They saved the best for last at the 2011 Emerald City Kickoff Classic. The Seattle Prep Panthers(1-0) could not have started much better than they did against the Mercer Island Islanders(0-1). The finish, although thrilling as a fan, is not what the Panthers would've liked.
The Panthers intercepted UW bound, Mercer Island quarterback, Jeff Lindquist twice and caused him to fumble on a run in the first three possessions of the game.
Prep would capitalize on the first interception by going 51 yards in 6 plays for the touchdown and a 7-0 lead. Following the second interception, Prep would go 72 yards in three plays, finishing with a 66 yard pass to Parker Mays, to take the lead to 14.
On the third play following the kickoff, Prep would recover a Lindquist fumble at its own 30. Prep would punt, Mercer Island would turn the ball over on down. Just two plays after the failed 4th down conversion, Prep Running Back, Tere Calloway would burst through the Islander defense for 70 yards to widen the gap to 21-0.
Mercer Island would take the kickoff 97 yards for the touchdown only to have it called back because of a blocking in the back penalty. It wouldn't matter though as the Islanders would march 93 yards on 11 plays, capped with a 13 yard run by Lindquist.
After the score, the Islander defense would force another three and out. This time the snap would go over the Prep punter and into the endzone for a safety cutting the lead to 21-9. The score would remain that way until halftime.
The third quarter looked as though it was going to be the beginning of the end for the Islanders. Prep would run 17 plays in the quarter, 14 runs, two passes and a punt that was fumbled by the Islander return man, compared to three plays from Mercer Island.
With just over nine minutes left in the 4th, Mays hauled in his second touchdown pass, this time from 7 yards out. The Panthers would convert a 2 point conversion pass to extend the lead to 29-9. The Panthers would not score again in regulation.
The Islanders would need three minutes to back into the endzone, this time Lindquist barrel in from one yard out to cut the Panther lead to 29-16. After another punt, the Islanders would get the ball back on the Prep 49 yardline. Following a 24 yard pass on third down and six, Lindquist would rush 22 yards for the score, cutting the lead to 29-22 after a missed PAT.
With 2:04 left on the clock, the Islanders got a needed onside kick to bounce their way, recovering on the Prep 49. The Islanders would drive to the five yardline, where on third and goal, Lindquist would plow into the endzone with only five seconds to play. This time the PAT was good and after the kickoff and Prep taking a knee, we were headed to overtime.
Prep would get the ball first and the two teams would play on the north side of the field.
The Panthers would need five plays, all running, to get into the endzone to get the lead back. Tere Calloway carried 4 times for 20 yards including the touchdown from 4 yards away. After the PAT, Prep had the lead 36-29.
Mercer Island would run two plays to get to the nine yardline making it first and goal. After a first down incompletion, Lindquist would rush four yards to make it third and goal from the five. The Islanders had a tough time getting into the correct formation and were called for a Delay Of Game. Third down and goal from the ten, senior Phil Frazier would rush 4 yards, bringing up 4th and goal from the six. Lindquist would move right and hit Eric Stefanchik for the score.
Senior, Alex Wood would line up for the kick, but Seattle Prep would call a timeout to "Ice" him. When he did finally get the kick off, it was tipped by the Prep rush and floated toward the crossbar. The ball would hit the crossbar and end up back in the endzone. No good, Prep wins.
Lindquist would finish the day with 128 yards on 24 carries and 4 touchdowns. He would also throw for 333 yards on 31/48, with 2 INT's and a touchdown. Tere Calloway would lead the Panthers in rushing with 138 yards rushing on 15 carries and two touchdowns.
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Next up:
Seattle Prep will host the Highling Pirates at West Seattle Stadium on Friday at 7pm.
Mercer Island will travel to Newport to take on the Knights.
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Monday, September 5, 2011
Sunday, September 4, 2011
W.F. West dominates North Mason from the start...
The Bearcats of W.F. West(Chehalis) scored early and often in their 44-0 drubbing of North Mason(Belfair) on Saturday afternoon at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Bearcats(1-0) defense was suffocating as they only allowed the Bulldogs(0-1) to gain just 77 yards of total offense.
North Mason would get the ball to begin the game but could only manage one yard before having to punt. W.F. West would get the ball at their own 37 and march 63 yards on seven plays before Joseph Rothlin managed to get behind the Bulldog defense for 35 yards on the rececption and the touchdown. Less than four minutes later the Bearcats would strike again, this time Colton Watson would get in on a 25 yard yard reception from Quarterback Mitch Gueller. During the game, Gueller would do a little bit over everthing for W.F. he would Run, Pass, Tackle and Kick. Gueller would open the second half by returning the kick for a touchdown.
