olivia Price from the Minor Team.  The Major Team head hunters are:  Jamie Apoderado, Danielle Pettigrew, and Paige White.  On Thursday, October 29th we take on Hogg the deciding game that determines District Champions, so come out and cheer us on to victory.

Moore blows out Stewart
Congratulations to the 8th grade football team.  The Mustangs beat the Stewart Gophers 48-16 yesterday at Robert E. Lee.  The Mustangs had a total team effort with all 50 players seeing much action.  Scoring touchdowns for the Mustangs were JayVonne Mufti, EJ Williams, Malik Hubbard and Reggie Gipson.  Adding 2 point conversions were Triston Taylor, Devin Johnson and Witt Seeber.  Defensively Reggie Gipson had 2 interceptions and Brandon Horn, Trent Hood, Etim Asagnansi and EJ Williams all forced fumbles with their hard hits.  The Mustangs are now 4-0 in District and play Hubbard next Wednesday, October 28th at Rose Stadium for the Championship Gold Ball.  Head Hunters were:  Brandon Horn and Trent Hood

Yesterday the Lady Mustangs traveled to Dogan to fly with the eagles.
The white team flew away with a quick win in their first game. In the second game the Lady Falcons were flying high and were ready to swoop in for the win. The Lady Mustangs were down and out and it was looking bleak. With the score 21-14 Falcons, the Lady Mustangs staged the biggest, baddest, stampeding comeback in the history of modern day middle school athletics. The Lady Mustangs came back to win 25-23.

The red team came in ready for action. The Lady Falcons jumped ahead with an early lead, but the Lady Mustang Grace Ensey put up six consistent serves and the team fought back to tie the game.  Unfortunately, the Lady Falcons got the ball back and were able to score the game winning points for a final of 25-22. In the second game the Lady Mustangs again fought hard and kept the game close all the way. Alex Gooding also had a round of great serves to help rally the team, but again we fell short and the Lady Falcons pulled away with a 25-20 win.

Head Hunters for the games were Alex Gooding, Danisha Owens, Aailyah Woalee, Naomi Sutton, and Hyland Hefner

8th Football defeats Hogg
Congratulations to the 8^th grade football team!   The Mustangs kept their district championship hopes alive by beating the Hogg Razorbacks 38-14 yesterday at Robert E Lee.  The Mustangs took a 21-8 half time lead and never let up.  Dyran McDuff had 122 yards on 8 carries with one touchdown and Reggie Gipson had 134 yards on 11 carries with 3 touchdowns one of which was a 70 yard kickoff return.  Devin Johnson had 2 catches from Witt Seeber in the victory as well.  Key defensive players were Bryce Wilkerson with a big interception and Dallas Stefano came up with some big hits as well.  The Mustangs are now 2-0 in District and will face Dogan next week at John Tyler.  Head Hunters are Reggie Gipson and Dyran McDuff for their great rushing performance and never quit attitude!  Great Job!

8th Girls Volleyball hammer Hogg
Oh My Gosh...The Lady Mustangs had to battle yesterday.  The ladies knew going in that they were going to have to play.  The Minor team started out slow and lost the first game 22-25.  The second game the Lady mustangs let the Lady Razorbacks know they were not going away and won the game 25-17.  Game three we stayed within two points of the Lady Razorbacks for several service rotations at 15-15 the Lady Mustangs said enough is enough and finished them off with a final score of 25-18.  This win brings the Minor teams record to 2-1.

The Major came team came out on fire and beat the Lady Razorback in game one 25-14.  The Lady Razorbacks bounced back in game two spiking their way to a victory by the score of 25-15.  Game three was full of excitement.  Both teams exhibited why they "shared" the title of District Champions.  It came down to team who made fewer mistakes and it ended up being MOORE.  The final score was 25-21.  This win brings the Major teams record to 4-0.

 The headhunters from the Minor teams game are: Byrd, Hill, and Kenebrew.  The Major team headhunters are: Pipkins, Gooding, and Young.  Next week we play at home taking on the Lady Vikings of Boulter.  Hope to see you there.

8th Girls Volleyball split wins with Stewart
The Lady Mustangs traveled to Gopher land yesterday where the Minor team suffered their first loss in a three game nail bitter. The Major team played to revenge them defeating the Lady Gophers in two straight games. The competition is stiff this year, so the Lady Mustangs will be working on a game plan to achieve success in their next match against the Lady Razorbacks. The head hunters are: Kegler, Rainey, and Johnson from the Minor team and Mills, Halbrook, Painter and White from the Major team.

The A team however, didn’t come away with a victory. Their usual devastating serves were denied by the Gopher’s low hanging ceiling. They fought neck and neck with the score tied through most of the games, but the Gophers were able to pop out a win.  Next Monday we square off with the Lady Razorbacks. Come support your Lady Mustangs!