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| #12 Dawud Hicks |
The 2010 football season was the last playoff team Plainfield had. One of the main reasons was the performance of Dawud Hicks. Hicks more known for his grappling skills was a major force on the Cardinals Football Playoff season. Dawud would finish the season as the Cardinal Fanatic top star earner for the Cardinals. Here is a look back at Dawud's player of the game notes:
Plainfield vs Somerville
After giving up 56 points in their game opener, the Cardinals responded with an exceptional defensive effort by shutting out Somerville led by Dawud Hicks, DaShawn Robinson, and Tiaquan Womack. The defensive effort was punctuated with 4 stops in 4 attempts on 4th down.
Plainfield vs Union
Plainfield pulled off the biggest upset in several years as the Cardinals defeated the Farmers of Union 14 - 7. The game was nearly a shut out but Union scored with less than 2 minutes in the game. Kell'E Gallimore played an all around outstanding game. His quality punts, interception on defense, and the Cardinals 2 touchdowns led Plainfield to victory. Dawud Hicks led the Cardinals on the defensive side with 11 tackles, 2 for negative yards.
The Cardinals defense has put back to back impressive showings. Another interesting statistical note, Union went for it on 4th down 3 times. The Farmers were successful once. The Cardinals have turned away their opponets 6 out of the last 7 attempts on 4th down. The Cardinals also went nearly 8 quarters of shut out football.
This was the best execution the offense has demonstrated all season. Although this game could have easily seen the Cardinals score at least 28 points. A couple of deep open touch down passes were dropped. The improvement in offense is taking strides.
The defense will be tested when the Cardinals go to visit the Elizabeth Minutemen and their high octane offense.
The offense should continue to take positive steps as they face the worst scoring defense in the conference.
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| Dawud and the Cardinals Celebrating Qualifying for the Playoffs |
Westfield vs Plainfield
Plainfield ended an improved season on a disappointing note. Westfield man handled the Cardinals as A.J. Murray of Westfield ran through the Cardinals to earn the Plainfield Fanatic player of the game.
Diijon Allen-Jordan threw for 120 yards but his performance was offset with 3 interceptions.
Deion McNeil caught a 40 yd TD pass from Allen-Jordan for the Cardinals only score. This was McNeil's 3rd TD reception of the year.
Delano Mullings was hurt on his first rushing attempt and was side lined for the remainder of the game.
Seniors Tiaquan Womack and Dawud Hicks will be missed for next season. Both grapplers combined for 25 tackles with 3 for negative yards.
Both Tiaquan and Dawud should earn post season accolades.
Here are the final Plainfield Fanatic star earners for the 2010 season
#12 Dawud Hicks - Sr. ************************************
#4 Kell'E Gallimore - Sr. ************************************
#2 Delano Mullings - Sr. *******************************
#18 Diijon Allen-Jordan - Jr. ****************************
#14 Ricky Barnett - Jr. *************************
#76 Tiaquan Womack - Sr. *************************
#7 Deion McNeil - Sr. ************************
#21 DeShawn Robinson - Sr. *******************
#6 Josh Wilson - Sr. ***************
#8 Chad Lewis - Jr. **************
#54 Travis Johnson - Sr. ************
#73 Dawel Bencosme - So. **********
#5 Jair Mack - Sr. *********
#53 DonJuan Harrison - Jr. *********
#13 Henze Espinoza - So. ********
#64 Lamond Sparrow - Jr. ********
#19 Shareff Rasheed - Jr. *******
#1 Sergio Wilcher - Jr. ***
#11 Allen Brown - Sr. *
#17 Denzel Christian - So. *
#26 Tajir Hurdle - Sr. *
To big Dawud (father) and family, please accept my Condolences
The Cardinal Fanatic...
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