Webb, Falcons Take Flight

MACON, GA (AP Wire) - It wasn't Dylan Webb's birthday Tuesday night, but nevertheless he got "his wishes."

Webb, a 7-year-old in his first year of flag football, said in the days leading up to the opening game that he hoped Falcons coach Surjit Patel would let him play quarterback even though he didn't have much experience. He did and Webb dazzled in a 20-13 victory over the Tornadoes.

Webb completed all three of his passing attempts, including two for touchdowns, and the Falcons stand 1-0 in the Stratford Youth League Flag Football standings.

"We had a plan before the game that everyone was going to go deep except for Sam," Webb said.

Sam Clark proved to be Webb's favorite target, connecting with him on touchdowns of 35 and 30 yards.

On the Falcons first possession Austin Evans streaked 50 yards for a touchdown. Afterward, Webb found Clark in the end zone for the 1-point conversion and the Falcons led 7-6.

After the Tornadoes scored to go up 13-7, Webb and Clark hooked up for the first of the duo's scores. The extra point failed and the game was tied at the half.

The Falcons got the ball to open the second half. On third down, Webb scrambled on a designed QB bootleg to gain a critical first down and keep the drive alive. Then he lobbed a perfect spiral over the outstretched arms of a defender to Clark, who did the rest down the right sideline. Jayen Patel ran for the extra point and the Falcons defense held on fourth down at their own 10-yard line before running out the clock to secure the victory.

"All the practicing in the front yard with my dad is helping," Webb said.

The Falcons will look to remain undefeated Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in game 2 of the young season.