October 30, 2007
In the make-up game for last Friday’s rainout, the Central Virginia Homeschool Disciples defeated the Quantico Warriors 26-7. On a cold, clear night, the Disciples showed a balanced offense, running for over 200 yards and passing for over 140 yards, and the defense did not allow a first down or point in the second half. Jonathan Kinker, filling in for the injured Mike Durrette, rushed for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns and also caught a touchdown pass from Nathan Hollis. Playing their first game in 17 days because of a bye week and the rainout, the Disciples showed some rust in the first half but once again finished strong to improve their record to 7-2.
The game was played at Quantico High School, which is located on the Marine Corps Base Quantico. All the players on the Warriors have at least one parent serving in the Marines and stationed at the base. The pre-game colors were presented by Quantico Junior ROTC Color Guard.
The Disciples defense made a big play early, as Levi Scott recovered a Warriors fumble on the second play from scrimmage. The offense then marched down the field for its first score, highlighted by a 22-yard run by Josh Harris. Jonathan Kinker scored his first touchdown on a 3-yard run. The conversion was unsuccessful, and the Disciples had a quick 6-0 lead. The Warriors answered, however, on their next possession, driving down to score on a 3-yard sweep by Robert Davis. Masaki Omura kicked the extra point, and the Warriors led 7-6 at the end of the quarter.
The Disciples regained the lead in the second quarter, with Jonathan Kinker scoring the touchdown on a 9-yard run. The Warriors stopped the conversion attempt, but the Disciples led 12-7. During the quarter the Disciples defense recovered its characteristic intensity, making adjustments and beginning to shut down the Warriors offense. The half ended with a flourish, as the offense regained the ball with just over 2 minutes to go and executed a nearly flawless 2-minute drill. Using its timeouts and spiking the ball several times to stop the clock, the Disciples moved the ball to the Warriors 34 yard line with about 30 seconds to go. Nathan Hollis threw a swing pass to Jonathan Kinker in the right flat, and Kinker cut all the way across the field, picking up several key downfield blocks, and raced along the left sideline for a touchdown to make the halftime score 18-7.
On the opening drive of the second half, the Disciples offense drove for another touchdown, with Thomas Gresham scoring on a 5-yard run. The Disciples converted the extra point on a pass from James Schlueter to Nathan Hollis for a 26-7 lead. The Disciples defense maintained its intensity throughout the second half, holding the Warriors without a touchdown or a first down. After the initial drive, the second team offense played the rest of the half. Although it did not score, it moved the ball effectively and picked up a number of first downs, including converting two 4th downs on passes from James Schlueter to Ian Kirkland.
The Disciples defense started the game slowly but asserted itself strongly after the first quarter. Despite playing without their leading scorer and rusher, the Disciples offense was effective throughout the game, mixing passes and runs and using for the first time its new option plays. Quarterbacks Nathan Hollis and James Schlueter combined for 10 out of 17 passing for 144 yards and 1 touchdown. Six different Disciples caught passes, with Ian Kirkland leading the way with 3 receptions. Jonathan Kinker ran for 82 yards on 9 carries, and Josh Harris added 65 yards on just 7 carries.
Quantico High School was a great host, and enjoyed showing off some new renovations at their field. They kept the refreshment stand open after the game to provide a meal for the Disciples players and their families. The Warriors team played a hard, clean game with heart and determination. Attending a military school for students who have at least one parent in the Marines and stationed at Quantico, the Warriors players are rarely at the school for more than 2 years, which creates a challenge for the coaches in building continuity in their program. At halftime the Warriors honored their senior football players and cheerleaders.
In the make-up game for last Friday’s rainout, the Central Virginia Homeschool Disciples defeated the Quantico Warriors 26-7. On a cold, clear night, the Disciples showed a balanced offense, running for over 200 yards and passing for over 140 yards, and the defense did not allow a first down or point in the second half. Jonathan Kinker, filling in for the injured Mike Durrette, rushed for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns and also caught a touchdown pass from Nathan Hollis. Playing their first game in 17 days because of a bye week and the rainout, the Disciples showed some rust in the first half but once again finished strong to improve their record to 7-2.
The game was played at Quantico High School, which is located on the Marine Corps Base Quantico. All the players on the Warriors have at least one parent serving in the Marines and stationed at the base. The pre-game colors were presented by Quantico Junior ROTC Color Guard.
The Disciples defense made a big play early, as Levi Scott recovered a Warriors fumble on the second play from scrimmage. The offense then marched down the field for its first score, highlighted by a 22-yard run by Josh Harris. Jonathan Kinker scored his first touchdown on a 3-yard run. The conversion was unsuccessful, and the Disciples had a quick 6-0 lead. The Warriors answered, however, on their next possession, driving down to score on a 3-yard sweep by Robert Davis. Masaki Omura kicked the extra point, and the Warriors led 7-6 at the end of the quarter.
The Disciples regained the lead in the second quarter, with Jonathan Kinker scoring the touchdown on a 9-yard run. The Warriors stopped the conversion attempt, but the Disciples led 12-7. During the quarter the Disciples defense recovered its characteristic intensity, making adjustments and beginning to shut down the Warriors offense. The half ended with a flourish, as the offense regained the ball with just over 2 minutes to go and executed a nearly flawless 2-minute drill. Using its timeouts and spiking the ball several times to stop the clock, the Disciples moved the ball to the Warriors 34 yard line with about 30 seconds to go. Nathan Hollis threw a swing pass to Jonathan Kinker in the right flat, and Kinker cut all the way across the field, picking up several key downfield blocks, and raced along the left sideline for a touchdown to make the halftime score 18-7.
On the opening drive of the second half, the Disciples offense drove for another touchdown, with Thomas Gresham scoring on a 5-yard run. The Disciples converted the extra point on a pass from James Schlueter to Nathan Hollis for a 26-7 lead. The Disciples defense maintained its intensity throughout the second half, holding the Warriors without a touchdown or a first down. After the initial drive, the second team offense played the rest of the half. Although it did not score, it moved the ball effectively and picked up a number of first downs, including converting two 4th downs on passes from James Schlueter to Ian Kirkland.
The Disciples defense started the game slowly but asserted itself strongly after the first quarter. Despite playing without their leading scorer and rusher, the Disciples offense was effective throughout the game, mixing passes and runs and using for the first time its new option plays. Quarterbacks Nathan Hollis and James Schlueter combined for 10 out of 17 passing for 144 yards and 1 touchdown. Six different Disciples caught passes, with Ian Kirkland leading the way with 3 receptions. Jonathan Kinker ran for 82 yards on 9 carries, and Josh Harris added 65 yards on just 7 carries.
Quantico High School was a great host, and enjoyed showing off some new renovations at their field. They kept the refreshment stand open after the game to provide a meal for the Disciples players and their families. The Warriors team played a hard, clean game with heart and determination. Attending a military school for students who have at least one parent in the Marines and stationed at Quantico, the Warriors players are rarely at the school for more than 2 years, which creates a challenge for the coaches in building continuity in their program. At halftime the Warriors honored their senior football players and cheerleaders.
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