September 20, 2008
The Disciples recorded their fourth victory of the season, scoring three touchdowns in quick succession at the beginning of the Third Quarter to break a halftime 0-0 tie and beat Portsmouth Christian 27-7. The game was reminiscent of last season’s Disciples – Patriot game, which the Disciples won in dramatic fashion by overcoming a 14-0 halftime deficit to win 26-20. Manny McClure led the way with touchdown runs of 59 and 61 yards, and Nate Hollis and Ron Robeson added a touchdown apiece.
The First Half featured strong defensive play by both teams. The Disciples defense held in check the Patriots offense, led by quarterback Josh Pope and wide receiver Jared Jeffers. The Patriots slowed down the Disciples running offense, which came into the game averaging more than 30 points per game with its single-wing, no-huddle offense. The Disciples appeared to have scored on one long touchdown pass from Nate Hollis to Manny McClure, but the officials called a penalty on the Disciples negating the score. On the last play of the First Half, following a long Josh Pope completion, the Disciples defense blocked the Patriots’ field goal attempt.
At halftime the Disciples’ coaches stressed the need for the team to come out and play with heart and emotion in the Second Half. The team did just that, scoring three touchdowns in the first few minutes. On the first play from scrimmage following the kickoff, the Disciples ran a counter sweep to the weak side which worked to perfection. With the defense still keying on stopping the Disciples basic running plays, Manny McClure went in motion, took a handoff going around the weak side and did not stop until he was in the end zone with a 59-yard touchdown run. Kicker Andrew Wells booted the ball through on the extra point to make it 7-0. Following 3 straight incomplete passes by the Patriots, a bad snap on the punt gave the Disciples the ball on the Patriots 16-yard line. On the first play, Nate Hollis burst up the middle for a spectacular touchdown run, breaking a number of tackles as he zigged and zagged into the end zone. The extra point was unsuccessful as Andrew Wells tried to run after a bad snap, and the Disciples led 13-0 after running just two offensive plays.
The Disciples then surprised the Patriots with an onside kick. In what looked like a replay of last week’s successful play against Loudon, the Disciples ran their “Barbarian Invasion” play and the lone Patriots lineman was no match for the eleven motivated Disciples who arrived at his position at the same time as the football. The Disciples eight play drive ended with a 9-yard run by Ron Robeson, and the Andrew Wells kick made it 20-0.
The Patriots mounted their best drive of the game in the waning moments of the Third Quarter, led by the passing and running of quarterback Josh Pope, and on the first play of the Fourth Quarter Pope his receive Jared Jeffers for a 5-yard touchdown. Clayton Evancho kicked the extra point to narrow the Disciples lead to 20-7. On the next drive, however, the Disciples offense put the game out of reach. Running the same play that worked for the first touchdown, Manny McClure went 61 yards for his second touchdown of the night. Andrew Wells converted the extra point and the Disciples led 27-7. The Disciples held on the next Patriots drive, taking over on downs, and the offense ran out the clock.
After being held to just 92 yards of offense in the First Half, the Disciples offense exploded for 230 yards and 4 touchdowns in the Second Half. Playing against one of the most dangerous teams they will face this year, the Disciples defense continually attacked and disrupted the Patriots offense. Patriots quarterback Josh Pope threw the ball extremely well, passing for 156 yards, but was only able to get his team into the end zone one time. Andrew Wells was once again perfect on extra point kicks and gave the Disciples good field position with his kickoffs and punts.
In just their second season, Portsmouth Christian Coach Josh Blalock and his Patriots are a much improved team and gave the Disciples a tough game. The Disciples as always had a great turnout from their enthusiastic and vocal fans. The two teams met a midfield after the game for a time of prayer and fellowship.
As an added bonus for Disciples fans this weekend, Coach Morris Thompson and the Disciples Junior Varsity team played their first ever game on Saturday night at Carver Middle School against the Chesterfield Renegades. Although the team lost 28-0, it was a great opportunity for many of the Disciples younger players to get extensive playing time and it gave the coaching staff an opportunity to work more closely with the next generation of Disciples players. Many of the varsity players showed up to cheer on their teammates.
At 7pm on Friday, September 26, the Disciples play Chincoteague High School at Chincoteague. The next home game is Friday, October 3 at 7:00pm at Point of Rocks Park, 201 Enon Church Rd, Chester, VA 23831.
Come out and support our Disciples!
