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No. 3 Seminole Ridge 28, No. 7 Atlantic 21: Trevor Vanscoy's passing throws off Eagles
Friday, October 22, 2010
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Jeff Greer
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For a game tabbed as the district-defining contest of the season, Seminole Ridge and Atlantic's showdown on Friday night lived up to its billing.
Seventh-ranked Atlantic forced the normally run-heavy Seminole Ridge offense to throw the football early.
Quarterback Trevor Vanscoy and Seminole Ridge, ranked No. 3, had no problem with that .
In a 28-21 win that put Seminole Ridge (7-0, 3-0 in District 8-6A) in control of the district, the Hawks passed their way to a hard-earned road win at Atlantic. A late defensive stand sealed it .
"It was a great game all around," Seminole Ridge coach Matt Dickmann said. "Everybody did their part tonight."
But Atlantic (4-3, 1-1) didn't go quietly.
The Eagles limited their mistakes and executed their game plan for much of the contest, stuffing the inside gaps and limiting the explosive play-making ability of Seminole Ridge tailback Gary Holmes.
Twice in the first half, the Eagles used big plays of their own to snag momentum. After a roughing-the-kicker penalty on a punt breathed new life into Atlantic's opening drive, J'Rod Beard threw a perfect pass on a trick play to a streaking Ezekiel Turner for a 62-yard touchdown.
On the following Atlantic drive, running back Tevin Spells burst through a hole and rumbled 80 yards to the Seminole Ridge 6. Abdud Narcisse scampered in for a 6-yard, go-ahead touchdown to give Atlantic a 13-7 lead.
But the Atlantic momentum was short-lived.
After the teams exchanged punts, Seminole Ridge drove 62 yards in 2:42, ending with a 3-yard touchdown pass from Vanscoy to Jarryd Klaffka with one second left in the first half.
"We practice that," Klaffka said. "It gave us a little boost and we were riled up after that."
Seminole Ridge's offense still ran the ball for decent numbers.
Fullback Tyler Butler gained 88 yards on 16 carries. Holmes took 21 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown, and Alex Pierre ran for 40 yards and two scores .
But it was Vanscoy's arm that made the difference. Seminole Ridge isn't known for passing — Vanscoy had thrown the ball just 31 times in six games this season — but the Hawks' threw successfully in big situations.
Vanscoy totaled 49 passing yards and a touchdown, completing four of his seven attempts. Three of his four completions were big plays for 10-plus yards.
"We had some open receivers and took advantage," Vanscoy said.
In the end, it was heartbreak for Atlantic, which is now 1-3 at home. But the Eagles still control their playoff destiny.
Atlantic, which beat preseason favorite Park Vista on Oct. 9, hosts Boca Raton next week and travels to Palm Beach Central on Nov. 5. Those two games will determine Atlantic's post-season fate.
"We can't hit the rewind button now," Atlantic linebacker Jephete Matilus said. "We have to keep our heads up and do the required work."
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User Comments:
alumni commented on October 22, 2010 at 10:18 p.m.: report abuse
I find myself cheering for the Hawks now, more than I did when I went there ! Great job guys, keep up the good work!
Ridge Boy commented on October 22, 2010 at 10:36 p.m.: report abuse
Where are you Pip Squeak ? We are not a mirror image of PV. We can throw the ball when needed! It was a great game. We might not be as athletic as you but we got some athletes, I guess!
Loxahatchee Pete commented on October 22, 2010 at 10:58 p.m.: report abuse
The Hawks went into the Eagles House and claimed victory. 240 yards rushing and16 first downs. The Hawks keep on pounding and pounding, and yes we can throw the football.
@ pip-squeak, be afraid, very afraid. Nuff said, onto Park Vista.
District 8 6-A commented on October 22, 2010 at 11:14 p.m.: report abuse
Seminole Ridge has beaten Atlantic
Atlantic has beaten Park Vista
What happens if Park Vista beats Seminole Ridge and all three beat Boca and Palm Beach Central and all three end up 3-1 in the district.
What kinda shootout do we have again. 1 for champ and one for runner-up?
On another Monday Night?
