Radnor at MARPLE NEWTOWN

Bob Herpen, Chris McSweeney and Steve Scoleri of the Tigers Radio Network provide complete coverage of the Radnor Red Raiders vs. the Marple Newtown Tigers on Friday, November 6th, 2009 from Harry Harvey Stadium on the campus of Marple Newtown High School in Newtown Square, PA.

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Tigers Lose to Radnor 24-20

By Steve Scoleri
Tigers Radio Network

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA - It was a controversial push off call to end the season as Marple Newtown loses to Radnor 24-20 with 23 seconds remaining on Senior Night. Marple finishes at 7-3 on the season and is left wondering who their playoff opponent might be next week.

The game did not start well for Marple as Ryan Duffy fumbled the opening kickoff that was recovered by Radnor’s Owen Hobson to set up nice field position for Radnor. Marple was able to hold Radnor to a 35-yard field goal by Berg Yepremian early in the first quarter. With 7:05 remaining in the first quarter, Kevin Johnson connected with Vince Christiana for a 15-yard touchdown. Ryan Duffy also had a 3-yard touchdown run with 4:46 remaining. In the second quarter, Radnor’s Derrik Adger has a 34-yard touchdown run with 6:21 remaining to put Marple up 13-10 at halftime.

There was no scoring in the third quarter as each team’s defense held each other. In the fourth quarter, Kevin Johnson kept the ball and ran for a 21-yard touchdown with 4:37 remaining. Radnor quarterback Alex Lundstrom threw a 31-yard touchdown to Rob McCurdy with 3:20 remaining. With 23 seconds remaining in the game, Alex Lundstrom hooked up with Rob McCurdy, again this time for a 20-yard touchdown and the game winner. Rob McCurdy appeared to have pushed off of Johnnie Watkins but nothing was called.

It was a heartbreaking way to end the season but Marple Newtown finished a terrific season and is headed to the playoffs. They will be on the road next week in the PIAA District One Class AAA playoffs.


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TIGERS TAKE ONE STEP CLOSER TO THE POSTSEASON

By Steve Scoleri
Tigers Radio Network

ROSEMONT, PA - It was another dominating performance for the Marple Newtown Tigers as they defeated the Harriton Rams 56-8 on a mischief Friday night. Everything was clicking for the Tigers on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball as they were able to put away the Rams early.

In the first quarter, Kevin Johnson had a 1-yard touchdown run with 3:31 remaining to put Marple Newtown up 7-0 after the first quarter. The Tigers then ran away with the game and, showed like they have all year, how explosive this offense can be.

In the second quarter, Kevin Johnson started the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run with 11:21 remaining. Carl Kasarsky caught a pass from Kevin Johnson and took it 50-yards for the touchdown with 9:17 remaining. Ryan Duffy had a 12-yard touchdown run with 5:05 remaining in the quarter. Ryan White also had a beautiful 40-yard touchdown run to close the scoring in the half with 1:36 remaining. The Tigers were up big at halftime leading the Rams 35-0.

Ryan Duffy continues to show that he is a dominating player on the offensive side of the ball. Duffy finished with 15 rushes for 134 yards and a touchdown against the Harriton Rams. Ryan Duffy is a hard runner who makes plays for this Marple Newtown offense. He is a vital part to this offense and he makes it click whenever he touches the ball.

The third quarter proved to be the Cimirrow Moat show as he was able to score twice in the quarter. His first score came on a 65-yard touchdown run up the sidelines using his speed with 6:00 remaining. The next score for Cimirrow Moat came on special teams where he was able to block a Rams punt, pick the ball up, and run it in from 15-yards out for the score. This came with 2:42 remaining to put the Tigers up 49-0 over the Rams. It was nice to see C-Moat get involved and make some nice plays on the field.

In the fourth quarter, Harriton was able to get on the score board when Nick Maguire had a 7-yard touchdown run with 6:03 remaining in the quarter. The Rams went for the two point conversion and were successful thanks to quarterback Patrick Moriarty running it in. Ryan Schollenberger had a nice quarter for the Tigers. He was able to break off a 60-yard run for the Tigers to give them nice field position. He then scored later in the drive with an 18-yard touchdown run to put the Tigers up 56-8.

This was a huge win for Marple Newtown to get them one step closer to the playoffs. Every win is huge for the stretch run to close out the season.

Next week the Tigers play their final regular season home game against Radnor. Marple looks to continue their great play toward a PIAA District One Class AAA playoff invitation.


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TIGERS WREAK HAVOC OVER RAMS, 56-8

By Chris McSweeney
Tigers Radio Network

ROSEMONT, PA - The Marple Newtown Tigers displayed total dominance tonight against the Harriton Rams. The Rams proved no match for the Tigers right from the start. Marple Newtown displayed a balanced offense and a dominant defense that continued to tackle well and frustrate the Rams offense.

