Perkasie: Today the ‘Skins travel to Perkasie to play Head Coach Kyle Beller and his Pennridge Rams. Both the ‘Skins and the Rams have a record of 4- 2, so this will prove to be good match.
Michael Eckart QB
The ‘Skins get 1st possession, and on the first play from scrimmage, QB Michael Eckart zipped 70 yards through the Rams’ defensive line for a TD. Kicker Kaden Nicastro was good for the extra point and the score was ‘Skins 7 – Rams 0.
The Rams went three and out, helped by a key tackle from Nick Sassano.
Jason Wilmot
Neshaminy took over and Carter Clee had some nice runs, but the ‘Skins stalled on the 43. Nicastro went out to punt, but on a trick play, Jason Wilmot showed off his baseball slinging skills when he caught the snap and sailed it to Lucas Stewart for the down. However, the ‘Skins were not able to take advantage and stalled midfield.
The Rams then went a quick three and out.
The team of Michael Eckart, Jason Gilardi, Nashir Moore, Carter Clee and the O Line moved the ball down to field goal range, where dependable Nicastro cleared the uprights. Score is ‘Skins 10 – Rams 0.
The Rams put together their best drive and got to the ‘Skins’ 47 when the clock runs out on the 1st quarter.
The wind picked up significantly to start the 2nd quarter. The Rams continued their drive down the field, where Luis Nunes kicked a 20 yard field goal to put the Rams on the board. Score ‘Skins 10 – Rams 3.
Nahsir Moore
The ‘Skins came right back and on their 3rd snap, Nahsir Moore bolted like a lightning bolt through the Rams’ defense for s 45 yard TD. Nicastro was good for the PAT. Score ‘Skin 17 – Ram 3. The Rams got the ball back but the clock ran out on the 1st half with the score at ‘Skins 17 – Rams 3.
The teams returned from the half time break and the Rams received the kick. They made it into ‘Skins territory when Nick Sassano intercepted a 30 yard Rams’ pass to give Neshaminy the ball. But the Rams intercepted a tipped ‘Skins’ ball on their 44 only to fumble it 1 play later.
Kaden Nicastro Kicker
So, ball back to ‘Skins who are now in great field position on the Rams’ 45. Two big 15 yard Rams’ penalties put the ‘Skins in the red zone on the 15. Neshaminy took advantage and scored on a 10 yard TD pass to Colbey Bracey and Nicastro PAT kick is good. Score ‘Skins 24 – Rams 3.
The Rams went a quick three and out.
Neshaminy started from their 25.and 2 plays later Eckart threw a bomb to Gilardi who ran the ball in for a 52 yard TD. Nicastro makes the extra point kick and the score is ‘Skins 31 – Rams 3.
Both teams went three and out and after what felt like an incredibly long 3rd quarter, it ended with the Rams in possession of the ball on their own 47.
The teams switch sides as we came to the final stretch. The Rams made it all the way to the ‘Skins’ 40 where they turned the ball over on downs, but Neshaminy fumbled on the first play and the Rams got another chance. Pennridge struggled to move the ball and were forced to punt.
The ‘Skins then scored on a 29 yard Jason Wilmot TD run and Nicastro was 5 for 5 ‘PAT perfect’. The score was ‘Skins 38 – Rams 3 as the clock expired on this contest.
The Sassano Brothers
The ‘Skins played well today and made us all proud. Michael Eckart set the tone from the 1st play of scrimmage. He gets better every game and we love to see him throw the ball. The Sassano brothers #11 and #15 were everywhere today making key plays all day long. Both the offense and the defense were firing on all cylinders and both sides worked equally hard.
You can re-watch the game here. We wish Coach Beller and his Rams the best for the remainder of the 2024 season.
Captains for tonight’s game were: #1 Michael Eckart, #8 Connor Frederick, #55 Kyler Nelson and #95 Owen Swartz.
See you next Thursday night at Harry’s House as we take on Central Bucks East. We hope to see you there!
Good night Mrs. B
Photos
Sterling Limo Players of the Week
Connor Frederick & Carson Schneider, Neshaminy – The inside linebackers were the leaders of a stout defense in Neshaminy’s 38-3 win over Pennridge. Frederick, a senior, and Schneider, a junior, each had seven tackles. Schneider also had a sack.