http://wiki.allmetsports.com/School: DeMatha Boys' Soccer -&- http://wiki.allmetsports.com/all-met/schools/prince-georges/dematha/boys-soccer/#jsid-1320712224-791

<br><br><br><p><b><span style="">Boy's soccer: Returning stars lead DeMatha past Gonzaga to a repeat WCAC title&nbsp;</span></b><span style=""></span><br></p><p><span style="">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="">By Jake Ganey</span><br></p><p><span style="">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="">Under the lights of the Germantown Soccerplex, DeMatha boy's soccer completed their second undefeated season in a row, winning the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference a second straight time.&nbsp; Stellar performances by the returning players on the roster led DeMatha to their 44^th win in a row.&nbsp; </span><br></p><p><span style="">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="">Two goals early in the first half was enough momentum for the Soccer Stags to put the game away.&nbsp; In the 11^th minute, the Stags got on the board first with a goal from Sean Cowdrey.&nbsp; Chris Odoi-Atsem assisted the goal when he dashed down the right sideline and swung in a long cross to Cowdrey who banged it in.</span><br></p><p><span style="">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="">“<span><span style="">It felt great to be able to contribute to the win, my emotions were flying,” said Cowdrey.&nbsp; “</span></span></span><span><span style="">It's unbelievable to get to the finals and win it, but to do it twice in a row it's phenomenal. Plus, being a contributor to the win is one of the best feeling ever.”</span></span><span style=""></span><br></p><p><span style="">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="">Just 5 minutes after the first goal, DeMatha was on the attack once again.&nbsp; &nbsp;Danny Brandt scored in the 16^th minute off a hard cross from senior, Nick Haley, hitting the far post and in.&nbsp; </span><br></p><p><span style="">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="">“I was actually joking with Sean before the game that we would both score goals and it was awesome for that to become a reality,” Brandt said breathlessly after the game.&nbsp; “</span><span><span style="">Nick saw me running into the box and sent a cross my way which I was able to get a foot on.&nbsp; It was amazing seeing that ball go in and then looking at my team and student section going wild, it gave me chills.&nbsp; Scoring this important goal in an even more important game was icing on the cake.”</span></span><br></p><p><span><span style="">&nbsp;</span></span><br></p><p><span><span style="">The goals, in quick succession, but the Stags up two at half but the persistent Eagles kept pressing and eventually broke through.&nbsp; Gonzaga’s winger Nicko Corriveau found his way past the DeMatha defenders and drew a penalty.&nbsp; Captain Ian Harkes placed the penalty kick in the back of the net in 57^th minute.&nbsp; </span></span><br></p><p><span><span style="">&nbsp;</span></span><br></p><p><span><span style="">DeMatha goalkeeper Brendan Burke said about the penalty after the game, “The penalty (sigh) was the only unfortunate part to the whole game.&nbsp; We made a mistake and they capitalized.&nbsp; Fortunately we made fewer mistakes then them.”</span></span><br></p><p><span><span style="">&nbsp;</span></span><br></p><p><span><span style="">In the tense last minutes of the game, the DeMatha eventually held off Gonzaga and won the WCAC championship 2-1.&nbsp; </span></span><br></p><p><span><span style="">&nbsp;</span></span><br></p><p><span><span style="">“With all our returning players, we intend to be in the same spot we are right now.&nbsp; At the top of the WCAC, possibly the nation,&nbsp; but it’s only one step at a time,” says Sean Cowdrey </span></span><span style=""></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana;">&nbsp;</span><br><span style="">&nbsp;</span><br><br></p>

Edited By: YJDP All-Met Writers

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:30:26 +0000

http://wiki.allmetsports.com/School: Hylton Football -&- http://wiki.allmetsports.com/all-met/schools/prince-william/hylton/football/#jsid-1320610442-717

