Malta youngsters wrap up flag football season

A total of 74-children – grades three through six -- participated in the flag football program in Malta this season and on Thursday night each of them got a taste of what it is like to play under the lights at Mustang Field as the season reached its conclusion.

Program Commissioner Carter Clausen said that the program in Malta started in the late 90's and the turnout this year was very strong. The season started the first week in September and since then, each Tuesday and Thursday, four 40-minute games have been played.

"We are trying to teach some fundamentals and have some fun," said C...