In a thrilling Middle School football clash, Tom Bean secured a hard-fought victory over Chico with a final score of 6-0, and the standout performances on both sides of the ball made this game one for the books.

Defensively, Lang Howery helped lead the way for Tom Bean, showcasing his prowess with multiple tackles and a crucial fumble recovery that helped secure great field position for our offense. Carter Mayo was another defensive standout, recording an impressive three tackles for loss, disrupting Chico's offensive rhythm throughout the game.

On the offensive front, Paxton Parrish stole the show with a game-changing 42-yard touchdown run that put Tom Bean on the scoreboard in the first quarter. His speed and agility left defenders in the dust as he sprinted to the end zone. Jacob Lind, on the other hand, made a critical contribution with a timely catch that secured a crucial first down at a pivotal moment in the game, showcasing his reliability and clutch performance under pressure. Jake Burgess and Tony Secreto helped pave the way for our backs as they were a handful blocking the entire game.

The entire Tom Bean team exhibited tenacity and determination, both on offense and defense, in this closely contested battle. Chico put up a valiant fight, but Tom Bean's outstanding players and teamwork ultimately secured their well-deserved 6-0 triumph. This Middle School football game will surely be remembered as a showcase of talent and resilience from these young athletes.

Although the orange team did not get to play a full game, they proved that they can be a force to be reckoned with. On the very first play of their scrimmage, Tru Weems sprinted through a crease in the defense for a 70 yard touchdown. The rest of the quarter the Tom Bean offensive line continued the charge as they made multiple holes for our backs to run through. Cameron Burgess contributed with two touchdowns on the ground, and Holden Farris continually sliced through the defense with multiple runs over 10 yards.

Defensively they were led by the linebacker duo of Noah Gray and Jaden Snow. They were constantly flowing downhill with a ferocity that the Dragons were not able to handle. Tomcats Noah Gray and Zach Chitwood each had a fumble recovery that led to eventual touchdowns for the Tomcats.

Our middle school teams are excited for their second test of the season next week when they play Como-Pickton at home. This group of kids works their tail off and would appreciate your support next week.