Finally -- Football -- First Game -- Faaarrrrr Away...

You know it's Fall when Football season begins :)

Bethel Christian is in an 8-man football league...here's the team. You do the math...sigh!

Our very first game was in Lee Vining/Mono Lake! I had no idea where this place was...I only remember years ago there being bumper stickers everywhere saying, "Save Mono Lake". I have no idea what they were hoping to save it from but it must have worked because it is still there!

When I discovered where Lee Vining was, I was shocked to say the least (insert not-so-kind thoughts towards the Athletic Director here!) Are you ready? Lee Vining is...

5 hours away - north

Yep, we traveled past Mammoth Lakes and to the edge of Yosemite for a football game! Although the drive was horrible, the view and atmosphere was delightful and we really enjoyed being there.

Here are our three captains...Jared, Daniel and Dalton

The rest of our team, as well as Coach Taylor and Derek (Defensive Coordinator)... :)

This picture bears good news...we scored the first touchdown and the boys were elated!

The bad news is that we lost the game by 11 points...sigh! The final score was 49-38. Nothing to be ashamed of with only 8 players the ENTIRE game, both ways! Oh yea, and Dalton got his first touchdown of the season! It was a beautiful catch in the end zone, unfortunately, no photo. It would have been helpful if the coachs had given me the heads up on the play...hehe!

Much prayer will be needed for this season...

The heart and dedication of this little team is amazing...

Dalton has a very forced smile here...he has pulled his quad and was in quite a bit of pain after the game. Hoping and praying for a quick recovery...the team needs him!

All in all, it was a great time away to see the boys finally play. We sure missed Dillon joining us, however, he enjoyed having the house to himself so he could get some school work done! Yep, his first sacrifice as a college student! :)