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Top-ranked American Heritage drops Glades Central to 0-3
Thursday, September 13, 2012
by
Matt Porter
American Heritage's first win over Glades Central in the program's 14-year history did not come easy.
The Stallions, the No. 1 team in the Post's Top 10 rankings and in the top 30 nationally, went scoreless deep into the fourth quarter at Glades Central, the recently fallen longtime powerhouse.
And while Heritage (3-0), coming off a win at former Class 6A state No. 1 Seffner-Armwood, beat the Raiders 14-0, it came after a questionable fumble that was picked up and returned for a touchdown.
With 6:43 left in the game, Glades Central junior Ronquavion Tarver caught pass over the middle and was tackled at the 43-yard line.
Or so he and everyone wearing maroon and gold thought.
"I was on my knee and everything," Tarver said. "The ball came out. I grabbed it again. Then he grabbed it."
He was American Heritage (3-0) senior Ka'Wan Peete, who picked it up and raced 43 yards for the game's first touchdown, stunning the Raiders (0-3) sideline.
"The ball was out," American Heritage assistant coach Brad Tremper said.
"It was a bad call. Bad call," Glades Central assistant coach Sam King said.
American Heritage senior Greg Bryant, whom the Raiders tackled well in the first half, added an eight-yard touchdown run with 1:52 left.
Glades Central senior Antwan Washington, making his first start at quarterback after transferring from Seminole Ridge, was 8-of-16 for 96 yards at halftime, showing a strong arm and confidence in the pocket. He threw three interceptions on deep tosses. He finished 12-of-27 for 129 yards.
He also lost two fumbles -- Glades Central lost four in total -- including one with 2:06 remaining as the Raiders were driving for the tying score.
"We've got to clean up the turnovers," Glades Central coach Roosevelt Blackmon said.
American Heritage senior safety Darrion Richardson had two interceptions. Sophomore cornerback Trenard Davis had one.
Heritage quarterback Marcus Davis missed all but one of his 11 pass attempts, but ripped off runs of 25 and 43 yards on his way to 145 yards on 15 carries. Bryant had 10 for 57 in the first half, but finished with 151 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries.
Heritage was hurt most by its penalty problems. The Stallions had 10 flags for 90 yards in the first half, stunting five of their seven first-half drives. They finished with 14 for 130 yards.
Boca Raton Christian 48, Hillel 7: Caleb Hood rushed for 80 yards and four touchdowns and also received for 75 yards to lead the Blazers (3-0) past Hillel.
Daytona Beach-Mainland 35, Treasure Coast 0: The Buccaneers (2-1) shut out the Titans (2-1) in Daytona Beach.
Glades Central's Will Likely carries for a first down in the second quarter. (Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post)
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User Comments:
school volunteer commented on September 14, 2012 at 7:41 a.m.: report abuse
Glad to hear Antwan is doing his thing. Good Luck to the boy!!
glades central commented on September 14, 2012 at 8:32 a.m.: report abuse
3 interceptions and 1 fumble that's really doing his thing huh and our wr look scary and slow and our offensive line slow the only thing we got is defense thanks to coach funderburk! Gc is not sorry but our offense is and we need some better plays to get the defense unbalanced our play calling is to simple looks like tatpole and redell anthony want be coaching after this year, cause 0-3 is not acceptable at glades central this is not pk but good effort holding heritage scoreless in the 4th but if our offense score and stop turning over we wouldive won that game you can never win a game with 7 turnovers no matter how good yo defense is I feel bad for our defense cause they played hard and they laid down we will not go to state with that offense!
show u right commented on September 14, 2012 at 9:19 a.m.: report abuse
hey i hear you if ahs don't change they play calling they will not make it to state
Raider Nation commented on September 14, 2012 at 9:27 a.m.: report abuse
BS Refs... American Heritage got all of the calls last night, including one huge call. We'll get it turned around!