The first score of the game came on a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Kevin Johnson with 3:31 remaining in the first quarter. This would be the only score in the first quarter and Marple would lead 7-0 going into the second. In the second, Johnson got on the board again with another quarterback sneak for a touchdown, this time it was for two yards, and the score came with 11:21 remaining. The scoring continued in the second when Carl Kasarsky caught a beautiful pass and run for a 50-yard score. This score came with 9:17 remaining; the next score for the Tigers came with 5:05 remaining when Ryan Duffy ran for a 12-yard score. The Tigers scored again when Ryan White ran for a fantastic, darting, 40-yard run with 1:36 left. The Tigers would lead the Rams 35-0 at the half.

The third quarter brought more of the same with Cimirrow Moat getting on the scoreboard twice. This was a fantastic quarter for Moat who scored twice, first with a 65-yard blistering touchdown run up the sidelines. The next score came when Moat broke through on special teams, blocked a Harriton punt, picked up the ball and ran it for a score from 15-yards out. This would put the Tigers up 49-0 after three.

In the fourth, the Rams finally got on the board when Nick Maguire scored on a 7-yard touchdown run. The Rams went for two and converted when Patrick Moriarity ran it in from his quarterback position. The final score of the game came from the Tigers running back Ryan Schollenberger, who carried the ball for 18-yards with three minutes remaining in the game.

Overall it was a very dominant game from the Tigers stand point. Marple Newtown played great tonight whether it was offense, defense, or special teams. Adam Fender was brilliant tonight connecting on all of his extra point kicks as he went 8 for 8.

Next week, the Tigers will play their final regular season home game against Radnor. Marple Newtown will look to continue their winning streak and tremendous play toward a PIAA District One Class AAA playoff invitation.


Contact Chris McSweeney at cem5053@psu.edu.
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White Proves He is King in Victory Over Royals

By Chris McSweeney
Tigers Radio Network

UPPER DARBY, PA - The Marple Newtown Tigers defeated the Upper Darby Royals last Friday to put their season record to 6-2. This record sets up the Tigers to finish strong and hopefully enter the postseason playoff picture. The Tigers defeated the Royals in Upper Darby 23-0. It was a dominant win that saw the Tigers defense really kick it into high gear and come out with a shutout.

Ryan White continued his fantastic season from the running back position scoring twice in the game. The first of his two touchdowns came in the first quarter with 11:25 remaining on the clock. White ran the ball for 33 yards on the score further cementing himself as the big play back on the team and showcasing his speed and eagerness to get into the end zone. The touchdown party continued for Ryan White as he was on the end of a beautiful touchdown throw of 14 yards from Kevin Johnson with 5:48 remaining. These scores would give Marple Newtown a 13-0 edge after one quarter. Ryan White had an amazing night rushing the ball; he surpassed 200 yards on the ground ending up with 207 on 13 carries he also caught two passes for 23 yards. He is gaining confidence every Friday night and continues to showcase his football talents on a weekly basis. This personal performance rated as one of the best in the league on the night. Ryan Duffy his rushing partner continued his great season with more than 100 yards on the ground.

In the second quarter there was only one score. Adam Fender, the Tigers excellent place kicker was able to make up for an earlier extra point mishap. Fender stepped up to attempt a 32 yard field goal and drilled it through the uprights. This gave the Tigers a 16 point lead at halftime and the shut out by the defense was still intact.

In the second half, there was only one score to report. In the third quarter, quarterback Kevin Johnson continued his steady and confident play at the position. He stepped back and threw a 28 yard touchdown pass to Vince Christiana with 7:11 remaining in the quarter. This would be the final tally for the Tigers on the night and ultimately the final tally of the whole game.

The Tigers were challenged in the fourth quarter to keep their shutout intact and they stepped up to the challenge brilliantly. With the Royals finally getting it close to the goaline the Tigers were forced to tighten their chin straps and really dig deep if they wanted to post their second shutout on the season. With the defense facing a fourth and goal, everyman stepped up their game and was able to stop the Royals in the dying seconds of the game. Every player reacted with a sense of achievement and success, the shutout meant a lot to the Tigers. The Marple Newtown defense was led on Friday night by Vince Christiana with 7 tackles and by Brian Kelly who tallied up 6 tackles.

The Tigers are a very good team and look to continue their away success as they take on Harriton next week. With the playoff picture starting to take shape the Tigers need to continue to play the way they are playing and keep their eyes on the prize. Coach Gionta will have them playing hard at practice this week and keep the team heading in the right direction.


Contact Chris McSweeney at cem5053@psu.edu.
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