Most Exciting MCHS Football Game EVER! What a night! Too bad it was a Thursday so more people could have been there, if you missed it, YOU MISSED IT!
Alex and William had a swimmeet against Memorial, so after Alex's swims we rushed out of the Nat, grabbed his band gear and raced to Rhodes. Alex told me that after swimming the 200 and marching the hard program, he would surely pass out. Being the sypathetic, caring mother that I am, I told him he would be fine, he's young.
My friend Beverly was texting me, they are going on the field, 3 mins. til the end of the quarter, score 0-0. I dropped Alex off near the band buses and he ran to join the Mighty RAM BAND. I found Beverly and we watched a great halftime show from both groups, Seven Lakes has a big band and great contest show. Both bands dedicated their show to the boy from SL who was killed in a car accident last week.
After halfttime, Mayde Creek scored and got the extra point,Then SL scored and got the extra point. MC scores, 14-7 11:55 to go in the game. At 5:27 to go, score is still 14-7. Then SL scores! 14-14, 1:39 to go in the game! At 9:26 pm. Overtime starts, and the FUN begins.
I'm not exactly sure how it works but you start on the 25 and have 4 downs to score. Then the other team does the same thing from the same spot in the field. If one team scores, the other has their chance. Keep making first downs and you keep going. First team that doesn't score during their possession loses!
First overtime: MC 21 SL 21
Second overtime: MC 28 SL 28
Third overtime: MC 34 SL 34 - at this overtime, both teams must try for the 2 point conversion. both fail.
Fourth overtime, SL has possession, FUMBLES! MC recovers! We get the ball! We score! We WIN! 40-34
That was a much needed win for MCHS. I heard that the coach had the kids turn in their uniforms last week and re-issued them, signifying a new start, new season. It worked! At the Athletic Booster Club Meeting last week we were talking about district stats for MCHS, I found them in the Katy Times:
Team Defense: second behind Seven Lakes
Passing: Luke Lenonard, first in district
Recieving, Brady Atkinson, first in district
Punting, Yuri Flores, first in district
Punt Returns, Keith Schulke, second in district
Kickoff Returns, Darius Rosario and Keith Schulke, first and second in district
Also at the MCHS ABC meeting were talking about membership. We really need members! Please remember the ABC supports ALL MC athletic teams, not just football. Heck, there are 4 swimparents on the executive board! Please join the booster club and come the the meetings, Monday nites in the Team Room. 7:00 p.m.
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Buyers who have owned their current homes at least five years will be eligible for a tax credit up to $6,500. The original First-time home buyers tax credit of up to $8000 has been extended through April. Qualifying buyers have to sign a purchase agreement by April 30, 2010, and close by June 30.
The deadline is extended by a year for members of the military who have served outside the U.S. for at least 90 days from Jan. 1, 2009, to May 1, 2010.
Individuals with annual incomes up to $125,000 and joint filers with incomes up to $225,000 qualify for the full credit. Individuals with incomes up to $145,000 and joint filers with incomes up to $245,000 qualify for reduced credits.
Taxpayers can claim the credit on their federal income tax returns. If the credit exceeds their tax bill, the government will issue a payment. Taxpayers who want immediate refunds can amend their tax returns for 2008 to claim the credit.
Source: AP Associated Press
