How they got there was a testament to every facet of the game, offense and defense, along with coaching ability. During the beginning of the game however, the contest was much closer than the final score indicated.
Initially, the South all-stars, led by senior quarterback Keith Braccia, won the coin toss and marched down the field. After Braccia converted a key 4 th and 1 rush, he completed a post corner to senior wide receiver Dan Rouse of Cheltenham.
Rouse scored the touchdown and with the extra point, South struck first at Perlstein began his day on a hot streak, and drove his team down to the six yard line after a pass to Pottstown wideout Dawon Mathews. The South all-stars moved on by switching quarterbacks every other drive, this time utilizing Martin Henry from Bishop McDevitt.
The switching had its pros and cons, as an ensuing South muffed punt gave the ball to North at their own yard line. Maika Polamalu from Pottsgrove ran in the eight yard score with around 30 seconds remaining in the quarter. With a missed extra point, the score stood at Before the North all-stars knew it, they could not respond to the shootout by the South squad. From the end of the first quarter to end of the third quarter, the South all-stars went on a run of 31 uncontested points.
All the other coaches did a great job. Our defense was wonderful. Winters praised Stephens, his player at Cheltenham. The game has also featured Montgomery County players who have later played in the National Football League.
This game is a unique community event which brings together many people, including Rotary Club members, MFC members, the players, the coaches, the parents and fans of high school football.
This is the twenty-first consecutive year that the game has been operated by the Souderton-Telford Rotary Club. The game is a fantastic opportunity for the outstanding senior football players in the County to play in their final high school game with the support of many members of our community.
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