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BIG REDS FALL AT THE BUZZER!
Article by: Vince Pellegrini from MYVALLEYSPORTS
West Middlesex loses at the buzzer, 47-45, after Antonie Kellem intercepts a pass for Lincoln Park and scores at the other end as time expires.
The Big Reds and the Leopards exchanged blows all night with no team having more than a six-point lead. West Middlesex had a one-point edge at the half, but could not hold on in the later part of the game.
Trey Staunch led the Big Reds with 16 points. Jeremy Jansco was the only other player in double figures for West Middlesex with 14. Their leading scorer, Matt Dogan, was held to only eight points.
The Big Reds finish the season at 22-5.
The above photo was taken by the Sharon Herald.
BIG REDS WIN IN DOUBLE OVERTIME!
Article by: Vince Pellegrini from MYVALLEYSPORTS
The Big Reds advance to the P.I.A.A. Quarterfinals with a 50-45 double-overtime victory against Johnsonburg.
West Middlesex was led in scoring by junior guard Jerrod Palmer with 14 points. Fellow juniors Matt Dogan and Jeremy Jannsco chipped in 13 and 10 respectively.
The Rams got 19 from Cole Peterson.
West Middlesex improves to 22-4 on the season. They advance to play Lincoln Park on Friday in the Class A Quarterfinals.
The above Photo was taken by the Sharon Herald.
BIG REDS KNOCK OFF NORTH CATHOLIC 61-50 IN FIRST ROUND OF PIAA PLAYOFFS
Article by: Vince Pellegrini from MYVALLEYSPORTS
Whether it's the regular season or if it's the playoffs, the Big Red continue to win at a staggering rate following tonight's 61-50 victory over North Catholic in the first round of the PIAA Class A Boys' Basketball Tournament.
Matt Dogan scored 16 of his game-high 29 points in the fourth quarter for West Middlesex. Trey Staunch added 17 and Jeremy Jancso tossed in 6.
The Big Red (21-4) has won seventeen straight games since losing last before the first of the year to Youngstown East in the Dresch-McCluskey Holiday Tournament. Last year, West Middlesex lost in the first round to the eventual state runner-up Lincoln Park, 70-35.
Middlesex will face District 9's Johnsonburg on March 13 in the second round.
North Catholic (18-7) had won ten of their prior twelve games. Brandt Gribbon scored 24 points for NCHS.
On December 10, the Trojans knocked off Kennedy Catholic, 51-45. Last year, North Catholic lost to District 10 champ Rocky Grove (53-49) in the first round of the state tournament.
The above photo was taken by the Sharon Herald.
PALMER HITS TREY AT THE BUZZER IN OVERTIME TO LIFT THE BIG REDS IN THE D-10 TITLE GAME!
Reported by: Vince Pellegrini from MYVALLEYSPORTS
At Slippery Rock, For the first time in 32-years, West Middlesex is the District champ following a memorable night highlighted by a three-point buzzer beater by Jerrod Palmer in overtime to secure the win for the Big Red 41-38 over Kennedy Catholic.
West Middlesex (20-4) led at the half 25-24 as Matt Dogan scored 15 in the opening sixteen minutes. Kennedy went on a 9-5 run to take a 33-30 lead in the third quarter; however, the Big Red tied the game on Roman Klaric's three free throw shots to tie the game (33-33) entering the final frame.
Following an even fourth quarter (38-38), the game entered the extra session. West Middlesex's Dogan found Palmer in the far corner as he made his only shot of the game as time expired to give the Big Red their championship.
Matt Dogan took game-high honors with 19. Trey Staunch had 12 as Jeremy Jancso tossed in 4.
The last time Middlesex won a district crown was during the 1979-80 season, John Grandy was the coach as the Big Red roster featured the likes of Troy Mild and Joe Lark.
This edition of the Big Red basketball team gathered Coach Chad Mild’s fourth 20-win season. West Middlesex has won sixteen consecutive games en route to the PIAA State playoffs.
Kennedy Catholic was shut out of acquiring their twenty-first district championship. Lamont Mcphatter led the Eagles with 10 points as Mac Hartman added 7. The Eagles drop to 15-9 as they will await the PIAA Tournament next week.
Next year, West Middlesex will join District 10's Class AA.
