skorpion317
12-05-2004, 03:24 AM
Today was the state championship for Non-Public Group 2. The DePaul Spartans (my old HS) vs. the Queen of Peace Griffons.
The first quarter was great, DePaul kicked off to begin the game. On the first play, QoP's QB threw a wounded duck which was intercepted on the 10 yard line. A short time later DP punched it in with a pass to the halfback. They went for a 2-pt conversion and made it.
It went back and forth for another few series before QoP scored. Score 8-6 DP. QoP tried for a 2-pt conversion too, but they were denied.
Soon after this, something happened. Idk what it was, but DePaul took a downward spiral. QoP's RB, Mike Lomego, was an animal. He would gain 4-5 yards a play, sometimes taking 6 or 7 guys along with him. Several times he busted loose for 15 yard gains. QoP scored twice, putting the score at 22-8 before halftime.
The second half brought more disaster. A few interceptions were thrown by DP's QB, a sophomore in his first varsity year. The kid's a great player, he just doesn't have the same mental experience as a older QB. That will come in time. My brother, a RB/LB, made several catches and ran for 3 first downs. He also made a number of tackles. DePaul scored again on a long drive, which was helped in part by penalties against QoP.
However, QoP couldn't be stopped on offense or defense. Lomego was in the backfield the whole time on defense, and on offense he was still gaining 5 yards a carry. they put up another two scores, making it 35-14. With a minute to go in the 4th quarter, DePaul drove 30 yards down the field and scored, making it 35-21. They attempted an onside kick, which was successful, but they didn't have enough time for another drive. the final score was 35-21, Queen of Peace.
I knew what it was like to play in my last game as a senior. I never knew what it was like to play for a state championship. My brother had a great game, and a great season. I cried with him on the field, because I was in his shoes 3 years ago. It's tough to know that you won't play another down in high school again. The guys on your team are your family, they shared everything that you went through. All that matters is that everything you had was left on the field. My brother certainly did that, and I couldn't be any prouder of him.
He's looking at colleges now...trying to decide which school is right for him. He definitely wants to play college ball, and I think he'll be successful at that as well. We've been in contact with several Division II coaches, who are all interested in my brother. They've seen tapes of him playing, and they like what they see. My brother is too small to go D1, but he can compete in Division II. I'll be cheering him on when he hits the field for the first time in college.
The first quarter was great, DePaul kicked off to begin the game. On the first play, QoP's QB threw a wounded duck which was intercepted on the 10 yard line. A short time later DP punched it in with a pass to the halfback. They went for a 2-pt conversion and made it.
It went back and forth for another few series before QoP scored. Score 8-6 DP. QoP tried for a 2-pt conversion too, but they were denied.
Soon after this, something happened. Idk what it was, but DePaul took a downward spiral. QoP's RB, Mike Lomego, was an animal. He would gain 4-5 yards a play, sometimes taking 6 or 7 guys along with him. Several times he busted loose for 15 yard gains. QoP scored twice, putting the score at 22-8 before halftime.
The second half brought more disaster. A few interceptions were thrown by DP's QB, a sophomore in his first varsity year. The kid's a great player, he just doesn't have the same mental experience as a older QB. That will come in time. My brother, a RB/LB, made several catches and ran for 3 first downs. He also made a number of tackles. DePaul scored again on a long drive, which was helped in part by penalties against QoP.
However, QoP couldn't be stopped on offense or defense. Lomego was in the backfield the whole time on defense, and on offense he was still gaining 5 yards a carry. they put up another two scores, making it 35-14. With a minute to go in the 4th quarter, DePaul drove 30 yards down the field and scored, making it 35-21. They attempted an onside kick, which was successful, but they didn't have enough time for another drive. the final score was 35-21, Queen of Peace.
I knew what it was like to play in my last game as a senior. I never knew what it was like to play for a state championship. My brother had a great game, and a great season. I cried with him on the field, because I was in his shoes 3 years ago. It's tough to know that you won't play another down in high school again. The guys on your team are your family, they shared everything that you went through. All that matters is that everything you had was left on the field. My brother certainly did that, and I couldn't be any prouder of him.
He's looking at colleges now...trying to decide which school is right for him. He definitely wants to play college ball, and I think he'll be successful at that as well. We've been in contact with several Division II coaches, who are all interested in my brother. They've seen tapes of him playing, and they like what they see. My brother is too small to go D1, but he can compete in Division II. I'll be cheering him on when he hits the field for the first time in college.