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American Heritage falls 34-17 to University in Class 3A regional final
Friday, November 23, 2012
by
Jackson Wolek
Errors by its special teams and struggles stopping University-Fort Lauderdale's running attack Friday night cost American Heritage an opportunity for a second consecutive state championship.
In a matchup of arguably the state's top Class 3A teams, the Stallions (11-1) allowed 288 yards on the ground and gave up 17 points off turnovers in a 34-17 regional final loss to University-Fort Lauderdale.
The Stallions scored on the first play of the game, an 85-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Marcus Davis to Trenard Davis.
Marcus Davis, however, would later cost the Stallions seven points on a fumble at the 1-yard line on a punt return, resulting in University's Jordan Scarlett rushing it in for a 1-yard score.
The Stallions also gave up two more points on a bad snap on a punt attempt that went into the back of the end zone.
The half ended with the Stallions leading 17-12 over the Suns, thanks to a 5-yard rushing touchdown and a 32-yard field goal from Greg Joseph.
That would be all the scores the Stallions would muster, as the Suns scored 22 unanswered points in the second half. Scarlett finished with 245 rushing yards two touchdowns.
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User Comments:
Random drunk guy commented on November 24, 2012 at 12:55 a.m.: report abuse
It's a shame the only pbc team with a chance lost..... But helll yeah some one had to put them in their place.
Sometimes it bites you in the azz when your head gets that big...
Sucks for all the kids who left their schools for a state chip since your out in the second round.....
coach commented on November 24, 2012 at 12:59 a.m.: report abuse
Great article...but to be honest it doesnt tell how it really went down! AHD was held to 62 yards rushing..period!! The University school handled all and everything handed to them by AHD..just as a superior football team does! Try and give the #7 team in the nation the credit it so deserves. And so much for that cocoa game not meaning anything, i guess University is for real... they did just beat the great AHD by 17!
Tmmy commented on November 24, 2012 at 1 a.m.: report abuse
Greg....whoooooo? How about that Jordan Scarlett!!!!!! AH you had a nice run! You played two legit teams....maybe 3 (Dwyer..very fortunate to win) and you lost. No worries..you'll probably still finish 2nd in the state. And let the Uschool dynasty begin!
Maximus commented on November 24, 2012 at 1:07 a.m.: report abuse
I agree with coach 100%! How about giving Uschool some credit? Your write up makes the reader think AH completely handed the game to Uschool! Are you the one who said AH is a lock for the state championship game? Btw How many yards did Bryant have? Uschool is legit! Guess that thrashing they took from Cocoa did mean something. See you in Orlando!
A farse. commented on November 24, 2012 at 7:10 a.m.: report abuse
state titles mean squat.......look how many teams last year won states or went ddep and vataed their wins.
All these private school recruiting etc....
There was a time when a state title meant something.......It repped your school and the kids who grew up in that community......
thats gone.......state titles dont mean squat anymore.
Random drunk guy your dumb commented on November 24, 2012 at 7:41 a.m.: report abuse
University is the best school.
pat commented on November 24, 2012 at 8:10 a.m.: report abuse
Great story...contests to the winner
big dog commented on November 24, 2012 at 8:47 a.m.: report abuse
GREAT GAME U IAM A AHS FAN THEY GOT THERE ASS BEAT NO IF ANDS OR BUT THEY LOSE ONCE AGAIN GREAT GAME THE BEST TEAM WON. THE O/C SUCK ON THE PLAY CALLING THAT'S RIGHT J KING YOU NEED TO TURN IN YOUR HEAD SET NOW WE KNOW WHO WAS REALLY CALLING THE PLAYS LAST YEAR AND IT WAS NOT YOU DOUG WAS AND IT SHOWS DUDE GIVE IT UP BEFORE YOU LOSE THE WHOLE TEAM TO OTHER SCHOOLS. KING YOU HAVE ONE OF THE BEST TE IN THE STATE AND YOU GO TO HIM 2X NO PLAY ACTION YOU COULD HAVE PUT GREG & MOTOR IN THE BACK TO MIX IT UP SOME NO SAME OLD 4 PLAYS. NOW ITS HALF TIME AND YOU GUYS MAKE AJUSTMENT NOW THATS DUM. OK MAYBE NEXT YEAR YOU GUYS WILL WORK THE KIDS HARDER LIKE DS DID LIKE THEY ALWAYS SAY GARBAGE IN GARBAGE OUT.
