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Glades Central 24, Dwyer 10: Raiders score 17 fourth-quarter points to win on national TV
Monday, September 05, 2011
by
Jeff Greer
Glades Central's players heard it all.
Dwyer's nationally ranked.
Dwyer's playing on national television for the second year in a row.
Dwyer exported nine Division I signees in 2010.
But when Dwyer came to Belle Glade, and ESPN brought its cameras and glitz and glam, the same old Glades Central showed up and beat Dwyer 24-10 at Effie C. Grear Field in the first-ever national broadcast of a Palm Beach County football game. The Raiders haven't lost here since 2007.
"We let them have all the hype – they can have it," said Glades Central quarterback Greg Davis, one of Central's heroes of the game. "We just came to play. That's how it's always been."
It was the sixth time the two teams met and the sixth time Glades Central won, this game an ugly affair that took three quarters to produce fireworks.
But it lived up to its billing as a clash of two programs that have risen to the top of Florida high school football. Glades Central's famous speed met Dwyer's well-known power.
On Monday, speed won .
"We have nothing against Dwyer, that's a good team," said Glades Central linebacker Don'Kevious Johnson, "but we always get the short end of the stick. Not today."
The game started with a bang. With the stands packed for the opening kickoff, Glades Central's William Likely took off on a 99-yard return for a touchdown.
From that point until the end of the third quarter, the two juggernauts traded jabs but never landed any significant blows.
Dwyer had two scoring drives – a first-quarter series that ended with a 38-yard Bobby Puyol field goal and a second-quarter drive capped by a 27-yard touchdown catch by Clint Stephens.
Glades Central never staggered.
At halftime, Dwyer had 78 total yards of offense, Glades Central had minus-4. Both defenses were simply too strong.
Just like they'd planned, Glades Central hung around long enough to wear out Dwyer.
And then the Raiders landed their first haymaker, a 45-yard strike from Davis to Likely down the right sideline that set up Glades Central's first offensive score of the game.
Tanner Redish, who struggled in his debut as Glades Central's main quarterback, found receiver Jaime Wilson for the go-ahead score, a 5-yard pass play.
Rejuvenated, Glades Central forced a three-and-out and got favorable field position off the punt.
That's when the Raiders landed haymaker No. 2, an identical 45-yard bomb down the right sideline, from Davis to Likely, this time for a back-breaking touchdown.
Dwyer was down for the count.
"We knew we could get them tired," Likely said. "I was ready to make a big play and I came through."
Davis, a backup to Redish, said he'd talked to his coaches at halftime about giving him the chance to throw a few deep passes.
"I said, 'Put me in the game and I'll put the team on my back,'" said Davis, whose two long passes were his only completions of the day. "It was fantastic."
There's an on-going commentary in the Glades that football fans on the east side of the county forget that the Raiders have won six state championships and produced more than 30 NFL players.
But with the nation watching, Glades Central put on a show and knocked out Dwyer.
Just like they'd planned all along.
"They came to our field, so we had to beat them," Glades Central linebacker Jatavis Brown said. "We never lose here."
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User Comments:
Yes I said it commented on September 5, 2011 at 9:32 p.m.: report abuse
No surprise Dwyer still can't beat good teams in the 4th qrt. and the coaching staff can't get it right to maintain the lead.Great job GC you have proven who'sthe better football program 6-0 Dwyer 0-6 and different coaches and staff what a hell of a job belle Glade. Keep your heads up panthers this game means nothing you have the district to look foward and St. Thomas on the road to the State.
correction commented on September 5, 2011 at 9:33 p.m.: report abuse
"The first score – a 5-yard pass from Tanner Redish to Jaime Wilson – was set up by Greg Davis's 45-yard bomb to Likely down the right sideline."
It was set up by a 38 yard pass, the 45 yarder was the incredible touchdown
dblock gotta set it up
Randy-T commented on September 5, 2011 at 10:07 p.m.: report abuse
Raiders have some ugly jerseys. Im just saying.