The above photo was taken by the Sharon Herald.
COLIN PATTEN WINS INAUGURAL SPORTSMANSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
This Article was done by:
ED Farrell
Herald Assistant Sports Editor
THE SHARON HERALD
You have to spend only a few moments with Colin Patten to learn humility is his hallmark.
The West Middlesex High senior is planning to matriculate at Akron University to major in construction engineering technology.
Patten recently was selected as the recipient of the inaugural Mercer County Chapter Football Officials’ scholarship. He served as a two-way standout in helping lead the Big Reds to 7 wins and this past season’s District 10 Class A championship game.
“ ... We were the underdogs all the way through and we made it to District 10 and gave it our best shot all season,” Patten recently recalled. “It was a goal, but then it turned into more like a dream. We just carried it all the way through and it was a dream come true, pretty much.
“It was a lot of fun, and I’ll miss it, for sure,” he added.
Patten described himself as someone who enjoys “ ... working outside, building things ... hands-on and getting dirty ... ” and his yeoman-like efforts were evident for the 2011 Big Reds. Patten’s production included 903 yards rushing (9.6 yards/carry) and 10 touchdowns, plus 14 receptions for 156 yards. His 12 total TDs accounted for 72 points. He also will serve as a sprinter for Ed Pikna’s track & field team this spring.
“Down the stretch for us he was unbelievable!” gushed 5th-year Middlesex mentor Jason McElhaney. “The last six games of the season, every game he was over a hundred yards (rushing) and carrying the load for us and setting a great example.
“And his contributions don’t show up on the stat sheet defensively,” McElhaney continued, “but he was just one of those kids you knew was going to get it done for you, week in and week out. He’s going to be very much missed from a performance standpoint and from a leadership standpoint.”
However you have to practically coax Patten into commenting on his academic accomplishments.
“Not that high (a GPA) ... average ... nothing too special,” the soft-spoken Patten professed.
“He’s very humble, very humble,” McElhaney admitted. “He definitely could’ve played ball somewhere at a little bit smaller school, but he’s making an educational decision to go to Akron, and I think that’s great. He has a career goal that he wanted to pursue and he’ll get it done, if I know him.”
“We’re proud of this because these kids are student-athletes,” McElhaney, emphasizing the former, related. “We’re a Class A school and we don’t send a lot of kids to get (NCAA Division I) scholarships athletically. So for him to achieve this is a great mark for us and shows they’re working hard in the classroom and on the field.”
Patten expressed gratitude to McElhaney and Middlesex assistant Mark Means; his parents, Jeff and Maureen — “for their confidence and supporting my decisions” — and girlfriend Chelsea, “who’s always proud of me.”
“He’s a great football player, but he’s an even better young man,” McElhaney praised. “Tremendous kid personality-wise, great leader, gets it done in the classroom, too, obviously. Just a great all-around young man.”
ä Patten was presented his $500 scholarship by a trio of local officials, including the well-respected Jack Thorn, Marc Gargano and the county chapter’s president, Joe Yarzab. Thorn and his fellow officials cited Patten for his excellent credentials. Serving as spokesman, Thorn said,
“We thought, as the football officials for the county ... it’d be nice for us to give back something to the kids who perform all year for us and for the fans in this local area of high-profile football, which is what I think we have here. So we wanted to make sure we came up with an award for an outstanding player and for his sportsmanship.”
In Patten, they could not have picked a better recipient to kick off the venture, and someone to serve as a role model for his successors.
LUKE PATTEN NAMED FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE LINEBACKER
We would like to congratulate Luke Patten on being named first team All-State Linebacker. Luke compiled 140 tackles, 4 sacks, 4 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoverys on the year. Great job Luke!
BIG REDS COME UP SHORT IN THE DISTRICT 10 CHAMPIONSHIP 21-13
At Hickory's Hornet Stadium, The West Middlesex Big Reds (7-5) came up short in the District 10 Championship game against the undefeated Sharpsville Blue Devils (12-0).
The Blue Devils held off West Middlesex's rally to win their first district title since 2004 with their 21-13 victory over the Big Red. The Blue Devils have won their last six meetings against Middlesex. The last time Sharpsville lost to the Big Red was in the 2006 District 10 Class A Championship 35-13.
