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Where There's a Will
Will McGonigle is a senior manager for Cardinal O'Hara's football team, and he
also does some grade-school coaching. He's already a legend at O'Hara AND on the site. Coach Danny Algeo
was the first to say Will had a chance to be
more famous than Hockey Puck ever thought of being. Many
have since agreed (smile). |
MAY 29, 2008
SPECIAL REPORT . . .
Reflections on My High School Days
As I sit in my office with less then a week before I graduate from
Cardinal O’Hara, I figure there’s no better place to share my reflections on the
past four years than with the readers of this great website. Like many of my
classmates, I entered O’Hara not knowing what to expect. It was at that time I
met Coach Algeo. I was coaching the JV team at Our Lady of Charity my alma
mater. When O’Hara reached the semifinals of the playoffs, I wanted to see the
game more then anything. But I couldn’t find a ride, so Coach Algeo invited me
to travel up with the team. Little did I know that was the start of my days as
manager at O’Hara. I was so thrilled to be invited back for the Championship
game against the Prep. It was a great game and when O’Hara won I was honored to
receive a championship ring. To this day that ring is one of my most prized
possessions. It was during the summer going into my sophomore year I started
thinking what am I going to do with my life. Then one day it hit me: How 'bout I
try writing? Somehow I got connected with Ted Silary and after a game learning
how to do stats. I started writing for Ted. Writing for Ted was without question
one of my most memorable experiences. I continued to pursue my writing career
with Ted, then towards the end of my junior year the opportunity presented
itself to be published in PA Football Digest. I jumped at that chance, too.
Senior year was a big year for me. First, my classmates voted me to be on the
Homecoming court. Even through I didn’t win Homecoming king, it was a pleasure
to share the honor with many great people. In December I went on a 4-day, 3-day
retreat called Kairos. I can’t really go into too much detail about Kairos, but
I can say it’s a blast I met some amazing people and made many friends. I would
highly recommend that to everyone: If the chance presents itself, go on Kairos.
Lastly I would to take time to thank some people who played a very important
role in my life and high school career. First and foremost I wanna thank my dad
and step-mom, Bill and Debi McGonigle, for all they did for me and the sacrifice
they made to send me to O’Hara. To Coach Algeo and his great staff: Over the
past four years we’ve been really close. You guys are family to me and I love
each and every one of you. To Mrs. Horstmann: Thank you for everything you’ve
done for me. I am truly blessed to have met you and I will miss you next year.
To Mr. McMonigle and the O’Hara Football parents: I thank you for everything to
have done for me. To Fr. Flanagan: Thank you for being my friend on and off the
field. I can’t tell you enough how much it meant to me when you came and visited
my dad when he had his heart attack. To Ms. Mushrush, Ms. Hanly and Mrs. O’Hara:
I know I had my struggles in each one of your classes but I appreciate what you
ladies, along with my parents, made me realize. To Ted: Thank you for giving me
my start in writing. I really enjoyed writing for you in high school and look
forward to writing for you in college, too. To Huck: Thanks for putting up with
me on the sidelines these past four years. You are a great friend and I look
forward to covering games with you in the future. To John Lohn of the Delaware
County Daily Times: You and Ted were my mentors and I thank you for bringing me
into the office to see how the business works. I am proud to call you a personal
friend. To Mr. Spires: Thank you for putting up with me in home room and for
everything else you’ve done for me. To my best friend Mike Porsia: It's hard to
believe that we wont be going to school together next year. You are my best
friend and thanks for everything you’ve done. To Lauren Arata, Kate Beck, Tom
DuBois, and Allie Hess/Kara Kitizinger a k a the Bugg-a Boos: Thank you for
sharing the Kairos experience with me. You guys were the best group ever and I
love each of you. To Chelsea Johnson Twining: Thank you for being the best
Kairos leader ever. To Mr. Kelly: Thank you for being my Kairos leader and
helping me through tough times this year. To Mr. Cook: Thank you for helping me
out this year. To all my friends who I didn’t mention, thank you for being my
friend. You all hold a special place in my heart and I love each and every one
of you. Last but certainly not least, I wanna thank all of you for reading my
articles. I hope you continue reading my articles. Thanks for the support.
