North Utica, NY October 28, 2001
The East Utica Panthers and New Hartford Bears combined teams to form the East-Hartford Midget "A' and 'B" all stars. The North Utica Raiders and West Utica Jaguars combined teams to form the Northwest Midget "A" and "B" all stars.
Kevin Dwyer, Niles Miller, Walter Phillips and Ronald Tarver were captains for the East-Hartford "A" all stars. Dyquan Carter, Steven Nackley, Jamel Peak and Edward Tupay were captains for the East-Hartford "B" all stars.
The East-Hartford "B" all stars started the game on defense. Stanley Linder, Brandon Wright, Lawrence Custodero, Andrew Buckley, Kurt Stratton and Edward Tupay were on the line. Vinson Wynne, Steven Nackley and Dyquan Carter were at the linebackers. Jamel Peak and Gary Brabham were at the safety positions. Northwest made 2 first downs and were threatening when Edward Tupay forced a fumble and a turn over in the Northwest backfield.
The East-Hartford "B" offense had Derrick Evans, Joshua Bobrow, Joseph Burke, Vito Sinisgalli, Donald Schug, Matthew Buckley and Edward Tupay on the line. Brett Evans, Jamel Peak, Steven Nackley and Edward Dauphin were in the backfield (Michael Carter arrived late and played as a substitute). On the first play Jamel Peak swept the right end for 41 yards and an East-Hartford touchdown. A pass from QB Brett Evans to Edward Tupay made the score 7-0.
When the Northwest team was forced to punt on their next possession, the snap was over the punter's head and East-Hartford recovered the ball on the 11-yard line. Steven Nackley then scored on a slant off right tackle for the final score of the game. The half ended with the score 13-0. Excellent defense prevailed in the second half and the game ended with the score 13-0.
The starting East Hartford "A" offense had Jonathon Zegarelli, Bruce Benson, Daniel Lounsbury, Sean Cunningham, James Onisk, Robert Babrowicz, and Sean Dwyer on the line. Ryan Obernesser, Ernest McCovery, Donald Sims and David Sleeper were in the backfield (Sleeper filled in for Deandre Preaster who could not make the game). They were held to 3-plays and a punt.
The starting East-Hartford defense had Tony Montana, Marc Pitarresi, Akeem Flagg, and Kevin Dwyer on the line. Walter Phillips, Ronald Tarver, Niles Miller and Adam Brockway were the linebackers and David Desens, Brandon Misiaszek and David Sleeper were in the secondary.They knew they had to stop Keith Kerwin if they were to win the game.
Both teams displayed a lot of discipline and self control as they played a near penalty free game. Northwest played without all star QB David Guido who broke his collar bone in the North Utica-East Utica game last Saturday evening. Northwest scored on their third possession as Kerwin powered the ball into the end zone to take a 6-0 lead. East-Hartford struck back on their next possession with a pass from Ronald Tarver to Walter Phillips good for 65 yards and a touchdown to tie the score at 6-6. East-Hartford scored one more time in the first half as a long pass from Brandon Misiaszek, to Ronald Tarver to Walter Phillips quickly moved the ball downfield. Niles Miller then carried the ball in from the 1-yard line. The half ended with East-Hartford ahead 12-6.
The second half was a real defensive battle. Northwest threatened to tie the game in the second half but was stopped when David Desens intercepted a pass deep in East-Hartford territory. Desens make an excellent run as he returned the ball to near mid-field. East-Hartford then executed a beautiful ground attack to move the ball downfield and eat up the clock. Ronald Tarver scored on a 2-yard run as time expired and the game ended with the score 18-6.
After the game both East-Hartford coaching staffs complimented their players on how well they played together. The players showed respect to their teammates and coaches, readily accepted the assignments given them and displayed excellent sportsmanship. The all star games were truly a fun event.
