The Hurricanes attempt to stop the Monarchs wishbone offense.The Delco Monarchs aka the Darby Monarchs kicked off the 2007 football season on the road against the South Philly Hurricanes. The junior pee wee's were up first. After a controversial weigh-in were several Hurricane players were deemed ineligible, the Monarchs took the field. It was a rough day for Coach Jamil's little guys. They found themselves on the back end of a 20 -0 score. The offense stalled most of the day with first time quarterback Shawn Newman in charge. The defense played hard but had trouble tackling the significantly bigger and taller Hurricanes. Tykeem Bruce lead the way on defense with several tackles and an interception. The junior pee wee's hit the road again on Saturday and will visit there arch rival the Y.A.P. Trojans.
The Monarchs midget team proved to be the toughest test of the day for the Hurricanes. On a day in which the Hurricanes organization were pretty much having there way on the field, the Monarchs midget team showed why smacking your pads or yelling very loud does not help you win football games. Powered by the vaunted running attack of John "Ya Ya" Pickens and Edwin "Duda" Seals the Monarchs ran wild in the first half. John Pickens scored the game's first touchdown but that play was negated by a controversial holding penalty. On the Monarchs next possession, Jaleel McMillian galloped 25 yards untouched and scored on a broken play.
In the second quarter, starting quarterback Dwayne Harmon left the game due to injury. John Taylor took over and found Ayub "UB" Ferron wide open on the five yard line. "UB" took that reception to the house and made the score 12 - 0 Monarchs.
The third quarter began with the Hurricanes returning the kickoff for a touchdown. The Hurricanes appear to gain some momentum and had the Monarchs defense on there heals. Early in the fourth quarter, the Hurricanes scored another touchdown to tie the score at twelve. The Monarchs threaten to score again moving the ball inside the Hurricanes ten yard line but that drive was halted when John Pickens fumbled. The game ended with the Hurricanes quarterback, who was attempting a pass, was sacked by Sharice Tisdale and Mohamed Barrett.
Next Saturday, the Monarchs midget team (160lbs) visit there arch rival the Y.A.P. Trojans. This contest should be interesting especially since the Trojans defeated the Monarchs last year 17 -0. According to Coach Greg, this game was circled on his players calendar as soon as the schedule was released.
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Results from around the league
Midgets (160lbs)
Monarchs 12 Hurricanes 12
Wildcats 32 Dragons 0
Cowboys 0 Trojans 0
Panthers vs Bantams (Did not play)
Pee Wee (120lbs)
Monarchs (Did not Play)
Dynasty 19 Panthers 13
Mustangs 19 Trojans 0 (Non League Game)
Junior Pee Wee (105lbs)
Hurricanes 20 Monarchs 0
Panthers 25 Cats 19 (5 overtimes)
Trojans 24 Eagles 0 (Non League Game)
2 comments:
ayub(ub)
I'm looking forward to play the trojans because they beat us last year 17-0, but that was last years team wait to they see this years squad.Not only the new and improved monards but the new and improved ayub(ub).
UB, this is Coach Greg. You made some good plays out there today son. You bailed the team and the defense out twice. Once when you cut down the tall kid # 2 who making a dash for the end zone and when you picked off the extra point to keep the game tied a six.
I'm proud of you son. Keep up the good work. We struggled a little bit on offense today but we will make some adjustments in practice on Monday.
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