The Blue Devils trailed early 7-0; however, the Devils scored 21-consecutive points to give the blue and white a 21-7 lead midway through the second frame.
West Middlesex's Jeremy Jancso dove in from a yard out to cap a 13-play drive to close the gap to 21-13 at intermission.
Late in the third period, West Middlesex eyed the end zone from 5-yards away on fourth down and Jancso's toss was intercepted by Sharpsville's Tyler Luchey to keep the Blue Devil lead.
With 1:39 left in the Fourth Frame The Big Reds defense forced Sharpville to punt from their own red zone. The Blue Devils shanked the punt that afforded West Middlesex a 1st down at Sharpsville’s 33-yard line with 92 ticks to play, Jansco was sacked twice for losses of 8 and 1 yards by Sharpsville's linebacker Greg Popatak. Jancso’s last-gasp 4th-and-19 pass fell incomplete, as Sharpsville secured its 7th crown with its 8-point victory.
Colin Patten runs through a hole in the Sharpsville's Defense.
Trevor Harrison eyes up the ball carrier.
The Big Reds Defense line up against Sharpsville in the D-10 Championship.
Freshman Trey Staunch buries Sharpsville's star running back Deshawn Alberty-Brown for a loss.
Colin Patten lays a hard hit on Sharpsville's signal caller Jacob Henwood.
Big Reds lineman Dillon Fair is shown here signaling for a touchdown.
Clay Allen looks for some running room.
Lineman # 60 Vinny Destefano is seen lining up against Sharpsville. ( Late in the third quarter Vinny would sustain a fractured left femur). Vinny, we love you and are praying for you.
James Wills is shown returning a kickoff.
Trey Staunch and Luke Patten bring down Blue Devils full-back Spencer Bland.
Big Red defenders Roman Klaric and Luke Patten fight for the ball as it's in the air..
Big Reds quarterback Jeremy Jansco is about to receive the snap from center Caleb Cathcart.
BIG REDS GET REVENGE OVER MERCER 44-34
SLIPPERY ROCK, The Big Reds (7-4) got vindication from their previous loss two weeks ago against Mercer (8-3) by a score of 44-34. After being blown out 42-6 in the season finale the Big Reds raged to a 24-0 margin at intermission and never looked back.
In the First Quarter, the Big Reds struck first when Jansco hooked up with Luke Patten for a 6 yard touchdown toss. The Big Reds defense would stymie the Mercer stead throughout the first quarter to keep the 6-0 edge at the end of one.
In the Second Quarter, The Big Reds Clay Allen would strike gold on a 5 yard run. The 2-point conversion would fail and the Reds held onto a 12-0 lead. Luke Patten would blow the doors off with a spectacular 56 yard touchdown sprint that would give the Big Reds an 18-0 lead. Right before half, Jansco would hook up with Christian Porterfield for a 6 yard TD toss that would stretch the lead to 24-0 at intermission.
In the Second Half, the Mustangs would take the opening kickoff and compile 6 play 65 yard drive that was capped off by Joe Hess's 1 yard plunge. Hoffman would tack on the extra point to bring the score to 24-7. Kyle Mariacher would finally hit the endzone in the fourth quarter on a 17 yard scamper up the middle. Hoffman's kick would cut into the Big Reds lead and make it 24-14. The Big Reds however would bounce back when Colin Patten would tie his brother for the longest run of the night when he sprinted to the endzone from 56 yards out. Staunch tacked on the PAT and made it 31-14. Mercer would come back when Mariacher plunged in from 3 yards out and Hoffmans extra point brought the score to 31-21. The Big Reds would answer with Clay Allen on a 39 yard touchdown run. Staunch would nail the extra point to give the Reds a 38-21 lead. Mercer would not go away though. Mariacher would score his final touchdown of the night when he blasted in from 6 yards out. Hoffmans kick would bring the Big Red advantage to 38-28. The Big Reds would strike again when Colin Patten got to the outside and sprinted 49 yards for the touchdown. The 2-point conversion failed but the Reds were up 44-28 with minutes left. Mercer would muster up one more score with seconds left in the game to drop the Big Red lead to 44-34. After securing the onside kick the Big Reds would kneel on it to run the final ticks off the board and send themselves to the District 10 Finals.