Gueller would finish the day 8/15 passing for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also carried the ball 5 times for 72 yards.
North Mason's best opportunity came in the second period when Quarterback Tommy Renne took the ball 52 yards to the Bearcats 18.
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Next up for both teams:
Sept 9th: North Mason will travles to Franklin Pierce Stadium to take on Washington high school.
Sept: W.F. West travels to Renton Memorial Stadium to play the Lindbergh Eagle(1-0).
North Mason would get the ball to begin the game but could only manage one yard before having to punt. W.F. West would get the ball at their own 37 and march 63 yards on seven plays before Joseph Rothlin managed to get behind the Bulldog defense for 35 yards on the rececption and the touchdown. Less than four minutes later the Bearcats would strike again, this time Colton Watson would get in on a 25 yard yard reception from Quarterback Mitch Gueller. During the game, Gueller would do a little bit over everthing for W.F. he would Run, Pass, Tackle and Kick. Gueller would open the second half by returning the kick for a touchdown.
Gueller would finish the day 8/15 passing for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also carried the ball 5 times for 72 yards.
North Mason's best opportunity came in the second period when Quarterback Tommy Renne took the ball 52 yards to the Bearcats 18.
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Next up for both teams:
Sept 9th: North Mason will travles to Franklin Pierce Stadium to take on Washington high school.
Sept: W.F. West travels to Renton Memorial Stadium to play the Lindbergh Eagle(1-0).
Oroville grinds out win over Darrington...
The second game of the 2010 Emerald City Kickoff Classic was a battle between two schools with a combined enrollment of 264. It was a battle between two teams that were very content with running the football, Oroville would only throw five passes the entire game.
It was obvious both teams were playing their first games of the season, as each offense could only reel off one touchdown. On the final play of the first quarter, Runningback Nicky Perez would get the ball and take it 52 yards for the touchdown.
Unfortunately for for both teams, that is all the scoring they would see until 1:53 was left to play in the game and Eddie Ocampo would burst through the Logger defense for 58 yards and the score.
Darrington(0-1) would fumble twice inside the Oroville(1-0) five yardline, losing both.
With just 1:27 left in the 4th quarter, Oroville Defensive Lineman, JD King would pick up a fumble and roll 35 yards to the touchdown.
Darrington's Justin Smith would take the ensuing kickoff all the way back to get the Loggers on the board, but it would be too little, too late as Oroville would roll to a 22-7 win in 2B action.
Nicky Perez would lead the way for the Oroville Hornets with 16 carries for 107 yards and a touchdown.
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Next up for both teams:
Darrington travels to Sultan to take on the Turks on September 9th.
Oroville will be at home September 9th vs. Okanogan.
It was obvious both teams were playing their first games of the season, as each offense could only reel off one touchdown. On the final play of the first quarter, Runningback Nicky Perez would get the ball and take it 52 yards for the touchdown.
Unfortunately for for both teams, that is all the scoring they would see until 1:53 was left to play in the game and Eddie Ocampo would burst through the Logger defense for 58 yards and the score.
Darrington(0-1) would fumble twice inside the Oroville(1-0) five yardline, losing both.
With just 1:27 left in the 4th quarter, Oroville Defensive Lineman, JD King would pick up a fumble and roll 35 yards to the touchdown.
Darrington's Justin Smith would take the ensuing kickoff all the way back to get the Loggers on the board, but it would be too little, too late as Oroville would roll to a 22-7 win in 2B action.
Nicky Perez would lead the way for the Oroville Hornets with 16 carries for 107 yards and a touchdown.
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Next up for both teams:
Darrington travels to Sultan to take on the Turks on September 9th.
Oroville will be at home September 9th vs. Okanogan.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Highlanders top Borderites 35-32 in ECKC Opener...
A huge day by Blaine Running Back, Mario Gobatto was not enough to get his Blaine Borderites(0-1) past the Hazen Highlanders(1-0) in the opening game of the Emerald City Kickoff Classic. Gobatto finished the day with 224 yards rushing on 23 carries and 4 touch downs on runs of 34, 1, 49 and 14.
Hazen jumped out to an early lead when on the third play from scrimmage Running Back, Cody Taylor shot through the defense 65 yards for the touchdown. Taylor would finish the day with 123 yards rushing on 13 carries, but his best play was a 94 yard pass from Quarterback Tony Nipert on the Highlanders first drive of the second half.