NOV. 16
CL RED SEMI
SJ Prep 35, O'Hara 0
One could not help to wonder if St. Joseph's Prep two-way star
Greg Castillo was gonna be nervous heading into Friday night's Philadelphia
Catholic League Red Division semifinal match-up with rival Cardinal O’Hara. The
reason for his possible nerves could have been that he was getting a chance to
play live in front of his Dad ,Philadelphia Eagle Offensive Line coach Juan
Castillo. "He doesn’t get to come to a lot of games," Castillo said about his
dad. "I knew that he was going to be here and that was nice. I consider it a
privilege when he’s able to watch me. I love it.” Even when the older Castillo
can’t watch his son play, he gets to watch him on film. "He watches me on film.
Tells me what I did good, what I did bad and what I need to work on. The next
day we go out and work on it at a nearby school.” Castillo said. “He’s cool with
me. He doesn’t yell . He just tell me what needs to be done.” Castillo said
about his father. With help from his friend, Senior Quarterback Aaron Haas,
Castillo delivered a showing that would make dad proud, catching 5 passes for
110 yards and three touchdowns to pave the way for the Hawk’s 35-0 victory over
the Lions. Castillo’s first touchdown, a 7- yard catch, capped a drive that went
54 yards on 11 plays and ate up 4:07 of clock. Sr. Tim Edger would add the extra
point, giving the Hawks the 7-0 lead. The Hawks were led on that drive by Sr.
Jamir Livingston, who carried the ball 8 times for 40 yards. Castillo's
second touchdown would be from 21 yards. The catch would cap a 12-play, 80-yard
drive in which Castillo would add two more catches for 25 yards. Edger would add
the extra point giving the Hawks the 14-0 lead. After the Hawks sacked Lions
Quarterback Tom Savage and forced him to fumble the ball, which was recovered
for the Hawks by Paul Fitzgerald at the Lions 10. Haas would hit someone other
then Castillo as he hit Edger for 10-yard touchdown. Edger would add the PAT,
giving the Hawks the 21-0 lead. With just five seconds left before halftime
Castillo and Haas would deliver a back-breaker with the help of a bone crushing
block from Brett Tiagwad -- "I didn’t see it. I just heard it," Castillo said
-- that allowed Castillo to take it 30 yards to complete the 51-yard touchdown.
Edger would add the extra point, giving the Hawks the 28-0 lead at half. At
halftime Castillo’s numbers looked like this: 5 catches for 110 yards and three
touchdowns which tied a Philadelphia record for most touchdown receptions in a
postseason game. Haas also tied a city playoff record with 4 touchdown passes in
a game. Next, Haas let his feet do the work for a 9-yard touchdown. The TD run
capped a 9-play, 44-yard drive. Edger would add the extra point, giving the
Hawks the 35-0 victory. The Hawks' victory put them in the Championship game for
the 8th consecutive season. Before the December 1 championship game against the
Cahillites of Roman Catholic. After the Championship game Castillo will take
official visits to Division 1A schools, where he will play defensive back.
NOV. 9
CL RED FIRST ROUND
O'Hara 31, La Salle 7
PLYMOUTH, Pa. -- For the 6th time in 3 years the Cardinal
O’Hara Lions and the La Salle Explorers met on the gridiron. Last Year it was
the Explorers that ended the Lions' season in heartbreaking fashion with a 39-38
victory, in overtime. The last time the Lions and Explorers met was just six
days ago. O’Hara would win the game 28-13. If the first quarter was any
indication the Lions and the Explorers would provide the fans that braved the
cold temperatures at Colonial Stadium another classic. Then the second quarter
came and O’Hara exploded for 21 points. The first touchdown came just two plays
into the quarter when Sophomore Corey Brown took the hand off from Tom
Savage, who was playing in his first game since October. Brown would take it
the two yards needed to capped an 11 play 75 yard drive. Tom DuBois would
hit the extra point, giving the Lions the 7-0 lead. The ensuing Lions drive
would also go 75 yards but only needed one play. Sr. Steve Werner took a
handoff then showed why he is All-American in track as he raced for the
touchdown. DuBois would add the extra point; 14-0 Lions. The next O’Hara drive
the Lions would go 80 yards on 15 plays that ate the 4:51 of the first half.
Savage ended the drive with his 4 yard scamper. Dubios added the PAT giving the
Lions the 21-0 lead. Brown would strike again for the Lions with his 33-yard
touchdown run on the final play of the third quarter. Dubios would add the PAT
giving the Lions the 28-0 lead. DuBois capped the Lions' scoring with his
33-yard field goal. Giving the Lions the 31-0 lead. La Salle would respond with
a 12-yard touchdown run by Mike Donohoe. Mike Bennett would add the PAT,
cutting the Lions' lead down to 31-7. That ended up being the final score.
