2002 In Review

Week 4

Friday September 24, 2004

Versus

Greencastle-Antrim High School

100 Wins!

Creating a piece of history on a short week, the Polar Bears rolled up the Greencastle Blue Devils last night to notch Head Coach Rick Mauck's 100th coaching victory. The Bears scored early and often in what can only be described as nearly perfect efficiency in the first half. On the 3rd play from scrimmage, Colby Betz threw to Drew Romagnoli who broke a tackle on the Northern sideline and raced 70 yards for the touchdown. It was Drew's first of four touchdowns on the night. On the Bear's second possession, Colby hit Drew again for a 49 yard touchdown pass. Greencastle came back when Tyreek Thrush scored on a 20 yard run. The kick failed and Northern led 14-6. Brent Brockman hit a 22 yard field goal to close out scoring in the first quarter and the Bears led 17-6. The 2nd quarter held more scoring for Drew Romagnoli who is making a loud statement this year. After Colby Betz scored from a yard out on a quarterback sneak, the Blue Devils answered on another Thrush touchdown but then it was Drew's turn. He first scored on a 39 yard pass from Colby but then as the clock was winding down in the half and Greencastle was again moving the ball, Keith Kunkle tipped a pass from Blake Border which Drew gathered in and raced 39 yards for the interception return for a touchdown. At the half, the bears led 38-14. Drew had already caught 3 passes for 155 yards and three touchdowns as well as a touchdown on an interception.

There was no scoring in the 3rd quarter and the 4th saw the Bears and the Blue Devils trade a pair of touchdowns. The most remarkable came as Greencastle tried an onsides kick to attempt to pull themselves back into the game somehow. The kick was fielded cleanly by Keith Kunkle who raced 47 yards untouched for the touchdown. Kunkle was definitely the special teams player of the night, Earlier, he took out a blocker and the ball carrier after sacrificing himself on a kickoff. It was a thing of Beauty. Special Team kudos also go out to Bears Kicker, Brent Brockman who, himself, was perfect on the night with 7 of 7 extra points and 1 of 1 field goals from 22 yards.

The game was a great way for the Bears to get healthy after the heartbreaking, last-minute loss to Mechanicsburg last week. They begin conference play with a big win and look forward to going 2-0 in the conference next week after hosting the Greyhounds of Shippensburg at Bostic. Kickoff is at 7:30

Final Score

Northern 52

Greencastle-Antrim 28

Colby Betz 6 of 14 for 179 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT

Drew Romagnoli 5 catches for 169 yards 3 TD's, 1 INT ret for a TD

Keith Kunkle 47 yard kickoff return touchdown

Brent Brockman 7 PAT's, 1 FG (22yd)

Spenser Shoemaker 10 Tackles, 1 fumble recovered

Next Week Vs. Shippensburg at Bostic. Kickoff is at 7:30 P.M.