Peewee Spartans win close game

Times Jr. Reporter

 

The Strathmore Spartans peewee football team defeated the Lacombe Explosion 26-24 in a closely battled game Oct. 15 at the Strathmore High School. 

The Explosion coaches mentioned that they were told by a number of other teams to prepare for the speed and skill of running back Ethan Monaghan, which opened up holes for the other Spartans runners like Riley Bahan and Kobe Holloway. Mixing up the play calls was enough to create five touchdown opportunities for the talented running back Monaghan. It was a very good match up on both sides of the ball as the Spartans defense was able to contain the big Lacombe offence on the final and game-deciding series. In the nail-biting finish the Strathmore defense showed everyone just how good they really are with three straight plays going for no yards to seal the victory. As one parent noted, “it is so nice to see young kids like this working as a unit; awesome teamwork!” This week at home the peewee team will play their final regular season game against the Sylvan Lake Bears.

 

Bantams end regular season with a loss  

The Bantam Spartans played Hunting Hills Lightning. Another loss in a disappointing season for the team, but it just goes to show the kind of dedication these kids have coming to practice even though there are very few players. They will definitely see some improvement in years to come due to the returning players from this season and players coming up from the peewee program. They have at least one playoff game this week against the Notre Dame Cougars.