This game was even more one-sided than the score might indicate, and a little surprising considering the trouble East gave North Penn last weekend. After an impressive opening drive by East, and a 2 point conversion, West scored 5 consecutive TDs to make it 35-8 early in the 4th quarter. On East's next possession, West cleanly intercepted a pass (West CB had inside leverage the whole way, and ball was thrown inside). Official on the far side of the field (East's sideline, 50 yards away) threw a flag for pass interference. The official who was within a few yards of the play did not. Terrible call. East finished that drive with a TD and then West drove down inside the East 10 yard line and kneed it out for the win.
A few points:
1. East failed to get a single defensive stop in the game.
2. West had its best throwing day since switching to the wing-t. Two TD passes from Cooper to McFadden, who continues to cause trouble with his speed, a circus catch by Cherubini, and an additional catch each by McFadden and TE Goldrick. McFadden totaled 3 catches for 114. Creeping safeties into the box to stop the run is becoming dangerous for teams defending West.
3. The game was very physical and chippy especially late. East had multiple injuries that could affect them next week.
4. East is a hostile environment for this game. Parents, alumni AND East coaches all over the West players with lots of choice words, before and during the game.
5. West finishes 8-2, in sole possession of second place in the SOL National, after being picked to finish last. Very good regular season, with at least seven sophomores getting starts, six regularly and lots of juniors on the field. Solid pipeline in place currently. 3/4 of the backfield plus the single wideout are returning.
6. Great matchup next week vs Pennridge again, this time at War Memorial. Should be a terrific game.
A few points:
1. East failed to get a single defensive stop in the game.
2. West had its best throwing day since switching to the wing-t. Two TD passes from Cooper to McFadden, who continues to cause trouble with his speed, a circus catch by Cherubini, and an additional catch each by McFadden and TE Goldrick. McFadden totaled 3 catches for 114. Creeping safeties into the box to stop the run is becoming dangerous for teams defending West.
3. The game was very physical and chippy especially late. East had multiple injuries that could affect them next week.
4. East is a hostile environment for this game. Parents, alumni AND East coaches all over the West players with lots of choice words, before and during the game.
5. West finishes 8-2, in sole possession of second place in the SOL National, after being picked to finish last. Very good regular season, with at least seven sophomores getting starts, six regularly and lots of juniors on the field. Solid pipeline in place currently. 3/4 of the backfield plus the single wideout are returning.
6. Great matchup next week vs Pennridge again, this time at War Memorial. Should be a terrific game.
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