2002 In Review

Week 2

Friday September 8, 2006

Versus

Central York

This is what Friday Night Lights are all About………..

Coming off of their payback win against Bermudian, the Bears entered Central York High School’s stadium looking to avenge last years 2^nd week loss to the Panthers. Central, a Quad A powerhouse last year was also looking for answers to their first week loss to the Bulldogs of West York. It would take all 48 minutes to answer the questions.

The Polar Bears jumped out to an early 7-0 lead scoring on their first offensive possession when Gerald Anderson flew 63 yards for the score. Chad Halterman scored next on a 1 yard run and the Bears led 14-0 in the first quarter. A blocked punt, however, put the Panthers right back into the game when after returning the block to the Northern 15, Central WR Ryan Brunner caught a pass in the end-zone that was deflected by another panther receiver. Coach Wise’s defense stiffened again and forced Central to punt to Halterman who returned the ball to the Panther 18. Chad then threw a dart to Senior WR Ryan Stephenson crossing the goal line and the Bears took a 21-7 lead into the locker room.

This game was anything but over as the teams traded possessions in the 3rd quarter. Early in the 4^th though, Central found the end-zone and converted a 2 pt. conversion on an unbalanced line trick play. Northern responded when Halterman grinded out a couple of big runs ultimately leading to G’s second touchdown of the night. Central still did not quit. Last years’ Quad A State Playoff team showed up again and scored with under 4 minutes to play cutting into Northern’s lead, 28-22. An unsuccessful onside kick recovered by Dustin Miller gave the Bears the ball at mid-field with 3:40 to play. Coach Mauck’s play calling and Halterman’s running ground the clock down to 2 seconds when Central took back the ball. The Polar Bears smothered Panther QB Nate Petry who threw incomplete ending the game and sending the Polar Bears home with 2 wins and no losses.

In all, Halterman accounted for 43 yards passing 1 TD, 88 yards rushing 1 TD. Gerald Anderson had 105 yards on 11 carries and 2 TD’s. Ryan Stephenson had 2 receptions for 43 yards and 1 TD. Defensively, the Bears flew all over the field. Senior Josh Kefauver was in on multiple stops and had a sack. Jake Scott and Scottie Albright shut down the ends while Scott recovered a Panther fumble. Tim McAleer had 2 sacks and several tackles and assists. Newcomer Antonio Myers looked good in his first start while the secondary continues to play strong.

Next week Northern returns home to play Mechanicsburg in their last non-conference game. As usual, the stadium will be packed so come out early and where your purple and white.

Next Week vs. Mechanicsburg at Bostic Stadium

Kickoff is at 7:30 P.M.