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Game Notes

Football - Varsity
vs Johnson HS
10/3/2015 7:00

Reagan: 35
Johnson HS: 26
Final

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1:25 PM Thirty minutes prior to the kickoff with arch rival Johnson Jaguars (JJ); a warm Fall night for football with temperatures hovering in the high 80's and a breeze coming in from the South at about 5 miles per hour.

The coin toss will be taking place momentarily as the Rattlers look to continue their undefeated season and stake their claim as the leader of District 26-6A.
1:48 PM Captains Williams, Hunter, Wetzel, Roy, Mond and Latronico meet their counterparts from JJ at midfield.

RR wins the toss and will defer electing to kickoff and defend the South end zone. The Rattlers will be receiving the kickoff after the half!
1:51 PM Herrera kicking off to start off the game; a spirited atmosphere with an expected crowd close to capacity. Both high school bands and cheerleaders are attending an offsite competition -- so student bodies in attendance will be relying on ad hoc spirit and the bands from their feeder middle schools.
2:03 PM Correction -- Flores will be kicking off tonight for the RR.
2:04 PM And the kick is off!

JJ returns it to the 40 of RR; tackle by Hoggatt
2:05 PM JJ from the gun; rush is stuffed by Dimando for a gain of 1.
2:06 PM JJ deep pass falls incomplete with tight coverage by Hoggatt
2:06 PM JJ from the gun on 3rd and 9; end around tackled for no gain by Anderson and Wetzel
2:07 PM 4th and 9; JJ is going for it!

Pass is high and falls incomplete on tight coverage by Hunter.

Turnover on downs
2:08 PM Mond from the gun; Leslie finds daylight off tackle for a 1st down to the JJ 40
2:08 PM Pass in the flat to Roberts for a gain of 9
2:09 PM Duncan up the middle for a 1st down
2:09 PM Pass in the flat falls incomplete to Bormet
2:10 PM Leslie barrels up the middle for a gain of 2
2:11 PM Mond pass complete to the pile on to JJ Washington!

But called back for ineligible receiver down field.
2:11 PM Mond back in the gun; RR false start resulting in a 3rd and 17
2:12 PM Pass complete in the slant to Liser for a short gain of 2
2:13 PM Going for it on 4th down and Long; pass in the endzone to Washington falls incomplete.

Turnover on downs. Holding on the play is declined
2:13 PM JJ from their own 36; they elect to run but tripped up by Hunter for no gain
2:14 PM JJ from the gun on 2nd and 10; JJ calls timeout.

2:16 PM JJ on 2nd and 10; from the shotgun and they pass to the slot but is dropped.

Flag on the play is for illegal formation and a 5 yard penalty against JJ
2:16 PM 2nd and 15; JJ back in the gun and the QB keeps it and gets 2 yards after the tackle by Roy
2:17 PM JJ on 3rd and Long; pass complete in the flat for a gain of 7 but Wetzel tackles the receiver resulting in a 4th and 4
2:18 PM Wetzel catches it but gets no yards on the return and RR starts their drive from their own 15
2:19 PM Mond hands to Duncan who jukes and shifts up field for a gain of 8
2:19 PM Duncan again on an effort up the middle for no gain
2:20 PM 3rd and 2; Mond on the keeper and runs out of bounds after getting the first down
2:20 PM Called back for holding leaving a 3rd and 6
2:21 PM Mond pass is tipped and intercepted by JJ -- inside the 20 of RR.
2:21 PM JJ from the RR 19
2:22 PM JJ on the keeper and a gain of 6; Williams on the tackle
2:22 PM JJ on another keeper and down at the 4 after Leone applies the hit
2:23 PM JJ rush up the middle is stuffed by Ogbanna
2:23 PM JJ handoff off tackle and stuffed by Roy short of the endzone
2:25 PM From the 3; JJ on the keeper and dives into the endzone for the TD;

PAT is good

RR 0
JJ 7
2:26 PM Duncan and Holloman back deep to return the JJ kickoff;

