Flag Varsity Football Team News

WELCOME TO THE 2009 FOOTBALL SEASON! Head Coach: Ron Regnery E-mail: regnery@comcast.net

Game 8 - Kanawha Redskins VS Goochland Bulldogs The last game of the season was wet, cold and muddy. The team was all here and ready. The Redskins had control over the Bulldogs for the entire game. The first half had great stops by #24 Gavin Toomey, #21 Nesiah James and #8 Julius Jackson with several each. The offense had possession of the ball for a good amount of the time, leaving the bulldogs with little time to score. The first play started with #8 Julius Jackson and followed with #21 Nesiah James and #3 Parker West. Then the ball given to Julius with a short gain, pass incomplete and Quinton with a run. Next the ball given to Nesiah for a Redskin first down, Julius next with a first down and Nesiah for a Redskin Touchdown. The defense held the Bulldogs and our offense team was back out. The 2nd attempt by the offense started with a run by #2 Quinton Hawkins, pass incomplete, and Quinton to a Redskin first down. The next and I quote “First time the play worked ever”, Nesiah runs in for another Redskin Touchdown. The extra point was thrown by Sam Hutchinson and Quinton with the completion, now the score is Goochland 0 Redskins 14. It was the Bulldogs time and again stopped by our defensive line. Final play before half, #58 Colby Hughes with the run and #82 Michael Aleska with a Great catch and long gain, but was called back due to a Redskin penalty. The second half belonged to the Skins. The Skins had the ball and Parker West starts the play. Who could not forget the 70 yard Touchdown by Nesiah James; the score now 20 -0. At this time the “Mercy Rule” was used and several of our players had to sit out The offense had one final attempt; Colby, Julius and Sam Hutchinson made a great attempt, but no score. The defense had several stops by #66 Tyrone Davis and #1 Jack Bundy with two great pulls. The game ended with another REDSKIN VICTORY and shut out. Final score Goochland 0 Redskins 20. Now we wait to see who are next and final “Season Bowl” game will be with. Game 7 - Kanawha Redskins VS Glen Allen Ravens The day started out cold and wet but by game time the sun started to peek out. The Boys were eager to start and try to keep their perfect record. The Ravens however had something to prove, it was Homecoming for them. The Skins started with the ball and had a few good runs but the Ravens were able to stop us from scoring. The Redskins defense had their work cut out for them. The Ravens offensive line had size over us and it showed. We had some great stops by # 72 Alex, #21 Nesiah, and # 3 Parker; however the Ravens were able to score the first touchdown. With the leadership of our Coaches (great job) the offense had some big runs by #2 Quinton and #21 Nesiah with a run into the end zone. Now bringing the score Skins 6 Ravens 7. Before half our defensive line was back out and ready to defend. One last great stop by #12 Chase Shulleeta and others to end the half. In the second half the Redskins team was feeling the heat. This was anyone's game and the defensive line had stops made by #21 Nesiah, #8 Julius, # 2 Quinton, #66 Tyron and #23 Sam. The Skins offensive line would not give up, with plays by #8 Julius, #3 Parker, with a run to the 10 yard line by #2 Quinton and #24 Nazeer with the first down, but no score. The last few minutes of the game the Ravens scored their 2nd touchdown with the extra point. The score now Redskins 6 Ravens 13. With one minute left in the game the Redskins came out hoping to tie the game. Unfortunately, the game ended with the Skins first and only loss. It was a great game and both the Redskins and the Ravens played hard. Look out Goochland here we come !! Game 6 - Home Coming Game Kanawha vs Tuckahoe What a Day !! The weather was chilly and wet, but that did not stop the game of the day. Redskins going in 5-0 and Tuckahoe 4-1. This was the game to end all games. The boys were excited and ready to play. The first half, the Redskin offense started the play. After several good attempts the Tomahawks were able to stop us. Our defense went out and had some great plays by Jack Bundy, Julius Jackson, Tyrone Davis and Chase Shulleeta, just to name a few. The Skins regained the ball and what a great run (61 yards) by Quinton Hawkins for a Redskin touchdown. The defense again was able to stop the Tomahawks from scoring in the first half; thanks to some stops by Reese Plotkin, Jack Bundy, Tyrone