dont blame king... commented on November 24, 2012 at 9:02 a.m.: report abuse
he didn't give up 34 points...should fire the defensive coordinator!
dont blame king... commented on November 24, 2012 at 9:02 a.m.: report abuse
he didn't give up 34 points...should fire the defensive coordinator!
Yes blame king commented on November 24, 2012 at 9:20 a.m.: report abuse
Thanks dog !! I couldn't have said it better myself. King is terrible ! Way way way out of his league. DS would have has the u coaches head spinning. Yes #80 would have changed the outcome. So frustrated.....
@ DONT BLAME KING commented on November 24, 2012 at 9:24 a.m.: report abuse
AND WHY NOT DEFENCE CAN ONLY DO SO MUCH YOU HAVE TO PUT POINTS UP 3 AND OUT ALL NIGHT THAT O/C YOU HAVE GIVE THE DEFENCE TIME TO RECOVER THEY WERE ON THE FIELD MOST THE NITE AND THAT ASKING ALOT FROM THE DF
DSisAH commented on November 24, 2012 at 9:35 a.m.: report abuse
King what you thinking! empty set, University plays their 2 on our 3 at 5yds deep. Their Sam #10 whos in the box has to run with a wide slot. Do you know what a Smash route is? The FS was aligned directly over the center he has no chance at covering it. Or how bout run a Bounce (Boston) to the slot. Dude you called a bad game.
coach of the year commented on November 24, 2012 at 11:25 a.m.: report abuse
Where's all that coach of the year talk now? Cant even with with PBC all star team
Just read the stat sheet commented on November 24, 2012 at 2:46 p.m.: report abuse
Kelvin Taylor carries the rock 40 times, Greg Bryant only 9, GB caught 3 balls. Your all-american touches the ball only 12 times and you expext to win. The OC must be drinking the kool-aid causing him to forget what AH is. A run the ball offense.
@ dont blame King...true prospective commented on November 24, 2012 at 4:41 p.m.: report abuse
While the D was not fantastic they were ok for most of the game...they just got worn down from constantly being on the field. On top of that, U school had a pick 6, a muffed punt on the 2 yd line, a safety, and another FG off a turnover. That's 19 of the 34 points so dont put it on the Heritage D.
@ dont blame King...true prospective commented on November 24, 2012 at 4:42 p.m.: report abuse
University's Defense was fantastic, but AH did shoot themselves in the foot. They could have been up 21-3 and halftime had it not been for 2 bad snaps and a muffed punt. They also had a bunch of costly penalties. And the play-calling and adjustments were horrible by the coaches. You just cant do all that and expect to beat a great team like University.
@ yes blame king commented on November 24, 2012 at 4:48 p.m.: report abuse
how would #80 have changed the game?
coach commented on November 24, 2012 at 5:51 p.m.: report abuse
In closing... The University school defense pitched a shut out in the second half.. Exposing an offense which only has (2) play makers! Its always been stop #4 and #1, so stop blaming the OC! The University school defensive scheme was brilliant in doing just that, it exposed AH for what it has always been..predictable!! The US defensive scheme took #4 n #1 out of the game tempting AH to beat them with some one else like #80 LOL aint happening and they did this by (playing 2 against 3 in cov 3). Lets not forget one other thing.... When a defense allows a RB to go for 250 YDS..GOOD NIGHT!! As a good friend of mine always says..."Why aint the defense working" LOL... ENough said and good night!
