The Briarwood Jr. High boys basketball team took a pretty good beating in their first game against First Baptist Pasadena, but bounced back to beat West Columbia.

The offense was okay but the defense is what really shined Thursday night. The Jr. High Mustangs’ defense kept West Columbia out of the paint and forced them shoot from the outside.

The Mustangs’ next game is Monday at home, 6:30 pm.

The Mustangs lost to Southwest this Thursday and have ended the season 4-5. But this was enough for fourth place and a spot in the playoffs.

The first game will probably be Thursday against Family Christian. More information to follow.

Outstanding player for the game was Blake Brougher.

The Mustangs defeated Believer’s Academy in over time. The game was a defensive battle in which neither offense made more than one touchdown.

The Mustangs only touchdown came on a short pass from Sam Thomas to Misha Parmer who ran it in for the only score.

The Mustangs were outstanding on moving the ball down field and entered the red zone four times. But the Mustangs had a hard time putting the ball in the end zone.

The Mustangs play Southwest this Friday at 6:00 pm.

Tuesday the Mustangs fell to Central Christian 38-18 after starting with a 12-0 lead. The Mustangs played a hard intense game but mental mistakes cost the dearly.

Although, this is Briarwood’s first year to have a high school football team they have really stepped up to the challenge and will make the playoffs this year with a fourth seed.

Playoffs begin October 23rd.

Outstanding players for the game were Misha Parmer and Michael Delaney.

The Briarwood Mustangs are 3-3 for the 2008 season and it looks like the Mustangs will be going to the playoffs this year.

Although this is our first season we have had some good performances from Misha Parmer, Kyle Kelly, Sam Thomas and senior Nick Lesum.