Rushing: Colin Patten 6 carries 118 yards and 2 TD's, Luke Patten 9-105 yards and 1 TD, Allen 5-55 yards and 1 TD.
Receiving: James Wills 3-60, L. Patten 3-27 and 1 TD, A. Mirizio 3-24, Allen 2-37, Porterfield 2-20 and 1 TD and C. Patten 1-2.
Passing: Jansco 14-of-15 for 170 yards and 2 TDS.
Big Red defenders Clay Allen and Luke Patten bring down Mercer's running back Kyle Mariacher.
Luke Patten finds some nice running room against Mercer's defense.
Luke Patten upends Mercer's Jordan McClearn.
The Big Reds defense forces Mercer's Star running back Kyle Mariacher to fumble the ball.
Colin Patten finds the open field and sprints for a touchdown.
James Wills blocks a pass from Alec Gawne.
The Big Reds defense lines up against the Mustang offense.
Colin Patten is shown talking to a ESPN 96.7 broadcaster after being announced player of the game. Patten rushed 6 times for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns.
BIG REDS RUN ROUGHSHOD OVER THE EAGLES 47-0
At Corry, the Big Reds (6-4, 4-3) pulled off the Biggest upset of the night as they soared past the previously unbeatened Region-2 Champion Youngsville Eagles (10-1) by a score of 47-0.
The Big Red Machine racked up 353 yards on the ground and passed for 109 yards through the air while limiting the explosive Youngsville offense to a total of 127 yards.
Colin Patten led the Big Reds rushing attack with a 179 yards on 20 carries. Colin Patten scored on runs of 27, 2 and 55 yards. James Wills caught a pair of touchdowns passes ( 26 and 28 yards) from Jeremy Jansco and Jansco scored on a 1 yard run. Jansco completed 7 out of his 11 passes for 109 yards. Clay Allen carried the ball 14 times for 117 yards and a 7-yard touchdown run.
Roman Klaric makes a nice open field tackle on Youngsvilles running back.
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The Big Reds Eric Lucich #3, A.J. Barris #70 and Luke Patten #15 swarm Youngsvilles Quarterback.
Jeremy Jansco scrambles in for a touchdown against Youngsvilles Defense.
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James Wills makes a spectacular touchdown grab.
The Big Reds defense causes another turnover on this play. (Notice the football is on the ground)
Vinny Destefano signals touchdown as Colin Patten plunges in from a few yards out!
The Big Reds offense lines up against Youngsville.
MUSTANGS TOP REDS 42-6
At Hornet Stadium, the Mustangs led by (1,797 yard) rusher Kyle Mariacher, rushed 25 times for 271 yards and 4 touchdowns. The Mustangs amassed 432 yards of total offense and 7.2 yards per play on 60 plays. For West Middlesex, Colin Patten carried the ball 8 times for 109 yards and a touchdown to lead the Big Reds ground game. Jansco completed 6 of his 14 passes for 71 yards and James Wills hauled in 2 catches for 49 yards to lead the receiving for the Reds.
We would like to acknowledge Seniors James Wills, Colin Patten and A.J. Barris for all of their hard work over the past few years. Thanks guys!
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BIG REDS BUTCHER LIONS 52-15
At Linesville, The Big Reds (5-3, 4-2) butchered the Lions (5-3, 3-3) 52-15. The Big Reds racked up 410 yards on the ground as they produced three 100 yard rushers. Clay Allen rushed for 161 yards on 7 carries and hit pay dirt 3 times. Allen's longest run of the night was from 71 yards out. Colin Patten rushed for 123 yards on 13 totes and scored 2 touchdowns. Colin Patten's longest run of the night was from 61 yards out. Colin's younger brother Luke Patten rumbled for 114 yards on 7 carries and scored 1 touchdown that went for 74 yards.
In the first quarter, Luke Patten got the Big Red Machine rolling when he rumbled 74 yards for the opening score. Trey Staunch tacked on the extra point and the Big Reds led 7-0. After the Reds stingy defense held the Lions on their second possession Colin Patten plunged in from 1 yard out to give the Reds a 13-0 lead. The point after attempt was blocked.
