Lions 25-12

On 10/7/07 the Lions traveled to Bergen to play the top seeded Broncos in a quarter-final playoff game. The Lion offense came out moving the football with strong running by Demarcus Miller(27) and Devonte Banner(24) and Bryson Hayes(21). Bergen forced a punt but the Lions were in good defensive field position. Bergen received the ball and the Lion defense led by Akel Walker(52), Jonathan Yudell(57) and Charlie Verni(58) clamped down. Fernandez then returned a Bergen punt 40 yards to the Bergen 5 yard line. A penalty pushed the ball back but The Lions drove the ball to the one and Fernandez sneaked in for the opening score. The teams exchanged field position once again until the second quarter when Fernandez returned another punt for a touchdown. This was also called back but the Lions had the ball on the 20 yard line. Miller(27) finished the drive with a hard fought 5 yard touchdown to end the half. The Lions received the first offensive possession of the second half and came out firing. Fernandez passed deep to Antoine Lewis for a 40 yard score. He then hit Banner for a 15 yard gain. After a few short runs, Hayes blasted his way in for a touchdown and 18-0 Lion lead.  Miller(27) sealed the Lions scoring with a 35 yard sideline ‘tight rope’ run for the Lion final touchdown early in the fourth quarter,  with Hayes adding the extra point and a 25-0 lead. Bergen was able to score twice in the closing minutes on long run and pass plays as new Lion defenders entered the game.

Ryan Gil(64) onside recovery, Miller(27) interception, Bryce Davis, Danny Pistolesi, Dean Tomarello,

The Lions will play Eastchester this weekend for the division final and the right to play for the championship.

T-Bolts lose 24-6

The T-Boolts traveled to Bergen to open the Pee Wee quarter final playoffs against Bergen County. Bergen came out prepared and drove the field on their first two offensive possessions for scores and a quick 12-0 lead in the first quarter. The T-Bolts defense then closed down the Bergen offense for the rest of the half with dominating defense. Donovan Powell then took matters into his own hands hauling in a 50 yard pass from quarterback Joe Clarke for the T-Bolt first score.  Down 12-6 The T-Bolts received the ball once again. After a early game injury T-Bolt running back Malik Smith(34) re-entered the game and ripped off a 40 yard gain to the Bergen 20. However, the T-Bolt attempt to tie the game ended with an offensive interception just before halftime. The second half began with Bergen recovering their onside kick on the T-Bolt 40. The defense was unable to hold them on this drive as they scored and pulled away to a 18-6 lead that held throughout the third quarter. The T-Bolt’s had  strong running by Gavin Harley(24), Jonathan Forrest(21) and Jihad Brodgen(3), but they  were unable to sustain a scoring drives. Bergen added a final score late in the fourth quarter for the final result. 

T-Bolts who played well included

36-28
The Broncos traveled to Monroe-Woodbury this past Sunday and put on a show for the crowd in a tough defeat. In the first half, the Bronco defense had a tough time adjusting to the Monroe-Woodbury offensive scheme, which needed clarification. However, once the issue was resolved and the game went back to the field, the Broncos showed their toughness. After falling behind 21-0 at the half, the Broncos came out in the second half.
Jalen Young(15) opened the Broncos scoring on a nifty touchdown run in the third quarter. Closing the score to 21-6. The Bronco defense stiffened and Gregory Powell(9) then took off for a 50 yard offensive touchdown. The successful extra point closed the score to 21-13. The Crusaders answered with another score in the third, but undaunted, the Broncos defense recovered a fumble and Young then moved the offense to the one yard line where he snuck in for a TD, closing the score to 28-20. The Crusaders however were able to score once again. As is the case the Broncos offense came back and jalen Young hit #14 for a touchdown pass, catch and run with nearly 4 minutes still left in the game. However, Coach Flowers recognized that the score was 36-26 and that the Broncos would need to kick a 2 point conversion to pull within a tying or winning touchdown. #14 stepped up to the challenge, even though he had never practiced it and nailed it for a 36-28 final. Monroe was able to run out the clock recognizing that the Broncos were in hot pursuit.

The Bronocs played tough all day even without the services of  Kyree Griffin(70) who had a arm injury for this week. Others who played well were…………..


35-13

20-13 halftime lead.

In the second half it was all Chiefs offense and defense as the Chiefs scored twice and held New City without any points.
New City decided to go for a 4th and 2 on their own twenty yard line. The Chiefs stopped them. 5 plays later Exander Rosado(2) scored on a 2 yard run. Rosado also added the extra point. In the fourth quarter Rosado completed the scoring with a 50 yard gallop up the left sideline. Rosado then kicked the extra point and the final score 35-13.

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Vikings
The NRYTL Vikings traveled to North Rockland to face their B team. Unfortunately the Vikings were not able to bring their "A" game. The Red Raiders of North Rockland were able to contain the Vikings main runners Jalen Young (15), CJ Anthony (12) and Myson Robinson (25). On the other hand the Red Raiders were able to run outside on the Vikings defense, which led to all of their scoring.

Coach Rivers praised the all aroun defforts of the team, as they did not give up playing hard. Including Vaugh Howard (9), Trevon Bolden (92) Marion Riley (80), Joshua Watts (17), Chris Hurst (40) Tysaan Towns (66) and Marquez Jackson (49). 
On Sunday 10/08/06 The Mitey Mite Vikings traveled to Rockland County to face the Red Raiders once again. This was the second trip to Red Raider country and the second time the Vikings faced this team. The first being only a week ago in the Mitey-MIte Day scrimmage. The Vikings played this team tough only a week ago but were unable to sustain it this week. The Red Raiders opened the scoring on the first drive and they were able to build upon the lead with multiple scores. 

The Vikings countered in the second half with strong running by Jalen Young (15), Vaughn Howard (9) and Jordan Davis (82), but they were unable to put the ball in the end-zone. Defensively, Dante Moreno (10), Marquez Jackson (49), Jovani Jones (21), and Myson Robinson (25) led the way for the Vikings.