Duncan on the return to the RR 30
2:27 PM Mond back in the gun; Leslie off tackle for a first down across the midfield at the JJ 49
2:28 PM Leslie up the middle for a gain of 2
2:28 PM Pass to Liser in the flat for a gain of 2
2:28 PM 3rd and 6; Mond calls a TO.
2:30 PM 3rd and 6 from the JJ 44; Mond back in the gun and keeps it off tackle for a nice run to obtain the first down at the JJ 35
2:31 PM Flag on the ensuing play; offsides JJ; 1st and 5.
2:31 PM Mond is hurried and passes smartly out of bounds to avoid the sack
2:32 PM 2nd and 5; Mond in the gun and tries to keep it but is stuffed resulting in a 3rd and 5.
2:32 PM End of 1st Quarter.
2:35 PM Mond on the keeper to the 22 and RR 1st down. Duncan off the right side for a 22 yard TD scamper. Davidson on the extra point with Ahrens holding, kick is good. 7 - 7
2:38 PM Flores kicks off and Johnson big return to the RR 18, forces out by Gilliam.
2:39 PM JHS QB keeper to the 12, 2nd and 5. Tackle by Dimando. QB keeper to the 10, tackle by P Williams and Wetzel. 3rd and 3.
2:40 PM QB keeper off the left side for a JHS TD. Extra point is good.... 14 - 7 them.
2:42 PM JHS kickoff to the RR 25, Duncan returns amazing run to the JHS 47, 1st down.
2:45 PM Mond pass complete to Washington for first down to the RR 36. Leslie on the run to the 31, 2nd and 4. Duncan on the short run, 3rd and 3 from the 30.
2:47 PM Leslie up the middle for 5 and a 1st down at the JHS 25. Leslie off the left side for 3, 2nd down. Mond passcomplete to Bormet for a RR 1st down to the JHS 13.
2:49 PM Leslie for no gain, 2nd and 10. Mond on the QB scamper off weaving his way through the right side and a TD. Davidson kick with Ahrens is good. 14 - 14 5:00
2:52 PM Herrera kicks off to the JHS 5, return to the 9 of JHS, 1st down. RB off the right side, tackle by Roy, 2nd and 7. Deep pass behind the RR secondary for JHS 83 yard TD. Kick good. 21 - 14 JHS.
2:54 PM RR receives at their 5, mishandle and tackle at the 7. First down.
2:57 PM Duncan with a great run, making people miss, for gain to the RR 38. Mond pass thrown away, 2nd and 10. Mond keeper off the deep left side for gain of 9, 3rd and 1. Leslie off the left side for 1st down yardage.
2:59 PM Duncan on 18 yard gain with great blocking down field. Duncan for gain of 8. 3:25 left in the 2nd. Ball on the JHS 34. Martinez for TD run up the middle, big hole created by the OLine. Davidson and Ahrens on the kick - Good! 21 - 21
3:02 PM Herrera kicks off to the JHS 5, tackle by Hunter at the JHS 14. 1st down. Gang tackle on RB for short gain. Roy and Williams credited. 2:40
3:03 PM Deep pass caught for gain to the JHS 49, Williams on the tackle. Roy on the backfield tackle, 2nd and 11. 1:40 left
3:05 PM JHS pass over the top incomplete, 3rd and 12. QB forced out of the pocket and Williams and Hunter on the big hit. 4th and 11 from the JHS 48.
3:05 PM JHS pass over the top incomplete, 3rd and 12. QB forced out of the pocket and Williams and Hunter on the big hit. 4th and 11 from the JHS 48.
3:08 PM JHS to punt ... down to the RR 2, 1st down. :33 secs left. Duncan on the carry off the right side, gain of 7, 2nd and 3.. Duncan on the carry for 1st down, 1st down from the RR 14.
3:09 PM End of the half, 21 - 21.
3:10 PM A dogfight brewing at Comalander with each team trading punches from series to series. To start off the second half, RR will be returning the kickoff and will be looking to develop some momentum.
3:29 PM 3:00 left until the 2nd half begins; expected return men for RR to be Holloman and Duncan
3:32 PM Neck-and-neck battle moves into the second half; return by Morrissette for a gain of 11 to start the series at the RR 38
3:33 PM Mond on a 6 yard keeper
3:33 PM Leslie off tackle breaking a tackle for a 1st down to the JJ 49
3:34 PM Mond on a punishing run all the way to the JJ 20
3:34 PM Mond pass across the middle falls incomplete to Heffron
3:35 PM 2nd and 10; Leslie off tackle for a gain of 2 to leave a 3rd and 8
3:37 PM Mond hurried after the line breaks down and throws it away; RR called for an ineligible receiver.

4th down and RR is going for it;

Mond on the keeper and will be close to a 1st down but the crew is measuring it
3:38 PM RR 1st down!!

From the JJ 10; Mond in the gun.

On another keeper inside the 10 to the 9
3:39 PM Mond hands to Duncan who makes a tough cut up to the 5 yard line and a 3rd and goal
3:40 PM Mond around the left end and drops a shoulder and twirls and reaches for the TD!!

PAT by Davidson is GOOD!!

RR 28
JJ 21
3:41 PM RR's Herrera on the kickoff and it's a beauty; to the JJ 5 where the returner is stuffed by Hunter
3:42 PM JJ starts their drive from their own 17; tackle applied by Wetzel
3:43 PM Pass downfield by JJ is too deep and falls incomplete
3:44 PM 3rd and 8; JJ pass complete for a long gain to the RR 39.

Dimando tracks the receiver down
3:45 PM JJ from RR 39; keeper all the way to the 33 with Dimando on the tackle
3:45 PM 2nd and 4; JJ on the keeper across the 30 yard line for a 1st down
3:46 PM JJ from the Rattler 29; and JJ pass is complete on a slant route for a 1st down.

