Alex's First Football Game! So exciting!

Thirsty boy at halftime

Alex at bottom on ball for "safety".  Yeah Alex!

Alex going in for tackle 

It was the moment we had been waiting for.....I don't know who was more excited, Wayne or Alex.  First real, legit football game in Jr High.  Alex was ready and anxious.  Playing offense and defense, he knew he wasn't going to get a break until the game was over so he thought he should stock up on "energy bars" because "Mom, I am going to need that energy before the game."  Needless to say, he said he tasted them and didn't like that taste....that took care of that....

almost there.......

Almost got him.....

Anyway, it was a great night for football.  Alex's team came out and dominated.....by the middle of the 3rd quarter it was 30 to 0 and the other team came in (usually two games with two teams but tonight, only one game).  Score ended up being 30 to 14 with Crestwood pulling off the big win.  Alex was exhausted afterwards and was in bed by 8:30 tonight.  He loved every minute of it and had some big plays:  main part of a big tackle in the endzone to get a saftey for Crestwood, swiping the ball as the other team was punting and causing a fumble which we run in for a touchdown, great blocks, and super tackles.  It was so fun to watch them play!  When he got up after tackling for the safety, he was on the bottom of the pile with the ball and got up slowly.  He didn't "run" back to the huddle which of course, Wayne discussed with him afterwards by telling him "he better not jaunt unless he has a stub leg and bleeding to death".  This just made him chuckle.

This morning, when I asked Alex what his number was, his comment was, "Mom, just think Adrienne Peterson backwards.  82 Mom, 82.  Meant to be."  Then he laughed.  So cute!

Anyway, great job Crestwood 7th grade!  It's going to be a fun season watching your team!

Got him!!!

Two "little ones" trying to hold Alex back as runner comes with ball