O’Hara coach Dan Algeo said he “ very pleased with his team tonight.” Up
next for the Lions will be the Red Division regular season champions, the Hawks
of St Joseph Prep.
NOV. 3
CATHOLIC RED
O'Hara 28, La Salle 13
PLYMOUTH, Pa. -- Heading into its Saturday afternoon match up
with the defending Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division Champions the
Cardinal O’Hara Lions need their running game to have a much better game than
they had last week. Well, the running game responded by rushing for 280 yards on
the way to the Lions' 28-13 victory. O’Hara's defense would make the first big
play when Sophomore Corey Brown would intercept a Drew Loughery
pass. Loughery was filling in for Senior QB John Harrison, who missed the
game with an injury. Four plays after the interception Junior Evan Higgins
would power his way in from a yard out. Tom DuBois would add the PAT
giving the Lions the 7-0 lead. The Explorers would respond two drives later when
Loughery would hit Sam Feleccia for a 17-yard touchdown. The touchdown
capped a 2-play, 18-yard drive. Mike Bennett would add the PAT tying the
game up at 7. The Lions would respond behind the running of Brown. Brown score
his first of two touchdowns from 8 yards out. DuBois would add the PAT giving
the Lions the 14-7 lead. The next Lion drive would go 80 yards on 10 plays. The
drive would be capped by Brown’s second TD on the day. This one from five yards
out. DuBois added the PAT, giving the Lions the 21-7 lead at half. Brown would
finish the game with 133 yards In the third quarter the Lions would added to
lead when Senior Kevin Ward put an end to six play 39 yard drive with his
6-yard touchdown run. DuBois would add the PAT, giving the Lions the 21-7 lead.
In the 4th quarter the Explorers made it a little interesting when the Loughery-Feleccia
connection would strike again from 6 yards out. Bennett's PAT attempt would be
no good cutting the Lions lead to 28-13 On the ensuing kickoff the Explorers
decided to go for an onside kick. It paid off as the Explorers came up with the
ball. The Explorers would not be able to score on the drive, thanks to Loughery
throwing an interception to Junior defensive Linemen Dennis Mushrush. The
Lions would also receive an interception from Junior Jason Johnson, which
preserved the 28-13 lead. These two teams wont have to wait long to see each
other has they will see each other this weekend in the Philadelphia Catholic
League Red Division playoffs. The Lions will be the number 4 seed and the
Explorers will be the 5th seed.
OCT. 28
CATHOLIC RED
Judge 33, O'Hara 0
A day after Mother Nature's fury unleashed heavy rain on the
Philadelphia region, forcing the postponement of the Philadelphia Catholic Red
Division contest between the visiting Lions of Cardinal O’Hara and the Crusaders
of Father Judge, a perfect day was produced for the makeup game. When it was all
said and done, it was the Crusaders behind the running of Senior Andrew
McHale who ran through a tough Lion defense on the way a 33-0 victory.
It took the Crusaders seven plays to draw first blood when Senior
Brian Rickus showed off his powerful leg by nailing a 37-yard field goal.
Giving the Crusaders 3-0 lead. The field goal capped a seven-play, 50-yard
drive.
A fake punt run by Dan Keenan would set up the next scoring
drive. Three plays later McHale would score his first Touchdown when he powered
his way in six yards out. Rickus would add the PAT giving the Crusaders the 10-0
lead at halftime.
It didn’t take long for McHale and the Crusaders to add to their
lead. In fact, just 32 seconds after the opening kickoff of the second half were
needed for McHale to race 31 yards for the touchdown. Rickus' PAT attempt would
be blocked by SR Billy McMonigle, keeping the Crusaders' lead at 16-0.
Two possessions later the Crusaders would drive 34 yards down to
the 2 before the Lions' defense made a stand, pushing the ‘Saders back to the 9.
Rickus would use his leg again to nail a 26-yard field goal for a 19-0 lead.
The next drive the Crusaders would need four plays for McHale to
put an end to a 42-yard drive with his 19-yard touchdown run. Rickus would add
the PAT, giving the Crusaders the 26-0 lead. McHale would strike once more in
the 4th quarter when he rumbled his way in from 18 yards. Rickus would add the
PAT giving the Crusaders the 33-0 lead. McHale finished the game with 127 yards
on 21 carries. Up next for the Lions is a date with the defending Champions La
Salle Explorers while the Crusaders will take on their arch-rival, the Falcons
of North Catholic.
OCT. 20
CATHOLIC RED
SJ Prep 16, O'Hara 7
Whenever the Lions of Cardinal O’Hara and the Hawks of St.
