HUNTINGDON AND MILAN FOOTBALL

Sister Karen and I went to the Huntingdon/Milan 2a quarterfinal football game last night. It was a great game. It was cold and we bundled up several layers of clothes and took a quilt too. There was prayer offered by a student before the game and a group sung the "Star Spangled Banner." Here is how I saw the game.

Huntingdon jumped out to an early 14-0 lead with two TD runs and a 2 point conversion after the 2nd TD. Milan came back near the end of the half and scored two TDs. Huntingdon kicked a field goal late and at the half it was 17 to 14 with Huntingdon in the lead. The momentum changed back and forth between the teams in the first half.

After the half, Milan moved the ball well, scored again and had the momentum for most of the second half. It was 21 to 17 for much of the 3rd and 4th quarter - Milan leading. Each team struggled on offence after Milan scored a TD and extra point fairly early in the 3rd quarter. It was an exiting game as the score was very close throughout most of the game. Milan was moving close to a score with about 3 minutes left in the game but was held and had to punt. Huntingdon had the ball with just over two minutes left. After a couple runs of several yards, a long pass was thrown and caught for a touchdown. The extra point was good and Huntingdon led at 24-21 with just over 1 minute to play. Milan came out seemingly poised and ready to go again. The first play was a 20 something yard throw and was caught. As the reciever started to run the ball came out and a Huntingdon player dived on the ball. Huntingdon had the ball with about 50 seconds left.

Milan was stunned but did not give up. They had all their timeouts and as Huntingdon ran the ball to run out the clock Milan used their timeouts. After two plays there was about 35 seconds left and it was 3rd down. The next play sealed the game as a Huntingdon running back came up the middle and ran for over 50 yards for a TD. The final score was Huntindon 31, Milan 21. We had a great time cheering on the Huntingdon team.

Sister Karen and I enjoy being out in the community, meeting people and enjoying community activities. We saw James and Sharon Davidson (members of our church) there and some other faces we have seen but did not know their names. It was a great evening.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless you is my prayer.