WOW commented on September 14, 2012 at 9:36 a.m.: report abuse
THIS IS UNHEARD OF IN BELLE GLADE!!!! O-3.. CAN YOU SAY WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
AHS commented on September 14, 2012 at 10:35 a.m.: report abuse
coach king your play calling sucks you going to get gb4 killed we need a new off coach. what do you think coach Sizemore. We have too many weapons not to be useing them if you guys don't give them a chance how would you ever know what they can do. # 13 drop the ball one time and you guys don;t go back him all night that crazy pro player"s drop balls pass pass and more pass unitl you get it right you run run run and that not putting any points up thanks god for our defence
AHS WOW commented on September 14, 2012 at 10:54 a.m.: report abuse
Difference between this week against GC and last week against Armwood. Last week AHS called plays to win the game, this week AH staff called plays not to lose the game. That kind of stuff won't fly against Dwyer, or in the playoffs against University.
AHS commented on September 14, 2012 at 11:27 a.m.: report abuse
I agree, AHS need to open up. The plays their calling are not working, then when it don't work they yell at the players. Stop playing conservitive & play ball. Greg can't keep running like he's running, these coaches gonna get him killed trying to make Greg shine. Greg skills gonna shine regardless, play ball & put the pacifier up. Big ups to #11, good job #2 & #66 is like a train. He's creating wholes on the field to open up, but no one runs on his side. Who is this kid?
DUMB commented on September 14, 2012 at 11:46 a.m.: report abuse
King called a great game, the team missed on some shots they had down field ... AHS ran for over 300 yards and as far as who is #66 he did not touch a sole last night dads need to stay on the couch and off the sight ...Refs changed this game...8 holding calls half the time they could not give the number of who held ,Bryant had over 100 yards called back on penalties. so get a life, the boys won and thats all matters. GC is young they have talent they gonna win that district and go far in the playoffs before you blink.
@dumb commented on September 14, 2012 at 11:55 a.m.: report abuse
its more to the game than just winning guy its how you play the game win or lose.just in life.
AH VS GC commented on September 14, 2012 at 12:14 p.m.: report abuse
I always support Heritage my son use to go there, but Heritage come on, you did not score on Glades til 4th QRT. THAT IS CRAZY. Heritage CAN NOT win playing in this manner if they are to go win the rest of the season, Dwyer, and playoffs. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?. The adjusting to game is not good for starters. Seven men was in a box is what Glades did, "we are going to beat your running plays" AND THEY DID. I think every team Heritage plays will zoom in on Greg and Marcus. Kudos to Marcus Davis and Greg. I think OLine is out of shape and not blocking long enough for quarterback. Yes the penalties hurt, but it was a of plays where no penalties were called and we got no where. You have to use your other players, because of the keying in on Greg and Marcus, and to give your starters a break. I see why previous head coach believed in conditioning.#3 had a great run. Why didn't you use him earlier? Stop playing coaches favorites and friends, if the players are not doing their job, take em out and use someone else. There is no I in WE or team.
Heritage needs to never under estimate any team. Play hard with heart at all games. Oh yeah Greg B is a better wide receiver. Work on your wide receivers NEWMAN WILL KILL YA
@ AH VS GC commented on September 14, 2012 at 12:31 p.m.: report abuse
Well said.
@@ AH VS GC commented on September 14, 2012 at 2:13 p.m.: report abuse
Maybe "great points" definitely not "well said"
That was BRUTAL to read. Jeez, it is sad having to see how horrible the reading, writing, grammar and general grasp of the English language is.
Now please everyone bash me about how this is a football blog not English class
@@ regarding AH VS GC commented on September 14, 2012 at 4:40 p.m.: report abuse
You are focusing on the wrong matter at hand. I am not trying to post a perfectly typed, or error free post with grammar free errors.Considering I am typing on touch phone. I have yet to master, but I will keep you in mind the next time. LOL
Your probably one of the coaches from Heritage who did not like what was said ON MY POST OR ANY OTHER POST THAT WAS AGAINST YOU.