New Hartford, NY October 24, 2001
The East Utica Panthers and New Hartford Midgets announced their "A" and "B" team all stars and held their first practice session last night. The East Utica "A" all stars are Ronald Tarver, Donald Sims, Walter Phillips, Bruce Benson, Deandre Preaster, Ernest McCovery, and Akeem Flagg. The New Hartford "A" all stars are Brandon Misiaszek, Ryan Obernesser, David Desens, Niles Miller, James Onisk, David Sleeper, Adam Brockway, Sean Cunningham, Tony Montana, Marc Pitarresi, Daniel Lounsbury, Robert Babrowicz, Kevin Dwyer, Jonathon Zegarelli and Sean Dwyer.
The East Utica "B" all stars are Brandon Wright, Vinson Wynne, Dyquan Carter, Jamel Peak, Michael Carter, Stanley Linder, Derrick Evans and Gary Brabham. The New Hartford "B" all stars are Edward Dauphin, Steven Nackley, Brett Evans, Chris Critelli, Joshua Bobrow, Lawrence Custodero, Kurt Stratton, Joseph Burke, Matthew Buckley, Donald Schug, Vito Sinisgalli, Andrew Buckley and Edward Tupay.
The New Hartford-East Utica "B" all stars will play the North Utica-West Utica "B" all stars Sunday October 28 at 12:00 noon on the John F Kennedy football field in North Utica. The "A" all star game will follow. Unfortunely, Chris Critelli injured his knee during practice and will be unable to play in Sunday's game. He will reportedly be out for two weeks.
New Hartford, NY October 21, 2001
A four-team play off was conducted at the New Hartford field last night. The four teams had played each other twice and were looking forward to the additional games. The 6-0 North Utica Raiders played the 4th place 0-6 West Utica Jaguars in the 5:00 PM game and the second place 4-2 East Utica Panthers played the third place 2-4 New Hartford Bears at 6:00 PM. The losers of each game were scheduled to play at 7:00 PM and the winners at 8:00 PM. Each game was actually a mini game that consisted of two ten-minute periods. This allowed each team to play four quarters of football.
As expected, the North Utica Raiders completely dominated the first game with a 20-6 victory over the West Utica Jaguars. The New Hartford Bear - East Utica Panther match up was a different story. The Panthers had previously beaten the Bears by scores of 18-8 and 12-6 and the Bears were looking to turn things around. Ronald Tarver and Walter Phillips were the players the Bears had to stop. The Bear defense was up to the challenge and held the duo of Tarver and Phillips scoreless. The Bear's offense was on the Panther's doorstep several times but could not put the ball in the end zone. The game ended with the score 0-0. By virtue of season records the Bears played the West Utica Jaguars in the 7:00 PM game and the Panthers played the Raiders in the 8:00 PM game.
The Bears defeated the Jaguars 20-7 in the 7:00 PM game as David Desens scored all three Bear touchdowns and one of Brandon Misiaszek's extra point kicks was good. A 61-yard pass play from Misiaszek to Edward Tupay set up the second touchdown.
The Panthers and Raiders played a scoreless first half of the 8:00 PM game. However, the Raider's strong running game lead by Keith Kerwin prevailed in the second half. The final score was Raiders 26 Panthers 6.
It was a very enjoyable evening and all four teams left the field looking forward to next Sunday when the North Utica Raiders-West Utica Jaguars All Stars will play the East Utica Panthers-New Hartford Bears All Stars. Since each team will field "A" and "B" all stars, there will be two games and everyone will have an opportunity to play one more game.
New Hartford, NY October 14, 2001
North Utica Raiders trounce the New Hartford Bears 32-13. Game captains Niles Miller, Steve Nackley and Tony Montana won the pre game coin toss and the Bears started the game against the North Utica Raiders on offense. Kevin Dwyer, Tony Montana, Donald Schug-Steve Guzski, Sean Cunningham, Matt Buckley, Kurt Stratton and Sean Dwyer were on the line. Brandon Misiaszek, Edward Dauphin, Justin Hayes and Niles Miller were in the backfield. It was 3 plays and a punt. The punt by Ed Tupay was a 57-yard beauty to the Raider 4-yard line.
