Monday, October 3, 2011

Somerville vs Plainfield

Somerville – 21
Plainfield – 28

The Cardiac Cards were at it again; the young Red Birds came up with the overtime victory as the Somerville Pioneers nearly pulled a magical act with their deceptive fakes. Keys to the victory:

1) The Cardinals were the stronger team as the game went on
2) 5 different running backs contributed with the starting running back out due to injury
3) Key contributions from several sophomores
4) The offensive line did a good job
5) The defense made multiple stops for loss yardage
6) A true team effort was displayed. Multiple key contributors helped the Cardinals pull this game.

For the 2nd consecutive game, Rickie Barnett garnered the Plainfield Fanatic overall player of the game. Rickie contributed in every way possible. Rickie was perfect for extra points (4 for 4) and scored two touchdowns, one receiving and one rushing. His rushing touchdown in overtime decided the game.

Other key contributors:
Junior – Joshua Knight averaged 8 yards per carry including a rush for a touchdown. Josh also had 4 tackles and 1 tackle for loss yardage
Sophomore – Steven Jones Jr. rushed for a team high 86 yards. Jones led the team in tackles with 12, which included 2 tackles for loss yardage. Jones also scored on a 45 yard run after a fumble recovery.
Senior – Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan threw for 1 touchdown
Senior – Sharrieff Rasheed had 11 tackles that included 2 tackles for loss yardage.
Senior – Kevin Grundy had 9 tackles that included 4 tackles for loss yardage
Senior – Don Juan Harrison had 5 tackles that included 4 tackles for loss yardage. Allowed only 1 play for negative yards on the offensive line
Sophomore – Justin Forster had 2 interceptions, 1 force fumble, and 5 tackles that included 1 tackle for loss yardage
Junior – Leon Johnson offensive line play allowed only one play for negative yards
Senior – Lamond Sparrow offensive line play allowed only one play for negative yards. Lamond also had 2 tackles that included one tackle for loss yardage.
Junior – Hampton Pringley offensive line play allowed only one play for negative yards. Hampton also had 4 tackles, one for loss yardage, and a quarterback sack.
Junior – Dawel Benscome offensive line play allowed only one play for negative yards.
Senior – Chad Jno-Lewis offensive line play allowed only one play for negative yards. Chad also had 7 tackles that included 2 tackles for loss yardage.
Sophomore – Duane Goode offensive line play allowed only one play for negative yards.





Other Notes:
Offensive Player of the game – Joshua Knight
Defensive Player of the game – Steven Jones, Jr.


The following player’s earned the Cardinal Fanatic Star for their helmets

Rickie Barnett – 8*
Steven Jones Jr. – 4*
Kevin Grundy – 4*
Don Juan Harrison - 3*
Joshua Knight - 2*
Chad Jno-Lewis - 2*
Lamond Sparrow- 2*
Justin Foster - 2*
Sharrieff Rasheed - 2*
Hampton Pringley - *
Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan - *
Tyler Barratt - *
Joshua Forehand - *
Trellis Nash - *
Akiel Revan - *
Khaliq Harris - *
Quahif Lane - *

Next game: Elizabeth @ home at 1:00pm on October 8th

Note: See www.PlainfieldSportsNews.com for a complete write-up of the game


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