3:47 PM At the RR 17; JJ QB gets no gain and is taken down by Williams and Roy
3:47 PM JJ now passes but almost intercepted by Williams. Ball drops incomplete
3:48 PM 3rd and Long; JJ now hands up the middle for a short gain and taken down by Roy. And a 4th down from the 18.
3:49 PM JJ puts up a nice kick and it is good for 3.

RR 28
JJ 24
3:51 PM Back deep is Duncan and Holloman; kick is up and falls with Duncan tracking it down but mistakenly brings it back to the end zone and drops to a knee for safety.

RR 28
JJ 26
3:52 PM Herrera on the RR kickoff; kick is off and returned by JJ to their 40 with the tackle by Williams and Hoggatt
3:54 PM From their own 40, JJ now passes deep and intercepted by Wetzel.

But a flag on the play is called against RR for defensive pass interference
3:54 PM JJ ball on the RR 44 and a 1st and 10.
3:55 PM JJ on the keeper for a gain of 6. Williams on the stop.
3:56 PM JJ on a 2nd and 5; rush is stuffed by Hoggatt and Leone for no gain
3:56 PM On 3rd and 5: JJ's QB is sacked by Roy and crew.
3:57 PM Wetzel for no gain on the punt return and down at the RR 10.
3:58 PM Duncan off tackle and then a change of direction for a gain of 8.
3:59 PM Mond on a keeper to the RR 48. Hit out of bounds but no call
4:00 PM Bormet in the gun; on a short keeper and a gain of 1.
4:00 PM Duncan breaks free off tackle for a big gain and a first down at the JJ 36
4:01 PM Bormet on the keeper and a gain of 9 after Duncan levels the pass rusher in a huge block.
4:03 PM 2nd and 1 from the JJ 33; Mond back in after getting tended to by the training staff from the late hit.

Mond from the gun on a 2nd and 1; trips left; Leslie busts up the gut for a solid 7 yard gain and the 1st down at the JJ 22.
4:04 PM Mond is then sacked for a 10 yard loss.

End of 3rd Quarter.

RR 28
JJ 26
4:07 PM Mond on the keeper for short yardage, 3rd and 20. Mond pass incomplete to Washington, 4th and very long. Time out RR, 2nd time out.
4:11 PM Mond pass to Jones (ineligible). Flag down. Penalty declined and JHS takes over at their 33.
4:14 PM JHS runs for first down after missed tackle in the backfield. Flags down. Offsetting. 1st down from teh JHS 43. Pass complete to the RR 47 and 1st down, tackle by Hunter.
4:16 PM Pass complete to the RR 32, tackle by multiple backfield Rattlers. QB keeper, tackle by Dimando, 2nd and 1. QB keeper tackled for loss by Andersen. 3rd and 4 from the RR 26.
4:17 PM Pass complete to the RR 16, tackle by Hunter, but 1st down. QB keeper to the right, tackle by Andersen for another loss, 2nd and 13.
4:20 PM Personal foul Heath, 1st and goal from the RR 9. RB to the right, tackle by Williams for loss of 1, 2nd and goal. QB sacked by Andersen and Dimando (great coverage downfield). 3rd and goal from the 15.
4:20 PM Pass to the endzone broken up by Wetzel, JHS to attempt field goal.
4:21 PM Great pressure off the sides and the kick is ...
4:22 PM NO GOOD !!!!!! RR takes over at their own 20.
4:24 PM Mond on the keeper for 4, 2nd down. Duncan on the right side to the 30 out of bounds, first down. BIG block by Duncan down field allows Mond to gain 9, 2nd and 1 from the RR 39.
4:25 PM Mond keeper for a first down up to the RR 42. 4:37 left in the 4th. Duncan hard running down field, twists and turns for gain to the JHS 32, 1st down.
4:25 PM Mond keeper for a first down up to the RR 42. 4:37 left in the 4th. Duncan hard running down field, twists and turns for gain to the JHS 32, 1st down.
4:27 PM Leslie with some GREAT blocking, runs up the middle for a TD RR. Davidson and Ahrens on for the extra point ... time out RR. Kick is GOOD. RR 35 - JHS 26
4:30 PM Herrera kicks off, JHS with the big return , tackle by Herrera, but block in the back. JHS takes over at their 28. Pass complete for 5, 2nd and 5. Pass complete for 1st down with 3:04.
4:33 PM Illegal Sub, 1st and 15 with 2:58 left. Pass is incomplete out of bounds, 2nd and 15. Pass complete, tackle by Heath, 3rd and 11 from JHS 43.
4:34 PM Many missed tackles after great elusive run for the QB and a gain to midfield. 4th down and 4. 2:15 Injured player for JHS.
4:35 PM Pass into the ground ... RR takes over at midfield leading 35 - 26.
4:36 PM Leslie up the middle for 3, 2nd down and the clock keeps moving.
4:37 PM Mond to Leslie for 4, 3rd and 3 and clock running. JHS not calling time outs. Leslie for first down to the JHS 34 ... great blocking by the O Line!!
4:38 PM VICTORY FORMATION FOR RR!!! GAME OVER RR stays undefeated with the big win over Johnson!!!