The Bears defensive line of Tony Montana, Marc Pitarresi, Robert Babrowicz, Jonathon Zegarelli and Kevin Dwyer took the field. Niles Miller, Justin Hayes, and Steven Nackley were the linebackers and Chris Critelli, Brandon Misiaszek and David Sleeper were in the secondary. The Raiders relentlessly drove down the field behind the strong running of Keith Kerwin to take a 7-0 lead.
Back on offense Joe Burke, Lawrence Custodero and James Onisk entered the game but the Bears were again held to 3 plays and a punt. The Raiders again powered the ball in to the end zone to make the score 13-0. On the next play Justin Hayes broke loose on a 65-yard crossbuck through the line. Misiaszek scored the extra point and the Raider lead was cut to 6 points. Vito Sinisgalli, Bryan Guzski, Edward Tupay, Daniel Lounsbury, Brett Evans and Ryan Obernesser entered the game to help the Bear defense but they were unable to stop the powerful Raider offense. The half ended with the score 20-7.
The Raiders dominated the second half as they jumped to a 26-7 lead. Joshua Bobrow Andrew Buckley, Adam Brockway and Ryan Obernesser helped the offense move down the field as Obernesser scored for the second Bear touchdown. Kerwin scored again as the game ended with the Raiders on top 32-13.
After the game coach Denz stated " We were beaten by an excellent team but we did not play our best game. We can and must do better next week." Coach Nevits told the bears that they are fortunate because they have a chance to prove they are a better than a 2-4 team in the play offs next Saturday night.
New Hartford, NY October 7, 2001
Game captains Ryan Obernesser, Steve Nackley and Steve Guzski lost the coin toss and the Bears started the game on defense against the East Utica Panthers. Tony Montana, Robert Babrowicz, Marc Pitarresi, Jonathon Zegarelli and Kevin Dwyer were on the line. Justin Hayes, Niles Miller and Steven Nackley were at the linebackers and Chris Critelli, Brandon Misiaszek and David Sleeper were in the secondary. On the first play of the game #15 Walter Phillips scampered around his right end for 65 yards and a touchdown. The extra point attempt failed and the Panthers led 6-0.
The Bears offensive line of Kevin Dwyer, Tony Montana, Donald Schug-Steve Guzski, Sean Cunningham, Matt Buckley, Kurt Stratton and Sean Dwyer took the field. Ryan Obernesser, Niles Miller, Justin Hayes and David Desens were in the backfield. The first play was a run through the right side of the line for eight-yards; however, the ball was fumbled and recovered by the Panthers. The first Panther play made 17 yards around the right end and it looked like it was going to be a long day. However, the Bear defense settled down, caused a Panther turn over and played excellent defense for the remained of the game.
Back on offense for the second time, the Bears with the help of a major penalty moved the ball from their own 16-yard line to the defensive 14-yard line. A Panther then took the ball from the Bear ball carrier and started to advance it up field. It looked like another Panther TD. Great pursuit and an excellent tackle by Ryan Obernesser stopped him on the 49-yard line. The Bear defense with the help of Vito Sinisgalli, Bryan Guzski, Edward Tupay, Daniel Lounsbury, Brett Evans and Edward Dauphin did not allow the Panthers to capitalize on the turn over.
The Bear's third possession ended on the second play with a pass interception. The Bear defense excelled again and caused another Panther turn over. Offensive replacements Joe Burke, Alex Bobrow, James Onisk then helped the Bears execute a 9-play drive that ended with Niles Miller scoring on a 4-yard slant play. The extra point unit attempt was fumbled and the score was tied at 6-6.
The Bears had one more possession in the first half but gave up the ball on a fourth and one situation when there was a fumble on the QB-center exchange. The first half ended with Brandon Misiaszek intercepting a Panther desperation pass and the score 6-6.
