Unfortunately, last weeks game against Caledonia/Kraft Meadows was cancelled due to the outbreak of the flu in Hastings and the surrounding communities. At this time, the games have not been rescheduled.
The last game of the season against Leslie will be played at Hastings on October 28th.
The 7th Grade Gold team defeated Rogers 26 - 0 last Wednesday. The team had a strong defensive game with multiple tackles by Ryan Johnston, Mike Johnston, Draven Pederson, Jake Zimmerman, Zach DeJong, Travis Hoffman, Owen Post, Richard Barbee, Logan Gray, Caleb Engle, Austin Clow and Kelton Peabody. On the Saxon defense, Pederson also picked off a pass and picked up a fumble recovery; Engle and R. Johnston also both picked up fumble for the team.
The Saxon offense was led by Evan Hart who scored two of the Saxon touchdowns and had 108 yards rushing for the day. Pederson picked up another 85 yards rushing and one Saxon score, while M. Johnston had the other Saxon touchdown and 21 yards rushing for the day. Zach Carpenter kicked one extra point for the team.
The 7th Grade Saxon gold team defeated Wayland at home last Wednesday night, 14 - 6. Saxons leading the team on offense were Evan Hart, who had 10 carries for 73 yards rushing and one touchdown. Mike Johnston had 13 carries for the team and 70 yards rushing, and Draven Pederson had 6 carries for 39 yards for the day. Ben Herbstreith had one carry for the other Saxon touchdown. Zach Carpenter kicked the extra point for the team.
On defense, the team was led by Adam Post with 8 tackles for the day. Ryan Johnston picked up 5 tackles, and Herbstreith, Hart and M. Johnston all had 4 tackles for the day. Pederson picked up two Saxon fumble recoveries for the day.
On Friday, October 2nd, HYAA, once again, participated in the Hastings Homecoming Parade.