Jeff Greer commented on October 23, 2010 at 12:57 a.m.: report abuse
To answer the three-way playoff question ... I think that would be the case, yes. Still trying to grasp the whole tiebreaker scenario. But that sounds right.
Mark Byrne commented on October 23, 2010 at 6:48 a.m.: report abuse
i dont know if i read the article right, but im pretty sure it said my boy Jarryd Klaffka had a receiving TD?! Thats how you get wet Klaffka!
TD Tommy commented on October 23, 2010 at 8:19 a.m.: report abuse
PV will NOT beat SR PV only beats Spanish River and Suncoast quality teams.......SR will show you what an O-Line is supposed to look like
The Ridge commented on October 23, 2010 at 8:34 a.m.: report abuse
God I love the taste of victory in the morning.
Wilsonfootball commented on October 23, 2010 at 9:05 a.m.: report abuse
While SR is definitely a run-first squad, there is something definitely different about the Hawks' passing game this year. Improvement is very noticeable. Vanscoy, while undersized, is very efficient and effective when needed. Decent job by OL as well. Go Hawks!
Hawk commented on October 23, 2010 at 10:19 a.m.: report abuse
NEXT!
hawk bby <3 #15 commented on October 23, 2010 at 2:40 p.m.: report abuse
nobody knew but my man can throw.love you baby
Outcome commented on October 23, 2010 at 2:56 p.m.: report abuse
@hawk bby, your man can run too.... Good thing offense spent so much time on the field, if not, this game could have had a different outcome. Coaches needed to stick to what has been working. Offense players moved to defense, defense players on the sideline. It could have ended in a loss for the Hawks. Made for an exciting game though.
Just a thought commented on October 23, 2010 at 11:50 p.m.: report abuse
Seminole Ridge is a good team , but no #3 in the county , JCS and AHS would beat them by considerable amounts /// do the math....Pahokee beats AtL by 1, S. Ridge beats ATl by 7... JCS beats Pahokee by 30 AHS beats them by 50,,, give the small school their props!!!.. This is not ment by any means to take anything away fro SR.. they are having one great season..congrats and best wishes the rest of the way
HAWK MAN commented on October 24, 2010 at 12:52 a.m.: report abuse
dont think so!!!! we capatilize on mistakes and they dont make many so with that being said u do the math!!!!!!!!!
The Ridge commented on October 24, 2010 at 4:29 a.m.: report abuse
@ just a thought
Back to back weeks anywhere, anytime. All I can say is, whenever JCS or AH step-up and play any real big school they get your asses handed to them. Such as, First coast, or East Ridge. Your Math is skewered, head to head, Seminole Ridge destroys JCS, AH, way to much depth for them.
huh?/ Really? commented on October 25, 2010 at 7:03 a.m.: report abuse
Relied on throwing? Is 7 pass attempts alot of attempts? Is 47 yards alot of passing yards? Just sayin
Just Don't See IT commented on October 25, 2010 at 7:07 a.m.: report abuse
@ the dude with a thought, it was a bad one. American Heritage and Jupiter Christan are fine football teams, but I just don't see them beating Seminole Ridge. Good game maybe. Beating them, doubtful. Seminole Ridge just has to much for both teams to handle. American Heritage is the better of the two and would be the one, if at all, to win. Jupiter Christian, just don't see it.
PIP-Squeak commented on October 25, 2010 at 8:35 a.m.: report abuse
Congrats to Seminole Ridge. Hopefully we can meet up in the playoffs if we handle our business these next 2 games.
FRIDAY NIGHT commented on October 25, 2010 at 11:12 a.m.: report abuse
Seminole get ready to get your but kicked PV is going to do a SMACK DOWN on you boyzzzzz
the ridge commented on October 25, 2010 at 7 p.m.: report abuse
friday night to you really wanna start talking crap? ask PIP-squeak how good our team is. He talked alot last week and his team got beat. Also didnt atl beat you guys?
wildcat player commented on October 28, 2010 at 1:23 p.m.: report abuse
u hawks suck play central or dwyer and see how far you get trust me i will be running the ball on you boot wearers pv is giong to end you guys winning streak like we did jil
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