About 25 South Effingham High School football moms hit the field Monday night for Mustang Mamas, a preseason event giving them a hands-on taste of drills, coaching and camaraderie. Between laughs and learning, the moms gained a new appreciation for what their sons go through in the Georgia heat.

Friends Hailey Temple (front), Angelina Edwards (center) and Riley Proudfoot (rear) dance in the aisle behind home plate during Thursday’s Class AAAAAA playoff series at The Corral. The dancers’ favorite team, the South Effingham Mustangs, swept Heritage-Conyers 7-2 and 15-1.
by Mark Lastinger/staff