the play that really helped keep Beechwood in the game was the newcat dropped pass with 9 min left in the 2nd in the endzone to Beiting... that would have made it 24-7... but instead NCC got no points and beechwood would gain all the momentum that got them back into the game

the play that really helped keep Beechwood in the game was the newcat dropped pass with 9 min left in the 2nd in the endzone to Beiting... that would have made it 24-7... but instead NCC got no points and beechwood would gain all the momentum that got them back into the game

 

True. That kept it at 17-7 which is where it was at when the INT happened.

 

Also another huge turn in the game happened when NCC's center Smith got hurt and the back-up center sent two snaps over the QBs head and one of them nearly got the QB decapitated when 3 Beechwood defenders just nailed him after he picked the ball up.

 

Luckily they taped him the starting center up at halftime and he was able to continue.

By the score, looks like this was another classic NCC and Beechwood game.

True. That kept it at 17-7 which is where it was at when the INT happened.

 

Also another huge turn in the game happened when NCC's center Smith got hurt and the back-up center sent two snaps over the QBs head and one of them nearly got the QB decapitated when 3 Beechwood defenders just nailed him after he picked the ball up.

 

Luckily they taped him the starting center up at halftime and he was able to continue.

They have had bad snaps in just about every game that I went to . One of these days it just might cost them a game . Needs to be worked on .

Fact that BW put up 28 against probably the best "D" in 2-A, despite the turnovers; bodes well for the playoffs, and likewise for the 'Breds!! Chances are this was a showcase of the 1-A and 2-A state champs!!!!

This game had more big plays and twists than any game i"ve seen in awhile.

 

First half NCC is up 17-7 and looking to put the hammer down. They run the ball a good 3 or 4 yards past the first down marker and as one of the officials is running up to mark the ball, they notice one of the other officials is down and in obvious pain near the LOS. They all rush to his aid and after a long delay he is okay but unable to continue and carted off. But the ball is now marked a yard short of the first down in all the confusion. So NCC throws a bullet 4 yard pass that looks like it bounced off the receiver and hit the turf and popped up. But Beechwood returns it as an INT and I don't think any of the remaining officials can see the play clearly. Beechwood scores after that and it is 17-14 NCC at the half and you think the tide has turned.

 

But NCC comes out and forces a Beechwood punt after stopping them for a loss on 3rd and 1. NCC scores to make it 24-14 amd then scores again to make it 31-14. Then driving again for the knockout they fumble the ball near midfield. Here come the Beechies looking like the Patriots. Score just after the 4th quarter began to make it 31-21. NCC driving again and another fumble. Beechwood storms to another score to make it 31-28. Whoa nelly.

 

Then NCC makes a big stop and forces a punt. But Beechwood can't get it off and NCC blocks it and returns it deep in Beechwood territory. All they need is a couple first downs with only 3 minutes left. Beechwood holds and on 3rd down NCC throws a pass down to the 1. But wait a motion flag flies from the far side of the field (reverse deja vu of last year?) and NCC now faces a 4th and 8. They kick the FG for a 34-28 lead with 2 minutes to go.

 

Beechwood gets the ball and NCC intercepts it and returns it for a TD to make it 41-28. Beechwood would throw another INT with 1:30 to go and NCC would kneel it out.

 

Key words, looks like. The NCC player had caught the ball and started to roll over and lost control of the ball bouncing in the air and the BHS player caught it.

 

Great game, great win. I would say everyone in attendance saw the 2A/1A state champions play tonight.

 

Shame on the BHS fans for allowing NCC fans to outnumber them at a home game.

Key words, looks like. The NCC player had caught the ball and started to roll over and lost control of the ball bouncing in the air and the BHS player caught it.

 

Great game, great win. I would say everyone in attendance saw the 2A/1A state champions play tonight.

 

Shame on the BHS fans for allowing NCC fans to outnumber them at a home game.

 

From where I stood on the field, that ball didn't hit the turf. I could be wrong, but how you described it is how I saw it.

 

Good luck to both in the Play-offs.

Congrats to NCC. The better team won tonight. Good luck to both in the playoffs. Hope both teams will be in Louisville in Dec.:ylsuper:

 

I think there is a real good chance of that happening.

Key words, looks like. The NCC player had caught the ball and started to roll over and lost control of the ball bouncing in the air and the BHS player caught it.

