
Sunday's game featured the annual classic battle for the Town Line Trophy between
The game started with Gorham receiving the ball. The Red Storm defense did what they have been doing all year, executed their defense and stopped the Gorham offense forcing a punt. Now it was time for the
Gorham notched up the sense of urgency and immediately struck back with a 60yd TD, however the Red Storm pulled together to stop the 2 point conversion and keep the score at 8-6
Just when it seemed the momentum was in favor of the Red Storm, the boys from Gorham put together a drive at the end of the second quarter making the score 16-12
As the second began field position was jockeyed for by both teams until Brendon Smith pounced on a fumble giving the Storm field position which lead to a Kenny Adams Touchdown behind the great blocking we have come to expect from Le Clair, Graef, Thayer and Pino.
This game was played on a hot sunny day making it tough going in the second half. As the Red Storm took the field in the second half it was clear to all that the pre-season work and weekly practices gave them the physical stamina, determination, and the mental attitude to stay focused on the game and execution of plays on a day when it would be very easy to quit against such a formidable opponent but our team proved hard work pays big dividends on days like this, and just seemed to get stronger as the game went on. Never giving up and making the opponent earn every yard. Digging deep within themselves and showing mind over matter.
Gorham was not just going to roll over and scored again closing the gap to 37 -18
Brendon Smith lead the Defensive at line backer recovering two fumbles and making a TD saving tackle. Also adding to the defensive effort was Jacobe Dipietro who sacked the Gorham QB to stop a scoring drive and Luke Bernard who in the closing seconds made a great open field tackle from his safety position to save a TD.
Next up was the junior varsity squads of