In game 1, the 8th grade Gold team got off to a strong first half against Wyoming Park, leading 14 - 0, but found themselves just short of a win. The Saxons ended with a 14 - 14 tie. The team was led by captains: Sam Eastman, Tyler Endsley, Evan Hart, Travis Hoffman, Mike Johnston, Jason Slaughter and Adam Post. Giving the Saxons a strong start in the first half were Hart and Keifer Belanger, a first year player for the team, who led for a combined 109 yards for the team. Other Saxons gaining yards for the team were: Slaughter, Johnston and Draven Pederson. Scoring for the Saxons were Jason Slaughter, running in two touchdowns, and Travis Hoffman, who added the extra point kick. Leading in tackles on the defensive side were Hart, Slaughter, Post, and Jake Sherman.