Langhorne: Tonight we welcomed Head Coach Brandon Garrett and his Council Rock North Indians to Harry’s House for game 2 of the 2024 season. The Indians stand at 0-1 and the ‘Skins at 1-0 after their first games.
Brock Williams
The ‘Skins received the ball to start with a well rounded set of offensive plays featuring Cole Tarapchak and Jason Gilardi, but they stalled on a 4th down and Council Rock took over on their own 24. The ball was intercepted by Gilardi on the Indians’ first play and the ‘Skins took over on the Rock's 32 yard line. Neshaminy’s Brock Williams stepped right up and ran the ball, finally scoring a 14 yard TD. Kaden Nicastro was good for the extra point and the score was 'Skins 7 – Indians 0.
Neshaminy’s Williams made the 2nd interception of the night and the ‘Skins took over on their 46. After a hard run by Tarapchek, the ‘Skins were plagued by offensive penalties and were forced back to their 20 yard line facing a 1st and 36 situation. The “Skins were forced to punt and the Indians started their drive on their own 43. Neshaminy’s defensive line got to work and backed the QB into a 3rd and 20 as the clock ran out on the quarter.
Jason Wilmot
The 2nd quarter began with a botched snap which the ‘Skins recovered. Gilardi’s beautiful 21 yard catch put the ‘Skins on the 1 where senior Jason Wilmot bolted in for a TD. The PAT kick hit the uprights and the score is ‘Skins 13 – Indians 0.
The Indians went a quick 3 and out and Neshaminy had good field position after a nice Nick Sassano punt return, his second of the night. Williams ran the ball down to the 1 yard line where he punched it in for a TD and Nicastro was on the money for the extra point. The score is ‘Skins 20 – Indians 0.
Council Rock starts on their own 20 yard and promptly went 3 and out. Their punt gave the ‘Skins good field position on their own 41 where a run by Wilmot ate up 14 yards straight into Indian territory. The Indian’s defense worked hard to push the ‘Skins back with a sack, but Eckart recovered quickly with a quick 15 yard run, With 2:05 left in the half, Neshaminy boldly went for it on 4th down but had to turn the ball over on the Indians' 40.
Pressured by the ‘Skins’ defense, the Rock’s QB Gio Cozza’s throw was intercepted by Nick Sassano who scampered up the sideline to the Indian’s 42. Catches by Chris Long and Connor Frederick put the ‘Skins in field goal position. A low snap negated Nicastro’s attempt and the clock ran out on the half with the score at ‘Skins 20 – Indians 0.
Shakir Whiting and Luke Howell sack
Back on the field after the break, the Indians quickly went three and out in out due to a shared sack by Shakir Whiting and Luke Howell which forced the to punt. A bad snap to the punter forced a fumble and the ball went to Neshaminy on the Rock’s 5 yard line where Nashir Moore ran it into the end zone for a TD. Score ‘Skins 34 – Indians 0.
Then with 1:58 left in the 3rd quarter a 71 yard catch and run TD by Michael Zarutskie and a good PAT by Cozza put the Indians on board. Score now at ;Skins 34 – Indians 7.
The 4th quarter had some new faces sprinkled here and there on the field. The Indians put together their best drive when Cozza completed some nice passes, bringing Council Rock to the 5 yard line. A quick catch in the end zone put 6 on the board but the 2 point conversion throw was batted down by Neshaminy. With 4:21 left in the game, the score is ‘Skins 34 – Indians 13.
Brock Williams
Brock Williams took over as QB for the ‘Skins and the new offensive team was on the Indians’ 5 when the clock ran out on game 2.
Final score ‘Skins 34 - Indians 13.
The 'Skins played hard tonight and the variety of players slotted into assignments was impressive. The defensive line gets better every week, special teams has had some memorable plays in the last two games and the offense has a lot of options for players in key positions, all of whom are taking their tasks to heart and stepping up to the plate. Nick Sassano had 2 interceptions and Williams and Gilradi each had 1. The defense held the Indians to 128 yards while the 'Skins ended the night with 399 yards.
Captains for tonight’s game are #1 Michael Eckart, #8 Connor Frederick, #85 Shakir Whiting and #95 Owen Swartz.
It is on to game 3, an away game against Cheltenham. It is the first time in our history that we have Cheltenham on our schedule and it should prove to be an interesting game.
We wish Coach Garrett and his Indians good luck in the upcoming season!
Good night Mrs. B.
Photos
Stering Limo Players of the Week
Neshaminy Defensive Backs: Jason Gilardi, Nick Sassano & Brock Williams: The defensive backfield combined for four interceptions in Neshaminy’s 34-13 win over Council Rock North. Sassano led the way with a pair of INTs.
Neshaminy Defensive Line: Jason Cunningham, Devon Miranda, Owen Swartz, Woody Moise & Daedrian Johnson - In a dominant effort, the defensive line had six sacks in Neshaminy’s 34-13 win over Council Rock North.