Raptors Win!

Carter's football team hadn't scored since the first quarter of the first game two weeks ago. Until today. Under sunny skies and with a crowd of Carter Austin fans (brothers, grandma, aunt, uncle, cousin), they beat the mighty Stratford Tigers 21-13!

Here are a few photo highlights from the day...


Starter Carter: Due to the injury of one of the players last week, Carter got a lot of playing time this week. He played on the end a lot on both offense and defense so at least I could get some pictures.

Ocho Cinco: On defense, Carter was up against "Ocho Cinco," he said. Number 85, who was a head taller than him. He played tough and was giving the hits as much as he was taking. On one particular play, Stratford was passing to Ocho, who would have a clear shot at the end zone from the 20-yard line. The only thing between him and the ball was little Carter Austin. Carter certainly wasn't going to be able to jump to get the ball so he tackled Ocho. Before he got the ball. Yes, it was pass interference, but he saved the score. So that made it more acceptable. (No false starts this week!)

The Competition: Technically we are considered a "city team" compared to the other small towns we play. Carter heard Daddy refer to those kids as "homegrown farm kids," and he's pretty sure when he sees most of the opponents standing a foot taller than him, that there must be something in the water anyway.

Victory: There comes a time when winning is important. Today was the time. Our boys needed a win to know they could do it. To know they are just as tough as the big guys they've been up against. To remember that this still is fun! It was good timing. It will carry them this week, that's for sure. I told Carter, "This means the Vikings will win, too! They were 0-2 and you were 0-2. You gotta keep winning!"

We'll see what the rest of the season brings. We have just two goals: Keep a smile on his face and keep him out of ER.