@ coach commented on November 24, 2012 at 9:24 p.m.: report abuse
Yes they gave up a lot of rushing yards...but if AH was up 21-3 how much rushing would University be doing? They wouldnt...also they got a lot of the rushing yard late in that game showing that they wore down the AH defense.
they University defense did "expose" AH's offense and it only too about 7 or more D1 caliber kids to do it. The AH playcalling was bad and could not adjust to what US was doing. The slot corner was cheeting run every time yet AH apparently never heard of play action or roll outs.
AH has many more than 2 playmakers...but so does the University defense
coach commented on November 24, 2012 at 10:43 p.m.: report abuse
You keep refering to 21-3?? and yes AH did run play action it was out of their "pistol set" and davis couldnt roll out because he had a US defender containing or pressuring him the entire game. AH NEVER HAD A SUSTAINED DRIVE OF MORE THAN 50 YDS THE WHOLE GAME...THEY WERE 3 N OUT MOST OF THE NIGHT!!!! Greg bryant stopped getting the ball because he was held to a season low of 3 yds a carry on 12 carries?? Did you expect them to continue giving him the ball, he was hit in the back field before he could get started!! A) the first TD AHD got came off of an 85 yd WR screen which was defended well and realistically should have been a 5 yd gain, but thanks to 4 missed tackles it went for 85. Thats TD #1. TD#2 came after US held AH to a 3 and out punting situation, when a US defender ran into the kicker and got flaged for a 15 yd penalty and an auto 1st down AH drove 41 yds and scored on 3rd and long on a broken play where #1 scrambled and got the corner "broken play" thats 14 pts! And the last time AH sniffed the redzone was in the 2nd qtr at the US "6 inch" line where the US defense stone walled on 1st and 2nd down-AH couldnt even get 6inches..then on third it was a mis-handled snap which is a part of football its called execution!! So please stop making it seem like points were left on the field due to AH mishaps, its quite the contrary!. Now lets not forget about all the points left on the field by US.. the wide open #6 on a post play which the US qb threw into the dirt--he would have walked in the end zone! 2 missed field goals and as far as rushing yards late in the game? #1 for US had 122 yds in the first half and 134 in the 2nd half he averaged 9 yards a carry!! US had 15 first downs to AH 6!! Enough said ENJOY YOUR OFF SEASON and a very dismal football team with out the only 2 play makers you had...#1 and #4
HAHAHA commented on November 25, 2012 at 12:40 a.m.: report abuse
Wow..you just got served....nice job "coach"
logic of saying AH should've been ahead 21-3 is hilarious!
should've, would've, could've, if this, if that....sorry, you lost to a better team!!!
AH=overrated....and so was your schedule ..lol
@ DOO DOO commented on November 25, 2012 at 1:21 a.m.: report abuse
Damn DEW! Sucks to be you right now
CSCS commented on November 25, 2012 at 9:07 a.m.: report abuse
I was a spectator at this game. Had no preference as to who won. I can say thay University should just be thankful for this Thanksgiving gift. Biggest problem with University is all the rap. King called it bad. Defense did there thing. Linebackers played poorly period. Ball holder made a bad decision, Davis made a bad decision, AH could have come back if the refs werent so blatantly against AH. Annou.cer was basically calling the 1st downs and then the refs were moving the chains. Refs called encroachment 3 times, farse, they called pass interference on a tipped ball, 5 yard penalty against University while 3 of there players pulled Davis down by his face mask. Extremely poor ball plavement to benefit US. The ref standing by the play didnt throw the flags, but the one in the end zone saw it? Poor, poor officiating. I never blame refs for a game but this was some of the most blatant disregard of the rules I have seen as a football coach. The worst officiating I have seen since the NFLs replacement refs. To take anything away from Greg Bryant because of this game is shameful. Shame on you and shame on those refs. Absolutely absurd and if I was any of those coaches I would send the film to the FHSAA so that you van protext orher teams from this extremely poor officiating.
overrated commented on November 25, 2012 at 9:15 a.m.: report abuse
Really? Hahahahaha! The cocoa game that 11 starters were suspended for? That one. No, it didnt mean squat. Enjoy this victory. How long did it take again? How many times did AH knock hoh out? Hahahahaha! Get all hour smack talking in... its hysterical... AH had the toughest schedule in the nation peeiod. This was a gift, you're welcome.
