The Riversprings Middle School football team had a lot to play for on Friday night, November 4th.  At stake was the championship of the Florida Star Conference, and the first undefeated season in school history.  The Bears were on a mission, and they looked like it, defeating the Falcons of Lake City Middle School 36 – 18.  “We started the season with specific goals, which we outlined every week," said RMS Head Coach Joey Jacobs.  "The kids did a great job staying focused."  In a game that was for a stamp of perfection, the Bears played a complete game on offense, defense, and special teams.

Riversprings got the excitement started early, when 8th grader Keith Gavin received the opening kickoff and sprinted 70 yards for the first touchdown of the game.  Monterious Loggins added the extra point run, and the bears were up 8 – 0 before the scoreboard bulbs were warm.  After a quick stand by the RMS defense, quarterback Feleipé Franks hit Gavin again for a 48 yard touchdown pass, and after Sebastian Garner ran in the conversion, the Bears were up 16 – 0. 

Gavin	Loggins	Franks		Garner

Youmas	Morris	Lindsey

The Bears next score came after Isaiah Youmas powered through the Lake City offensive line and blocked a Falcon punt into the end-zone, which was promptly recovered by Monterious Loggins for another RMS touchdown.  Riversprings would add 2 more touchdowns, a pass from Franks to Antonio Morris, and a run by Sebastian Garner, before the night was finished. 

Seventh grader Demarcus Lindsey also returned a kickoff 64 yards for a touchdown, but it was called back because of a penalty flag thrown on the Bears.  Jacobs said, “We played well in every phase of the game.”

Offensively, RMS was led by Feleipé Franks.  Franks was 6 of 11 passing, for 145 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.  Leading receivers were Keith Gavin (3 for 86 yards, 1 TD) and Demarcus Lindsey (2 for 48 yards).  Monterious Loggins led the RMS ground attack, with 7 carries for 53 yards.

Defensively, the Bears were led by defensive tackle Kyle Weaver.  The “Big Weave” had 6 tackles (1 for loss) and 2 assists.  Antonio Morris also had 6 tackles, which included a quarterback sack.  Jacob Austin chipped in 5 tackles (2 for loss) and a forced fumble, which was recovered by Isaiah Youmas.  Overall, the starting unit lived up to their moniker “Lights Out,” holding the Falcons potent spread offense in check most of the night.

Weaver		Austin

When it was all said and done, history was made, as the Bears finished the season with a perfect 8 – 0 record.  “This was a great group of young men," said Jacobs.  "They made it possible.  They made it happen.  I’m going to miss those 8th graders.”  The Coach also added, “Next season begins now though.  We have got a solid nucleus of 7th graders, led by Demarcus Lindsey, Jacob Austin, and Justin Davis, that were a major part of this season’s success.  They know how to get it done.”

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