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JV Bears defeat Pekin, Regina
Sports · October 08, 2008
Trailing the Panthers 21-7 at halftime on Saturday, the Bears left no doubt what they were made of by scoring 28 unanswered points and defeating Pekin 35-21.
Undefeated on the season at 6-0, the Fresh-Soph proved to be an exciting warm up game and pumped up the crowd for the upcoming varsity game Friday night in Pekin.
The Bears defense turned bullish limiting Pekin to just 26 total yards in the second half while creating three turnovers and the offense ignited on all cylinders almost scoring at will in the fourth quarter.
The comeback got started when a Logan Lukavsky interception gave the Bears the ball at the Panther 28-yard line early in the third quarter. Four plays later, Brandon Young completed a pass to Jacob Sheyko who would stretch out for a 17-yard touchdown to draw the Bears within seven points.
The unforgiving Bears defense would stop the Panthers on a fourth and nine giving the offense the ball on the Pekin 35. Eight plays later seconds in the fourth quarter, Jake Slocum powered in from the 5-yard line to tie the game at 21 each after Young kicked the extra point.
Pekin’s next drive stalled behind the stalwart West Branch defense and the Bears gained possession on their 43-yard line. Three plays later Travis Maher caught a Young pass and took it to the house for a 51 yard TD putting the Bears on top 28-21 with 5:26 remaining in the game.
Pekin would underestimate the Bears again and fail on a fourth down conversion giving the ball deep in their territory at their 11-yard line. Slocum would carry the ball twice and pound it into the endzone from the 2 yard line. Young’s kick split the uprights and the Bears lead 35-21.
The defense was lead by Rilen Carew with eight solo and two assisted tackles. Derrick Miller also paced the D with four solo and four assisted tackles. Clay Cook and Young each had a sack, while Lukavsky and Young each added interceptions.
The Fresh-Soph will face Solon October 13th at 6 p.m. in Solon.
Bears beat Regina
The fresh-soph team played all phases of the game well to keep its’ record perfect at 5-0 defeating visiting Regina 27-12 Sept. 29 at the Little Rose Bowl. The Bears demonstrated a punishing running game, solid defense and timely special team play to dominate the Regals in the first of two games scheduled this week for the JV team.
The Bears scored first after Regina snapped its’ first punt attempt high and took possession at the Regal eight yard line. Brandon Young would later carry the ball in for a four yard touchdown. The extra point was good and the Bears lead 7-0.
Regina would score with a 31 yard touchdown pass with 4:20 in the second quarter, but the extra point failed and the Bears lead 7-6.
Travis Maher took the ensuing kickoff 37 yards to the Bear 48-yard line, but the drive would end on a Bear fumble at the Regal 27-yard line. The Bears would get the ball back when Jacob Sheyko recovered a Regina fumble at the 24-yard line. Three plays later behind excellent line blocking Maher would score off tackle on a nine yard run. The extra point was good and the bears lead at halftime 14-6.
Beginning the second half, Maher would once again return the kickoff 41 yards into Regal territory. Six plays and 44 yards later Maher found the end zone on a 16-yard run. Young’s kick split the uprights and the Bears were in control 21-6.
In the fourth quarter, Sid Thompson intercepted a Regal pass and returned it 34 yards before being knocked out of bounds at the Regina one. Young would carry the ball for the final yard and kick the extra point making the final 27-12.
Logan Murry lead the defense with 9 tackles including two sacks. Derrick Miller also paced the Bears with seven tackles and Clay Cook recovered a fumble.
Jacob Slocum lead the team in rushing 84 yards on 10 carries followed by Maher with 76 yards on 18 attempts.
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