Broncos 2006 Season Recap

Ages 7, 8, and 9 Weight 45 - 90lbs
End of season Max 99lbs
Head Coach - Eric Bell
Assistant Coaches -Joe Clarke, Chico Flowers-TBD

BroncoS FIGHT HARD....BUT FALL 9/10/06

The Mitey Mite Broncos played the tough Monroe-Woodbury team and came away on the downside of a 6-0 score. On the second play of the game the Broncos Antoine Lewis (9) sprimted 40 yards to the 2 yard line but were unable to capitalize. Great defense prevailed by both sides as the score was 0-0 at the half. The second half was also a defensive struggle until Monroe Woodbury moved the ball to the Broncos 25 yard line. From there the Crusaders threw a 25 yard catch and run touchdown pass for the only score of the game.

Good defense by Dean Tommarelle(21), Danny Pistolesi(22), Antoine Lewis(9) and strong running by Devonte banner(24) were the hi-lites the Broncos can build on.

Broncos Comeback To Tie 9/17/06

The Mitey Mite Broncos played another hard fought defensive game this past weekend. The Broncos displayed the ability to move the football down the field, but they were unable to score due to turnovers and penalties. With the score 6-0 in favor of the visitors the Broncos put together their best drive with three minutes left in the game. Devonte banner (24) was able to break free and score from 25 yards away to tie the game. However the Broncos were unable to convert the extra point.

Good defense by Dean Tommarelle(21), Danny Pistolesi(22), Antoine Lewis(9) and strong running by Devonte Banner(24) were the hi-lites the Broncos can build on.

Broncos Break Out With Victory 9/24/06

The Mitey Mite Broncos returned to their dominant ways this past weekend that has been a staple of their past success. Playing away at North Rockland the Broncos established themselves early as Devonte Banner (24) streaked around left end on the fourth play of the game for a 60 yard touchdown. The Broncos defense then took over and held the Red Raiders on consecutive drives.

In the second quarter Antoine Lewis dashed to the end-zone for a touchown and the Broncos controlled the game at the half as of this writing 13-0. Strong runs by Dean Tommarelle(21), Danny Pistolesi(22), and good defense by Isaiah Washington (2), Nigel Jones (65) and Jonathan Lorenzo (17) hi-lighted the Broncos victory.

Broncos Mitey Mite Day A Success 9/30/06

On Saturday 9/30/06 The Mitey Mite Broncos traveled to Valley Cottage to participate in the Rockland County Pop Warner Mitey Mite Day. This event is held each year by a League host and it includes Round Robin Play. The Vikings scrimmaged against six different teams and scores were not kept. The teams scrimmaged three opponents, were "interrupted" by lunch being fed to all of the teams, then scrimmaged three additional opponents. Everyone played extensively and had a good time. The Broncos have a Bye on 10/8/06 and will return to action the following weekend.

Broncos Return to action 10/15/06

After being idle for two weeks the Mitey-Mite Broncos returned to action against Orangetown (NJ) with a tough one point loss. It was evident from the start that the Broncos were ready to play as they marched down the field on their opening possession. A fumble at the opponent 15 yard line stopped this drive but it was one of the few errors the Broncos made all day. Long runs on the drive by Devonte Banner (24) and Antoine Lewis(9) fueled the next drive which ended in a Banner(24) touchdown. Danny Pistolesi(22) added the extra point run. Orangetown scored in the third quater on a twenty yard run from scrimmage. They then succesfully kicked the extra point which qualifies as a two point conversion making the score Orangetown 8, Broncos 7. Both teams made further attempts at scoring but good defense on both sides of the ball resulted in the final score.

Coach Bell and his staff praised the efforts of the team including Isaiah Washington (2), Dean Tomarelle (21), Justin Wilson (63) Nigel Jones(65), Zack Morris(62), Nathan Harrison (20), Ray Miller (12) and Jonathan Lorenzo (17).

Broncos Battle to the End 10/22/06

On Sunday, the Broncos traveled to Suffern and played the Orangetown II Patriots. After battling to a 6-6 tie in the first half the Broncos and the Patriots displayed an impressive battle of missed and made extra point kicks. Extra point kicks are not common on older youth football league levels and the Broncos have always displayed success at it. However, in the end the Broncos ran out of time 22-12. Dean Tomarelle (21) put the Broncos on the board with a dart to the end-zone and Devonte Banner (24) displayed his long range speed once again with a long touchdown run. Antoine Lewis (9) led the passing attack for the Broncos and the Bronco staff praised the efforts of Kobe Gathers(50), Banner(24), Bryce Davis(18), Lewis(9), and Justin Turner(10). The Broncos will return to action next week versus Orangetown III.

