Mustangs Honor Teammate Liam Giles in 32-8 Loss to Mt. Pleasant
The Loretto Junior High Mustangs fell to Mt. Pleasant 32-8 Thursday night, but the game carried a meaning that went well beyond the final score.
Loretto played in honor of teammate #30 Liam Giles, who sustained a serious injury during practice the day before the game. Giles was named an honorary captain for the matchup, and Mustang players wore #30 stickers on the backs of their helmets as a show of support for their teammate.
Mt. Pleasant took control early, scoring 16 points in the opening quarter to take a 16-0 lead. The Mustangs' defense held Mt. Pleasant scoreless in the second quarter, sending the teams into halftime with the score still 16-0.
Mt. Pleasant added another touchdown and conversion in the third quarter to extend its advantage to 24-0.
Loretto continued to battle and got on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter, scoring a touchdown and adding the two-point conversion. Mt. Pleasant also added eight points in the final period to make the final score 32-8.
Although the Mustangs came up short on the field, their tribute to Giles showed the kind of support and togetherness that extends far beyond football.
Score by Quarter
1st: Mt. Pleasant 16, Loretto 0
Halftime: Mt. Pleasant 16, Loretto 0
3rd: Mt. Pleasant 24, Loretto 0
Final: Mt. Pleasant 32, Loretto 8
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