Patrick Henry @ Mira Mesa        

Mira Mesa 49, Patrick Henry 14

MM–Ollison 61 pass from O'Mary (Turner kick)
PH–Coleman 3 run (kick good)
MM–Simas 30 pass from O'Mary (Turner kick)
PH–Soltera 11 run (kick good)
MM–Burton 3 run (Turner kick)
MM–Burton 10 run (Turner kick)
MM–Ollison 24 pass from Cann (Turner kick)
MM–Burton 20 run (Turner kick)
MM–Evangelista 1 run (Turner kick)

 

Offense

The Marauder offense has been kicking it up a few notches lately, starting to play up to their preseason expectations...with one more game left in the regular season, they are spreading it around, giving everyone the ball, getting ready for postseason play.

RB #2 Jelani Burton...awesome...awesome...awesome
WR #3 Josh Ollison...awesome
WR #4 Markques Simas...awesome
QBs #10 Alex Cann and #15 Kevin O'Mary...awesome
RB #34 Dax Evangelista...awesome
O-Line
...
awesome

Behind some big holes made by the entire O-line  starting RB #2 Jelani Burton, newcomer RB #33 Jerik Davis, and big Power RB #34 "DAX" Evangelista tore up the turf tonight; and in the case of DAX...pounded their opponents. 

Their efforts were matched by quick strikes thrown to #3 WR Josh Ollison in the middle, and #4 WR Markques Simas by the platooning QBs #10 Alex Cann and #15 Kevin O'Mary.  

I can't say too much about the way the O-Line controlled the line of scrimmage tonight. Alex, Josh, Dionte, Jeremy, Sean, Josh, George, William, John, AJ...you really played big tonight, while #11 Ryan Kastris and #89 Nate Chandler boxed in the ends. You either moved them out of the way or held them at the line all night.

Defense

I don't pay much attention to stats, but if I did, one player was racking them up on the defensive side of the ball tonight...

LB #7 Jovon Glasper...awesome...awesome...awesome

At one point I think he made about 7 tackles in a row...LB # 7 Jovon Glasper was fired up tonight...he really stepped up and got the defense going after a couple of bad breaks in the first quarter. DBs #1 Brandon Chambers and #19 Verry Jackson had a few nice tips, and the defense effectively shut the Patriots down after the first quarter.

Special Teams

Aside from a fake punt near the end of the first quarter, the Marauders failed to recognize, you could just about color Special Teams perfect.  Kicker #14 Austin Turner continued his string of extra point conversions, and the kickoff team kept the Patriots pretty well buried in their own end.

Kicker #14 Austin Turner...awesome

JV Players

As with most teams this time of year, the Marauders are bringing up a few JV/ Sophomore players that show promise in being big contributors in the lineup next year...DB #1 Brandon Chambers, DB/RB #33 Jerik Davis  and LB #32 Darren Jenkins. The nice thing is all are contributing right now.

Notre Dame may have had its RUDY, 
but the Marauders have their RAYNOR

To cheers of "Raynor...Raynor...Raynor," backup offensive linemen #59 William Raynor became the lead blocker for Power RB #34 DAX Evangelista about the middle of the 4th quarter.  Raynor made big holes on the left side of the line creating opportunities for RB DAX, as they went about the business of winding down the clock...great job guys.

Received a Message from Mike Pittman
Marauder Alum and Tampa Bay RB

Received an e-mail message from Mike Pittman before the game tonight:

"...good luck tonight...Michael Pittman...Marauders 4 Life!!!!!"

Patrick Henry Game Photos by Cindi Mitchell