In the second quarter, the Lions bounced back when Onderko hit Sherman in the back of the endzone for a 10 yard touchdown strike. Uplinger tacked on the PAT that cut the lead to 13-7. The Big Reds came right back when Chandler Tyillian blasted into the endzone from 10 yards out but the PAT failed and the Reds led 19-7. After more steller defense the Big Reds would get the ball back and Jansco would hit Christian Porterfield on a 45 yard touchdown catch and run that would give the Big Reds a 25-7 lead at the half.
In the third quarter, it was more of the Big Reds ground and pound. Clay Allen would hit pay dirt on 49 and 24 yard runs that would give the Big Reds a 39-7 lead. Jansco would connect with Sage Pope on the 2pt conversion on Allen's 49 yard TD run but the PAT would fail on Allen's 24 yard run. The Lions final touchdown would come late in the 3rd quarter when Onderko hit Sherman on a 4 yard aerial and Smith would run in the 2pt conversion that cut the Big Reds lead to 39-15.
In the fourth quarter it was all Big Reds. Colin Patten would strike gold again when he sprinted down the sideline on his way to a 61 yard touchdown run. Staunch tacked on the extra point to extend the lead to 46-15. The Big Reds defense continued to harass the Lions throughout the game causing 2 interceptions and 1 fumble. The Reds offense would resume their dominance when Clay Allen jolted through the Lions defense and raced down the field to a 71 yard touchdown score that would commence the games scoring. Staunch's PAT was no good but the Big Reds had the lead 52-15. The Reds would hold the Lions on their last possession and run the clock out on offense. The huge Region 1-A win was a major step toward reaching the District 10 playoffs.
NOTE: Sage Pope and Dom Pape both registered interceptions, Austin Mirizio recovered a fumble and Trey Staunch and Eric Lucich tallied sacks for the Big Reds swarming defense.
Remember, " EVERYONE BLEEDS (BIG) RED!"
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BIG REDS SUPREMACY REINS OVER KENNEDY CATHOLIC 52-6
At (The Swamp) in West Middlesex, the Big Reds (4-3,3-2) dominated arch rival Kennedy Catholic (2-5, 1-5) on Homecoming night by a score of 52-6. The Big Reds scored at will pulling out to a 34-0 1st quarter lead and never looking back.
In the first frame Clay Allen got things started on the ground for the Big Reds when he sprinted 72 yards for the opening score. Jeremy Jansco, Colin Patten and Chandler Tyillian would all add 2 yard touchdown runs and James Wills would blast through the Golden Eagles defense on his way to a 36 yard scoring jaunt. Allen and Christian Porterfield would tack on 2pt conversions that aided the Big Reds to a 34-0 first quarter explosion.
In the second quarter, the Big Reds attacked the Eagles through the air when Jeremy Jansco threw a 25 yard touchdown aerial to Sage Pope and then zipped a 15 yard bullet to Austin Mirizio. Both P.A.T.'s were no good but the Big Reds enjoyed a 46-0 halftime lead.
In the third quarter, with the mercy rule in effect. The Big Reds continued their defensive dominance by shutting down any Golden Eagles threat whether on the ground or through the air. Clay Allen would strike gold again on a 3 yard touchdown run that would cap off the Big Reds scoring and give the Big Reds an insurmountable 52-0 lead.
Late in Fourth Frame, the Golden Eagles would get on the board when Kennedy's Jake McPhatter scampered in from 45 yards out. The Golden Eagles P.A.T. was blocked and the lead was cut to 52-6. The Big Reds would end the game by running the clock out on offense.
The Big Reds defense led by middle linebacker Luke Patten, held the Golden Eagles to -20 yards rushing and 30 total yards of offense.
BIG REDS DROP A THRILLER IN FARRELL 18-13
At Farrell, the Big Reds (3-3,2-2) jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter after Chandler Tyillian picked off a Forrest Wested pass in Farrell Territory. Tyillian's interception helped set up a Jeremy Jansco 13 yard touchdown strike to Sage Pope. Trey Staunch tacked on the PAT. Farrell (4-3,3-2) however returned the favor when Dewayne Burns picked off a Jansco pass and returned it 87 yards to the Big Reds 3 yard line. Three plays later Jason Pinkins plunged in from two yards out to cut the lead to 7-6. Farrell's 2-point conversion failed and the Big Reds hung on to the lead at the break.
