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American Heritage 33, Atlantic 28: Greg Bryant runs for 215 yards, 2 TDs in victory
Friday, September 02, 2011
by
Matt Porter
Atlantic showed plenty of high-flying offense, but couldn't stop American Heritage's Greg Bryant.
The junior running back dazzled with 215 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, helping the Stallions run to a 19-point halftime lead and hold on for a 33-28 win in the first-ever meeting of the Delray Beach schools.
"We knew he was going to get his," Atlantic coach Chris Bean said.
When his team needed him most, Bryant came through, showing a blend of speed and power that makes him one of the top running backs in the state.
With Atlantic down 19-0 to start the second half thanks to touchdown runs from Bryant, senior Jeremy Gaskins and a 5-yard TD reception by Edwin Thomas, Eagles senior Brisly Estime took the opening kick 95 yards for a touchdown.
Near the end of the third quarter, junior A.J. Puente threw a 40-yard pass senior receiver Chad Ward, then hit Ward with a 5-yard TD pass to make it 19-14.
On the next drive, Bryant stutter-stepped and shook three defenders on his way to 26 yards. He followed that by carrying a host of Eagles with him across the goal-line for an 11-yard score.
The action became fast and furious from there as Atlantic kicked the passing game into high gear. Puente (17 of 34, 263 yards, 3 TDs) found sophomore Adly Enoicy for a 46-yard touchdown. The kick made it 26-21 Stallions with five minutes remaining.
The Stallions caught Atlantic flat-footed on a screen pass from quarterback Marcus Davis to Bryant that went for 40 yards. Davis then threw a 27-yard pass to Marcus Coby, who fumbled at the 2, but Thomas picked up the ball and scored.
Puente hit Enoicy (seven catches, 169 yards, 2 TDs) again, this time for 70 yards, and followed it up with a 2-yard score to pull Atlantic within 33-28 with 3:49 left.
The Eagles forced a punt and took over with 1:16 left, but a critical personal foul penalty put them deep inside their own territory, where the comeback died. The Eagles were flagged 14 times for 135 yards.
"We have some problems with penalties and defense," Bean said. "But we have plenty of offense. The penalties were the only thing I was disappointed over."
"Man, the offensive line did a good job," Bryant said, walking stiff-legged after the game because of cramps. "They just opened up big holes."
It wasn't just the offensive line's work, as much as Bryant wanted to deflect credit.
"The line gets him the first three yards," Stallions coach Doug Socha said. "He did everything after that. He's a spectacular player."
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User Comments:
Moses Beenks commented on September 2, 2011 at 11:27 p.m.: report abuse
Who dat bro that be runnin and scorin those touchdowns?!!
KBK commented on September 2, 2011 at 11:51 p.m.: report abuse
WHERE'S ALL THE ATL FANS AT??????
19-0 FIRST HALF WOW!! THATS A WHOOOPIN THESE EAGLES ARE AWFUL, ALL THAT SMACK AND THEY GET ROMPED AT HOME IN FRONT OF THEIR WHACK CROWD! SMALL SCHOOL WHAT??
Stallion Pride commented on September 3, 2011 at 12:01 a.m.: report abuse
Bryant has three offers for a scholarship. They are Florida, FSU and GA. The Stallions have 6 D-1 recruites as seniors but he is the best of all of them as a Jr. His dad is a coach at AH and was a good football player himself. A Delray native..
Italian Stallion - LOL commented on September 3, 2011 at 12:24 a.m.: report abuse
I left just before : -- The action became fast and furious from there, as Atlantic kicked the passing game into high gear.-- to beat the one lane-d traffic out ! At 26-14. Sounds like I missed a LOT of big plays.Great game.Great weather.Great Victory. Go Stallions.
Fire Bean commented on September 3, 2011 at 12:37 a.m.: report abuse
If Bean knew what he was doing he would have seen the AH safety cheating to the middle much earlier and ATL would have ran all over AH in the first half, but his terrible coaching did us in again. Now that the trumped up charges are behind him, we can bring Thaddeus back and get back to winning!
hdjsxf commented on September 3, 2011 at 12:48 a.m.: report abuse
Sounds like Greg bryant had a field day on atlantics defense. Maybe they should have used the same tatics they used last year to stop tremason. But I guess it must have been last years sick defense.
Playa commented on September 3, 2011 at 1:01 a.m.: report abuse
And let the flood gates open......There was absolutely no reason for Atlantic to schedule this game. If they won, it was because they were the bigger school and should've won, but now that they lost, lets see how many of those eagles end up over at heritage. Not saying its going to happen, but wouldn't be surprised if it did......Not that heritage recruits or would play by those tactics!!!!!
Are You Kidding commented on September 3, 2011 at 1:27 a.m.: report abuse
Hey "Fire Bean"
Are you on drugs? Bring back Thaddeus. At what cost?! Read the trial transcripts from MN then decide if you want to win that badly. And thats assuming Thaddeus would have won - which he wouldnt have!
