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No. 4 Dwyer 26, No. 8 Seminole Ridge 14: Panthers' miscues less costly than Hawks'
Friday, September 16, 2011
by
Matt Porter
It's not that Dwyer's 26-14 win over Seminole Ridge win was lucky.
The defense held the Hawks to 222 yards of total offense, mainly through the air. The Panthers stacked the box against Hawks senior running back Gary Holmes, holding him to 48 yards and two short touchdowns on 15 carries.
But Seminole Ridge, ranked No. 8 in The Post's top 10, had a chance to steal one on the road against No. 4 Dwyer. And in so many ways, the Hawks (1-2) let it slip away .
"We had the game, and we lost it," said a heated Seminole Ridge coach Matt Dickmann. "You watched the whole game, you saw what was going on."
After Holmes went up the middle for a 3-yard touchdown in the first quarter, Dwyer (2-1) made it 7-6 at the half on a 36-yard grab by sophomore Clint Stephens (two catches, 49 yards), who dove behind two defenders in the end zone. Dwyer junior Matt McMahon's 3-yard score in the third gave the Panthers a 12-7 lead.
Late in the third, Hawks safety Silas Spearman dropped an potential interception, but forced a three-and-out.
Then Holmes stood at his own 33. When Bobby Puyol's punt came down, it slipped through his hands. Dwyer junior Natrone Macon fell on it, and four plays later Panthers junior running back Cortney Lowery ran in a 21-yard score with 15.7 seconds left in the quarter.
Seminole Ridge senior receiver Darian Williams, quarterback Antwan Washington's favorite target, was open for a 30-yard gain on the previous drive, but dropped the ball. He redeemed himself with catches of 14 and 47 yards, and Holmes ran off the right tackle and in the end zone from three yards out. Dwyer's lead was 19-14 with 6:29 remaining.
Dwyer needed a clock-killing drive, but Lowery fumbled at the Hawks' 40. Junior defensive end Jason Shepherd recovered, and the Hawks took over with 4:11 left. Williams grabbed a 16-yard pass to put his team in position.
From the 35-yard line, Holmes got through several tacklers and beat Dwyer's secondary to the goal line, but he was stripped by Dwyer sophomore safety Shawn Boone. The ball bounced through the back of the end zone and was ruled a touchback, putting Dwyer at its own 20 with 2:30 remaining.
Dwyer punted with 38 seconds left.
On first-and-10 from his own 35 with 38 seconds left, Washington (10 for 17, 164 yards) was pressured, and his pass hit the referee. It was ruled a backward pass. Dwyer's Malik Brown picked up the fumble and returned it to the end zone to close out the scoring.
The Panthers' offense was up-and-down. Senior quarterback Faton Bauta was 3-of-10 for 88 yards and carried 14 times for 45 yards.
"We'd have a great drive, then come back and have a terrible drive," Dwyer coach Jack Daniels said.
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User Comments:
Birdman commented on September 17, 2011 at 5:53 a.m.: report abuse
WHat kind of a lead in line is that? That win was all luck.
Putting nearly 4 quarters of grueling football aside, where neither team had a command of the game, it came down to the fumble by Holmes.
What you dont state is that he hit the corner marker and fumbled at the one yard line.
had the ball taken a different hop, Ridge would have had the ball on the one yard line and undoubtedly won the game.
The last touch down came with 22 second left in the game, as a result of desperation by the QB to stay in the game. The score does not belie the game.
Truely shows that this year, PBC football is really on a party level.... GC, AH, PV, SR, DWYER, all playing very tight games.
glades central commented on September 17, 2011 at 9:53 a.m.: report abuse
seminole ridge overated how supposed to run the county and 1-2 gc and ah will blow ridge out by 21 points
@ wowwsa commented on September 17, 2011 at 9:57 a.m.: report abuse
What in the world is this post name, what a turd! Dude don't come on here talking nothing, and hope you are not a Dwyer fan, but I am sure you are. You guys don't deserve the ranking spot you have, because you have not earned it. You will still get beat more than you will win, and this year if you played JCS or Vista, you would be defeated. Those teams are playing at a high level, and you squeaked out of this game and that's the only win worth talking about. Heritage would destroy you and Atlantic will beat you panther boys as well. Every time you talk on here you lose. You were out played last night, but that's football. You can't make mistakes and win games against good teams. They should have ran at the Batten kid side more than the other they would have done better. Anyway rankings this week GC,Heritage,,FPC,PV,JCS,Dwyer,Atlantic,Spanish River, Ridge, PBC, just outside PBG. maybe not to bad right?