Got Rings? commented on November 25, 2012 at 9:21 a.m.: report abuse
Nope, not yet.... Get a few and come hollar at us! GET THE #@$& OUTTA HERE WITH ALL THAT RAP! Greg Bryant has rings, has state championships, has offers, has recognition... cause he does the damn thing... congrats on winning a game youve been trying to win for how many years??? Now youre insulting this young mans talent? Get the stats, get to be #1 running back in the nation. Scarlett who? &$@# outta here!
Sam da kno commented on November 25, 2012 at 9:49 a.m.: report abuse
I saw the game. Simply put Univ. has better, and more athletes. The coaching was ok on both sides. Both schools recruit. So one school will get a banner, or a trophy. That doesn't increase ones salary, or insure a better retirement. There are better coaching staffs, but not as much talent. So who gives a screw? Is it really worth it to live vicariously through a team?
bigAl commented on November 25, 2012 at 11:52 a.m.: report abuse
Hey Got Rings,
I'll come hollering at you in a few weeks when Uschool gets their rings!
Toughest schedule is nation....really....if you count Uschool and Cocoa than maybe...which resulted in 2 losses!
How many teams that AH played are still playing?
Blaming the refs...lololol.....that's original!
Funny how all you AH fans refused to admit that you got you @$$ handed to you by Cocoa on national TV....and yes that was a loss.
Yes, Greg whooooooooo! Scarlett is the real deal my friends!
AH = Past
USCHOOL= the future
Deal with it! You lost!
US! commented on November 25, 2012 at 12:55 p.m.: report abuse
GET OFF OF U-school D78k! none of yall teams could beat them stallions! bunch of haters case they are the best team in palm beach county! in that was provin!
@ big al commented on November 25, 2012 at 1:14 p.m.: report abuse
big al iam a ahs fan you are right about we got our a$$ handed to us they played a much better game than we did. But be for real ahs has a good team you or no else can take that away from them no matter how much you my like or dis like them.To win three out of five is pretty good NFL teams wins come to a end at some point. So we beat them the last two years they beat us this year. The last two years we never said they was not a good team any team could get beat on any friday night its football.Now you sound real crazy when you say greg whoooooooooooo! its the same greg who put up 200+ yards last year. the same greg who every D1 school wants him so dude some things are better not said ok. you won and that's it. PS will scarlett be playing in the army game in jan i just want to know. hit me back when you find out ok.
The Truth commented on November 25, 2012 at 2:15 p.m.: report abuse
Anyone who was at the game knows it could have easily been 20-3 Heritage at halftime. Marcus Davis made the biggest bonehead play of his career giving the ball to University inside the 5 yard line (handing them 7 points), Heritage then had a high snap on a punt go out the back of their own end zone for a safety( handing Uschool another 2 points) and then to finish off the half Heritage had the ball at Univerity's 1 yard line and only came up with 3 points instead of 7. University did, for the most part, dominate the second half though. You have to question coaching tactics by Heritage. Greg Bryant only had 10 carries; that just can't happen in a big time football game. Tyler Provo had zero balls thrown his way. I just can't understand how they failed to utilize him and find creative ways to get the ball to big time play makers ALL YEAR. Then the normally very stout defense was spread out and forced to play nickel and dime coverages and Scarlett had huge runs right up the pipe. When it comes down to it, Heritage did not show up in the second half, their coaches failed the players, and the refs added insult to injury. Heritage really could have won this game and definitely had the horses but congratulations to University. Bring the trophy back to South Florida.
@@big al commented on November 25, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.: report abuse
I was at the game and US was a better team. I question the game plan of not getting the ball to GB? The top recruit in the country should have had the ball more than four times in the first half. And by the way Scarlett is only a Soph so no you will not see him in the Army game until 2015. That kid was the best player on the field bar none.
