Our Falcons were finally back home Friday night, where we were looking for that elusive 2nd win of the season.  But it did not come this week, as we lost to the Waynesville Tigers 19-27.

Our Falcons got the ball first, sporting a new-look offense.  They moved the ball well, progressing to about mid-field before being forced to punt to the Tigers.  Waynesville is always a very fast, very athletic team, and that showed on their first play from scrimmage – a hand-off up-the-middle that resulted in a 79-yard touchdown run.

But our Falcons came back on the next drive, knotting up the game at 7-7.  On the enusing kick-off, Waynesville’s speed shown again, as they ran that kick-off all the way back for a touchdown – but missed the extra point.  After several drives back-and-forth by both teams, the half ended with Waynesville up 13-7.

In the second half, our Falcons traded 2 touchdowns with the Tigers, but unfortunately those two big 1st-half plays each resulting in a Waynesville touchdown were the difference in the game, as we lost by 8.

Our Falcons once again, though in defeat, showed some real fight and did not get their heads down.  The defense did a good job of containing a very fast Tigers’ offense, and our own offense showed the ability to move the football very well, in their new shotgun formation which was used most of the night.  But it is the same story we have seen in the other 3 losses – that despite Glendale showing some fairly dominating statistics on paper (first downs, yardage, penalties, turnovers, etc.) – we just can’t seem to dodge those big plays that make the difference in games.

Travel with the Falcons to Rolla next Friday night October 6th, where we will take on the Bulldogs (3-2 record – wins: Hillcrest, 28-13; Parkview, 54-18; at West Plains, 31-7; losses: at Joplin, 24-42; at Lebanon in OT, 14-20).  With injured players having returned to the lineup, an offense that is starting to “gel”, and a supportive fan base (hint, hint – we need you all in Rolla!), the Falcons are due for a big win over the Bulldogs - GO FALCONS!!!