@glades central commented on September 17, 2011 at 10:02 a.m.: report abuse
Be careful man, don't jinx a good season talking smack. Ridge is down a little this year on the o- line, but still are a good team. They have played a stron schedule so far, as well as GC, but you hace a softer schedule I believe from here out. You guys are the Number one team no doubt about it. Fun to watch, but let your play talk and not your mouth. keep things in perspective, and stay humble. I like the Raiders to go to states. I still believe Ridge will come back, but Dwyer escaped a game because of mistakes.
Big Bad John commented on September 17, 2011 at 10:14 a.m.: report abuse
I attended this game last night and actually came away somewhat impressed with the Holmes kid. He has a HORRIBLE offensive line in front of him and he had to work for every inch the kid showed heart. With that being said great running backs at this level still get their yards, he isn't anywhere near a BCS conference running back. Good back yes, BCS team back no..
Stat Man commented on September 17, 2011 at 1:51 p.m.: report abuse
Big Bad John is right. I also attended the game last night. Simply amazed by the lack of ability on both team's offensive line's to create holes. Both teams need new offensive line coaches. Their steps, head palcement, and hand positioning have alot to be desired. Pass sets are non existent. Most of them rock back in their stance indicating a pass and have their head out over the feet when pass blocking, head falling out the window. Dwyer is loaded with skill kids and they can't drive the football.Line has the measurables but coaching has to get them there. And please don't say it's because both defenses are great. During the course of a game you have to be able to create a running lane.
hawks commented on September 17, 2011 at 3:22 p.m.: report abuse
Seminole Ridge does not need new coaches. The coaches they have are some of the best around. They need more dedicated players. This is pretty much a new team from last year who do not seem to play well together just yet. They do not possess the strength nor the heart and soul of the previous teams who got them where they are today. The other teams know to cover Gary Holmes, he is the one making the plays!
Jay -Rock commented on September 17, 2011 at 4:46 p.m.: report abuse
At the game last nite ,Ridge had the game in hand Dwyer could not stop the pass again when it count. Unless something change in the near futher Dwyer QB going to college as a LB. And AD should still be the # 2 team in the county , they got my respect. GC RAIDER 4 LIFE!
Arianna commented on September 18, 2011 at 12:48 a.m.: report abuse
that game was dumb
useyourbrain commented on September 18, 2011 at 1:24 p.m.: report abuse
Arianna, why bother even writing such a pointless statement such as "that game was dumb"??? At least back it up with an INTELLIGENT reason you think it was dumb!
Good game to both teams. The season is FAR from over!
Chris Cannary commented on September 18, 2011 at 1:43 p.m.: report abuse
why does #6 and #23 split time. I think it is very clear who should be gettin the majority of the carries for the panthers.
Who commented on September 19, 2011 at 11:15 a.m.: report abuse
@Chris Cannary
Who?
@ Cannary commented on September 19, 2011 at 10:01 p.m.: report abuse
6 seems more like a power back who runs straight on and gets the job done without doing unnessecary dancing like 23. Both are good backs with different styles but Dwyer seems to move the ball better with 6 in the game.
Really commented on September 20, 2011 at 10:42 a.m.: report abuse
@ Cannary
And you sumised that from the limited amout of carries thoes two kids have gotten?
That's pretty good.
So in your estimation #6 should be getting the carries and #23 should not?
lemonhead561 commented on September 21, 2011 at 9:07 p.m.: report abuse
hell yea 23 sucks he should be on dancing with the stars. he is fruity.
kiki commented on September 28, 2011 at 8:36 a.m.: report abuse
dwyer ias my teamdey deserved it
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