Davis, Nesiah James and Sam Trotman. Second half and the Redskins defense came out with a stop by Chase Shulleeta and a pass interference by Julius Jackson, and again no score from Tuckahoe. Our offense again proved to be on top. Started with Nesiah James with a run to the 48 yard line. Several gains made by Julius Jackson, Parker West and a final run by Nesiah James for another touchdown. Our defense team had some great stops by Korin Ezell, Quinton Hawkins, Reese Plotkin and Tyrone Davis; which kept the Tomahawks from scoring in the second half. Leaving the Skins with another shut out and a perfect season so far...6 wins. Way to go boys and with all the hard work , Coach Ron is having one practice this week (we have a bye). Thanks Coach Ron !!!! Score 12-0. Game 5 - Kanawha Redskins vs Sandston Jets Another great game from our Flag Varsity team. The Jets started the first quarter with the ball, and our defense came out blazing. The defense had some great stops by Chase Shulleeta and Tyrone Davis, but the Jets were able to score and make the extra 2 points; score 8-0. But that did not stop the Skins determination or spirit. The offense came out with a bang and had several great runs. The first several plays was a gain made by Nesiah James and Julius Jackson. Next, Sam Hutchinson with a 2nd down and Julius with a long run into the end zone bringing the score 8-6. Sam Hutchinson with the extra 2 points and the game is now tied, 8-8. It was again the defense's turn, with Reese Plotkin for a stop keeping the Jets from moving up field and a great attempt by Nesiah James, who almost intercepted the ball. The Skins had the ball and several good runs by Nesiah and Quinton Hawkins, but the Jets were able to stop us. Before the end of the half, the defense were able to keep the Jets from scoring, Jerrard Pleasants with a flag and the score remained tied. The start of the 2nd half, the Skins had the ball. Third quarter, had several gains made by our offensive side. Our defense were again able to stop the Jets. The game was not over, by 4th quarter the fans were cheering on the Skins. Our defense was unstoppable, with some great stops by Tyrone, Alex Castanien, and Quinton with also a block. Just 1 minute and 41 seconds left in the game, hoping for a Skins score or we would go into OT. The ball is snapped, and Nesiah with a run to the 30 yard line. Quinton gets the ball and runs for a touchdown, but then called back due to a Skins penalty. Nesiah runs for a short gain and Quinton brings it home for a REDSKINS touchdown, extra point no good. The Jets had the ball for just a short time and no score. The game ends Jets 8 Redskins 14. Now making us 5-0. WAY TO SKINS !!!!!! Week 4 - Kanawha Redskins vs Parham Bears For this weeks game, all I can say is WAY TO GO !!!! Again, another victory under the Flag teams belt. This week the Redskins won 14-0, and now placing us 4 wins 0 losses. The offense was able to score both touchdowns within the first half. For the first play of the offense, #21 Neisiah James takes it home for the first touchdown, but the extra point was stopped by the Bears defense. The second touchdown was made by # 8 Julius Jackson and the extra point was made #5 Sam Hutchinson. The offense played hard and had some great runs by #24 Nazeer Jordan, and # 82 Michael Aleska. The defense played a great game keeping the Bears from every attempt to score. Some great plays made by #26 Tristen Koch, #8 Julius Jackson, # 2 Quinton Hawkins, and lets not forget #78 Reese Plotkin with the interception attempt. The Skins have had a 3 out 4 shut out; can we make it number 4 next week when we play against the Sandston Jets and make us 5-0. I think so.....GO FLAG VARSITY!! Week 3 Kanawha Redskins vs Western Wildcats For this weeks game all I can say is, WOW !!!!! This game had the fans off their seats. The first quarter had some great attempts from our offense side. The defense played tough, but the Wildcats were able to score and the score 0-6 Wildcats. The Redskins defense was able to stop the extra point, Way to go Defense. The second quarter was owned by the Redskins offense. A great run by #21 Nesiah ran for a 1st down. Thanks to #8 Julius, #2 Quinton, #21 Nesiah, we were able to keep control of the ball. With his amazing foot work, #21 Nesiah was able to run the ball down to the 21 yard line. Parker West had a short gain and with the run by #8 Julius the Skins were stopped at the 7 yard line. The last play, 4th down Julius runs the ball but twas stopped by the