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Seminole Ridge mows down West Boca Raton 36-23
Friday, August 27, 2010
by
Matt Porter
The teams traded shots all evening, but West Boca Raton couldn't stop Seminole Ridge's pounding rushing attack, leading the Hawks to a 36-23 win in a kickoff classic game on Friday night.
Hawks fullbacks Tyler Butler and Andrew Perkins battered the Bulls' line, opening up room for wingbacks Thomas Fragale and Gary Holmes.
Holmes (nine carries, 51 yards and a touchdown in the first half) had the best numbers, but it looks like any of them could carry the load this season.
Seminole Ridge coach Matt Dickmann used the 6-foot-2, 205-pound Butler as his goal-line option, and the senior produced three touchdowns.
Butler's first touchdown capped a 21-play, seven-minute, 30-second drive that gave the Hawks a 7-6 first-quarter lead. His third TD put Seminole Ridge ahead for good, 27-23, with 10:29 remaining in the fourth quarter.
West Boca running back Marquis Jones was a bright spot for the Bulls. In the first half, the junior carried eight times for 85 yards and two scores. He also broke an 85-yard kick return.
The Bulls led 16-14 at the half, thanks to his efforts.
Early in the third, the Hawks put together another trademark, run-heavy drive. Butler punched in a 6-yard score for a 20-16 Hawks lead.
West Boca senior receiver Robert Lockhart made the play of the evening, leading to a score that put the Bulls ahead.
With time winding down in the third quarter, West Boca was driving at its own 48. Senior quarterback Alexander Prakas floated a long pass down the near sideline, and Lockhart got behind two defenders and raced toward the end zone. He dove toward the goal and pulled in a 39-yard gain.
Three plays later, the Bulls went up 23-20 on a 13-yard pass from Prakas to sophomore receiver Eugene Bethea.
After Butler put Seminole Ridge up 27-23 at 10:29 of the fourth quarter, the Bulls made it really interesting.
First, they hurt themselves with a fumbled snap on their own 1-yard line, which led to a Seminole Ridge safety. But after the kickoff, the Bulls forced a fumble of their own. The ball was recovered by sophomore Marco Bondi with 6:27 to go.
But as the Bulls were driving, Seminole Ridge senior Jarryd Klaffka's interception ended West Boca's hopes.
Notes: West Boca junior running back Billy Ocean appeared to hurt his right foot, limping off in the third quarter. Bulls junior Ja Wand Blue intercepted Hawks quarterback Trevor Vanscoy on the opening drive, leading to Jones' first TD run. Seminole Ridge sophomore receiver Rayfield Dixon opened eyes. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound receiver debuted late in the third and made a gorgeous diving catch, laying out over the middle to for a 16-yard reception.
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User Comments:
Mike M commented on August 28, 2010 at 12:08 a.m.: report abuse
Great game Hawks,well done. Running game is unstoppable.Note: Sophmore quarterback Antwan Washington also had a 34 yard touchdown pass to Junior receiver Williams. Great Game
West Boca Bulls commented on August 28, 2010 at 5 a.m.: report abuse
Seminole Ridges running game was great, cant lie about that. The game was very even up until the end of the 3rd Quarter when WB put in their second team offense including QB, recievers, etc.
PS - just for the record the INT was not thrown by Prakas but by the back up QB. The game was a very even 27-23 when WB pulled first team and put in 2nd team. Just shows again how pre-season doesnt matter
Not Typical commented on August 28, 2010 at 8:47 a.m.: report abuse
@ Typical No excuses the truth is the truth, the game was close until West Boca pulled there first team. Don't be a hater. West Boca has some true weapons, if you were at the game then you no who they are...IJS
#1 hawk alumni commented on August 28, 2010 at 10:51 a.m.: report abuse
just for the record TB is 235 not 205
So Did Hawks commented on August 28, 2010 at 10:52 a.m.: report abuse
Seminole Ridge's whole team saw action last night, it's the way they always play, So it goes both ways. Their run game is by committee, and their defense rotates all night long. West Boca Can hang, but in the end The Ridge was just to much Because of it's DEPTH. No disrespect to West Boca Bulls, They are a good Football team and will do real well this season. It was just the kickoff classic so Both teams have positive results. Honestly excuses are week and there is always that want to justify. It was a good win for the Hawks, always grinding it out.
mrsd commented on August 28, 2010 at 11:35 a.m.: report abuse
Very evenly matched game...Nice JOB, BULLS!!!
LMAO commented on August 28, 2010 at 11:54 a.m.: report abuse
The Hawks prevailed even with the many penalties that could have and should helped Boca win this game. The Hawks dominated this game even with the penalties, without them, this game would have been over before it began. It was exciting to say the least between both teams. #4 of the Bulls, great game!!
bulls commented on August 28, 2010 at 12:44 p.m.: report abuse
Quis Jones is back baby guarentee the bulls open a lot of eyes this year dont be suprised if they finish top 10 in the county
Matt Porter commented on August 28, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.: report abuse
West Boca Bulls -- you're correct. Prakas was out of the game at that point; JV starter Michael Jorgensen threw the pick. I'll have that corrected.