Broncos Run to Victory 10/29/06

In Orangeburg, New York on Sunday The Mitey-Mite Broncos opened up the offense and came away with an impressive victory. On the third play from scrimmage, Bronco Devonte Banner(24) raced 55 yards around the left end for a touchdown. Tough defense was displayed by Antoine Lewis(9) and strong running by Haitam Coughlin(27), Danny Pistolesi(22) and Dean Tomarelle(21) stood out but the Broncos and the Patriots went to the half tied at 7-7. In the second half Tomarelle(21) broke lose for a 30 yard gain to the five yard line with Banner(24) taking it in around left end for his second touchdown with, Pistolesi(22) adding the extra point. After a fumble recovery by the Bronco defense, Tomarelle(21) dashed 40 yards off tackle for the third score, with Pistolesi(22) adding his second extra point run. The hi-light of the game was Lewis'(9) 50 yard touchdown pass to Justin Turner(10), where Turner outran the Patriot defense to the endzone. Lewis(9) added the extra point on a tough run ending the scoring at 28-7.

This was a total team effort by the Broncos with strong support from Haitam Coughlin(27),Raymond Miller(12),Kobe Gathers(50),Nigel Bailey(70) Steven Garcia (57) and Isaiah Washington(2).

Broncos Dominate 11/5/06

Playing at home for the first time in three weeks the Mitey-Mite Broncos came prepared against a tough Valley Cottage team. The Broncos are known for there quick starts and today was no different. On the opening drive Dean Tomarelle(21) took the handoff and raced around right end for a 50 yard touchdown. Unfortunately the touchdown was called back due to a penalty. The Broncos were not discouraged and continued to move the ball with strong runs by Devonte Banner(24), Haitam Coughlin(27), and Danny Pistolesi(22).

Banner(24) helped the Bronco cause in the second quarter with a 50 yard jaunt down the sideline for the first touchdown of the day. Tomarelle(21) then added the extra point by outracing the defense to the corner of the end-zone. The two teams then stiffened up on defense and the game became a battle of field position. Coach Flowers then changed up the gameplan and spread out the offense by running reverses and throwing passes. The best play was a reverse by the running back who then pitched the ball to Antoine Lewis(9), who then passed to Justin Turner (10) for a 35 yard touchdown. Danny Pistolesi(22) then added the extra point to close the scoring.

Strong performances by Isaiah washington(2), Raymond Miller(12), Charlie Verni(80), Gregory Powell(90) and Nigel Bailey(70) contributed to the Bronco victory.

Broncos End Crusade With Win 11/12/06

For YTL 2006 season, if you arrived late to a Bronco game, chances are you have missed their first touchdown. And it was no different in their final game as the Mitey-Mite Broncos came out and pounced on Monroe-Woodbury.
Lead back Devonte Banner(24) initiated the scoring on the third play of the game with a 60 yard touchdown around left end after taking the handoff from quaterback Danny Pistolesi(22). The extra point pass attempt by Pistolesi was incomplete, and the Broncos were ahead 6-0 before spectators were back from the concession stand. The Bronco defensee then stiffened up with big hits by Isaiah Washington(2), Daniel Williams(86) Nigel Bailey(70) standing out. Monroe-Woodbury was able to hold Bronco offense from scoring despite continued strong runs by Dean Tomarelle(21), DannyPistolesi(22) and Devonte Banner (24). The rain began in the second quarter and Monroe-Woodbury was able to move the football and scored on a burst up the middle. Tomarelle prevented the Crusaders from taking the lead by intercepting the extra point pass attempt.

The two teams battled for field position in the second half as Bronco defenders Coughlin Haitam(27) and Kobe Gathers(50) dominated. Banner(24) then took control again on offense sprinted 60 yards up the middle of the Crusader defense, breaking tackles on the way, for the winning touchdown. The Crusaders attempted a comeback but were intercepted by Danny Pistolesi(22).

Because Mitey-Mite level teams are not eligible for Bowl games the Broncos season ended with this game.