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Edited By: nkscouting

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:14:03 +0000

http://wiki.allmetsports.com/Game: 2011-10-22 Long Reach vs Hammond -&- http://wiki.allmetsports.com/all-met/games/football/long-reach/hammond/2011/10/22/#jsid-1320606079-941

<br><p><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Long Reach Upsets <span>Hammond</span> in Overtime, 33-32</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">By Jordan Katz</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Hammond played their first overtime game of the season, a heart-wrenching 33-32 loss. The game was won when Long Reach was able to make an extra point to win the game. As was the case with the <span>Glenelg</span> game, the deciding factor was the kicking game.&nbsp; </span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">All-County running back <span>Devon</span> Paye continued his dominant season, rushing for 233 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver Akili Moore accounted for 90 yards receiving and a touchdown. &nbsp;Additionally, defensive back Chris Hall made a big contribution, with a long interception for a touchdown.&nbsp; These big plays were all the more important since Paye’s backfield partner, and fellow All-County running back, Dionte Jones was out with a rib injury.</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">The game began with Long Reach on offense. The Lightning were successfully moving the ball against the Golden Bears, which was greatly assisted by a <span>big pass</span> completion ball down to the Bears’ nine-yard line. Long Reach’s running back, Allen Cross, was able to run it in from nine yards out, for a touchdown. With the successful extra point, Long Reach had an early 7-0 lead.</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Hammond’s first drive began at their 40, after Rasheed Lashley produced a nice return. Early in the Hammond drive, Quarterback Tyler Martin found Moore open on the left side and he sprinted down the sideline until he was tackled at the Long Reach five-yard line. &nbsp;On the next play, Paye ran off the left side for his first touchdown of the game. After Saul Whitaker made the extra point, Hammond drew even at seven all.</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">After kicking off to Long Reach, Hammond forced a three-and-out and quickly got the ball back. A 20-yard pass from Martin to Moore had Hammond in a position to score as the first quarter wound down, with score tied at seven. </span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Bears were facing a 4^thdown, and Coach Makosy decided to go for it all through the air. Martin lobbed a pass in the end zone to Chris Hall, however, a Long Reach corner was able to get better positioning on it, and grabbed the interception. &nbsp;That lost opportunity was the first in a series of events that ultimately swung the game in Long Reach’s favor.</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Starting from the 20, Long Reach successfully completed a pass to the left side, which was taken down to Hammond’s &nbsp;27-yard line. Once again Long Reach was threatening to score. They were able to convert on 4^th down and scored a second rushing TD to take the lead. After the extra point failed, the Lightning lead 13-7.</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">After the Lightning kicked off, Paye wasted no time in pulling Hammond back in the game, as he rattled off a 78-yard run down the left sideline on the first play of the drive. Saul Whittaker missed the extra point, and the score was once again tied at 13 all.</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">On the ensuing drive, Moore came up with a play on defense, tipping the pass to himself and running it in for six. &nbsp;But, it was called back due to a questionable pass interference call. Long Reach continued to move down the field and looked to be in position to score.&nbsp; With the ball at the ten, the Lightning attempted a pass.&nbsp; Chris Hall was able to jump the route, and returned it 90 yards for a momentum shifting pick-6. &nbsp;“I had two men, there was a running back coming out of the backfield, and the tight end came out. I was in the middle of my zone, and I just ran to get it and try to take it back.” Hall said of his defensive touchdown. The extra point was good, and Hammond led 20-13.</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">On Long Reach’s following drive, Hammond struck for another interception, as Gavin Hendrick forced the turnover with under a minute left in the first half. Coach Makosy decided to kneel on the ball, and the Golden Bears entered halftime leading 20-13.</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Paye fumbled the opening kickoff of the second half, and Long Reach wound up having the first drive of both halves. Long Reach ultimately found themselves facing a 4^th and long. Rather than punt, the Lightning tried for a fake. Hammond shut down the trickery, and got the ball back at their own 33. </span><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br></span><br></p><p>&nbsp;<br></p>

Edited By: Jordan Katz

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:01:20 +0000