 

Great game, great win. I would say everyone in attendance saw the 2A/1A state champions play tonight.

 

Shame on the BHS fans for allowing NCC fans to outnumber them at a home game.

 

You really couldn't see the play from the stands, I thought the ground caused him to fumble the ball straight up into the air.

They have had bad snaps in just about every game that I went to . One of these days it just might cost them a game . Needs to be worked on .

 

The bad snaps tonight only came when the starting center went out for an injury. Still a concern, but tough job to come in cold and shotgun snap.

 

Haven't seen any video of the INT after the ref got injured. Didn't see what caused the injury either.

 

Another big play was Beechwood being down I think 31-14 or 31-21 at the time and going for it in the fourth quarter on 4th and maybe 21 from about the 45 and making the first down at the 7.

 

Some key notes:

 

Beechwood has some key people going both ways but that should not be a problem in 1A.

 

Running game will be the key in the playoffs although they need to find a way to get the ball to Amelung more.

 

Kick coverage and kick return were un-Beechwood-like as they allowed lots of yardage to NCC on returns and did not return the ball very well against NCC.

 

NCC's run game seemed to really be in gear for the first time against quality opposition. If that continues they will be a tough out.

 

NCC is very, very, deep for a 2A team and played a bunch of people.

Last nights game turned out to be a great one when many thought that it was over at the end of the 3rd quarter. NCC dominated the 3rd quarter and the Beechwood fans were very quiet. The 4th quarter Bwood scores 2 td within 6 min and the momentum had completely changed. It came down to turnovers and Bwood couldn't make a big play at the end. I must say, ive never seen so many snaps taken from shotgun throughout all 15+ years of this rivalry. Good win for NCC and i see both teams having a great chance to win state in there divisions.

The bad snaps tonight only came when the starting center went out for an injury. Still a concern, but tough job to come in cold and shotgun snap.

 

Haven't seen any video of the INT after the ref got injured. Didn't see what caused the injury either.

 

Another big play was Beechwood being down I think 31-14 or 31-21 at the time and going for it in the fourth quarter on 4th and maybe 21 from about the 45 and making the first down at the 7.

 

Some key notes:

 

Beechwood has some key people going both ways but that should not be a problem in 1A.

 

Running game will be the key in the playoffs although they need to find a way to get the ball to Amelung more.

 

Kick coverage and kick return were un-Beechwood-like as they allowed lots of yardage to NCC on returns and did not return the ball very well against NCC.

 

NCC's run game seemed to really be in gear for the first time against quality opposition. If that continues they will be a tough out.

 

NCC is very, very, deep for a 2A team and played a bunch of people.

 

 

W/Bankemper and Teipel in the backfield I think they will be fine w/Amelung playing wide reciever. You must be new to watching BHS football as these special teams have looked like this for YEARS.

Exciting game to watch. Just goes to show the game is never really 'wrapped up' when these two teams play. Crazy stuff always seems to happen. Congrats NewCath and best of luck in your quest to Louisville.

Appeared to be a very 'sportsman-like' game. Fans and players alike. Thank You All.

Any word on how the injured ref is? No one around me saw what happened, just noticed late that he was down. Hope all is well.

From here on in, the fun begins. Back to business, back to basics. As some now-famous Beechwood Parent Cheers go, "Block for the Runner", "Hit Somebody", and "Wrap them up and Bring them Down"!!!!!!

Go Tigers!

W/Bankemper and Teipel in the backfield I think they will be fine w/Amelung playing wide reciever. You must be new to watching BHS football as these special teams have looked like this for YEARS.

 

Just wondering why is that because they have plenty of talent and watching both the Bellevue and NCC game both teams returned the ball very well. That's not counting the games I haven't watched.

W/Bankemper and Teipel in the backfield I think they will be fine w/Amelung playing wide reciever. You must be new to watching BHS football as these special teams have looked like this for YEARS.

 

I disagree because Beechwood usually has a kicker that can reach the endzone and make the other team go 80 yards. Plus Beechwood usually had a pretty good punter even if he was a starter on O or D. That may have helped the coverage out.

 

I just do not think Beechwood stretches the field enough and Amelung can really do that. Just getting him the ball would open up the rest of the running game and passing game. Plus get him the ball on kicks.