Bean is about character, intergrity and athleticism. Football players are no longer running around completely out of control, terrorizing everyone in their path. It takes more than winning a football game to make men out of impressionable boys.
Honestly commented on September 3, 2011 at 7:06 a.m.: report abuse
I thought AH would have run Atlantic over.....Hanging with them is not a bad showing......I know you all dont want to hear that, but shows you got something to build on .....
GET"R"DUUUUUN!!!!!
not true commented on September 3, 2011 at 8:45 a.m.: report abuse
Beaqn is a quiet arrigant man that thinks HE is the program I I I . He has hired a terrible coaching staff!!!! He is lazy and has little knowledge of the game. He is not loyal (ask Bill) and never works as hard as Thad to get kids into those small colleges. Dont talk about what you dont know about! I know!!!!!! How many big games has he won?
Thanks, Henghold commented on September 3, 2011 at 9:05 a.m.: report abuse
Three of those AH offensive linemen that were blowing open holes for Greg Bryant should still be at Olympic Heights. Those of us parents who still have kids playing at OH would just like to thank Mitch Henghold for chasing them away.
respect the game commented on September 3, 2011 at 10:08 a.m.: report abuse
Well kudos to both teams, the kids are doing something positive and having fun and I hope they all get in a good school. At least they are not on the street.
John J.Suit commented on September 3, 2011 at 10:54 a.m.: report abuse
Also Henghold fans, thanks to the AD,and principal for destroying a program. Players, and coaches are gone. OH was on the way. Goodbye Lebo, Ziggy, and coach B., and good luck.
eaglefan commented on September 3, 2011 at 11:05 a.m.: report abuse
First - I have known both Bean and Thaddeus for more than 25 years - the fact is neither are head coaches. Bean is at least a proven assistant coach and Thaddeus coached defenses have been horrible over the years and his teams always underacheived! Mostly due to his defensive scheme and Bill's play calling.
An Andre Thaddeus coached team would have never won that game last night! His record is proof that he is capable of losing to less talented teams - and he is far more arrogant.
As for all the people that come here and bash Atlantic, I will remind everyone that no school in the south county(Suncoast north) loses kids to recruiting like Atlantic - in every sport-but especially football. Now we have Village Academy another "school" in Delray to further thin out the sports program.
And yet - there is still no reason to lose to a 1A( I know they recruit - I don't care) football team. Atlantic has had the talent to win 2-3 state championships over the last 10-12 years and yes there have been great Ely and St. Thomas teams in the way - but we should have gotten it done with the talent we have had.
Yes, Weigel did a good job at Atlantic - but she failed miserably at hiring coaches. I know academics is more important - but what is wrong with being great at both? Why not hire coaches that expect the most out of kids all the time academically and on the field. (Please AH fans do not comment here - because we all know about the "academics" of your school). I know Lockhart is new but if he wants to have a truly great school - he needs to hire great coaches.
I AM TIRED OF THE SAME THING EVERY YEAR! Don't get me wrong - there are a few great people coaching at Atlantic - we also have several people that have no business coaching. GET THE COACHING FIXED!!!!
feeling so bad commented on September 3, 2011 at 12:32 p.m.: report abuse
Iam feeling so bad for you all that's keeps crying about the lost last night. Give all the kids credit both team played very well last night atl lost ah won so get over it. All last week we did not hear any of this crying about the coaching the school size AH is better team that all to it so just get ready for next year game.
ATLFan commented on September 3, 2011 at 2:47 p.m.: report abuse
Hey not true, Atlantic sent 14 kids to college for football last season. Most of those being small schools, and no jucos. When is the last time Thad did that?
Hey commented on September 3, 2011 at 6 p.m.: report abuse
For all that is said, We had the talent and they had the coaching, Heritages staff with our talent would be sick..have to give it to little G,he came to play!!
Correction commented on September 4, 2011 at 9:47 a.m.: report abuse
ATL u have the talent. U have a talented WR core and a developing
QB, excellent return team and that's it. Your defense is horrible. Heritage gutted y'all. Defense will be a major problem cause y'all can't stop the run. Quit blaming the coaching every time u lose.
Atl Fan commented on September 5, 2011 at 3:06 p.m.: report abuse
Got to hand it too AH, they came to play. AH has been waiting for this game for years and welcomed the city bragging rights. That balance of Davis QB, Bryant RB skills,"wow" they are going a long ways. It too bad these great Delray / Boynton residence could not have landed at Atl. Davis was such a manager of the game he will lead them as far as he wants too. Gotta love it even though Atl will be fine, its still good to know "little brother" AH is doing Delray proud. Friday has never been this exciting in our city.It gives our children the chance to display thier God Blessed talents..........God Speed>>>>>>>
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