In the second half the Steelers Anthony Perkins would scoop up a Big Reds fumble and then Steelers would march on a 57 yard drive that would be capped off by a Wested to Messett touchdown pass. The Steelers 2pt conversion would fail but they had the lead 12-7. Early in the fourth quarter Farrell's Lawerence Hughs would bust through the Big Reds defense on an Iso play to the left and rumble 85 yards for the score. Farrell would take a 18-7 lead after their third 2pt conversion failed. The Big Reds would bounce back again when Jansco hit Sage Pope in the endzone on a 5 yard touchdown toss. The Big Reds 2pt conversion would fail but the Reds cut the Steeler lead to 18-13. The Big Reds would hold the Steelers on defense and get the ball back with approximately two and a half minutes left in regulation. The Big Reds would then drive all the way down into the Steelers redzone. The Steelers forced the Big Reds into a fourth and long when Anthony Pinkins sacked Jansco at the Farrell 20 yard line. Jansco's final desperation pass would fall in and out of a Big Reds receivers hands in the endzone with 5 seconds left. Farrell would take a knee and run the clock out to seal their Region 1-A victory.
NOTE: Jansco lead the Big Reds passing attack with 23 attempts, 13 completions for 171 yards and 2 touchdowns. James Wills lead the ground game with 30 yards on 15 carries. Defensively Chandler Tyillian pilfered a pass for the Big Reds.
BIG REDS KNOCK OFF LAKEVIEW 10-6
In Stoneboro, the Big Reds slipped and slided their way to a 10-6 Region 1-A victory. The Sailors took a 6-0 lead in the first quarter when Lakeviews Full-Back Kokoski blasted in from one yard out. Kokoski's Point after Attempt was blocked.
West Middlesex would score it's only touchdown of the contest when Clay Allen scored on a 17 yard touchdown scamper. Trey Staunch would tack on the extra point to give the Big Reds a slim 7-6 lead at intermission.
The Big Reds Trey Staunch would hit a 24 yard field goal with 3:24 left in the third frame to put the Big Reds ahead 10-6. Both teams battled the cold rain and mud but neither offense could get much going. The Big Reds defense held Lakeview several times in the redzone to preserve the Region 1-A victory.
NOTE: Jeremy Jansco was 10-of-28 for 99 yards passing. Clay Allen lead the ground game with 9 carries for 29 yards and a 12 yard touchdown. James Wills lead the team in recieving with 2 catches for 26 yards. Bret Michaels caught 3 passes for 21 yards. Luke Patten picked off a Zach Bigley pass.
BLUE DEVILS ROLL OVER WEST MIDDLESEX 41-6
In Sharpsville, The Blue Devils (3-0,1-0) rolled over their rivals by a score of 41-6. Spencer Bland rushed for 127 yards on 22 carries and scored 4 touchdowns. Quarterback Jake Henwood had 4 carries for 100 yards and Dersean Alberty-Brown scored on a 25 yard catch from Henwood. Sharpsville racked up 419 total yards on offense while the Big Reds where held to 101. Trey Staunch scored the lone touchdown for the Big Reds on a 5 yard run.
NOTE: Luke Patten and Roman Klaric lead the team in tackling with 12 and 11 tackles respectively. Austin Mirizio pilfered a Henwood pass.
THE BIG REDS DOMINATE AA REYNOLDS 41-12
At West Middlesex, the Big Reds (1-0,2-1) dominated the Class AA Raiders in an impressive fashion. The Big Reds jumped out to a 21-0 1st quarter lead as Jeremy Jansco orchastrated the Big Reds offense for the first full game of the season.
In the first quarter, on the opening play Big Reds Colin Patten returned the kickoff 78 yards for a score. Patten would find the endzone again on a 20 yard touchdown pitch and catch from Jeremy Jansco. Jansco would run in the 2-point conversion. Clay Allen hit paydirt on a 67 yard touchdown run and Trey Staunch tacked on the extra point.
`In the second quarter, the Raiders would finally get on the board in the when Cam Cianci struck gold on a 3 yard TD run. The two point conversion was no good but the Raiders brought the score to within 21-6. Jansco would find the endzone again but this time with his feet. Jansco would run it in from 2 yards out and Staunch would tack on the extra point. The Raiders would bounce right back when Michael Millero would plunge into the endzone from 1 yard out and commence the 1st half scoring and bring the score to 28-12 at the half.