Raider Fan commented on September 5, 2011 at 10:21 p.m.: report abuse
@ Randy-T find something else to talk about the jerseys don't win games. The team and its heart wins games. Both teams came out and played hard regardless of the HEAT but the RAIDERS prevailed. So take your comment about the RAIDERS jersey and blow it out your nose.
chunk 84 commented on September 5, 2011 at 10:27 p.m.: report abuse
ok matt and jeff will yall finally beleive the raiders are the best team.were 6 and 0 against dryer
Leader commented on September 5, 2011 at 10:27 p.m.: report abuse
Well Glades is still king of the county. I wish both teams the best.
Raiders4Life commented on September 5, 2011 at 10:28 p.m.: report abuse
What a stupid comment "Randy-T". It does not matter about the jersey, what school did you go to? Please don't hate, it's not nice.
smokestack lightning commented on September 5, 2011 at 10:30 p.m.: report abuse
Dwyers qb was getting a lot of hype, to bad he wasnt playing against the weak competition he is use to playing against. holds the ball way to long, not as fast as he thinks he is, seemed a little intimidated by gc defense, no way he beats st thomas aquinas, he is in south florida down here speed kills and wins football games, good job gc but your qb from glades day will be your down fall.. he is not ready for this type of football, if he played the whole game you lose, you may want to send him back to glades day.
Jeff Greer commented on September 5, 2011 at 10:31 p.m.: report abuse
The ESPN announcer misspoke on that 45-yard pass. I've rewound the tape three times. The ball was at Glades Central's 46 and Likely went out at Dwyer's 9. That's 45 yards. Everyone keeps saying that the first pass to set up the score was 38 yards, but it was 45.
71 Raider commented on September 5, 2011 at 10:54 p.m.: report abuse
Good job Raiders! You went out and protected your home turf. We have proven we're number one in the county. Now let's go win STATE.
Callaway57 commented on September 5, 2011 at 11:04 p.m.: report abuse
I have no idea what anyone at Dwyer HS saw in NY's Poly Prep's sometimes QB. As a Jr. he split the QB duties with Kevin Gebon. Poly Prep is a Prep school and they play other Prep schools from PA, NJ, MD, etc. They also played pre-season games against PSAL schools from the 5 Boroughs of NY. Poly Prep in NY was nothing special, most Class AA schools in NYS would beat them. Faton I feel doesn't even come close to being a quality QB in FL, heck he was just average in NY. Now I will say his three brothers were excellent football players at Poly Prep,
Luman(Bucknell 6'1" 300 lbs. OL Class of 1998), Lav (6'6" 290 lbs. OL Villanova Class of 2002), and Imer( 6' 4" 280 lbs. OL Villanova). All three of his brothers played in the Empire Challenge(NYC vs Long Island)and all three were All NYS Offensive players.
I can name 20 QB's in NYS that are better than Faton, and NYS football is horrible.
West Coast commented on September 5, 2011 at 11:32 p.m.: report abuse
Watched the game as a curious football fan from the West Coast. Unimpressed with Dwyer, especially their quarterback. Didn't live up to the massive hype.
Raiders C/O 92 commented on September 5, 2011 at 11:36 p.m.: report abuse
Great Job Coach Blackman (Tadpole) and staff on your 1st WIN against Dwyer. This season will present many challenges but maintain as a TEAM and GC will be ok. Dwyer on the other hand still can't get a win over GC after recruiting players locally and nationally. I must admit that Dwyer has some huge players (#51, #5, #64, etc.) but they lack a key ingredient (HEART) to win BIG games. It was similar to David (GC) vs. Goliath (Dwyer) but we all know who won the battle which was similar to todays thrashing. By the way, Dywer's QB gives away all of the plays by the way he sets his feet, which provides the defense with the direction the run. I was very surprised that the coaching staff didn't address that part of his game yet. LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NIce Guy commented on September 6, 2011 at 1:26 a.m.: report abuse
Im from NYC and even I have to say, that was the worst High School Game that I have ever seen televised. South Florida, you have talented players, and so does NYC. Make no mistake, one player does not represent any state, just himself so stop bashing NYC. You know its funny how a NYC kid can make the Florida Gators, while many Florida kids cant make the Florida Gators. No disrespect but it is what it is. Later
@ nice guy commented on September 6, 2011 at 2:41 a.m.: report abuse
are u stupid lol i play at dwyer and we have 5 player alone from my team at the florida gators =P and thats not even counting the other schools in the area. by the way i went up to new york this summer and played a 7 on 7 with those kids there garbage.