Joseph Prep meet on the gridiron, you're guaranteed a good game. This year's
meeting was no different. The Lions put up a good fight, however the Hawks would
still prevail, 16-7. The Lions' defense would come out firing, forcing the Hawks
to a 3-and-out on their first drive. SJP's second drive looked promising as they
had the ball deep inside O’H territory. But the defense would step up, forcing
SR Tim Edger to attempt a 25-yard FG, which was good. SJP's next score
would come following a Greg Castillo interception of Fresh. QB Ryan
Laughlin. The play before the INT, Edger attempt at a 34-yard FG was no
good. Eight plays following the INT, Aaron Haas would keep the ball on a
bootleg and punch it in from 4 yards out. The PAT by Edger was good. The 2 pt
conversion was no good, giving SJP the 9-0 lead. The O’H defense would get their
first score of the season when SR Mike Grunde intercepted Haas and
proceeded to take it in from 20 yards out. The PAT by Tom DuBois was
good, cutting the lead to 9-7 Two plays later Haas would be intercepted again
by So. Corey Brown. In the third quarter both defenses came out firing as
they traded 3-and-outs. SR Jamir Livingston would preserve the Hawks'
victory when he punched the pigskin in from 5 yards out. Edger would add the PAT
giving the Hawks the 16-7 victory. Next week both teams will travel. The Lions
will travel to Lincoln High for a Saturday afternoon contest with the Father
Judge Crusaders while the Hawks will travel to Drexel Hill to take on Monsignor
Bonner at Upper Darby on Sunday evening.
OCT. 14
SPECIAL REPORT
Homecoming at O'Hara
On the weekend of October 12 to the 14th, the Cardinal O’Hara
school community celebrated its past by holding their annual homecoming
festivities. The weekend started off a big bang on Friday when our field hockey
team defeated arch-rival Archbishop Carroll by a 2-1 score. Next came homecoming
Saturday which included Mass, a bonfire and the dance. I served the mass by
carrying the cross and the holding the book for Fr. Flanagan. After mass
there was the bonfire where the Homecoming court was introduced. Each guy of the
court received a key chain with "COH homecoming '07" engraved on it while the
girls received a necklace with the same. Off to the dance. The dance was a
tremendous time. One tradition of the homecoming dance is "Save the Last Dance,"
where members of the student body buy chances to dance with a member of the
Homecoming court. I had the pleasure of dancing with Sr soccer player Laura
Dean. I was glad that I got to dance with Laura as we went to grade school
together at Our Lady of Charity in Brookhaven. (Truth be told, I had a crush on
Laura back in the day and still do.) Finally, the big day arrived: Homecoming
Sunday. The morning started at 11 a.m. when the court met for pictures and
rehearsal. After pictures it was off to the convertibles for the parade through
Springfield. I had the pleasure of escorting the lovely Jessa Casner.
Once arriving at Springfield it was time to meet my parents for Senior day.
After meeting the parents it was kickoff. Then it came the big moment when we
would find out who would be crowned King and Queen. And the winners...........
Keith Sheridan and Kelly Brown. Congratulations to both of you. I
would like to thank our Asst Principal of Student Affairs, Mr. Allen, and his
wife, Mrs. Allen, along with the Homecoming moderator, Ms. Reick, and the rest
of the Homecoming court of Ryan Mattson, Keith, Dave Stenson, Myles Powell,
Shannon Finnegan, Kelly, Natasha Ciminera, Katrina Lopez, Jessa.
Thank you everyone for making my senior Homecoming an experience that Ill
remember for the rest of my life. I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to
share this weekend with. Lastly I would like to thank Ted for making the
trip to share this experience with all of us.
OCT. 5
CATHOLIC RED
Roman 31, O'Hara 7
For the final time in this Tedsilary.com reporter's high school
career, I ventured off to Widener University for a Cardinal O’Hara game. I
always like playing at Widener because it is 5 minutes away from my house. So on
this hot Friday the Lions were playing host to the Cahillites of Roman Catholic.
