The Mighty Mite Cardinals started off the season with a bang, shutting out theb Cowboys of Wilcox 13-0.   That highly touted "Red Sea" defense came out in the first quarter like rabid dogs looking for its prey and keeping the Cowboys out of the redzone their first few series.  On offense the ground game was strong, but the Cardinals failed to get the pigskin into the end zone, with the first quarter ending at 0-0.  The 2nd quarter saw Willcox's defense come ready to play, with them shutting down the Birds ground game early.  However late in the 2nd quarter the ground and pound started to take affect with the Cardinals putting up the games first score, putting them up 7-0 at the end of the half.   After a brief rest the Cardinals started the 2nd half much where they left off in the first, putting up 6 halfway through, making the score 13-0 after the failed conversion.   The Cowboys just couldnt get anything going still,  with the Redbirds defense controlling the pace of the game.   The 4th was much like the 2nd quarter with both teams holding each other scoreless.   The Cardinals walked away with the 13-0 victory while pounding out over 220 yards on the ground.  Equally impressive, the Birds defense forced 2  of the 6 fumbles by Willcox and recovered 3.   Coaches were very happy with the output and production of these kids and have high expectations for this Mighty Mite team, continuing the long dominance by the youth Cardinals organization.   As they advance to 1-0 on the season and after a good weekend rest, it is time to do some work as the Cardinals prepare to head to Bisbee to cage the Pumas at Old Historic Warren Ballpark.

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