On a day in which potential rain and thunderstorms was predicted, mother nature eased up just enough to allow the Coatesville Red Raiders and the Delco Monarchs begin there 2009 football season. Albeit just a scrimmage, it still was an opportunity to get some work in according to coach Greg. Really, we lucked into this contest. Coach Stacy from the Darby Township Eagles set up it for us. He made a couple of phone calls and it was a done deal.
The Monarchs quickly showed there superiority to the visiting red raiders from Bert Bell Memorial Football Conference. On the first play from scrimmage Alvis Strocen slipped a Coatesville defender for a forty yard pass from newcomer Shaquilla "Shaq" Singletary. Two plays later Shaq hit Alvis in the end zone for the first score of the day. One the Monarchs next possession, Shaq hit Jaleel McMillian on a 30 yard catch and run which resulted in the Monarchs second score of the day.
Coatesville got right back into the contest with a 40 yard sweep off tackle for a touchdown. They caught us blitzing, Coach Greg said. And they took advantage of the opportunity that present itself when committing so many people to the line of scrimmage. After that play, the Monarchs defense tightened up. Coatesville gained very little positive yardage on the ground. And when they went to the air, Jaleel picked off a pass over the middle and proceeded to take it to the house before the play was blown dead.
One the Monarchs next offensive series, fullback Joey "Big Joe" Zahnee was unleashed. Big Joe had three straight carries of which the last resulted in another Monarch touchdown. That kid is just a load Coach Greg said. I'd hate to have to tackle him myself. His second carrier was just unbelieveable. Joey ran over two would be Coatesville tacklers before finally getting tripped up at the 2 yard line. All in all, it was a good day. I like how we competed, but there is definitely some things we need to work on. I'll look at the tape tonight or tomorrow and will make the necessary adjustment.
The Monarchs 160's get a much need rest on Sunday. But this Monday, it gets a little more interesting as the West Philly Panthers from Liberty Pop Warner pay the Monarchs a visit. Game time is set for 6:30pm at the Moose.
Monarchs Scoring Summary
A. Strocen 5 yard pass from S. Singletary
J. McMillian 30 yard pass from S. Singletary
J. McMillian 60 yard interception return
J. Zahnee 2 yard run
J. McMillian 5 yard run
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