Things got off to a fast start for the Lions as on the second play Soph Corey
Brown would take a power and be off to the races for 51-yard TD. SR Tom
DuBois would add the PAT, giving O’H the early 7-0 lead. RC would respond on
the ensuing drive, going 70 yards on 5 plays. Sr Chris Johnson would hook
up with classmate Albert Desiderio for a 16-yard touchdown. The PAT was
good, tying the ball game up at 7. The Cahillites' drive would show their quick
score-potential, and the Johnson-Desiderio connection would strike again; this
time for 64 yards out on the second play of the drive. The PAT was good giving
RC the 14-7 lead. On the first play of the 2nd quarter SR Chris Fioravanti would
add a 20-yard field goal, extending the RC lead to 17-7. Johnson would cap the
first half scoring with a 1 yard run. The PAT was good giving the Cahillites the
24-7 halftime lead. Johnson would also cap the score for the game with another
1-yard run. The PAT was good, giving RC the 31-7 victory. Up next for the Lions
is a date with Raiders of Archbishop Ryan Sunday at Springfield Delco. Tune in
next week for a very special report on my experience of being on the Homecoming
Court. I will also provide a game report. That’s right, you're getting two Where
There’s a Wills in one week.
SEPT. 29
CATHOLIC RED
O'Hara 18, N. Catholic 7
People on the hill. The BBQs going. Only means one thing: O’Hara Varsity is
playing on their home field. The Lions never lost a varsity game on “their home
turf." The Falcons of North Catholic came in after a tough loss to Roman
Catholic. After a defensive battle in the first quarter North would strike first
on their 1st play of the quarter when SR Terrell Oglesby busted down the
middle of the O’H defense, kick-starting a dust storm on his way to an 85-yard
touchdown. The PAT was good. A common theme for the Lions this year is scoring
in the final minute of the half. They accomplished that feat with just 15
seconds left when Jr QB Tom Savage threw one up in the end zone to SR WR
Ryan Wolski. Wolski ,who also is on the basketball team, looked like he
was blocking out someone as he came down with the ball. Without SR K Tom
DuBois, who missed the game with an injury, the Lions were forced to go for
two and it failed giving the Falcons the 7-6 lead heading into the locker room.
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the day came when at half when Ted gave me $5
and told me to grab him a hot dog and get myself something. Well, the shock was
that I came back with Ted’s hot dog and I politely declined to get me something
to eat. WOW. The momentum O’H had heading into the half showed in the 3rd when
on their first drive they drove 60 yards on 6 plays with the capper coming when
Savage hooked up with So Corey Brown for a 23-yard touchdown. The 2pt
conversion was no good giving the Lions the 12-7 lead. SR Kevin Ward put
the final nail in the Falcon coffin when he got to the NC sideline and was off
to races for a 52-yard touchdown. Kevin proceeded to get knocked over by Jr
Kevin Lalor when the duo attempted a chest bump. The 2pt conversion was no good
giving O’H the 18-7 win.
SEPT. 21
PCL RED
O'Hara 33, Bonner 8
The saying that you never know who's gonna step up in a rivalry
game is true. Last year it was Brandon Royal who stepped up when the
Lions met the Friars, and this year it was SR WR Ryan Wolski. All Wolski
did was catch five passes for 59 yards, tying his career high. The Lions set the
momentum on the first play of the game when Jr QB Tom Savage, who sat out
last week's game with Don Bosco Prep due to an injury, hooked up with Soph RB/DB
Corey Brown for a gain of 32 yards down to the Bonner 28. That play would
just be the start of something. How’s this? The Lions went 0-2 on 3rd down
conversions, but 2-2 on fourth down conversions. The first conversion came on
Savage’s pass to Wolski, which put O’H down to the MB 16. The second conversion
capped the drive when Savage hit SR TE Mark Wedderburn for the 13-yard
touchdown. The PAT by Mike Huf, who was handing the field goal kicking
while SR Tom DuBois was at his soccer game vs. Ryan, was no good. The
next O’H drive would look a lot like the first one. The Lions would again go for
0-2 on 3rd down, but 2-2 on fourth down. Facing a 4th-and-4, Savage hit
Wedderburn on a quick pass for a gain of down to the MB 7. Facing 4th and goal
from the 3, Savage threw one up for Brown, who came down with it in the end
zone. The 2-pt conversion would be no good, giving O’H the 12-0 lead. Savage
would sneak in from a yard out for the next Lion score. The PAT was no good. MB
responded behind the Iggy Schmitt to Chris Hooper connection. The
duo would account for 66 of the 74 yards. Matt McGillian provided the
other 8, including the 2-yard touchdown. Schmitt hooked up with Kristian
Johnson for the 2 pts. The Lions struck again on the final play before half
when Evan Higgins took in a Savage screen pass from 13 yards. Savage and
Brown connected for the 2-pointer, making it 26-8 at half. O’H defense, led by
Billy McMonigle, Chris Nolan and Kevin Ward, among others, did a
great job keeping MB from scoring again. With a bone-crushing block by
Wedderburn and fancy footwork, Jr Billy Morgan capped the scoring with
his 43-yard run. The Pat by DuBois, who made it from the soccer game, gave O’H
the 33-8 cushion. Up next for the Lions are Puck’s North Catholic Falcons on
Saturday at 11 a.m. on the football field behind O’Hara.