Johnny commented on September 6, 2011 at 3:55 a.m.: report abuse
I would like to say that Dwyer illegally recruits all over the county and even in Martin County. It is absurd that they haven't been caught . They get away with murder in football and basketball and people need to start realizing it. Something needs to be done!
outside fan commented on September 6, 2011 at 8:55 a.m.: report abuse
HEY COACH JACK YOU HAVE A KID BY THE NAME OF ROB NITOLLO PLEASE HURRY AND PUT THIS KID SO DWYER CAN SAVE FACE AND HAVE A WINNING SEASON!!!!!!
just saying commented on September 6, 2011 at 9:09 a.m.: report abuse
1. dwyer got lead and played not to lose, guess what they lost. ex- running out clock from 50 with minute left. 2. o-line small n cant open holes, 3. qb will not just take off n run, very indecisive, 4. no team chemistry, ex- soon as glades scored go ahead td dwyer body language and effort was pathetic. 5. they took no deep shots, everything underneath. lot of soul searching to do boys, GC was ripe to be beat and u guys crapped the bed
Frank Deloise commented on September 6, 2011 at 10:04 a.m.: report abuse
Dwyers OL is not very good. QB is average, and RB and WR aren't blowing up any skirts. Defensively they are stout... i say the go 7-3. Rebuilding year...
Sammy Gilley commented on September 6, 2011 at 10:05 a.m.: report abuse
DWYER sometimes it pays not to recruit.
RAIDERS PRIDE commented on September 6, 2011 at 11:55 a.m.: report abuse
GOOD JOB RAIDERS. "AIN'T NOBODY MESSING WITH THE RAIDERS BOYS' G.C ALWAYS COME ON TOP, EVEN WHEN THEY DOWN GRADE US.
Pat-Med 88 commented on September 6, 2011 at 12:55 p.m.: report abuse
Dwyer's NYS transfer reminds me of another New York State wanabe QB who thought he was great transferred from a small Upstate NY football school(Fox Lane)to St. Thomas Aquinas in 2009. His name was Mike Mathews and he last 6 months before he transferred back to Fox Lane. He got hammered.
sorelosser commented on September 6, 2011 at 1:07 p.m.: report abuse
that was the worst game i seen in years by both team,it was the first game of the season, both team need a gb, GC founded out that he cant throw all he think about is running, he can"t read the field < he wait to long for the play to develop by the time it develop its to late to throw, (he want to run anyway) his family must be a boardmember, put that other qb in (not the kicker) the WR seem to run crispt pattens but no to throw to them or its to late. did Jack try to run to clock in the third quater, because he was up by 3points ( when you have GC down you haveto keep hitting them in the mouth because they won"t stop ) , that was the quitest halftime i've been to in the Glades, they GC was scared. Jack is as soft as his offense and deffense line, why they stop throwing. oh i forgot he's not a throwing qb get rid of that qb ,he's no Tebow he's Slowbow
Tom Testa's Testicles commented on September 6, 2011 at 4:27 p.m.: report abuse
Personally I'd be willing to bet my prized testes that Glades Central couldn't beat a good school like say Pope John Paul outta Boca. What boy?!!!? What!!?!! You all aint't got sheezh nit on da Pope baby!!!!! Uhhhhhhhh!!!!! Yeahhhhhhh!!!!
lol commented on September 6, 2011 at 4:44 p.m.: report abuse
wow both these teams were awful on offense...Heritage (Delray) is going to put that running clock on GC, tiny lineman on both sides of the ball...lol
SWFLNOLE commented on September 6, 2011 at 5:52 p.m.: report abuse
I find all the talk about Dwyer recruiting is kind of funny considering that the GC QB lives 50 miles from the school in another county. I know daddy bought a travel trailer with a BG address and he is home schooled. You think this is on the level? Davis should be QB.
