Gator Football Recap Weekend of 9/21-23

The Gators went 3-4 for the weekend highlighted by some big wins for the 100lb, 11U National and 13U teams.

70lb National: 

Gators 0  -  PAL  18

Next Game: Sat Sept 29, 9am vs Southern @ Southern MS 

80lb National:

Gators 6  -  PAL  20 

The 80# Gators played a tough game against PAL.  An early touchdown by Drew Mestas gave the Gators their only score of the day.  Justin Martin made a terrific catch on a halfback option play but the Gators were held from scoring on the drive. Terrific play by Colby Chaney and Miles Waters helped keep PAL in check.  Logan Swarthout had an excellent kick off that pinned PAL deep in their territory. Next Game:Sat Sept 29, 10:30am vs Southern @ Southern MS 

90lb National: 

Gators 0  -  GORC 24

Next Game: Sun Sept 30, 1:30pm vs Severna Park @ Kinder Park 

100lb National: 

Gators 28  -  PAL  24

Next Game: Sat Sept 29, 12pm vs Southern @ Southern MS 

11U Central: 

Gators 0  -  Severna Park  38

Next Game: Sat Sept 29, 1:15pm vs BUCS @ Univ of MD’s Capital One Stadium.  Admission is free!!! 

11U  National:

Gators 6  -  Chargers  0 

 The 11U D2 Gators won 6-0 against the Chargers to go 2-0 on the season.  The defense posted another shut out, while scoring the lone TD of the game when Ryan Wellington recovered a fumble in the end zone.  The defense played well all game, but came up big with 4 stops from inside the 10 to end the game.  The line was anchored by Ryan Wellington on the end and Joey Trainor putting pressure up the middle.  The line backers were led by BJ Burlace and Aaron Stecklow in the middle who filled their gaps, forcing the Chargers to go outside.

Next Game:Sat Sept 29, 1:30pm vs Southern @ Southern MS 

13U National:

Gators 36  -  Chesapeake  6 

The Gators 13u remain undefeated at 4-0 with an impressive 36-6 win over Chesapeake.  The Gators defense played strong to prevent the Piranhas from getting anything going offensively. The Piranhas scored on the last play from scrimmage to avoid the shutout.  Mason Moseley, Anthony Rowe, Brandon Downs, Anthony Chapman, Kevin Galvin and Mason Drenner made it difficult for the Piranhas inside running game.  On offense, the Gators were able to march up and down the field at will behind a strong performance by the offensive line and a power running game led by Nick Vermillion and Warren Dixon. Dixon had 3 rushing touchdowns and a 5 yard touchdown reception from Vermillion.  Christian Frymark threw to Vermillion on a 3 yard touchdown reception.  Frymark also hit Justin Sodeman in the endzone to convert an extra point in the third quarter.

Next Game: Saturday Sept 29, 3pm at Univ of MD’s Capital One Stadium.  Admission is free!!!