Hawk commented on August 28, 2010 at 1:46 p.m.: report abuse
Seminole Ridge is one of the best coached football teams around. Coach Dickmans player's follow his scheme to perfection and win football games.
Having said that, why-o-why do the Hawks commit such costly penalties and turnovers! One could might assume that with top caliber coaching this would be the opposite, but honestly, if you follow Seminole Ridge Football, you know what I'm talking about.
Great Win last night. Hawks continued their domination of 561 5-A teams with it's fifth straight victory and hats off to West Boca, it was a good football game. The Hawks won and the Bulls didn't, and all that matters in the end is the "W".
field goal commented on August 28, 2010 at 7:23 p.m.: report abuse
WHAT ABOUT WEST BOCA KICKER MAURO BONDI WITH A 24 YD FIELD GOAL AND 2 TACKLES !!!!!!!!!!
SEMINOLE SUCKS commented on August 28, 2010 at 7:25 p.m.: report abuse
WE HAD OUR 2 AND 3RD STRING IN!!! SEMINOLE RIDGE IS SORRY
Hater commented on August 28, 2010 at 7:34 p.m.: report abuse
So did we! Our 2's and 3's beat yours. The QB that threw TD pass late was the Freshman star last year and was playing his first Varsity game, and he was awesome, but he's #2. Stop crying and get over it.
tank fan commented on August 28, 2010 at 9:34 p.m.: report abuse
to show you how much depth SR has their starting mike LB Steven McPherson did not play at all, he is 6FT 230 runs a 4.7 40 and is the leader of the D and is most dominant player they have on their D, he has a minor injury and they are saving him for the reg season.
RIDGE FAN commented on August 28, 2010 at 11:49 p.m.: report abuse
HEY SEMINOLE SUCK HOW CAN U SAY THAT WHEN THE HAWKS PLAYED THEIR WHOLE TEAM FROM BEGINNING TO END!!!! SO THAT MEANS OUR SECOND N THIRD STRING WOULD OF BET U!!!!!!!
For The Record commented on August 29, 2010 at 5:26 a.m.: report abuse
The Ridge has a 1st team and a 2nd team and that's it, no "3rd string". From the start of the game we began to rotate in 2nd team players. In the second half we were playing most 2nd team players, but yes, some 1st team also. The Hawks used 95% of the players on their sideline, what else are we supposed to do play are freshman!
I know a few don't represent most but West Boca is turning out to be a bunch of wussy little crybabies. Your team played good but you lost to a better football team, move on!!!
quis jones #4 commented on August 30, 2010 at 12:01 p.m.: report abuse
seminol won in thats that no hard feeling
Matt Porter commented on August 31, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.: report abuse
Hey #1 hawk alumni,
Appreciate you pointing that out. Butler is listed at 205, but I think he looked a bit bigger. I am not sure he's 235, but I would give you 215.
For anyone who asks, I was not discussing weights of players online at 12:00 a.m. I was doing something way, way more productive.
WB is first to cry commented on August 31, 2010 at 11:02 a.m.: report abuse
Let it be that West Boca is always the first to complain about how they lost.
"THEY SUCK, THEY PUT THEIR 2nd STRINGERS IN!!"
boo hoo you cry babys, man up and win the game, we know you would lose if it came down to the 2nd stringers because your backup QB is a sophmore who never played a snap in his life.
and the First stringer is'nt that great either, he's the tall QB Prakis
So first West Boca's first game is at home vs Boca High (my prediction is Boca beats up on the bulls ) 24-10
quis jones#4 commented on August 31, 2010 at noon: report abuse
its good to have haters ilike da prediction but i thank different in boca high we gone let dem have it
J. THADDIES #8 commented on August 31, 2010 at 1:50 p.m.: report abuse
just like we said. we took all our starters out and let the back ups play and have fun. while seminole left there starters in the entire game. it was a good back nd fourth game. until we let the back ups get in. seminole just dont wants to admite that we put in back ups. who cares if u won. it was the classics. seminole dont forget u have to play boca also. i dnt see anyone stoppin us from here on out. even though u hawks didnt. but from here on out. its not the classics and the starters are gonna stay on the field
Mio Djuric commented on August 31, 2010 at 4:57 p.m.: report abuse
Seminole Ridge (HAWK),all best in new seson.
a brig #59 WB commented on August 31, 2010 at 10:14 p.m.: report abuse
well said quis a j
HAWK MAN commented on September 1, 2010 at 12:22 p.m.: report abuse
WEST BOCA YALL WILL DO GOOD THIS YEAR!!! AS FOR THE GAME, EVERYBODY FROM BOTHS SIDES PLAYED SO END OF STORY!!! #8 U HAVE ALOT TO WORK ON BEFORE U GET ON HERE N TALK!!! U SHOULD HAVE BEEN A BACK UP!!!!!!!!
GET AT ME commented on September 1, 2010 at 9:26 p.m.: report abuse
WE COMIN FOR EVERYONEE. WATCH OUTT
HAWKS #1 commented on September 1, 2010 at 9:27 p.m.: report abuse
THE HAWKS ARE COMIN OUT STRONG THIS YEAR.. DONT UNDER ESTIMATE US..
sorryyyyy commented on September 2, 2010 at 6:33 a.m.: report abuse
DONT TALK CRAP ARROGANT REDNECKS
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