HonorTheBoys commented on November 25, 2012 at 4:41 p.m.: report abuse
The Coaching Transition at AHS was a disaster (Coach Sizemore got way more to handle than anyone should have asked) and Coach King simply never got it -- the error was that no one was up to telling him he couldn't do it. There were only two names he knows on the team and he did not do either of them justice. Lousy practice makes for lousy results.
The most talented backfield in the country and his answer is to spllit five wide and have one of the nations leading rushers in a wide out role? Are you kiddling me... Greg never once came out o fthe backfield, no play action, no option... King gutted the offense down to a few plays and counted on athletes, not team work..
Those boys worked their ass off to get this shot --- they are talented and a team and all it takes is for a collossal failure in leadership to put the ship in the ground.
US won the game 100% -- but credit a strong game plan, amazing coaching and consistancy... 12 games into the season and AHS is getting penalties for not getting a plan into the huddle.
Good luck US -- I'm sad for the AHS players -- but maybe this will wake someone up.
whu kares commented on November 25, 2012 at 8:32 p.m.: report abuse
No one who writes these messages plays. The coaches don't care about you, and neither do the players. Both teams recruit for a win. So they get a trophy, and rings. Most coaches know these guys are frauds, They want to strut, and pace the sidlines.
Big deal.
Sportsfan commented on November 26, 2012 at 7:27 a.m.: report abuse
When you have first and goal from the one yard line and do not give the ball to Greg, that's poor coaching. First and goal, quarterback sneak, 2nd and goal qb in the shot gun and the ball was snapped high, instead of throwing the ball away, the qb ran out of bounds 8 yds back, bad move on qb. Not making excuses but you must give the ball to Greg in that situation. That was a big heartbreak!!
King sucks commented on November 26, 2012 at 2:05 p.m.: report abuse
U right King don't know any of the players other than his nephew. He did such a bad thing to these poor seniors. No moe hs football for them but king got the ball to his few boys. Always a motive. Selfish and shouldn't be coaching.
2013 commented on November 26, 2012 at 2:40 p.m.: report abuse
AHS, you need to get out there and get some players, the POP Warner league is still going and the other High Schools are done so let the poaching begin.
Go get some coaches too
And some parents who will BUY into the program.
Got alot of work to do.
Maybe you can get out of the Palm Beach Broward playoff area next year
OR Drop down to 2A
Ahplayer commented on November 26, 2012 at 2:43 p.m.: report abuse
How bout the fact that our dickhead of a ex-coach Doug Socha sent university school a 50 page fax of our entire offensive gameplan and all the plays and all the offensive calls. The U school can suck a fat one
^^^^^^^^^ commented on November 26, 2012 at 3:17 p.m.: report abuse
You associate yourselves with questionable characters and expect integrity when things go awry HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Who care commented on November 26, 2012 at 6:19 p.m.: report abuse
King don't need to recruit Pop Warner he needs to go coach Pop Warner because the plays that he selected are used in Pop Warner. Who care if Socha gave a play book. King didn't use anything. All an excuse.
Coach Coachy commented on November 27, 2012 at 11:31 a.m.: report abuse
So many excuses from AH Delray is disappointing even down to the AHplayer talking about Socha sending a fax indicating that's why Uschool beat Delray. Son, you were lucky to get the win last year. You were +6 turnovers in the game and won by a mere 11 points. What do you suppose would have happened if Uschool was +6 in turnovers last Friday? University School is just better than you. Accept it and move on… Oh and wash your mouth out with soap too.
If it's the truth commented on November 27, 2012 at 3:58 p.m.: report abuse
I also heard the rumor that DS faxed over 50 pages of AH game plan to US which would explain why they played so well. I don't blame these boys for calling out the US when they have been robbed of a win, i'm sure US would be doing the same. US couldn't win on their own so they had to stoop down to DS’s level. Someone said “You associate yourselves with questionable characters and expect integrity when things go awry” well what does that say for US?? AH had an undefeated season without any assistance from any outsiders, these boys are great athletes and it’s sad that their only loss was their last. Many people on here have a lot to say about AH but don’t have any firsthand experience about what they are talking about, AH is no different than any other high school.
