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Bulldogs Take Two From Panthers
The RJF Mighty-Mites (7 yr. old) were on the road again traveling to Lyndhurst for the second time this season. Rutherford opened up the game on offense and were determined to score. A constant rotation of fresh linemen allowed the Bulldogs to establish a solid opening drive. Linemen Owen Meister, Virgil Minnick, Josh Glatman, Nick Brady, Chris Avramidis, Brendan Nestor, Derek Micek, John Petrosino, Matthew Bender and Matt Severino pushed hard and were able to open running lanes. Running Backs Axel Ramos, Jake Schuman, Niko Tsiolas, Anthony Doren and Rostyk Fedorko blasted through the holes as QB Zach Bouabidi handed the ball off. On a 3rd and 3 situation, Bouabidi rolled out to his right and threw a nice completion to Niko Tsiolas for a first down. The very next play, RB Axel Ramos broke free on a run off the left tackle and scampered 50 yards for the touchdown. With the PAT unsuccessful, the Bulldogs led 6-0 at the end of the first quarter. When Bulldogs defense took the field, it was obvious that they had no intentions on giving up any yards. Defensive linemen Nick Brady, Virgil Minnick, Brendan Nestor, Josh Glatman, Chris Avramidis, Matt Severino and Matthew Bender wreaked havoc in the Lyndhurst backfield with numerous tackles causing negative yardage. Defensive ends Owen Meister and Derek Micek contained the backs as Corners Niko Tsiolas, Anthony Doren and safeties Jake Schuman, Brendan Kelly and Rob Philp played excellent run support. DE Owen Meister had a huge game with numerous backfield tackles. Linebackers Bouabidi and Rose made sure the middle was secure and allowed no runs up the middle. At the beginning of the half with the score still 6-0, the Bulldogs defense again stifled the Golden Bears offense. When the 'Dogs offense came back onto the field, they again started to produce a solid drive. Running Back Niko Tsiolas ran off tackle twice for a gain of 35 yards. On the next play, he took the pigskin again and continued rumbling through defenders and literally ran some over on his w ay into the end zone. With Jake Schuman diving in for the extra point, the score was now 13-0 in the middle of the 4th quarter. Rutherford’s defense stood strong again and did not allow Lyndhurst to move the ball. The Bulldogs took over on downs and ran the clock out with a final score of 13-0 Rutherford. The Rutherford Pee Wee Bulldogs (8-9 year olds) did what was expected of them, by beating the Wallington Panthers and setting up the Southern Division undefeated show down with East Rutherford/Carlstadt this week. Rutherford (5-0) won this week’s match up 30-7, scoring five touchdowns out of seven offensive possessions. Their first score came on an Omar AbdelHamid blast behind John Kelly, Lawson Fischer and Rich Doren. Omar rumbled in from 25 yards out and the extra point attempt was short when center Donald Bagnuolo successfully snapped to holder Rich Marques and kicker Regan Landrigan booted it. On Rutherford's next possession, Marques hit Omar with a screen pass and lead blocker Jacob Munoz sprung him for a 50 yard touchdown. The Bulldogs third score of the first half came on a Marques sweep from about 15 yards out. Offensive linemen Anthony Dubenezic, Nick Ippolitto, Mike DeSteno and Joe Fischer sealed the right side. Tyler Aponte and Bill Finn were lead blockers on all blast plays. The halftime score had the little Bulldogs ahead 24-7. Rutherford opened the second half with a long drive down to the Wallington 10 on an Aponte 40 yard scamper, but lost the ball on the next play because of a fumble. Upon getting the ball back, Marques hit Kelly on an out pattern and Kelly galloped into the end zone untouched for a 20 yard touchdown reception. Rutherford's final possession saw Sean Moran bootleg right and bolt down the sideline for a 45 yard touchdown run. Rutherford hosts East Rutherford/Carlstadt Wildcats this weekend home at Tryon field. The first game will have the Mighty Mites (7 year olds) open the four game evening. The Rutherford Juniors (10-11 year olds) were up next and the Wallington Junior Panthers were looking to get into the win column and played with tremendous energy. The Bulldogs kicked off and were forced to play tough defense by a panther team that methodically marched the ball down the field on them. The Panthers held the ball the entire 1st qtr but couldn't punch it into the end zone. The Bulldogs finally got the ball in the second qtr and drove the ball down the field behind the running of Mohamed Abdelhamid, Matt Lambie and Sebastian Medina. Their job was made easier by the offensive line play of Thomas Reid, David VanWinkle, Brandon Sarnowsky, David Cassanova, Jesse Madden, Julian Alvarez and John McAndrew. The Bulldogs were gaining big yardage but with a fast clock they seemed pressed for time. QB Nick Birchby took control and hit Matt Lambie for a 12 yd gain then hit Thomas Reid for another 16yd gain, which took the ball down to the 3yd line. Matt Lambie took a hand off and blasted into the end zone for a 3yd TD run. The PAT conversion was good when QB Nick Birchby hit john McAndrew to make the score Bulldogs 7 Panthers 0. The rest of the second qtr seemed like a blur. The halftime score was Bulldogs 7 Panthers 0. In the 3rd qtr the Bulldogs received the ball and started driving when the Panther defense forced a fumble and recovery giving them the ball at the Bulldog 35yd line. The Panthers were able to capitalize on the turnover by driving down 35yds for the TD. The PAT was no good making the score Bulldogs 7 Panthers 6. The Bulldogs took the ensuing kickoff and started driving down the field gaining huge yardage. The Bulldog drive started stalling when Nick Birchby hit Thomas Reid for a 25yd TD pass. Matt Lambie converted the PAT to make the score Bulldogs 14 Panthers 6 at the end of the 3rd qtr. The 4th quarter saw good defensive play from both teams. The Bulldog defense of Andrew Brito, Julian Alvarez, Brandon Sarnowsky, David Cassanova, Jesse Madden, Nick Birchby, Thomas Reid, Mohamed Abdedelhamid, David VanWinkle, Matt Lambie, Sebastian Medina, Domenic Mignone, Nick Vicente, Gavin Zapata and John McAndrew was strong enough to preserve the win. The final score was Bulldogs 14 Panthers 6. Rutherford’s Seniors opened their game with touchdown pass but couldn’t preserve the lead and fell to the Wallington Seniors. The Rutherford contingent played this weekend in their new Riddell Revolution helmets. Mr Rich Doren sponsored a fundraiser that enabled the whole RJF program to be outfitted with the new helmets.
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