In the second half the Big Reds would roll. James Wills scored on a 69 yard touchdown scamper and Bret Michaels" wowed the crowd" with a 70 yard touchdown catch and run. Trey Staunch would hit 1 of 2 PAT's in the second half to Commence the scoring to 41-12.
NOTE: Jeremy Jansco was 10-of-21 for 216 yards and 2 touchdowns. Clay Allen led the Big Reds ground game with a 4 carry 100 yard 1 touchdown performance.
Colin Patten returns the opening kickoff 78 yards for a touchdown.
Roman Klaric and Austin Mirizio take down a Raiders runner.
Jansco fires a pass to Clay Allen as Trevor Harrison blocks..
BIG REDS BLAST VALLEY 42-12
At West Middlesex, the Big Reds blasted Valley 42-12 to notch their Region 1-A League opener. The Big Reds jumped on Valley early in the first quarter when James Wills hooked up with Roman Klaric on an 11 yard TD strike and then Wills hit paydirt on a 10 yard touchdown run. Wills ran in the two point coversion to give West Middlesex a 14-0 lead. Valley scored next when WM botched the snap and the Indians Alex Kimble recovered the ball in the endzone.
In the Second stanza Jermey Jansco found Clay Allen in the endzone for a 13 yard touchdown hook up, while freshman Michael Gladysz scampered in on a 7 yard TD run. Colin Patten scored on a three yard burst and James wills hooked up with Austin Mirizio on a 10 yard pitch and catch as the Big Reds took a 42-6 halftime lead.
In the second half the Big Reds sailed with the "Mercy Rule" in effect. Conneaut Valley would find the endzone one more time in the fourth frame when the Big Reds botched another snap and Valley's Logan Stearns pounced on the ball in the endzone.
NOTE: Clay Allen lead the Big Reds ground game with a 13 carry 134 yard 1 TD performance. Roman Klaric, Colin Patten and James Wills all pilfered passes for the Big Reds defense.
James Wills #5 finds some good running room as Michael Gladysz #23 blocks.
Luke Patten brings the wood to Valley's running back.
Roman Klaric Hauls in an 11 yard touchdown pass from James Wills.
James Wills and Austin Mirizio celebrate after a big play...
Sage Pope makes a diving tackle against Conneaut Valley.
HORNETS OVERPOWER THE BIG REDS 35-6
At West Middlesex, the Class AA Hornets were led on the ground by DeShawn Coleman's 18 carry 295 yard 2 touchdown performance. In the first quarter, the Hornets got on the board first with an 80 yard TD run by Coleman. Wombacher added the PAT to give the Hornets a 7-0 lead .
In the second quarter Mike Nardone hooked up with Alexander Kirsch on a 17 yard TD strike and Wombacher's PAT made it 14-0. The Big Reds freshman quarterback Trey Staunch would lead the Big Reds right through the Hornet defense and top the drive off with a 27 yard touchdown pass to Sage Pope. The PAT was no good but the Big Reds brought the score to 14-6. Right before the half the Hornets would find the endzone once again when Nardone hit Mike Palumbo on a fullback screen to the left and Palumbo rumbled 50 yards for the score. Wombacher's PAT gave the Hornets a 21-6 lead at the half.
In the second half the Big Reds freshman quarterback Trey Staunch would be picked off by Dionte Pope and returned for a 29 yard score that would give the hornets a 28-6 lead. Hickory's DeShawn Colemen would add his second touchdown run of the game and commence Hickory's scoring when he sprinted 55 yards for the score. Wombacher's PAT would make the score 35-6.
NOTE: The Big Reds played without starting quarterback Jeremy Jansco do to a shoulder injury. Freshman Trey Staunch got the go ahead and was (9-4-1-1-41 yards) through two and a half quarters but went down late in the third quarter with and ankle injury. The Big Reds ended the game with their third string quarterback, Roman Klaric.
Freshman Quarterback Trey Staunch drops back to pass against Hickory.
Clay Allen looks for some running room against the Hornets stingy defense.
Roman Klaric # 39 and Trevor Harrison # 56 take down Hickory's standout running back DeShawn Coleman
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