Real RAIDER commented on September 6, 2011 at 5:54 p.m.: report abuse
@lol and Testicle Pope John Paul or American Heritage have never beaten GC and do know it is not about to start. WE ARE THE RAIDERS, READY ANYTIME, ANY TEAM, ANY PLACE, WE READY!!!!!!!!!!
lol commented on September 6, 2011 at 6:08 p.m.: report abuse
@RealRaider honestly your school is a joke nothing like GC used to be say the 90's and ealy 2000's...the muck is on a free fall PAH, CLEWSITON, GDS, and now obviously GC so sad..Heritage has played GC 1 time and that was barely won late in the 4th qtr, much different team now..good luck and get used to the name Greg Bryant bcuz you'll hear that all night come week 3
tom 33 commented on September 6, 2011 at 6:48 p.m.: report abuse
glades central won from the start. dwyer will never in they carrer will they beat GC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tom33 commented on September 6, 2011 at 6:50 p.m.: report abuse
nobody from GC listen 2 soreloser both teams did good job dwyer but we won the war
sayWHAT!! commented on September 6, 2011 at 7:25 p.m.: report abuse
LMAO@ the people who claim their team could beat Glades Central when you all have NEVER done it. And the sad part about it is some of you all wait until yall team ISNT on G.C's schedule to claim that you all would beat us. SO SAD!
Actual BEAT Glades Central before you claim you are better...get it?
Just listening commented on September 6, 2011 at 8:16 p.m.: report abuse
Thank You Glades Central for spanking that _____ MAYBE THE POST WE WILL STOP WRITING ABOUT DWYER EVERY DAY Opps my bad for dreaming.
Raider Fan commented on September 6, 2011 at 10:27 p.m.: report abuse
@SWFLNOLE YOU DO NOT know what your talking about!! It is not a travel trailer and he does live in Belle Glade so get your facts straight before you start saying stuff that isn't true
GC Fan...all the way! commented on September 6, 2011 at 11:05 p.m.: report abuse
The new QB for Glades Central is hot garbage! There was so much hype that he was “the savior” and had all this talent…I guess his first brush with a real team showed how pathetic he really is. He needs to go back to doing what he knows besttt—-handing the ball over to KT back home at Glades Day.
If Blackmon knows better, he needs to keep “ButtaFinga Redish” on the sideline and take his chances with Davis who really showed he earns the right to be the starting QB. Besides word is that Redish has weak shoulders and collar bones so one aggressive tackle could bench him anyway!!
DAVIS>DAVIS>DAVIS>DAVIS> Lol!!
raidergirl commented on September 7, 2011 at 9:59 a.m.: report abuse
Listen people to be honest i think the only thing reddish needs is a little time. You have to understand this kid came from a school that wasnt as fast as GC and they didnt pass as much but i think with a little time and practice he'll be just fine. You cant honestly say that he came to GC to gt exposure because Glades Day is good also. Like i said he just needs a little practice......GO GC!!!!!!!
EDE commented on September 7, 2011 at 2:01 p.m.: report abuse
All these other schools seem to always hate on GC, but they can't handle the Muck. "Go ahead GC, do you thing" (bring home the state rings)
blaccazz commented on September 7, 2011 at 8:44 p.m.: report abuse
by the way whose next in line to get terriorized by them GC RAIDERS. and remember the game 4 quarters. hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Football Fan commented on September 8, 2011 at 8:07 a.m.: report abuse
So what is the real story behind Redish? He went to a private school and now public school for more exposure? I'm sure he's a smart kid but GC and it's low academics can't help him get into a better college can it? He's not gonna play D1 ball so why the move?
radiergirl commented on September 13, 2011 at 5:31 p.m.: report abuse
there is no deal on REDDISH he dont even go to school at GLADES CENTRAL are even walk the hallways with his FELLOW TEAMMATES but the school can give him a STARTING POSITION on the team when Davis has been a student and walk the hallways of GLADES CENTRAL.....So post readers whats the DEAL on that...Palm Beach Post do your homework........
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