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21 Nov 2011
The perfect day - awards ceremony for the kids
and a Super Bowl Victory...here are some random thoughts on the
day:
Katshir is Some Kind Of Catcher
Earlier in the day, Katshir was recognized as the 2011 CFA Pony
Offensive Player Of The Year. If anyone doubted the truth in his
selection, they were silenced by an awesome display of offensive
(and defensive) skills in the Super Bowl. Katshir scored the
team's two TD's; he made several key grabs; and when the team
needed a first down, yep, he found a way to get it. His "play of
the day" may have been when he deftly knocked down a York pass,
late in the game, on 4th down, which ended the Bears last
scoring opportunity deep in Rams territory.
"OMG! He's Wide Open!"
Just when you think you know a kid, he surprises you. Buffington
has been the Pony's bruising RB for two years. He's certainly quick, but
more of a powerful, pounding runner. In the Super Bowl, he was
just not able to get to the outside against the very speedy York
defense. Then he makes the "Play of The Day" -- The offense
rolled left. Buffington sprinted right, and down the home
sideline. He was wide open. Morris calmly turned right, set his
feet and launched a strike, hitting Buff in full stride at the
30. He would make it to the 2, before being pulled down from
behind. The crowd went wild!
Neely's Turn
An ankle injury sidelined the Rams Pony RB/LB Neely in the
semi-final game last week. But he would save the day with a 4th
down tackle late in 4th quarter to lock the Rams victory!
"Kuntz, C'mon!"
During the game, Coach Eichelberger was really interested in
Kuntz's play, and he was nice enough to constantly keep
reminding him about how he was playing. What a thoughtful coach!
The tall, easy-going WR took in all in stride and played a much
better 2nd half with several tackles and a key catch-and-run
late in the game for a first down.
Unsung Heros
Caution! Men At Work! The Defensive and Offensive front linemen
and ends slugged away all day at a hard-hitting York front five.
You can't say enough about Blaine, Lamprey, Kuntz, LaPorta,
Myers, Bodle, Welfer, Perry and Bixler.
Dynamite Comes In Small Packages
Special recognition has to go out to four whirling dynamos who
played their guts out Sunday. They are, pound-for-pound, as
tough as anyone on the field: Pentz, Spurlock and Ibraheem -
thanks for having the hearts of champions!
Morris Selected as Super Bowl Game Most Valuable Player
Morris was selected as Super Bowl MVP. The fleet-footed blonde
QB connected with Katshir for
the Rams' two touchdowns. He also threw a laser shot to streaking RB Buffington late in the game for a key 50-yard play that would
set up the winning score.
God Loves The JV Players
On several occasions, the GS Pony Staff commented on and
thanked the JV players who worked out with the varsity the last
two weeks. Without these dedicated players, who yes, at times
are "practice dummies", the varsity victory would simply not be
possible. It was a Championship win for all the Pony players who
suited up, not just those who played in the final game.
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