^^^^^^^ commented on November 27, 2012 at 5:52 p.m.: report abuse
Both schools should be ashamed at how they run thier programs.
When your winning people forget about the integrity issue.
These two schools are what is wrong with HS athletics.
It is good to see them beating each other in local playoffs
Coach Coachy commented on November 27, 2012 at 8:45 p.m.: report abuse
Soooo I guess University School used faxed information to destroy the Cocoa team 49-3 that AH Delray lost to 25-7. University School used no faxed information to defeat the Delray team that they were better than. I am losing respect for Delray by the minute. I will say it again, USchool was better than Delray last year and they were better than them again this year. The better team won. Had nothing to do with a fax. University did not earn a Top 10 national ranking by using faxed information from anonymous sources. Listen to how you sound. For the person that said both programs should be ashamed for how they are run, you sound bitter and jealous. They win and it seems you have a problem with it. Stay on the losing side, it suits you.
@coach coachy commented on November 27, 2012 at 9:29 p.m.: report abuse
You do realize that Cocoa had 11 of there SENIOR STARTERS SUSPENDED WHEN U. SCHOOL PLAYED THEM RIGHT? You're still talking about a game which was irrelevant to AH... a irrelevant PRE SEASON COCOA GAME... the pop warner league previously mentioned could have beaten Cocoas 2nd and 3rd string team so shut up already. National ranking by absolute luck that those kids got suspended before that game and win against Heritage because you basically received the play nook and how to use it... shame on AHS though? Everyones always talking about recruiting nonsense and integrity... are you referring to these young men? So its there fault for going to a school that they can go to? How ignorant and stupid do you people sound?
Some facts for you:
A student and his or her parents can choose what school to go to via magnet or private, etc. Everyone has to pay in some way, shape, or form when choosing a private school and ultimately for most people in todays economy that's a sacrifice.
2. U school defeated Cocoa, yes they did, this is a fact. However 11 thays right ELEVEN SENIOR STARTERS WERE SUSPENDED FOR THAY GAME.. PATHETIC THAT YOU WOULD BRAG ABOUT IT!
Coach Coachy commented on November 27, 2012 at 9:31 p.m.: report abuse
Ok I'm done. I am talking to a pack of idiots. I see why people hat AH Delray up in Palm Beach. Enjoy your long offseason.
@@coachcoachy commented on November 27, 2012 at 9:36 p.m.: report abuse
You forgot one
3. When they prove thay Socha did this and USchool cheated to win , not only will Uschool be stripped of all season wins but Socha will hopefully finally be completely banned from coaching in Florida.
Absurd that they have the gall to talk knowing dag on well they cheated. Explain why the one new play resulted In an 75 yard t.d.? Explain why everytime the defense changed anything USchool was stopped short.. every time. Scumb of the earth cheats this way... yes, blame the kids that go to these schools... these young student athletes that busted their butts and worked hard to have it stolen from them. Shame on you all! Shame on Doug Socha, Shame on those U.School coaches. Ridiculous... oh yeag and "random drunk guy" or should I refer to hou as U School parent? GTFOH!
@coachcoachy commented on November 27, 2012 at 9:39 p.m.: report abuse
We're the pack of idiots? U. School was better last year yet they got whooped and AH won the state title? Yet we're the idiots? How stupid do you sound???
The man commented on November 27, 2012 at 9:43 p.m.: report abuse
What gies around comes around.
We all get what we deserve.
Live by the sword die by the sword.
Cheaters never win.
On. & on
If it's the truth @ Coach Coachy commented on November 27, 2012 at 10:27 p.m.: report abuse
US did use faxed information to play against AH and it was admitted by their own coach, where do you think AH received this information? DS was the reason why people did/do not like AH, he is an arrogant man and that will never change but with him gone hopefully AH's reputation will. Maybe one day your child would be so lucky to attend AH. Like I said before you shouldn't say anything at all if you are not talking from experience it only makes YOU sound like an idiot.
Karma baby.
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