Week Two Review

Edwin Seals looks for some running room against the Y.A.P Trojans

On a unseasonably hot September afternoon at Beverly Hills Middle School, the Monarchs Midget (160lbs) team took the field after the weigh - in was nixed to due a faulty scale. Both head coaches mutually agreed to play the game and shortly after 3pm the ball was kicked off.

The Monarch offense struggled right out the gate and was held in check for most of the day by the Trojan's defense. Starting quarterback Dwayne Harmon was not in uniform to due disciplinary reasons. He was replaced in the starting line up by John Taylor. The usually powerful Monarchs offense was clearly out of sinc all day and things appeared to take a turn for the worse when starting center Walter Bond left the game in the 3rd quarter due to injury. He was replaced by first year player Tyreese Butcher.

The Monarchs offense, which took the day off, was bailed out by there defense who appeared to "clock in" for work early. The traditionally stingy Monarch's defense registered five interceptions which is a new team record. Interceptions were made by John Taylor, John Pickens, Brian Siv, Ayub Ferron, and Edwin Seals. John Pickens's interception was returned for 50 yards for the Monarch's only touchdown of the day. The game ended when Edwin Seals picked off the Trojans quarterback pass. He nearly returned the interception to the house but was tackled as time expired. Note: according to the Pop Warner Rule Book, there is no overtime in regular season play. Thus, the Monarchs record now stands at 0 - 0- 2.

On Saturday, the Monarchs host the West Philly Panthers at 4pm. The Panthers, who came over from Liberty Pop Warner in 2006, were susprised to find themselves in a dog fight yesterday with the Bensalem Cowboys who are just in there 2nd year of competition with Delco Pop Warner . The final score was 20 - 12 Panthers but the game was not decided until late in the 4th quarter.

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It was another tough day for Coach Jamil and his undersized 105lbs team. The offense sputtered all day and things did not get better after starting quarterback Shawn Newman was knocked out of the game with a rib injury. He was taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons. The X-rays were negative and he should be back in the line up in about two weeks according to the doctor.

Shawn will be replaced in the starting line up by first year player Shyjuan Dickerson who came over from the Darby Township Eagles. Hopefully the offense will find there rhythm next week. As far as last week, according to Coach Jamil, the kids played hard and he was proud of there effort. The Junior Pee Wee (105lbs) team also host the West Philly Panthers on Saturday. Game time is 10am.

The Monarchs Pee Wee (120lbs) team finally saw there first action of the year. First year Coach Rasheed aka "Hot Wings" and company visited the always tough West Philly Panthers. Starting quarterback Joe Zannee and half back Soloman Zeon lead the charge on offense. Unfortunately, it was not enough as the Monarchs dropped a 19 - 6 decision to the Panthers at 57th & Vine Streets. Next Saturday, the Monarchs (120lbs) team host the Eastwick Dynasty Dragons. Game time is 12pm
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Results from around the league

Midgets (160)

Monarchs 6 Trojans 6
Panthers 20 Cowboys 12
Wildcats 32 Hurricanes 0
Bantams 16 Dragons 0

Pee Wee (120)
Panthers 19 Monarchs 6


Junior Pee Wee (105)
Trojans 28 Monarchs 0