WEEK #5 - September 26, 2009                 @ McGibbeny Field

	8-UNDER

	Thomas-Jefferson 6 - BROOKLINE 0

	Fumble Recovery: Ramon White

	NOTES: It was a miserable morning for football. The rain fell
	without pause, but the game went on. The first half came down
	to a slip-sliding midfield mudbath without much ball movement
	on either side of the line.

	The second half was much the same. Midway through the third
	quarter, a TJ runner broke free from the pack and raced to the
	endzone for a score. The Knight defense stopped the conversion
	attempt and held the Jags silent for the rest of the game. The
	Brookline offense, however, never gained traction and remained
	mired in the mud.

 

	WEEK #5 - September 26, 2009                 @ McGibbeny Field

	9-UNDER

	BROOKLINE 8 - Thomas-Jefferson 0

	Scoring Summary:

	Darryl Daniels 57 run (Brent Ivory run)

	NOTES: The Brookline Knights and the TJ Jaguars battled it out
	in the mud for forty minutes. When the final buzzer sounded,
	the Knights scraped the sludge from their spikes and went home
	to dry after a hard-fought 8-0 victory.

	The first half was a defensive gridlock. The Knights offense
	moved the ball well despite the poor field conditions, but
	could not manage to break free towards the endzone. The tough
	Brookline defense dug in and did a fine job containing the TJ
	attack. The first half ended without a score.

	Finally, in the third quarter, Darryl Daniels broke loose.
	Aided by some fine downfield blocking by Lamar Lewis, Daniels
	streaked fifty-seven yards for the game's only touchdown.
	Quarterback Brent Ivory bulled the ball over the line for the
	two-point conversion and an 8-0 Knights lead.

	At this point the Brookline defense rose to another level and
	completely subdued the TJ attack. One excellent individual
	effort stood out late in the game. It one of those Web-Gem
	moments that may have saved the Knight victory.

	TJ's quarterback launched a perfect pass to an open receiver.
	Cornerback DeJon James recovered nicely and extended his reach
	just enough to knock down the pass. If caught, it would have
	been a sure six points. Way to go, DeJon!

	Kudos also to the offensive linemen (Jeremy Jenkins, Zachary
	Kulbacki, Randy Roscoe, Will Rupert, Joel Wert) and tight ends
	(Branden Wysong, Marshal White). They did a marvelous job in
	the trenches controlling the line of scrimmage.

 

	WEEK #5 - September 26, 2009                 @ McGibbeny Field

	10-UNDER

	Thomas-Jefferson 54 - BROOKLINE 0

 

	WEEK #5 - September 26, 2009                 @ McGibbeny Field

	11-UNDER

	BROOKLINE 12 - Thomas-Jefferson 6

	Scoring Summary:

	Taylor Thornton 40 run (conversion failed)
	Taylor Thornton 60 run (conversion failed)

	NOTES: It was a miserable afternoon. A steady, drenching rain
	chilled the bones of all who braved the persistent downpour.
	The Brookline Knights 11-year olds, however, shrugged it off
	and came together to earn a 12-6 victory over the TJ Jaguars.

	In a game fought mostly in the trenches, the Knights struck
	first near the ten minute mark. Taylor Thornton broke free and
	carried the ball forty yards for the first score. The Jaguars
	countered with a touchdown on their next possession to even
	the score at 6-6. The score remained deadlocked at halftime.

	Both teams slugged it out in the mud during the second half.
	Again, Brookline struck first with another long run by Taylor
	Thornton, this time covering sixty yards. With a 12-6 lead to
	protect, the Knight defense got tough during the final quarter
	and shut down the Jags for the remainder of the contest.

 

	WEEK #5 - September 26, 2009                 @ McGibbeny Field

	13-UNDER

	BROOKLINE 38 - Thomas-Jefferson 0

	Scoring Summary:

	Michael Ignasky 40 run (kick failed)
	Jerrad Tuite 1 run (Dominick DelGreco run)
	Michael Roper 5 run (Adam Tajuddin run)
	Dominick DelGreco 47 run (Michael Ignasky run)
	Dominick DelGreco 60 pass from Jerrad Tuite
		(Michael Roper run)

	Interception: Michael Roper
	Fumble Recovery: Dominic Amato, Jerrad Tuite

	NOTES: On a soggy McGibbeny Field, Coach Donnie and his elder
	Knights rained down upon the Thomas-Jefferson Jaguars with
	another vivid display of offensive lightning and defensive
	thunder. When the storm clouds passed, the Knights had posted
	their fourth impressive victory in as many games with a 38-0
	tanning of the Jags.

	In the first half, the Knights multi-faceted and increasingly
	dangerous offense produced four touchdowns. Strong running
	by Dominick DelGreco and Michael Ignasky accounted for sixteen
	points. Short scoring bursts by Jerrad Tuite and Michael Roper
	contributed twelve more. Adam Tajuddin added to the fireworks
	with a slick reverse for one of Brookline's three conversions.

	On the opposite side of the ball, Brookline's swarming defense
	put in another fearsome performance. Sparked by the aggressive
	play of Adam Ottaviano and Dominic "Taco" Amato, they totally
	throttled the TJ attack. The halftime score: 30-0.

	A sixty yard touchdown pass from Tuite to DelGreco opened the
	second half in style. Backup quarterback Joey Kalsek then took
	over and led the Knights on their sixth march upfield. This
	final crusade came to a halt deep in TJ territory.

	Now, late in the fourth quarter, the TJ offense managed their
	only ball movement of the game. With just one minute to go, a
	Jaguar runner broke free and streaked downfield. The shutout
	was in jeopardy as a touchdown seemed a certainty. Someone
	forgot to inform linebacker Michael Roper.

	Michael hit the after-burner and tracked down the runaway Jag
	from behind. Then, with thirty seconds remaining and TJ still
	scratching at the doorstep, Roper intercepted a pass on the
	five yard line to end the protest and preserve the shutout.

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