Wildcats defense. Half time the score is 0-6. For the second half, this is when the nail biting began. Some great defense stops were made by #78 Reese and several good stops by both #12 Chase and #66 Tyrone. But for those who were there; we can not forget the GREAT play by #21 Nesiah James. Nesiah was able to intercept the ball from the Wildcats and ran it for a Redskins Touchdown. The crowd went crazy. The extra point was made by #24 Nazeer taken the Skins to a 6-7 lead. The last quarter was the most tense for us and the team. Redskins first had possession with some great attempts made by #58 Colby and #24 Nazeer. The Wildcats gained possession and was able to score against the Skins, now 13-7. The Skins Offense had another great run. Again, some great runs by #21 Nesiah, #8 Julius, and a great catch made by #5 Sam Hutchinson. Next, #2 Quinton with a great run gives the Skins a 1st down and another 1st down ran by #21 Nesiah. Julius with a great run placing the Skins at our 10 yard line. With 51 seconds left, #2 Quinton Hawkins ran in for a Redskins touchdown and the extra point was good. The Defense was able to stop the Wildcats given us the final score 13-12 Redskins. 9/12 Kanawha vs. New Kent Another Redskin Shut Out Saturday we played the New Kent Falcons and the kids were excited. The Skins had first possession of the ball, and the first run was made by #21 Nesiah Jordon who ran for a touchdown but then called back due to a Skins penalty. That did not stop the skins, # 8 Julius Jackson ran for a touchdown. The extra point was stopped by the Falcons defense. Next was the defense, and a number of Skins players made some good pull at the flags. Both Nesiah and Julius were able to stop the Falcons offense and the Falcons were not able to score. Skins had the ball and Nesiah ran the ball and was stopped at the 10 yard line. Julius was able to gain a few yards and a very good attempt at a pass by Sam Hutchinson. Another Skins touchdown by Nesiah and the extra point made by Parker West bringing the score to 13-0. Defense again was able to stop the Falcons with flags pulled by Sam Trotman, Jack Bundy and Tyrone Davis. The Skins were having some bad luck with the number of penalty calls against them, but did not stop the boys from playing a great game. The second half the defense was again able to stop the Falcons from scoring. Some great stops made by Chase Shulleeta, Quinton Hawkins, Sam Hutchinson, Sam Trotman, and Tyrone Davis. The Offense had a great run with Nazeer Jordan running the ball to the 8 yard line and another great pass attempt, but no score. The final score 13-0. Hale to the Redskins!!!!!! 9-5-09 REDSKINS VS JAGUARS This weeks game was against the Charles City Jaguars. What a Game, the boys were ready and exited about the first game. For the first half we had several great plays. For the defense we had #23 Sam Trotman, #2 Quinton Hawkins, # 1 Jack Bundy (had two great flag pulls), #18 Jerrard Pleasants, #8 Julius Jackson and # 66 Tyrone Davis which thanks to them kept the Jaguars from scoring against our defense. For the offense, the first touchdown was made by # 8 Julius Jackson putting the Redskins 6 to 0. By the second quarter, #3 Parker West made a great run placing the ball at the 25 yard line. With the next play #21 Nesiah James ran in for the 2nd touchdown and #8 Julius Jackson ran in for the extra point. At this time giving the Redskins a score of 13 to 0. Had some additional good runs by #24 Nazeer Jordan and #5 Sam Hutchinson. Next, #21 Nesiah James ran the next play and was stopped at the 5 yard line. With the help of # 8 Julius Jackson who got the ball closer to the goal and allowed #24 Nazeer James to take it home, another Redskin touchdown. Half time the score 19-0. The Second half no score from either side. We still made some great plays from both the defense and offense. The defense, several stops made by #2 Nesiah James and #78 Reese Plotkin who pulled the Jaguars Quarterback's flag. On the offense side #58 Colby Hughes made a great run for a Redskin 1st and 10. Others, #21 Nesiah James ran up the middle for a few yards and a great attempt by #23 Sam Trotman for a pass. Parker West #3 had another great run and #2 Quinton Hawkins also ran for 6 yards during the second half. The last play was a great catch made by the redskins offense ( it looked like a #6) so I am sorry that I was not able to list the name. WAY TO GO REDSKINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Next week we play New Kent Falcons.