Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Old Mill Dazzles, while South River steps up

Old Mill High School and Arundel High School have set the standard for 4A Football in Anne Arundel County for the better part of 10 years now. They have played some memorable games, regular season shootouts, and playoff shockers.

Both schools have sent players to play football in college, with more headed that way. Last Thursday at Arundel though, left I think even the most ardent supporters of both teams speechless.

The Patriots (6-0) spotted Arundel 10 points less then four minutes in and the proceeded to score 47 unanswered points to paste the Wildcats, 47-10.

Rob Chesson was his normal self after an early fumble led to three points for the home team. He rambled 233 yard and five touchdowns, but again it was the Patriots defense which showed championship poise.

"They got one on us early, give credit to them (Arundel), but we knew what we had to do and our defense kept doing it,'' linebacker Rafael Kess said. Zebbie Atkinson paced the defense with three sacks and pressured Cooper Hibbs numerous times into early throws before his receivers came open.

Both teams have had explosive offenses through the years, but this Old Mill defense has that quality and toughness which could bring the county a championship. Some teams have one to the playoffs with one or the other, but this Old Mill team seems to have the package necessary to be a legit contender to win the whole thing.

"Our defensive guys have been outstanding. The effort they put in in practice and and play with in games has been excellent. They play really hard do what's asked of them,'' Old Mill Coach Chad McCormick said.

Meanwhile, over on Benfield Boulevard, South River traveled to Severna Park for a game with huge playoff implications. Connor Cox threw for 358 yards and five scores to lead the Seahawks to a 33-28 win. The victory gave South River a key five-point lead in the 4A East playoff Race for the fourth and final spot. Eric Young and Mike Strange combined for 12 catches for the winners.

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