Langhorne: Year after year it never seems to change: Pennsbury versus Neshaminy. Neshaminy versus Pennsbury. No matter how you say it, it's 'The Game'. And this year's rumble looks to be no different as an 8-1 Skins squad hosted a surging Falcon group looking to earn a win, a playoff spot and spoil Langhorne's possible top four seed in the District One playoff bracket! Plus it's probably not necessary to remind anyone that last year's game went into overtime with the Black & Orange sneaking one in to take a 27-20 win to the bank (which the Schmidtmen surely haven't forgotten). So with Harry's House enjoying plenty of screaming fans on a slightly wet and chilly night at the Ridge, let's get right to this one as there's not much more that needs be said.

With the Schmidtmen winning the toss they took the kick and after setting up on their own 30 after the return, it was Anthony Woodroffe taking the handoff and going the distance as he exploded for 70 yards and a score. With Sean Sheridan then splitting the uprights, it was 7-0 for the Creek Kids at under a minute into the game. Then kicking it away to the Falcons, the visitors went three and out and after the punt it was the 'Skins back in business at the 50. And from that spot it was clear that only the end zone would stop the Neshaminy drive as the Old Lincoln Highway gang motored down the field with Sean Ulmer doing the honors on a five-yard burst. Sheridan's kick was good and the score then stood at 14-0 for the 'Skins.

Kicking off to the visitors, the Pennsbury offense once again failed to get in gear and after the punt to Cole Creighton, and a great return, it was the home team starting it off at the Falcon 33. Then had you looked away for just a quick moment it was 21-0 for Neshaminy as Ulmer once again finished off a lightning-like drive on a seven-yard pop up the gut.

Teeing up the ball for the third time in the first-quarter was Corey Majors and after his kick it was Pennsbury setting up at their own 27 to start another offensive effort. But it didn't last long as a Falcon runner lost the handle on the pigskin with a Redskin falling on it at the 45 where the offense came back on the field. From that spot it was Charlie Marterella to Dwight Williams to the 32 and then Woodroffe taking the next handoff and going the 32 yards for the score. Sheridan didn't miss and it was 28-0 with a minute to go in the first. And with that, it was Majors booting it away again and Pennsbury with a first and ten at their 30 after the return.

Finally showing their stuff, and as the second-quarter rolled around, the Falcons pasted a nice series together as they were at Neshaminy's 30 after gaining some good yardage on several ground efforts. From there the going got rough, though, as it went to fourth and five at the 25. And even after a timeout with 8:34 left in the second session, the visitors still couldn't find the answer as the 'Skins put up the stop as the Pennsbury pass attempt found only the ground.

With the 'Skins back on offense, it was Ulmer taking the first handoff and rocketing through the defense all the way to the Falcon 25 before a touchdown saving tackle stopped another Neshaminy score. Two plays later Ulmer then found the end zone but it came back on a holding call to set up a second and long at the 27. Two plays later, and pushing the pass on a tough toss, Marterella was picked off with the ball returned to Neshaminy's 35 for a nice Pennsbury spot and first down. But once again, it was no dice as the Fairless Hills' squad couldn't convert with Neshaminy's offense coming back on the field to take over on the 29. Rallying to the moment, this time it was the Birds stopping the 'Skins and Neshaminy was forced to punt it away. And after a nice return, it was Pennsbury with a first and ten at the Blue & Red 40. But with the clock running down to zero, a Falcon pass was picked off to end the first half.

Coming back out on the field following the break, it was Pennsbury receiving and starting on their 25 following the return. And looking snappy, the Birds punched and rolled on some nice moves as they moved the ball well. In fact, they travelled the 75 yards to pay dirt in just over seven minutes. With the kick blocked, though, it was then 28-6. Following the short Falcon kick, it was then Neshaminy with their first offensive possession of the second-half starting on their 35. But looking like a different Redskins team, it was a three and out for Neshaminy and after the Bryan Reice boomer it was Pennsbury back with the ball at their 28.

Following the kick return it was Pennsbury weaving and twisting down the field and as the fourth-quarter rolled around it was the Falcons at the Neshaminy 21. And despite getting it in close, the visitors couldn't convert as the ball went back to the Redskins at the 30 yard line after a holding call killed that Pennsbury effort. From there it was Woodroffe doing the work until an illegal procedure call stopped the drive at mid-field. A nice Reice punt then had the Falcons backed up at their six-yard stripe with under eight minutes in the game. And being in a tough spot, Pennsbury couldn't do much as they had to punt it away. With the punter under pressure, the kick was short and Neshaminy took over on the enemy 29.

Following the exchange Nate Lasalvia started it off with Ulmer taking over in the middle. Finishing it up was Marterella who waltzed one in for his second rushing touchdown of the year and Neshaminy's fifth of the night. Sheridan nailed the PAT and it went to 35-6 with four minutes left in the contest.

Pennsbury came back charging on the kickoff as they returned it to Neshaminy's 45 to start another offensive series. And on the first snap a nice run by the runner had it down to the 20. Another few handoffs saw the visitors at the ten with a first and goal to go as the clock was running. Then with just a minute left on the clock the Falcon QB snuck it in for the score. Making the two-point conversion, it then went to 35-14.

With Pennsbury surprising no one, the Falcons tried an onsides kick which still went to Neshaminy. Then with under a minute left in the tussle, it wasn't long before the gun sounded to end the game. And with no need to do much more at this point, were happy to report: Game to 'Skins!

In closing the chapter on the regular season, and first off, we offer our congratulations to a Pennsbury team that never quit even though that might have been the easy thing to do. Nice effort Falcons. Next, a congratulations is in order for the 'Skins who kept banging away for 48 minutes as they earned their ninth win of the season and a ducat to the playoffs. And with the win the Schmidtmen also pocketed at least a share of the SOL-National Conference Title. So way to go, Redskins, way to go! Speaking of the playoffs, we don't know just yet where Neshaminy will be seeded or who their first opponent will be; however, the game will be in Langhorne so get ready fans as the second season will begin in seven days at Heartbreak Ridge.

See you at the game.

Photos by Jesse Garber

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