Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
BA Falls to Brown
The football team has a tough match up this week as they traveled down to Providence Rhode Island to play the Brown University JV squad. Although it was a well played game, Bridgton ultimately lost 31-18 to Brown. Bridgton came out of the gates fast, scoring on the third play of the game on a screen pass from quarterback Mitch Graziano (Kingston, MA) to wide receiver Derek Beck (Martinsville, NJ) for a 75 yard touchdown. Brown quickly answered with a long 69 yard touchdown pass of their own giving Brown a 7-6 lead just minutes into the game. The next score was a Brown touchdown pass with just under five minutes to go in the half. Bridgton was the team to answer back this time with a score right before the half with a touchdown reception to Austin Harrington (Chanhassen, MN) from quarterback Mike Luks (Amherst, NH). Brown had a slight 14-12 lead going into the half.
The second half started off with a “Brown Bang”. Only 21 seconds into the half, Brown threw for a 54 yard touchdown making the game 21-12. Bridgton got the ball back and threw an interception which led to the second consecutive touchdown drive for Brown in the second half giving them a 28-12 lead. In the fourth quarter, Brown extended their lead with a field goal to make the score 31-12. Bridgton showed some life and made a successful drive which ended in a touchdown pass to Harrington. Brown blocked the extra point, and took away the 31-18 win.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Bridgton Sneaks Past Columbia J.V.
Bridgton Academy drove all the way down to New York City this week to face off against Columbia University. The BA-CU game last year was a barn-burner and this year proved to be just the same.
Bridgton brought their defense up to the plate first with a couple of stops, but eventually Columbia was the first to get on the scoreboard with a field goal making the game 3-0. Bridgton then responded with two touchdowns to make the score 14-3. Columbia answered with a touchdown of their own closing the gap to 14-10 with only a minutes remaining in the first half. The Wolverines then worked their two minute drill to perfection and scored as time ran out to take a 21-10 lead going into the half. Coach Marcella at half time was adamant that the game was not over, "Columbia will find a way to get back into the game."
As Coach Marcella predicted, Columbia did just that. Columbia scored first in the 2nd half making it a 21-17 game. Bridgton came back with a score of their own to make it 28-17. Columbia then scored a touchdown, failing on a two point conversion, to make it 28-23 Bridgton followed by another touchdown to make it 28-30 Columbia. This was their first lead in the game since their first field goal in the first quarter. Columbia's next possession again started well into Bridgton territory. They were looking to score a touchdown and go ahead by two scores, but the Wolverine defense who had played very well all game stopped the Columbia offense in dramatic fashion and forced them to take a field goal to make the score 33-28 Columbia. Poor Special Teams play by Bridgton and great Columbia field position swung the momentum back their way. Bridgton answered back with a touch down of their own in the final minutes of the game to make the score 34-33 Bridgton after a failed two point conversion.
In one last attempt, Columbia drove the ball into BA territory well inside field goal range. Bridgton defense had a huge sack which pushed Columbia out of field goal range and made it fourth down. Columbia’s throw was incomplete and the Wolverines took over to finish the game with a final score of Bridgton 34, Columbia 33.
Bridgton will travel to Brown University next Sunday, a game that has proven to be tough battle every year. Kick off is set for 1:00 P.M.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
BA Suffers First Loss to Navy Prep
The football team was on the road this week as they traveled to Navy Prep. The defenses for both teams were the first to make their mark on the game. No points were scored for either team until Navy broke through and scored on a pass play to the running back streaking down the seam. BA went three and out on their next possession and were forced to punt. Navy found themselves on the score board again blocking the punt and returning it for another touchdown. Bridgton might have been down but they weren't out. After the blocked punt the Wolverine offense marched down the field and with a full layout touchdown catch from Mitch Graziano (Kingston, MA) to Austin Harrington (Chanhassen, MN). Navy managed to put another score in before the half to make the score 21-7. Bridgton then came back to score in the 3rd quarter on a quarterback scramble by Mike Luks (Amherst, NH) to make the score 28-14. Navy would go on to score two more times and Bridgton once more on a run by Sean Reed (West Windsor, NJ) making the final 42-21, in favor of Navy.
Up next the football team will travel to Columbia University to play this Friday at 3:00 P.M.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Stephen Cronan Named September Athlete of the Month
Steve Cronan has been announced as September's Athlete of the Month. Athletic Director Joe Sawicki takes nominations from all coaches and assesses the athletes based not only on performance, but on character and leadership as well. At quarterback, Cronon has lead the team on and off the field, and in the book. The football team was 3-2 for month of September with Cronoan leading the pack. In the five games, Cronan went 19-28 passing for 276 yards. He had six touchdown passes and only one interception. Cronan also ran the ball 13 times for 34 yards and two touchdowns.
Congratulations Stephen!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
WELCOME TO THE ELLIS-FISHER MUD BOWL!
Bridgton faced off against the Merrimack Warriors this Sunday in what would prove to be a defensive battle. Bridgton Came out firing early scoring two touchdowns in the first half, both rushes by Sean Reed (West Windsor, NJ).
The defense played very well keeping Merrimack out of the end zone, however failed to come out of the locker room in the second half and allowed the opening kickoff return go for a touchdown making the score 14-6 just ten seconds into the second half. Merrimack came back again the next drive with scoring range but killed the drive due to penalties. Bridgton’s defense, though playing in horrible conditions, managed to keep Merrimack out of the end zone in the second half maintaining the 14-6 victory.
Coach Marcella though happy to win another game, repeated previous weeks in saying “there is still a lot to work on.”
Up next the football team will travel to Navy Prep to play at 2:00 PM on Saturday October 8th.
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