Eagles vs. Oak Grove Panthers

Just beyond the fingertips...

Week three was our Bye week, but since we were one game short compared to the rest of the teams in our division - we made up an extra game on Sunday with the Oak Grove Panthers.  Wow, a nice sunny day on a beautiful field - what else could you ask for...?  The Eagles were again very evenly matched against the Panthers and made several big plays to keep it close in the first half.  The Panthers even had the ball first and goal inside the 5 yard line and the Eagles made a huge defensive stand to stop them before halftime.  The second half was back and forth as well and the game was tied at the end of regulation.  The Panthers took the ball first in overtime and scored but was unsuccessful on the extra point.  It was our turn and we were able to score our touchdown and extra point in overtime to win another close one.   2-1  GO EAGLES!!!

Incredible Defensive Stand

Eagles vs. Clinton Cardinals

Week two paired another even matchup between the Grain Valley Eagles and the Clinton Cardinals. It was another very cool night with the rain holding off until minutes after the game was over.  Papa Bob and Grandma Cindy happened to be here from New Mexico and were able to make this game to see their grandson in action. Kendall was selected as a captain of this game.  The Eagles looked much better on both sides of the ball but just made a few mental mistakes that cost us the win.  Kendall had a 65 yard run that got called back on a hold that happened about 20 yards behind the ball. In the fourth quarter the defense stopped the Clinton running back and one of our defenders stripped the ball and ran it in for a touchdown and then the referee called it back and said his knee was down prior to the strip.  Well, it wasn't even close - but that's how it goes sometimes and that's how it ended.  1-1 after the second week.

Eagles vs. Brigade

 The first week of the West Central Youth Football League found the 3rd Grade Eagles matching up with the Blue Springs Brigade.  It started very sloppy as there were several players that were confused at where they needed to be on Offense and Defense. After the first quarter things started to take shape and they looked a little more comfortable.  Defensively we looked really good, which is kinda weird since we haven't really had much practice going against another offense in practice but I guess they swarm to the ball pretty well.  Offensively things came together in the second half when we stuck to the basics.  Kendall had a great game - he had several nice runs, caught a beautiful pass and even covered up an onside kick.  Coach has him doing about everything from playing wingback where he gets to carry the ball, catch the ball, and block to being back for punts and kickoff's and holding for the extra point kick.

On the last play of regulation, one of our players was able to run for about 50 yards but was brought down at about the 7 yard line to end regulation.  The Brigade got the ball first in overtime and was unable to advance the ball in fact our defense was able to push them back about 20 yards in their four attempts.  On our posession in overtime, we attempted two runs up the middle without success and on third down the runningback was able to get wide and break about three tackles before ending up in the endzone for the winning touchdown.  Go Eagles!!!  1-0

Homecoming

Homecoming Festivities started Friday night with the football game against Fort Osage.  The game was very close through the first half and then the Wildcats made some adjustments at the half and took over the game in the second half for the big win. Papa Bob and Grandma Cindy flew in from New Mexico just in time to bundle up and watch Lizzy cheer.

Saturday morning was the Homecoming - Fall Fun Fest Parade and even though the weather didn't cooperate, the girls had a very nice float and represented the High School very well. We all had a good time sitting in the rain for the parade.

Saturday evening was the Homecoming Dance and Lizzy gathered to do some pictures with a few of her friends prior to going out to Olive Garden for dinner before the dance. Again, I don't know what happened to my little girl - she has become quite the young lady over the past few months.  As you can see, she looked absolutely beautiful in her Homecoming Dress.

Blue Springs - Rockhurst Football

Well, not a big surprise but the young Blue Springs Wildcats Football team was outmatched against the always powerful Rockhurst Hawklets on the first week of the regular season.  Metro Sports opened the season with a Live Pre-Game show before coverage of the game. To say the least, we were proud of our young lady on the sideline.  She is always there with a smile on her face - and keeping the crowd in the game.