The Bear offense helped by Lawrence Custodero, Andrew Buckley and Adam Brockway had five possessions in the second half. Two ended with punts, two ended with fumbles and the clock ran out during the fifth. Two major Bear penalties helped the Panthers scored the game winning touchdown on their third possession of the second half. The Bears could not make the big play when they needed it and the game ended with the score 12-6.
The Bear coaching staff stated," It was a very physical game. Both Teams played good hard-nosed football. It was unfortunate that Kevin Dwyer was knocked out of the game on the Panther's first possession of the second half. We missed him and had difficulty adjusting. We have a lot of hard work facing us this week in practice. The North Utica Raiders will be a major challenge next Sunday."
West Utica, NY September 30, 2001
Game captains Niles Miller, Tony Montana and Niles Miller lost the coin toss and the Bears started the game on defense against the West Utica Jaguars. Tony Montana, Robert Babrowicz, Marc Pitarresi, Daniel Lounsbury and Kevin Dwyer were on the line. Kevin Dwyer, Niles Miller and Steven Nackley were at the linebackers and Chris Critelli, Brandon Misiaszek and David Sleeper were in the secondary. It was four plays and out for the Jaguars.
The Bears offensive line of Kevin Dwyer, Tony Montana, Donald Schug-Steve Guzski, Sean Cunningham, Matt Buckley, Kurt Stratton and Sean Dwyer took the field. Brandon Misiaszek, Niles Miller, Justin Hayes and David Desens were in the backfield. Four plays later Brandon Misiaszek scored on a QB sneak. The extra point kick was low and to the left and the Bears led 6-0.
Once again it was 4 plays and out for the Jaguars. The Bears returned to offense with Ryan Obernesser, David Sleeper, Edward Dauphin and Chris Critelli in the backfield. This unit quickly moved the ball downfield as David Sleeper scored the second TD on a 29 yard run around the left end. The extra point kick was low and to the left and the Bears led 12-0.
On the next possession Steve Nackley scored the third and final Bear touchdown of the game. The extra point kick was low and to the left and the Bears led 18-0. Adam Brockway, Bryan Guzski Vito Sinisgalli, Andrew Buckley, Jim Onisk entered the game on the defensive line. Edward Dauphin, Joe Burke, and Lawrence Custodero entered as linebackers and Brett Evans, Ryan Obernesser, Steve Guzski were in the secondary. They did a very good job as the first half ended 18-0. This unit started the second half and did not allow a Jaguar score until late in the fourth quarter. Marc Pitarresi and Tony Montana made their debut as running backs. Marc did well, Tony fumbled and lost the ball. The final score was Bears 18 Jaguars 7.
The Bear coaching staff did not have much to say after the game. Everyone played a lot and had a good time. They did promise a more challenging game next week.
North Utica, NY September 23, 2001
Game captains David Desens, Niles Miller and Kevin Dwyer loss the coin toss and the Bears started the game on defense against the North Utica Raiders. Tony Montana, Robert Babrowicz, Daniel Lounsbury and Jonathon Zegarelli were on the line. Kevin Dwyer, Niles Miller and Steven Nackley were at the linebackers and Chris Critelli, Brandon Misiaszek and David Sleeper were in the secondary. On the first play of the game Raider QB Dave Guido completed a short pass to #15 Mark Morris who had slipped out of the backfield. Morris streaked 65 yards down the left sideline for a touchdown. Raider running back Keith Kerwin ran off his right tackle for the extra point and the Raiders led 7-0.
The Bears offensive line of Kevin Dwyer, Tony Montana, Donald Schug-Steve Guzski, Sean Cunningham, Matt Buckley, Alex Bobrow and Sean Dwyer took the field. Brandon Misiaszek, Niles Miller, Justin Hayes and David Desens were in the backfield. The Bears made one first down then gave up the ball to the Raiders on the 50-yardline. The defense with the help of Vito Sinisgalli, Bryan Guzski, Edward Tupay, Adam Brockway and Brett Evans and 2 penalties forced the Raiders to give up the ball on the Bear 10-yard line,
The Bears were limited to 3 plays and a punt. The Raiders took over on the Bear 30-yard line. The first play lost five yards. On the second play Kerwin slashed off right tackle for 35 yards and a TD. The extra point attempt failed and the Bears trailed 0-13.
