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12- Boston - The Panthers improved to 3-0 (1-0 NAFL)
against a much improved Pittsfield Aces squad at
Boston English High school.
The Panthers came out swinging
posting 14 pts on 2 first quarter turnovers led by the
defensive player of the game, Derek "Deebo" Alcindor who
was a terror against an overmatched Aces offensive line.
He racked up 8 solo tackles, 3 sacks, 1 fumble forced
and 1 fumble recovery. Roderick "Bama" Smith racked up
another 2 INTs and 1 punt return TD for a first half
score.
By halftime, the panthers had
all but put away the feisty Aces team with an
insurmountable 20-0 lead.
From there, it was all defense
and a tough Panther running game behind Lorenzo Marshall
Jr (165 yards on 15 carries 1 TD) and pin point passing
by rookie QB PJ "P-Cutta" Matthews who went 12-18 and
197 yards on the day.
The Aces gained respect from
the Panthers as they fought with pride and almost scored
on several drives, but the staunch Boston defense just
seemed to keep coming up with big stops and turnovers at
the most relevant times.
The Panthers added a field goal
in the fourth quarter to end the contest at 23-0 in
their NAFL division opener.
Other top performers on the day
included, Garrett Osuma, Todd Mathies, special teams and
the entire Panthers offensive line, who did not allow
any sacks.
Catch the Panthers as they
travel to Milford, CT to battle the nationally ranked
Connecticut Giants (Ranked 4th in the country in 2007)
at Johnathan Law high school where the Panthers will
look to welcome the great Giants team to the NAFL in
style.
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