Story
Seminole Ridge 37, Pahokee 18: Running game carries Hawks
Friday, October 05, 2012
by
Joseph Kairalla
Seminole Ridge relied on its running game and big-play ability to outlast Pahokee 37-18 on Friday night.
The Hawks were far from perfect against the Blue Devils, but when Pahokee cut the lead to 24-18 with 11 minutes left, Seminole Ridge began to play its best.
Hawks running back Eli Turene broke loose on a 55-yard run on third down to increase the lead to 31-18. It was Turene's third touchdown of the game.
"This was the first game Eli has been completely healthy," Hawks coach Matt Dickmann said. "It's easy to see we're a much better football team with him out there."
After the Hawks' defense forced a three-and-out by the Blue Devils, the other Ridge star running back, Silas Spearman, went to work.
Spearman needed just two plays to increase the Hawks' lead to 13. He broke off a 12-yard rush and followed that with a 48-yard touchdown run in which he broke numerous tackles.
Spearman finished with 185 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries.
"Silas is really growing into a leader of this team," Dickmann said. "His work ethic is clear to his teammates, and that's why he's one of our captains."
Seminole Ridge jumped out to a 17-0 lead thanks to a 21-yard first-quarter run by Spearman, a safety and a 3-yard touchdown by Turene.
But then the Blue Devils (0-4) came fighting back. Quarterback James Johnson connected with receiver Derry Brown, who made a great one-handed catch for a 15-yard touchdown to cut it to 17-6 midway through the second.
Johnson struck again on the Blue Devils' next drive, taking a keeper 70 yards to pull Pahokee within 17-12.
"They are a much better team than they were last year," Dickmann said of the Blue Devils. "They played a tough game."
Turene, who finished with 123 yards and three scores on 10 carries, increased the Hawks' lead to 24-12 at the half by scoring on a 3-yard run late in the second.
The teams played a scoreless third before Rasaynd Croney scored on a 1-yard run on the second play of the fourth quarter to pull the Blue Devils within six.
The victory improved Seminole Ridge to 2-2. The Hawks have two big district games coming up as they travel to John I. Leonard and then to Palm Beach Gardens.
.
User Comments:
District commented on October 5, 2012 at 11:39 p.m.: report abuse
John i. isn't in ridge's district.
what evet commented on October 7, 2012 at 5:59 p.m.: report abuse
I watched the game Friday night and Seminole Ridge offense, looked pretty good with the exception of the quarterback over throwing his target. The offensive line was clicking on all cylinders and the defensive line was taking no mercy on Pahokee offense. The running backs put on a show and ran all over Pahokee. I did notice that the secondary was alot better, #12 was all over the field breaking up plays. If they can find a way to fine tune this team they are going to be dangerous in the playoffs. Good win and good luck with there's of the season.
Ridge who commented on October 7, 2012 at 9:54 p.m.: report abuse
Interesting that there's no talk of beating PBG or RPB this year. Ridge is soft as butter giving up 18 points to PACHOKIE, wow..... Scrubs.
what ever commented on October 7, 2012 at 11:18 p.m.: report abuse
@ ridge who, learn how to spell before posting. Stay in school. :) :)
@whatever commented on October 8, 2012 at 6:06 a.m.: report abuse
Of course your too stupid to understand when a word is purposely spelled wrong so let me school you. PA-Choke-e get it...lol lol... Ridge might get to .500 on the season.
To ridge who commented on October 8, 2012 at 11:41 a.m.: report abuse
To ridge who
You clearly retarded, on the count of you can't
Spell pahokee
IJS
Spectator commented on October 8, 2012 at 11:52 a.m.: report abuse
I don't believe that ether PBG or PBC could stop ridges
Running game, the o line and backs are clicking on all cylinders
I've yet to see anyone stop their running game to be honest....
PBC look to small and there db's couldn't cover my grandmother
So goOd luck. And good luck to PBG, your offence better get diverse
Because RIDGES D is nothing to shake a stick at. Besides there running backs has been totalling 100 yards a game.... N they don't go down for one man eather.
@ Ridge commented on October 8, 2012 at 5:02 p.m.: report abuse
Keep playing hard you will get back at it. Your qb left and he is on a terrible team now in GC. If they didn't have Will they wouldn't even have any points. You guys always play hard and never quit. Your line is young and you will start getting some more players out of the west and i know will be right back on top quickly. I like watching you play with the heart good luck
@ Ridge commented on October 8, 2012 at 5:03 p.m.: report abuse
Keep playing hard you will get back at it. Your qb left and he is on a terrible team now in GC. If they didn't have Will they wouldn't even have any points. You guys always play hard and never quit. Your line is young and you will start getting some more players out of the west and i know will be right back on top quickly. I like watching you play with the heart good luck
what ever commented on October 8, 2012 at 10:31 p.m.: report abuse
To the last person that posted. Try to keep up with what you say, if im correct, Ridge offensive line is all seniors, i think they all played together last year. This is the do or die year for the ridge. The Ridge will be losing a lot of talent this year on both side of the ball. It will take the Ridge 2 years to recover from this class leaving.
radiopodarok commented on November 28, 2012 at 6:59 p.m.: report abuse
Great information. It’s really useful. Thanks
stars-models.me commented on December 1, 2012 at 9:11 a.m.: report abuse
Great article . Will definitely apply it to my website
modelfortonight.com commented on December 1, 2012 at 11:07 a.m.: report abuse
Andy, a very interesting post thanks for writing it!
stars-models.me commented on December 5, 2012 at 2:52 p.m.: report abuse
A successful blog needs unique, useful content that interests the readers
paris escorts commented on December 5, 2012 at 3:57 p.m.: report abuse
Great article . Will definitely apply it to my blog.Thanks.
paris escort commented on December 5, 2012 at 10:42 p.m.: report abuse
Great article . Will definitely apply it to my blog.Thanks.
propecia generika commented on December 20, 2012 at 12:09 a.m.: report abuse
Thanks.what a lengthy and in depth article but full of useful information
uzbekistan ikat fabric commented on February 5, 2013 at 3:34 a.m.: report abuse
Best article, lots of intersting things to digest. Very informative
Add Your Comment:
We'd like your thoughts on this topic. I appreciate your willingness to share them. We want to avoid comments that are obscene, hateful, racist or otherwise inappropriate. If you post offensive comments, we will delete them as soon as we can. If you see such comments, please flag them to notify us. -- Tim Burke, Publisher and Executive Editor, The Palm Beach Post