Week 8
Versus
2 - To Go!
The
Susquenita Black Hawks were flying high after their second consecutive win in
the Colonial and a very nice article in the Patriot News about their team and
coach. Then Chad Halterman took the
opening kickoff 79 yards to the home end zone.
18 points later, the Bears led 24-0 and were flying high themselves
en-route to their 6th straight victory knocking off the Hawks 59-22.
Northern
rolled up 404 total yards of offense and limited Susquenita to just to half of
that at 194. Particularly impressive was
the passing efficiency of Colby Betz who was 13 of 17 for 184 yards and a
score. Colby hit five different
receivers; none larger than the 30-yard, 3rd down pass to Steve Morret in the
3rd quarter which took any momentum away from the Hawks who had cut the deficit
to just 10. The Bears went on to score
on the drive when Mike Romagnoli banged in from 3 yards out. At that point all the wind was essentially
gone from the Hawk sails as the Bears cruised with four more scores ending the
night with a terrific 32 yard interception for a score by Senior Chris Cook.
Short
of the scores the Hawks had late in the 1st half and early in the 3rd quarter,
they just could not get anything going against the Polar Bear D. Craig Moose, as usual, was dominant as the
defensive general calling signals and making play after play. Matt Powley and Scott Albright were flying to
the ball and Brandon Adams was immovable.
In the secondary, Ryan Stephenson seemed to be everywhere picking up two
interceptions of his own and Jimmy Miller continues to be a force running down
ball carriers and harassing QB's.
The
offensive stats just keep rolling up for "The Hammer" who rushed 9
times for 86 yards and a touchdown. Dane
Eichelberger continues to impress on both sides of the ball. The Junior rushed for two touchdowns on 4
carries. Michael Davies added another
touchdown to his resume and what can you say about Chad Halterman? Chad scored three times…returning, rushing,
and receiving.
There
are two games to go in the regular season, each one huge in terms of Division
Titles and playoff berths. Let's keep
the train rolling this Friday when Big Spring comes in. The Seniors on the team will remember how the
Bulldogs celebrated their last Division Title at Bostic field in 2003 taking it
away from the Bears in a shootout.
Because West Perry fell to Greencastle tonight, 17-7, the Bears can
clinch the Colonial with a win against the Bulldogs this Friday night.
How
great would that be?
Next
Week Vs. Big Spring at Bostic. Senior
Night and Friday Night Football.
Kickoff
is at
Meet the Officials
Warm-up
Cold and wet the Bears wait
for the kick
And
3 and out
Colby looks for a target
Hawks are pinned deep
Dane fighting for yards
Mike Romagnoli pushes the
pile
Sack - Moose
Craig again makes the play
Late in the game
Touchdown, Halterman
Touchdown, Michael Davies
Chris Cook comes out of the
End zone after his pick for a score
Next week……..CLINCH!