The Jr. Aces took on the Red Hill Jr Dawgs at Riverview Stadium on Saturday night.
The 7th/8th grade team beat the Dawgs 20-6 while the 6th grade team fell by a score of 34-6.
In the 7th/8th grade game, the Aces defense led the way. Jaxson McCleave returned two interceptions for touchdowns, the defensive line applied great pressure all game, and the Jr Aces benefitted from some terrific tackles by the linebackers and defensive backs.
For the Jr. Aces offense, quarterback James Brewer ran for 85 yards on 11 carries including a 24 yard touchdown run late in the 3rd quarter. Tucker Buss ran for 28 yards while Henry Buchanan added 9 yards rushing.
The highlight of the 6th grade game was a 6 yard touchdown run by Drake Pinnick in the 4th quarter.
The 7th/8th grade team improves to 2-0 on the season and the 6th graders fall to 1-1. Both teams are back in action this Saturday at Robinson