Lebanon 31 Kingswood 7 -
A great night for football in Wolfboro. Not too hot or cold, just right. In the end though, the Raiders were in control of this game from beginning to end. First of all let me say if you've never been to the Knights field, you're missing out. What a beautiful facility. I've had the pleasure of coming here twice and it really is quite a place.
My biggest question mark this night was really what/why is the Raider O failing to score points this year. They did not have problems this game. While I understand the Kingswood D is struggling this year, I'm left to assume that the Raiders must have some kids back from injury. Sophomore QB Luke Gerow scored twice for the Raiders showing nice speed and moves to the outside, while Phil Hwang also scored and perfect in kicking all there extra points as well as a 30 yard FG. FB Drew doesn't seem to carry the ball much (maybe 3 times or so), but rather lead blocks (and well) for Hwang coming out of the backfield as he seems to be the workhorse for the Offense getting the majority of the carries.
Defense for the Raiders this night was exceptional. All State ILBs Dylan Drew and Chris Henry were all over the field making plays and in the Knight backfield all night long. Both had multiple tackles for losses and were harrassing RB Kohl Meyers and QB Cam Whitcomb all night (no pun intended) long. D Linemen Walker Camp and Alexander Morril were also strong up front for the Raider D. DBs Girdwood and Pelletier each had a pick for the Raiders, but perhpas the play of the night came with DE Hardy came untouched and blocked a Whitcomb pass into his own hands and while never losing stride scampered 30 yards for a pick 6.
For the 1st 3 quarters, the Knights were basically unable to move the football. Things opened up for them in the fourth though, as Whitcomb connected with Meyers on a nice pass inside the Raider 20. Meyers juked out the DB. scampered down field and lowered his head breaking through to the end zone with under 4 minutes to play. Penalties plagued the Knights all evening long as multiple block in the back calls and false starts nullified many nice plays they had and made it difficult to get drives going.
In other notes FB/LB BJ Smith had a noticeable limp and appeared to be playing hurt from the outset and was still managing to make plays defensively and throw down some nice blocks on the offensive side of the ball. All that and still smiling on the sidelines. LB Noah Demaio mad a number of big plays defensively for the Knights, he showed good closing speed and the ability to take good angles and wrap up the tackle when given the opportunity.
Kohl Meyers is clearly the Knights goto guy...and it's easy to see why. He's a very fast guy who can make people miss and he has break away speed. A two way player and his motor was running from start to finish, with a couple more pieces to their puzzle these guys could be a team to watch in the future.
Plymouth 37 Hanover 7 -
The Bobcats were able to contain Cavallaro and the Hanover spread offense jumping out to a huge lead before putting the younger kids in. My guy at the game said Newberry was an absolute force and that the Plymouth Linbacking core was able to contain Cavallaro all night. There score came late in the game and that Plymouth looked impressive!
Laconia 34 John Stark 6 -
The Sachem machine keeps on rolling.
With both teams coming up big in Week 5, the stage is set for what could be a preliminary to another dogfight in these two powerhouse rivals history. Plymouth and Laconia next week...both with multiple weapons, speed, power and execution I can't wait.
Frontiero and Grant both had fumble recovery's that converted to TDs early on for the Sachems. QB Scott Ruggieri connected for a 50 yard TD strike putting them up 21-0 shortly after.
For Stark Dunn rushed well and Franco completed half his passes but the Sachems were just too much this week. Mahoney rushed for another 100 plus playing only a half of football. They will gear up now for next weeks rival game against powerhouse Plymouth. This one should be fun and HC will be there !
Kennett 44 MV 22 -
With the other 3 top teams in the Division the Eagles get overlooked by some. However, with a power runner like Nick Massa and a top notch Defense these guys can beat anyone and shouldn't be underestimated. Their test will come in this back half of the season though as they face Monadnock Trinity and Laconia over the next 3 weeks. We will have a better idea of where they stand over the coming weeks. However as of week 5, there record puts them in the drivers seat for a strong position as the playoffs get closer. Staying healthy and executing down the stretch will be key.
Trinity 16 Monadnock 7 -
This was a tough nosed slugfest from beginning to end. Trinity jumped on top early and converted their 2 point conversion to go up 8-0. Howeveer, the Huskies answered on Jake Poulin's dive and an extra point later it's 8-7 Pioneers.
The score remained that way into the 4th quarter with both teams playing tough, stingy defense. Monadnock got deep into Trinity territory early in the 4th but was unable to convert on a 4th and short. The very next play, Mr. Football contender Josh Hughes rumbles 70 + for some breathing room and a converted 2 pointer made what would be the final score of 16-7.
The min-bus - Drew Bolewski also ran for 68 yards on 19 carries for Monadnock, while Josh Hughes had another 100+ yards and FB Carrier had 90.
The Huskies will have a huge game as they travel to Kennett this week in what could be a deciding game for the 4th playoff spot.
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