Abington: In what developed into a much anticipated SOL match-up between the 'Skins and Ghosts, the setting couldn't have been better for the fans packed into Abington's Schwarzman Stadium. Showcasing the 3-0 Moleskinners and a 2-1 Abington squad, this was certainly one of the Games of the Week. With that said, the two teams came ready to play although it looked as if Abington was a little bit more ready in the opening period. In fact, after a couple of sloppy drives and fumbles by both teams, it was Abington that drew first blood on a very pretty pass by their top-flight quarterback, Kevin Morton, as he pitched a strike that resulted in the Ghosts holding a 7-0 lead as the first quarter ended and the second began.

Then it really got exciting as the Tribe and the Ghosts battled through the final three quarters. But when the dust had cleared it was Neshaminy that came out on top, 38-26, in a mini-barnburner. Featuring the ground exploits of Jason Ulmer (who lugged in 3 including one on a 70-yarder on the first Neshaminy offensive play following Abington's score) and Justin Kinney's passing (he tossed two for TDs as he found Kevin Steinberger on one and Paul Carrezola on another), 'Skins fans were also treated to a field goal when Seth Jeffries chipped one in from the 5-yard line. All in all, it was another nice offensive performance by the Creek Kids as they continue to put points on the board. And for the game Ulmer had 222 yards on 28 carries while Kinney was 12 for 16 and 145 yards with no interceptions.

On the other side of the line the defense also did what was necessary; however, and rather ironically, two of the four Abington scores came via land routes with the other two up top. Perhaps the attention given Morton and the vaunted Abington passing game opened a hole or two on the line that normally wouldn't have been expected. No doubt Coach Schmidt will remind his defensive 11 to keep one eye on the ground in addition to the one watching the sky in games still to come.

So with a good start to the 2007 season (number 80 in case you've forgotten), the 4-0 Blue and Red can now enjoy the extra day they have to get ready for the Truman Tigers.

See you at the game.

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