Offensive replacements Joe Burke, Kurt Stratton, James Onisk, Lawrence Custodero, Ryan Obernesser and Ed Dauphin then helped the Bears execute a 10-play drive that ended with Brandon Misiaszek scoring on a 1-yard QB sneak. The extra point unit of Zegarelli, Pitarresi, Montana, Kevin Dwyer, Babrowicz, Steve Guzski, Sleeper, Miller, Desens, Obernesser and Misiaszek executed to perfection and the extra point kick was good. The half ended with the Bears trailing 8-13.
On the first possession of the second half the Bears were held to 3 plays and a punt. A beautiful punt to the Raider 30-yard line was nullified by an illegal formation penalty. The second punt hit a Raider player and the Bears recovered the ball on their own 47-yard line. The Bears then drove the ball to the Raider 12-yard line but were unable to push the ball in. The Bear defense came back on the field, and with the help of a clipping penalty, held the Raiders to 3 plays and punt. The Bear offense had the Ball on the Raider 40-yard line; however, a pass interception quickly ended the Bear threat.
With five minutes left in the game The Raiders scored on a roll out to the right and a short pass to Kerwin which he ran in for a 60 yard TD. The extra point pass was incomplete and the Bears trailed 8-20.
The Bears were on offense for the seventh time. A personal foul moved the ball back to the 20-yard line. A Bear pass was then intercepted for a touchdown. The extra point play was an option run to the left side 20. It was good and the Bears trailed 8-27. Bear fullback Niles Miller scored the next TD and Misiaszek kicked the extra point to make the final score 27-16.
The Bear coaching staff stated," It was a game of big plays. We stayed with them for three-quarters but it wasn't enough. Next time we have to play 4 quarters of football."
East Utica, NY, September 16, 2001
Game captains David Sleeper, David Desens and Marc Pitaressi won the opening toss and the Bears started the game against the East Utica Panthers on offense. The offensive unit had Kevin Dwyer, Tony Montana, Donald Schug-Steve Guzski, Sean Cunningham, Matt Buckley, Joshua Bobrow and Sean Dwyer on the line. Brandon Misiaszek, Justin Hayes, David Desens and Niles Miller were in the backfield. The Bears ran nine plays for 2 first downs before giving up the ball on the East Utica 36 yard line (A PR counter left lost 6-yards to create a 4th and 11 situation then the QB opened the wrong way on a screen pass play).
Defensive starters Robert Babrowicz, Marc Pitarresi, Ed Tupay, Jonathon Zegarelli, Steve Nackley, Chris Critelli and David Sleeper entered the game. The Panthers opened the game with a deep pass which safety Brandon Misiaszek knocked down. Two plays later it was 4th and 1 when Panther quarterback, #7 Ronald Tarver, rolled out to his left for a 60-yard touchdown. The extra point attempt failed and the Panthers lead 6-0.
The Bears lost the ball on the second play of the next possession when the 2 back fumbled on a run through the line. Panther linebacker, #34 Ernest McCovery, alertly picked up the ball and scampered 42 yards for a touchdown. The panthers now led 12-0.
Offensive replacements Joe Burke, Kurt Stratton, James Onisk, Lawrence Custodero, Andrew Buckley, Edward Dauphin and Ryan Obernesser entered the game but could not ignite the offense. Each team was forced to punt on their 3rd possession. The Bear's 4th possession ended very quickly when the fullback fumbled and lost the ball on a play off right tackle.
The Panther's 4th possession also ended on the 1st play as David Sleeper picked off a Panther pass in the Bear end zone. The Bears then had a touchdown pass play called back because of a holding penalty.