SEPT. 7
NON-LEAGUE
North Penn 30, O'Hara 16
To say home field advantage is important in deciding the
outcome of a game in the Lions of Cardinal O’Hara and the Knights of North Penn
would be an understatement. Consider this: In the four meetings between the
Lions and the Knights, the home team has won all four. O’Hara was looking to
become the first visiting team to win in this series. The Knights would strike
first on their second play when Jr RB/DB Taylor Smith busted through the
tough O’Hara defense on his way to a 45-yard touchdown. The PAT by Brandon
McManus was good, giving the Knights the early 7-0 lead. Later on in the
first quarter, Sr FB/LB Mike Katch would power his way through the
defense from 17 yards out to put an end to an 8-play, 54-yard drive. The PAT was
good giving NP the 14-0 lead. On the next possession, O’Hara would drive 80
yards behind the passing of Jr QB Tom Savage and running of Soph RB/DB
Corey Brown. It would be Savage’s legs, however, that got him in the end
zone from a yard out. The PAT by Sr K Tom DuBois was good, cutting the NP
to 14-7. On the very next play from Scrimmage Jr QB Justin Davey's pass
was intercepted by Sr RB/DB Steve Werner. O’H couldn’t take advantage of
the turnover. The next Lions score would come with 33 seconds left in the 1st
half when Savage hooked up with Brown on a little screen pass on which Brown
showed his speed to take it in from 21 yards out. DuBois' PAT was good, tying up
the game at 14 heading into the break. A special thanks goes out to girls soccer
player Melissa Downey for standing in line at the snack bar to get me a
bottle of water. Following a touchback by DuBois and penalty, which pinned the
Knights inside their 10, SR TE/DE Mark Wedderburn brought down Davey in
the end zone for the safety, giving O’H the 16-14 lead. The Knights would
respond as Katch got through the defense only to be caught from behind by an O’H
defender. Four plays later Katch would cap the drive with a 2-yard touchdown. NP
Head Coach Dick Beck opted to go for the 2 points, which would put the
Knights ahead by 6. It paid off as Davey would take it in, giving NP the 22-16
lead. Three plays later the Knights would strike again. This time it was Smith
who outjumped SR WR Ryan Wolski for the interception, which would take 46
yards for a TD. The two-point conversion was good giving NP the 30-16 victory.
Up next for the Lions is a date with New Jersey Powerhouse Don Bosco Prep.
SEPT. 1
NON-LEAGUE
O’Hara 32, Bishop Shanahan 7
The smell of the beach and the crowd in
swimsuits must mean one thing: O’Hara Football is back down in Ocean City. After
taking a year off from their annual game down the shore, the Lions were back in
OC this with a new opponent, the Bishop Shanahan Eagles.
On a sunny, breezy day the Eagles drew first blood on their third drive of
the game after Jr. QB Greg Cordivari was intercepted by So. Corey
Brown on the first drive of the game. Sr. Steve Werner would recover
a fumble by Sr. Nick Branton that ended the BS second drive. Sr. RB
Nick Vaders danced his way through the Lions defense on his way to a 5-yard
TD. The PAT was good giving BS a 7-0 lead. Sadly for the Eagles that score woke
up the Lions. The Lions went on to score 32 unanswered points. The first points
came when Brown took a 35-yard pass from Jr. QB Tom Savage to the house.
The PAT was no good, leaving the Eagles ahead, 7-6. A little less then 3 minutes
later, Brown struck again -- this time on the ground from 6 yards out. The
two-point conversion was no good giving the Lions the 12-7 lead. With 16 seconds
left in the half Savage would strike again through the air, this time with
Werner as the pair hooked up for a 10-yard TD. The 2 point conversion was no
good, giving the Lions the 18-7 halftime lead. In the 4th Brown would take a
punt by the Eagles back to the house from 38 yards. The PAT by Tom DuBois
was good, giving the Lions the 25-7 lead. Brown would once again scoot through
the Eagles' defense, this time from 9 yards out, to cap the scoring and give the
Lions the 32-7 victory heading into the Week Two matchup with the Knights of
North Penn.