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omeR mffilr SPOKIS Vol. 2No.l SEPTEMBER, 2004, Page 4 'Back to Virginia!' Football beats Bridgewater 14-11 in season opener PAT O'TOOLE the game with a field goal. SPORTS EDITOR On first down, however, He knew what he had to Wakefield dropped back and do. This was his chance to se- was immediately hit by jun- cure a win for his team, a win ior defensive lineman Brett that had been in the making Rough. With no tlmeouts since the clock ran down on the and little time, Wakefield football team's final game last threw the ball rather than ac- season. This was his opportu- cepting the sack. nity to "Beat Bridgewater"; to As Giusti intercepted bring truth to the slogan that the ball and took off had been so much a part of his downfield, the agony was team's motivation over the pre- apparent on the faces of ceding months. Bridgewater's bewildered "Just catch it and hold players. onto it," he would later admit The victory over the to thinking. Eagles was McDaniel's first Even with the outcome of since 1999. Despite playing the game in the balance, junior in separate conferences, the linebacker Joe Giusti main- two teams have formed a bit- tained enough focus to inter- ter rivalry as a result of cept the pass from Bridgewater heated games with close fin- quarterback Brandon ishes. Wakefield. As Giusti thun- In the first quarter, dered down the field, ball in Bridgewater entered hand, there was a sudden real- McDaniel's side of the field ization of the goal that had for twice, venturing as far as the Currence and sophomore de- its drive Eagles' 37-yard line. including punts of 54 and 50 so long been instilled into and 33-yard line. However, the fenst ve back Drew On the first play,' Baer threw yards.. embraced by the members of Terror defense thwarted all Abbamonte led the team with an accurate well-timed pass Brad Baer finished the the Green Terror football team. scoring attempts. 14and 12 tackles respectively. to junior receiver Jamie They had beat the team ranked The theme of the Terror Junior linebacker Jay Scott Unger for a touchdown, giv- game at 9 of 15 for 125 yards passing, with no interceptions. 7th in the nation, 14-11.. defense bending but rarely had an interception and ing the Terror a 14-0 lead. He also picked up a team-high "It'll take mea little while breaking was consistent broke up another pass. at- Bridgewater responded net of 55 yards on the ground, to digest.. I'm kind of numb throughout the afternoon. tempt in the game. on the following possession often producing big runs when right now," head coach Tim Bridgewater possessed the The defensive players by ad vancing to the the team needed them most. Keating said immediately fol- ball for a total of 34 minutes proved that they could work McDaniel 22-yard line, but Junior running back lowing the game. and 44 seconds, encroaching well together and keep their the defense held the Eagles to Broderick Maybank picked up Giusti's immaculate inter- upon McDaniel's side of the heads even after giving up a field goaL a net of 47 rushing yards, senior ception was a complete shock field 7· times, and yet the big plays. After a three-and-out receive- Donnie White caught to those on the field and in the Eagles ended the game with "We're definitely gel- for the Terror, Bridgewater 3 passes for 32 yards, and Green audience alike. With McDaniel only a touchdown, a z-pt. ling together," Scott said. took over again at its own 28, ended with 2 receptions for 31 leading by 3, Wakefield com- conversion and a field goal. "It's on love. 'DcBlock.' drove down the field, and yards and a touchdown. pleted a 33-yard pass and was "They did a great job," That's what we are. We're a scored on a 12-yard touch- Celebrations are over, as on McDaniel's 7 yard line with defensive coordinator Brad family - one cohesive unit." down run by tailback Marcus the team will face Christopher less thana minute remaining in Fordyce said. "TIle kids re- In the second quarter, a Washington. A 2-pt. conver- Newport this Saturday, but the the game. ally won the game ... It wasn't long drive began at the Ter- sian made the score 14-1]. feeling of accomplishment will It seemed Bridgewater because of anything r did as ror 18 and ended with a 22- The teams exchanged last for at least another year. could run a few quick plays and a coach - it was the players." yard pass from sophomore possessions, breaking into "It's definitely been a either find the end zone or tie Senior linebacker Chris quarterback Brad Baer to jun- each other's territory, but blessing to finally beat ior receiver John Green for a scored no additional points Bridgewater and get that mon- touchdown. before Giusti secured key off of our backs," Scott said. At the begtnrung of the McDaniel's victory. And now the goal has be- second half, sophomore The unsung hero of the come to perpetuate this bless- Colin Nelson returned game was Terror junior ing as long as possible. Bridgewater's kickoff 46 punter Corey Allen. Allen "It feels great; we just yards, and McDaniel started averaged 43.1 yards per puqt, gotta build on it," Giusti said. Sports Round Up Junior John Green (81) breaks a Brlgdewater tackle and carries the ball down the field (above). Green Women's Soccer (1-1, 0-0) Men'sSocc~(2-1,0-0) scored on a 22yard touchdown pass 9/3: 3~0victory over 9/1:8-1 vI~ryover in the second quarter. Juniors Brett Shepherd, 9/4: 0-1 OT loss Bible.c/a.Oq Ioss Rough (99)and Josh Marvel look to Lancaster sack Bridgewater quarterback to Eastern Mennonite to Rutgers-Camden, 9/5: 4-0 Brandon Wake[ield(left). victory over Rutgers-Newark Field Hockey (2-0, 0-0) 9/1: 6-0 victory over Volleyball (0-2, ().()) Notre Dame, 9/4: 2-0 9/1: 0-3 loss to York,9/4: victory over Elizabethtown 0-3 loss to Rowan