Defensive replacements Vito Sinisgalli, Brian Guzski, Adam Brockway and Brett Evans entered the game as neither team could move the ball. The half ended with the Panthers leading 12-0. The Bears did complete a pass in the right flats but with no gain because the blocking broke down. They should have completed a another pass to the left flats but the receiver dropped the lateral pass and the Panthers recovered the ball.) The half ended with the score 12-0.
The Bears got off to an excellent start in the second half as they held the Panthers to 3 plays and a punt. Unfortunately, the Panthers retained possession when the punted ball hit a Bear defender who was not paying attention. Three plays later #7 Ronald Tarver again rolled out to his left for a 50 yard touchdown run and the panthers lead 18-0. A pass from Brandon Misiaszek to David Sleeper moved the ball to the panther 4-yard line. Niles Miller then scored for the Bears on a run to his left. Brandon Misiaszek kicked the extra point and the game ended with the score 18-8.
The Bear coaching staff stated," The Panthers are a good team but we certainly did not play up to our potential. We need to make a lot of improvements or it is going to be a long season."
New Hartford, NY, September 9, 2001
Game captains Brandon Misiaszek, Tony Montana, David Desens, Tony Montana and Kevin Dwyer won the opening toss and the Bears started the game against the West Utica Jaguars on offense. Kevin Dwyer, Tony Montana, Donald Schug-Steve Guzski, Sean Cunningham, Matt Buckley, Daniel Lounsbury and Sean Dwyer were on the line. Brandon Misiaszek, David Sleeper, David Desens and Niles Miller were in the backfield. The Bears quickly drove the ball downfield. They made four first downs as the ball was advanced to the Jaguar 6-yard line. David Desens then scored the first touchdown of the season on a run to his left. Brandon Misiaszek kicked the extra point and the Bears led 8-0.
Defensive starters Robert Babrowicz, Marc Pitarresi, Ed Tupay, Jonathon Zegarelli, Steve Nackley and Chris Critelli entered the game. It was 3 plays and a punt for the Jaguars. The Bear's second possession was stopped by a clipping penalty on a run around the right side that would have netted 10 yards. The Bear defense again held the Jaguars to 3 plays and a punt.
Offensive replacements Joe Burke, Kurt Stratton, James Onisk, Lawrence Custodero, Andrew Buckley, Edward Dauphin and Ryan Obernesser entered the game as the Bears continued to move the ball. The Bears third possession ended with a touchdown on a nice pass play from Brandon Misiaszek to Justin Hayes. The extra point attempt failed and the Bears led 14-0.
Vito Sinisgalli, Brian Guzski, Adam Brockway and Brett Evans entered the game to bolster the defense. Chris Critelli intercepted the first play to stop the Jaguar's third possession. The first half ended with the score 14-0.
The Jaguars started the second half on offense. Both teams were held to 3 plays and a punt. Bear punter Ed Tupay kicked a real beauty to put the Jaguars on their own 4-yard line. Kevin Dwyer then sacked the Jaguar runner for a 2-point safety and the Bears led 16-0. Following the safety, both teams were again held to 3 plays and punt. This time punter, Ed Tupay, made a touchdown saving open field tackle.
In the third quarter David Sleeper intercepted a pass on his own 10 yard line and returned it to the defensive 45 yard line but a clipping penalty brought it back to the offensive 33 yard line. The Bears drove the ball into Jaguar territory where they turned over the ball on a quarterback-center exchange fumble. Four plays later after the Jaguars elected not to punt and the Bears took over on downs. After advancing the ball to the defensive 10-yard line, Brandon Misiaszek ran the ball in to make the score 22-0.
The game ended with Brett Evans, Edward Dauphin, Alex Bobrow and Ryan Obernesser in the backfield and Adam Brockway, Steve Guzski, Joe Burke, Vito Sinisgalli. Lawrence Custodero, and Jim Onisk on the line. Neither team scored on their last 2 possessions and the game ended with the score 22-0.
After the game coach Denz stated, "It is always nice to win your first game; however, we made a lot of mistakes. We will definitely need to play better than we did today if we are going to have a good season."
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