Defense seals "W" for Lower Grey in playoff opener....

 In a game where the Lower Grey Warriors met a team that could match them for their offensive speed against the visiting Lower White Eagles, the Warriors defense proved to be the difference with a late fourth quarter turnover on a fumble recovery by Antonio Delion sealing the 12-6 victory. Not that the galloping grey ghosts couldn't run, they just couldn't break off the big runs they've become accustomed to week in and week out. Dylan Fitchet led the charge this week accumulating 116 yards of rushing offense with Aaron Pocatko right on his heels with 104 yards of his won. Jesse Garcia and Miguel Delion each chipped in 14 and 9 yards respectively. Pocatko also completed two passes for 25 yards with Fitchet and Jacob Zappitelli each catching one toss each. Once again it was the offensive line that worked as a fine tuned machine giving the running room for the four headed rushing attack of the Warriors. Geneva did not just roll over however, cutting down the outside speed just before they could break loose on many runs. The outside and linebacker speed of the Eagles was impressive as they used very good angles and a well thought out defensive scheme to keep the Lower Grey running attack somewhat in check.
 It became necessary for the Warriors to depend upon the defense to hold off another second rally attempt as the Eagles scored their first TD late in the third quarter cutting the lead to the ultimate final score of 12-6. Late in the fourth quarter, the Lower White defense put together a 'three and out' giving them a last chance possession. With Jacob Tackett, Pocatko, and Dale Sheldon leading the way on defense, they hit the Eagle running back as a unit jarring the ball loose allowing Antonio Delion to scramble for the loose ball and hold on in the scrum pile sealing the win and allowing the Warriors (7-1) to now prepare for a second round playoff appearance against the winner of the Lower Jefferson Red Falcons and the Madison Cowboys.
 The defense was led by Pocatko, Fitchet, and Alex Dufala with four tackles each. Zappitelli had three, and Jesse Garcia, Miguel Delion,  Sheldon, and William Walker had two tackles apiece. Kurt Warren and Zach Griffith each had one defensive stop.

Earlier season photo of the Lower Grey defense in action. (#21-Dylan Fitchet, #11 Kurt Warren)

 The Falcons are the only team to put a blemish on the Warriors in the season opener winning by two points, and the Warriors needed a second half comeback to defeat the Cowboy team. Either team will make for an interesting playoff matchup for the Warriors and should be exciting to watch for any fan of the youngest and purest form of football! Congrats to all the youngsters for putting together a very enjoyable season thus far and they should all be proud of their teams performances!