5th Grade Blue v. Sallisaw

The Perfect Season Continues…

Coach Tony Griffin’s blood pressure seemed to be a bit higher than normal Saturday night at Smith Robinson Stadium, as he looked across the field at a very strong Sallisaw Black Diamond squad.  His 5th Grade Blue Pitbulls had a serious challenge ahead of them.

Throughout this undefeated season we have become accustom to Jax and Hunter and D-Mac being recognized, but Saturday night was highlighted by the big boys up front, and some smaller boys who really stepped up.

#53 Remington Griffith and beside him, #52 Hayden Holmberg had great performances on the offensive line.  Speedy #10 Blaise Lohman had a break out game carrying the ball. 

The big hit of the night came from #8 Bryce Allen.  Allen punched through the running lane and met helmet to helmet with the charging Sallisaw running back.  The pads popped as Bryce Allen drove the runner into his own backfield.

#35 Zach Burch and #18 Braxton Ketter also had great performances on patrol at the linebacker and defensive end positions.

The victory was still in jeopardy late into the 4th quarter until the Blue Squad sustained a long pounding drive, running time off the clock, and finding the endzone on a 4th down run of 10 yards by Quarterback Zac Burgess.

The Pitbulls took the victory in a hard fought contest, and remain undefeated.  Coach Griffith refused to take credit for a well coached game saying afterwards, “These kids are my heroes.”

The victory sets up what many believe will be the game of the night next Saturday, when Blue faces White in the finale of the season for the 5th Graders. 

Game Photos