In the first quarter Nashua received the ball and pouded the ball towards the end zone. #11 Tyler Gagnon was able to carry the ball towards the end zone for a much needed first down. #49 Brian Montimy also received a pass for a first down advancing closer to the end zone. #49 Brian Montimy then received a pass for a 25 yard gain allowing #15 Austin Ouellette to run the ball into the end zone for a Nashua touchdown. Nashua 6 Salem 0. On the defensive line we had #6 Luc Blondeau , and #85 Nevan Roy crippling Salem’s offensive line. #82 Steven Larken was able to sack Salem’s QB and hold Salem for scoring in the first quarter.
In the second quarter #5 Justin Cardullo, and #85 Nevan Roy both took down some Rams. #44 James Mackenzie was able to intercept the ball from the Rams giving Nashua another shot at the end zone. #48 Nate Nugent was able to carry the ball for a 5 yard gain, but Nashua was not able to get the ball into the end zone. Salem returned strong and was able to rattle Nashua’s defensive line and drive the ball into the end zone for a Salem touchdown bringing the score to a 6-6 game. Salem was able to gain the extra point as well taking the lead to Salem 7 Nashua 6. #44 James Mackenzie received the kick return and was able to run the ball back to Salem’s 45 yard line giving Nashua great field position. #44 James Mackenzie continued the drive by running the ball another 18 yards towards the end zone as well as contributing on Nashua’s defensive line by tackling a Ram. #11 Tylor Gagnon was able to give Nashua first down but we returned the ball to Salem on downs. Salem was then able to drive the ball into the end zone and get the extra point bringing the score to Salem 14 Nashua 6.
In the third quarter Salem was to receive the kickoff and have control. #28 Christian Belonga was able to take down a Ram and hold Salem back from the end zone. Salem came back and was able to drive the ball into the end zone and get the extra point Salem 21 Nashua 6. #11 Tyler Gagnon received the kick from Salem and was able to bring it back to the 50 yard line. #49 Brian Montimy then received a pass from Austin for a 30 yard gain. #48 Nate Nugent then received a pass from #15 Austin Ouellette for a 5 yard gain. #15 Austin Ouellette then passed the ball to #49 Brian Montimy for a Nashua touchdown. Salem 21 Nashua 12. On the defensive side #49 Brian Montimy was able to knock the ball out of the air blocking a Salem pass and #6 Luc Blondeau was able to sack the quarterback. #11 Tyler Gagnon then carried the ball for a shirt gain.
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At the start of the 4th quarter Salem drove the ball in for a Salem touchdown. Salem 27-12. #11 Tyler Gagnon ran the ball in for a Nashua touchdown and Nashua also was able to get the extra point. Salem 27 Nashua 19. #49 Brian Montimy then rattled Salem’s defenses by tackling a Ram. Salem was able to get the ball into the end zone for a Salem touchdown and get the extra point. 34 – 19. #11 Tyler Gagnon drove the kick return back to Salem’s 45 yard line. #49 Brian Montimy then received a pass from #15 Austin Ouellette for a 40 yard gain. #15 Austin Ouellette then passed the ball to #49 Brian Montimy who was able to drive it into the end zone for a Nashua touchdown, and #44 James Mackenzie was able to secure the extra point. Salem 34 Nashua 26. #11 Tyler Gagnon and #5 Justin Cardullo took some Rams down and prevented them from putting any more points on the board. #15 Austin Ouellette then passed the ball 40 yards to #49 Brian Montimy, but they were unable to get the ball into the end zone before the end of the game. Final score Salem 34 Nashua 26. - Volunteer Reporter Bill Sheehan