The game went back and forth to begin the 3rd quarter with both teams scorings on big plays. Hazen would take control of the game late in the third quarter when a squib kick, following a touchdown, was fumbled and recovered by the Highlanders. Three plays later Hazen Running Back, Tray Brown would power in from 3 yards out. Brown would rush 23 times for 73 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Blaine would continue to fight with two late touchdowns but it was Hazen with the victory formation to end the game.
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Oroville vs Darrington is on right now. For updates you can follow me on Twitter @HSFootballWA.
Hazen jumped out to an early lead when on the third play from scrimmage Running Back, Cody Taylor shot through the defense 65 yards for the touchdown. Taylor would finish the day with 123 yards rushing on 13 carries, but his best play was a 94 yard pass from Quarterback Tony Nipert on the Highlanders first drive of the second half.
The game went back and forth to begin the 3rd quarter with both teams scorings on big plays. Hazen would take control of the game late in the third quarter when a squib kick, following a touchdown, was fumbled and recovered by the Highlanders. Three plays later Hazen Running Back, Tray Brown would power in from 3 yards out. Brown would rush 23 times for 73 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Blaine would continue to fight with two late touchdowns but it was Hazen with the victory formation to end the game.
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Oroville vs Darrington is on right now. For updates you can follow me on Twitter @HSFootballWA.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Coeur d'Alene vs Moses Lake, ECK Preview...
The 5:30 game of this years Emerald City Kickoff will feature the Coeur d'Alene Vikings from Idaho traveling west to take on the Moses Lake Chiefs. The Vikings are the defending 5A Champions and are already 1-0 on the season after a 37-24 win over the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies of Meridian, ID. It is opening night for Moses Lake as they look to improve on a 3-8 record in 2010. The two teams met last season in Coeur d'Alene with the Vikings winning 31-0. I sent emails to both head coaches and got responses, first I will preview Coeur d'Alene with head coach Shawn Amos...
WHSF: If I was a fan attending the games this weekend in Seattle, who are 3 players from the Vikings that I would want to watch for and what can you tell us about them?
SA: QB Chad Chalich – returning 5A Idaho State Player of the Year (28 / 34 357yards 3 TD’s last week), WR/DE Deon Watson – All State (6 catches 111 yards last week), LB Jake Cheesman – 140 Tackles last year (14 tackles and 1 sack last week).
WHSF: I assume you have seen video of Moses Lake, what do you know about the Chiefs?
SA: Good, athletic QB. Attacking defense. Well coached and play hard to the whistle
WHSF: If you could give me a few keys to winning the game, what would they be?
SA: Offensively, we must be able to run the ball and stay patient with the passing game against their hybrid defense. Defensively, we must stayed disciplined but attacking against their option.
WHSF: What would you say your strengths are?
SA: Team speed
WHSF: I noticed you have already played, and won a game, do you think that gives you an advantage over the Chiefs who have yet to play?
SA: Possibly, we were able to work out first game jitters and clean-up mistakes. However, Moses Lake has had longer to prepare for the game.
WHSF: 34/22 Pass/Run ratio in your first game, would you consider yourself a passing team?
SA: We would like to stay balanced
WHSF: In one sentence, how would you describe your defense?
SA: Aggressive
WHSF: What can you do to help prepare for playing in a place like Century Link Field?
SA: We aren’t able to simulate that type of atmosphere but instead look to focus on things we can control
WHSF: Travel speaking, are you guys staying the night either friday or saturday?
SA: No
WHSF: Best of luck, I am excited to see your team play.
SA: Thanks!
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Next up I will preview the Moses Lake Chiefs with head coach Todd Griffith.
WHSF: If I were a fan heading to Century Link Field to see your team play, who are 3 players I would want to watch for and what can you tell me about them?
TG: QB Justin Simmons, WR Jordan Koon and RB Bryce Perez
WHSF: What would you consider your teams strength to be?
TG: Team Speed
WHSF: I can only assume you have seen film of Couer d'Alene, what can you tell me about the Vikings?
TG: Strong Defense with a very good QB. QB is very mobile and is best when moving out of pocket
WHSF: You lost to the Vikings last season in Couer d'Alene, is there anything you can take from that loss into this years game?
TG: We were pretty young and inexperienced. We are starting a lot of those kids who played last year.
WHSF: What would you consider your 3 keys to winning on saturday?
TG: #1 special teams- we have to be mistake free
#2 we have to be able to neutralize their blitzes with the pass
#3 we have to be able to contain the QB and keep him from making plays after he is flushed
WHSF: What is it gonna take to see Moses Lake in the Tacoma dome in December?