Again learn how to adjust to the game, use your players, condition more, stop playing coaches friends and favorites, and keep in mind teams are keying in on Marcus and Greg. Nothing against the kids they are great players and no we don't want them hurt before they go to college. Coaches I know you don't want anyone to tell you anything about you game, so keep on focusing on what does not matter. Remember this is a blog, not English class.
the one worried typos etc ah vs gc commented on September 14, 2012 at 4:45 p.m.: report abuse
One more thing, see if my blog post with all of its errors, helps you at all when you play CNewman, Dwyer, and your out of state game. I want Heritage to win, but it is what it is. Focus on the team and less about what someone writes on this blog.Your going to have people who talk about you- other schools, parents, your own coaches, and media. Get over it.
Muck Boy commented on September 14, 2012 at 5:23 p.m.: report abuse
GC take it like a man and stop complaing know one cried when yall beat P.k down 72-0 dis year yall gonna get beat down everytime yall take the field who knows P.K might beat yall dis year if the coaches are not drunk before the game and stop yelling so much and watch so coahing video and learn how to coah.
Raiders4Life commented on September 14, 2012 at 5:32 p.m.: report abuse
Hang in there Raiders! You will be back...bank on it! Hold you heads up and know that the fans are still with you. I'm surprised American Heritage did not score more points.
Go Raiders!!!
joesd commented on September 15, 2012 at 12:09 p.m.: report abuse
University School defeats Cocoa 49-3 in Cocoa....running clock in 4th quarter! University is an extremely underrated team and should take over the top ranking in the state this week....considering AH got destroyed by Cocoa.
FUNNY commented on September 16, 2012 at 9:19 a.m.: report abuse
AH play calling is lacking since Sosha resigned. Sizemore is not Sosha. All of the coaches cannot be yelling and screaming, Someone must remain calm on those sidelines and that's what Sosha brought to the table. When the players who "hated" Sosha while he was there are making statements like "I never thought I would see the day that I missed Sosha" who literally put them through grueling conditioning and a never ending practice schedule, YOU CURRENT AH COACHES WILL HAVE A PROBLEM. your players will not play for you like they played for Sosha if they don't respect you. The Greg Bryant show has gotten old. All teams watching any film on AH know what the play is and Greg is a senior who has his offers and will shine anywhere and everywhere. Develop your o-line and d-line. Develop those garbage linebackers who should have had 4-5 picks against G.C. When your safeties are making the tackles the opponent has already gotten too many yards. Tremper may need to be the voice here, Sizemore and King are constantly screaming and yelling. Someone has got to remain calm
@ funny commented on September 16, 2012 at 11:31 a.m.: report abuse
You hit the nail right on the head. Even there practice is not like it was when Sosha was there and its shows. And that is what they should have kept the same. Even the says the practice is soft to much standing around. No LB coach, No WR coach,No OL coach. Just some want bees out there running with some head phones on trying to look the part that won't cut it you can't look about you have to be about. Your play calling must fit your player's that team should be just a team not a one man show that's everybody in state has seen. GB4 is a great RB 9 in the box the odds are not in his corner or anybody else. COACHES you going to have to mix it up.Don't keep doing the same thing and think you going to get different result you no what they call that right.
alterego commented on September 17, 2012 at 9:51 a.m.: report abuse
Wise up folks.. If you think you know Sosha you don't because his name is Socha. And he was in the press box last year because he became way too emotional on the sidelines.
Tremper??? Seriously??? He is responsible for nothing. He knows paint brushes not football. He was a junior high coach that the owner of the school liked so they moved him up. He is a sideline coordinator making sure the water is delivered and the headsets work.
Socha has been fired from every job he ever had. He is not a wonder coach. He will be fired at Oxbridge within two years for recruiting violations and sleeping with moms.
AHS is in great shape. They show diversity in play calling when needed. They had 14 penalties called on them. Think its odd that Socha keeps texting his old players and shows up as their color commentator for their game. In bed with PB Post and ESPN 760.
Former Players Parent commented on September 17, 2012 at 3:34 p.m.: report abuse
Coach socha was in pressbox because he let the oline coach go at midseason and when AHS has won states.He was never out of control on sidelines.. he was always voice of reason and kept other coaches under control. He is a good coach.. He has 3 rings...HOw many do you have.. Why do you think he texts his old players.?. Hes recruiting them...Hes not stupid..Kids want out...
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