The Lancers got off the ground in a big way during last week’s pasting of Newfane. Eight different players got carries as Lew-Port pounded the Panthers 42-6 in Class B North action.
“We were able to spread the ball around,” coach Dick Lindamer said. “It was nice to see.”
Joe Hill finished with 63 yards on seven carries, Devon Amado had 51 yards on four carries, Marc Morreale added 48 yards on four carries, Paul Magers picked up 34 yards on six rushes and Matt Cattarin even ran for 28 yards on two carries.
Lindamer added that Brandon Young had an extremely strong game up front. And Lew-Port did all this without starting tailback Dan Raybon, who missed his second consecutive game because of injury. Lindamer said he will return this week.
• Morreale set a new school record with an 87-yard punt return. The previous record of 85 yards was shared by H.J. Smith (1977) and Jeff Shewan (1989).
Morreale has ran for two TDs, caught two TDs, thrown for two TDs and returned a punt for one TD this fall. Amado, meanwhile, had scored a TD every week this season.
• Defensively, Hill had a strong game, notching nine tackles and a fumble recovery. Joe Meyers and Sean Drennan each recorded a sack.
• Tonight’s game against Depew at Blakeslee Stadium is a must-win for the Lancers, who are currently 3-2 in the divisional play. A win virtually locks them into the playoffs, while a loss likely puts them in the bowls.
“We are really looking forward to having a meaningful game at home in week six,” Lindamer said.
The Wildcats are coming off a tough 6-0 loss to unbeaten Cheektowaga last week. They have allowed only 35 points all season.
— Nate Beutel
Crunch 2009
October 9, 2009
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