The Disciples recorded their fourth victory of the season, scoring three touchdowns in quick succession at the beginning of the Third Quarter to break a halftime 0-0 tie and beat Portsmouth Christian 27-7. The game was reminiscent of last season’s Disciples – Patriot game, which the Disciples won in dramatic fashion by overcoming a 14-0 halftime deficit to win 26-20. Manny McClure led the way with touchdown runs of 59 and 61 yards, and Nate Hollis and Ron Robeson added a touchdown apiece.
The First Half featured strong defensive play by both teams. The Disciples defense held in check the Patriots offense, led by quarterback Josh Pope and wide receiver Jared Jeffers. The Patriots slowed down the Disciples running offense, which came into the game averaging more than 30 points per game with its single-wing, no-huddle offense. The Disciples appeared to have scored on one long touchdown pass from Nate Hollis to Manny McClure, but the officials called a penalty on the Disciples negating the score. On the last play of the First Half, following a long Josh Pope completion, the Disciples defense blocked the Patriots’ field goal attempt.
At halftime the Disciples’ coaches stressed the need for the team to come out and play with heart and emotion in the Second Half. The team did just that, scoring three touchdowns in the first few minutes. On the first play from scrimmage following the kickoff, the Disciples ran a counter sweep to the weak side which worked to perfection. With the defense still keying on stopping the Disciples basic running plays, Manny McClure went in motion, took a handoff going around the weak side and did not stop until he was in the end zone with a 59-yard touchdown run. Kicker Andrew Wells booted the ball through on the extra point to make it 7-0. Following 3 straight incomplete passes by the Patriots, a bad snap on the punt gave the Disciples the ball on the Patriots 16-yard line. On the first play, Nate Hollis burst up the middle for a spectacular touchdown run, breaking a number of tackles as he zigged and zagged into the end zone. The extra point was unsuccessful as Andrew Wells tried to run after a bad snap, and the Disciples led 13-0 after running just two offensive plays.
The Disciples then surprised the Patriots with an onside kick. In what looked like a replay of last week’s successful play against Loudon, the Disciples ran their “Barbarian Invasion” play and the lone Patriots lineman was no match for the eleven motivated Disciples who arrived at his position at the same time as the football. The Disciples eight play drive ended with a 9-yard run by Ron Robeson, and the Andrew Wells kick made it 20-0.
The Patriots mounted their best drive of the game in the waning moments of the Third Quarter, led by the passing and running of quarterback Josh Pope, and on the first play of the Fourth Quarter Pope his receive Jared Jeffers for a 5-yard touchdown. Clayton Evancho kicked the extra point to narrow the Disciples lead to 20-7. On the next drive, however, the Disciples offense put the game out of reach. Running the same play that worked for the first touchdown, Manny McClure went 61 yards for his second touchdown of the night. Andrew Wells converted the extra point and the Disciples led 27-7. The Disciples held on the next Patriots drive, taking over on downs, and the offense ran out the clock.
After being held to just 92 yards of offense in the First Half, the Disciples offense exploded for 230 yards and 4 touchdowns in the Second Half. Playing against one of the most dangerous teams they will face this year, the Disciples defense continually attacked and disrupted the Patriots offense. Patriots quarterback Josh Pope threw the ball extremely well, passing for 156 yards, but was only able to get his team into the end zone one time. Andrew Wells was once again perfect on extra point kicks and gave the Disciples good field position with his kickoffs and punts.
In just their second season, Portsmouth Christian Coach Josh Blalock and his Patriots are a much improved team and gave the Disciples a tough game. The Disciples as always had a great turnout from their enthusiastic and vocal fans. The two teams met a midfield after the game for a time of prayer and fellowship.
As an added bonus for Disciples fans this weekend, Coach Morris Thompson and the Disciples Junior Varsity team played their first ever game on Saturday night at Carver Middle School against the Chesterfield Renegades. Although the team lost 28-0, it was a great opportunity for many of the Disciples younger players to get extensive playing time and it gave the coaching staff an opportunity to work more closely with the next generation of Disciples players. Many of the varsity players showed up to cheer on their teammates.
At 7pm on Friday, September 26, the Disciples play Chincoteague High School at Chincoteague. The next home game is Friday, October 3 at 7:00pm at Point of Rocks Park, 201 Enon Church Rd, Chester, VA 23831.
Come out and support our Disciples!
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