TG: We are going to have to get healthy first. We have 4 starters that are not going to play the early games
WHSF: I noticed you have to go to all three Tri City stadiums this season, have you ever had to do that before?
TG: Not that I can remember. They are tough places to play.
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This is going to be a tough game for Moses Lake to win, but I fully expect them to come ready to play. Both coaches have a lot of team speed to play with so I could very easily see this game being a shootout. Both teams have big games next weekend, but I don't see either team over looking one another. At the end of the night I could see this being the best game at this years Emerald City Kickoff. I would like to thank both coaches for taking a few minutes to respond and I wish them both the best of luck on saturday and the rest of the season.
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I will be in Kent tonight taking in the game between Auburn Riverside Ravens and the #8 ranked Kentlake Falcons. I will be tweeting updates from the game, those can be found by following @HSFootballWA.
If you are attending the game, keep and eye on Caleb Saulo and Austin Pernell. Both from Kentlake and both are names you will hear a lot tonight.
WHSF: If I was a fan attending the games this weekend in Seattle, who are 3 players from the Vikings that I would want to watch for and what can you tell us about them?
SA: QB Chad Chalich – returning 5A Idaho State Player of the Year (28 / 34 357yards 3 TD’s last week), WR/DE Deon Watson – All State (6 catches 111 yards last week), LB Jake Cheesman – 140 Tackles last year (14 tackles and 1 sack last week).
WHSF: I assume you have seen video of Moses Lake, what do you know about the Chiefs?
SA: Good, athletic QB. Attacking defense. Well coached and play hard to the whistle
WHSF: If you could give me a few keys to winning the game, what would they be?
SA: Offensively, we must be able to run the ball and stay patient with the passing game against their hybrid defense. Defensively, we must stayed disciplined but attacking against their option.
WHSF: What would you say your strengths are?
SA: Team speed
WHSF: I noticed you have already played, and won a game, do you think that gives you an advantage over the Chiefs who have yet to play?
SA: Possibly, we were able to work out first game jitters and clean-up mistakes. However, Moses Lake has had longer to prepare for the game.
WHSF: 34/22 Pass/Run ratio in your first game, would you consider yourself a passing team?
SA: We would like to stay balanced
WHSF: In one sentence, how would you describe your defense?
SA: Aggressive
WHSF: What can you do to help prepare for playing in a place like Century Link Field?
SA: We aren’t able to simulate that type of atmosphere but instead look to focus on things we can control
WHSF: Travel speaking, are you guys staying the night either friday or saturday?
SA: No
WHSF: Best of luck, I am excited to see your team play.
SA: Thanks!
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Next up I will preview the Moses Lake Chiefs with head coach Todd Griffith.
WHSF: If I were a fan heading to Century Link Field to see your team play, who are 3 players I would want to watch for and what can you tell me about them?
TG: QB Justin Simmons, WR Jordan Koon and RB Bryce Perez
WHSF: What would you consider your teams strength to be?
TG: Team Speed
WHSF: I can only assume you have seen film of Couer d'Alene, what can you tell me about the Vikings?
TG: Strong Defense with a very good QB. QB is very mobile and is best when moving out of pocket
WHSF: You lost to the Vikings last season in Couer d'Alene, is there anything you can take from that loss into this years game?
TG: We were pretty young and inexperienced. We are starting a lot of those kids who played last year.
WHSF: What would you consider your 3 keys to winning on saturday?
TG: #1 special teams- we have to be mistake free
#2 we have to be able to neutralize their blitzes with the pass
#3 we have to be able to contain the QB and keep him from making plays after he is flushed
WHSF: What is it gonna take to see Moses Lake in the Tacoma dome in December?
TG: We are going to have to get healthy first. We have 4 starters that are not going to play the early games
WHSF: I noticed you have to go to all three Tri City stadiums this season, have you ever had to do that before?
TG: Not that I can remember. They are tough places to play.
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This is going to be a tough game for Moses Lake to win, but I fully expect them to come ready to play. Both coaches have a lot of team speed to play with so I could very easily see this game being a shootout. Both teams have big games next weekend, but I don't see either team over looking one another. At the end of the night I could see this being the best game at this years Emerald City Kickoff. I would like to thank both coaches for taking a few minutes to respond and I wish them both the best of luck on saturday and the rest of the season.
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I will be in Kent tonight taking in the game between Auburn Riverside Ravens and the #8 ranked Kentlake Falcons. I will be tweeting updates from the game, those can be found by following @HSFootballWA.
If you are attending the game, keep and eye on Caleb Saulo and Austin Pernell. Both from Kentlake and both are names you will hear a lot tonight.
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