Game Rained Out!

Just wanted to let you all know that Robbie's football game this week was rained out. They first postponed it to Sunday afternoon but then said the field was too wet. So we didn't play football this weekend at all. The tentative plan is to play the make up game next Sunday. So next weekend we'll have a full weekend of football. Our game Sat is at our home High School and the school were I now work. So we are looking forward to being on our home turf.

Game Against Gastonia Huskies

Saturday September 19, 2009 at 4:45pm West Lincoln Optimist was defeated by Gastonia Huskies at Hunter Huss High School. The Huskies were an intimidating team when looking at their size. They had some pretty big boys on the team. The Rebels gave it a good try but lost 18-2. The team played well and moved the ball down the field much better than the last time we were at Hunter Huss HS for a scrimmage. Robbie played well. He played the entire game except the last 2 minutes of the game and the kick off returns. Each game we see more improvements in Robbie and his confidence level. This week he ran the ball several times. Most of those runs, he gained at least 5 yards running through the line. He did have one run on the outside that gave them close to 10 yards. Other proud moments were his two quarter back sacks and the safety which earned the team the only 2 points of the game. We were also glad to have all of Robbie's grandparents there to support him at the game. Especially Freda & Mackey after a long day of selling apples at the Apple Festival.

First Win! Against Newton Wolverines

Robbie's 2 point Conversion.

Robbie #13 with Cousin Lawson # 89.

Robbie's fans: The Gragg's left- Rodney, Amy & Barrett, Steve, Mackey, Mom & Dad (back) with Carter, Freda and Myra Grace. Tony is in the back right with the red hat.

Robbie far left as wide receiver.

On September 12, 2009 at 11:30 am West Lincoln beat the Newton Wolverines 22-6. West Lincoln lead the entire game and the Wolverines did not score until the 4th quarter when we put in our second string. It was nice to have a win under our belt. Robbie played very well. He played most of the game. He played running back and wide receiver. He had made several 5 yard runs for the Rebels, several good tackles and also scored a 2 point conversion. It was also nice to have his entire family there to see him (all except for Abby - Missed you!) From Tony's side of the family there was Freda, Mackey, Amy & Rodney with the boys. From my side of the family was Gary, Wanda, Steve and his kids. Myra Grace looked for Robbie on the field as she said, "Robbie has a one and a three."

First Season Game at East Lincoln High School

Saturday was our first season game. We played East Lincoln at 4:45pm. East Lincoln beat us 14-0. Robbie played wide receiver, corner back and running back. He did well and played most of the game. Robbie made several tackles and gained about 5 yards as running back. All of Robbie's grandparents were there to see him and his dad even got off work early to make the game. Of course, Amy & Rodney were there since Lawson is playing too. Lawson plays wide receiver and kick off return. He made several good plays too. It's so nice to have the whole family together. Hopefully we'll have a better game next week against Newton at St. Stephens High School.

NEW GAME SCHEDULE

The regular season schedule has changed!!!! See schedule below or the UPDATED link to the right.

Sept 5th - 4:45 pm East Lincoln Orange at East Lincoln HS
Sept 12th - 11:30 am Newton at St. Stephens HS
Sept 19th - 4:45 pm Gastonia at Hunter Huss HS
Sept 26th - 9:15 am Pumpkin Center at Bandys HS
Oct 3rd - 3:30 pm Balls Creek at Home (WLHS)
Oct 10th - 10:15 am Sherrills Ford at East Lincoln HS
Oct 17th - Bye - No game for West Lincoln Optimist
Oct 24th - 12:45 pm Bessemer City at North Lincoln HS
Oct 31st - First Round of Playoffs