Falcons 9U Gold Improves to 3-0
The Falcons 9U Gold players were impressive on both sides of the ball Sunday in Bloomingdale, winning decisively by a score of 27-8.
The Falcons delivered their initial blow on their third offensive play from scrimmage when Connor Pauley (6 for 11, 165 yards, 3 touchdowns) connected with Bryce Lee, who took Pauley’s pass 93 yards to the house. Lee finished the day with three touchdowns (two through the air and one on the ground) and 211 all-purpose yards. Cole Sherwood also contributed to the scoring effort with a 25-yard touchdown reception of his own. Dominant offensive line play by Teddy O’Toole, Keats Caruso, Bennett Wilson and Michael Cannizzaro provided the Falcons backfield with all the time they needed to pick apart the Bloomingdale defense.
On the other side of the ball, impressive linebacker play by Noah Jones, Luke Schroeder, Dan Campbell and Parker Brey underpinned a near flawless effort by Coach Lee’s hard hitting defensive unit while Brooks Jaqua continued his season-to-date shutdown effort at corner. Other notable contributors on the defense included RT Kouba, Michael Dombroski, Cade Phelan and Wyland Holmes.
Next game: 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Hinsdale Central.
10U SILVER TURNS GAME AROUND
It was a steamy 90 degrees out and the normally dynamic Falcon offense had trouble getting started. They would go three and out several times and even gave up a punt return for a touchdown to the opportunistic squad from Naperville.
Things turned around in the second half when the Falcons got tough running from quarterback Caden Mitchell and running back Brody Sobieraj behind the blocks of Dean Windfelder, Arya Vafa, Max Breton, Bennett Brumley and Mike Sandberg. They capped off a long drive with a strike from Mitchell to wide receiver Jack Slavik to tie the score 6-6.
The game went into overtime, when both teams managed to score from 10 yards out. Mitchell once again broke tackles and dove into the end zone for the Falcons score. Neither team managed to convert the PAT, and the game ended in a 12-12 tie.
The defensive line of Miles Wos, Mark Sandberg and Miles Post stuffed nearly every rushing attempt while linebackers Paul Voight and Clay Parker tackled anything that got by them. Defensive backs Kanas Kitzevicius, Grant Garber and Mas Buttita were busy all day defending the Naperville passing attack.
Next up: DG Panthers.
11U SILVER SHUTS OUT TRI CITY
The 11U Silver Hinsdale Falcons got a hard-fought victory over a tough Tri City squad with a 15-0 win at Hinsdale South on Saturday.
Danny McFarland opened the scoring with an impressive long interception for a touchdown. McFarland playing at safety stepped in front of a deep pass intended for a Tri City Charger who was well covered on the play. McFarland returned the interception almost 70 yards, avoiding several would-be tacklers along the way.
The Falcon defense kept the Chargers off the scoreboard and pitched another shutout for Hinsdale.
The Falcon offense played a game of ball control and not allowing the Tri City Charger offense too many chances. When Tri City did have the ball, the Falcon defense was relentless, offering little room to operate.
The Hinsdale offense punched in a second-half score to put away the game. McFarland found pay dirt as he took a handoff and raced for touchdown.
The Falcons are playing well in all three facets of the game and have outscored opponents 76-2 through the first four games. Efficient offense and a tough defense has been the keys to mid-season success.
The Falcons travel to take on Lemont at 10 a.m. Sunday.
11U Gold Falcons Dominate Tri City
11U Gold showcased its dominance with a commanding 28-8 victory over Tri City.
From the opening whistle, the Falcons’ offense, powered by Matthew Kalish, Ivan Burt, Mikey Adamo and Grant Omiecinski, carved out holes for their running backs. Kellen Brown led the charge, bulldozing his way into the end zone for two touchdowns, setting the tone early. Teddy Ouimette put his speed on display, dancing his way to a 45-yard touchdown, while Luke Schremser joined the scoring spree, notching his first touchdown of the season. Keerthan Tucke finished off those scores by grabbing two 2-point conversions.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Falcons were equally dominant, forcing three turnovers. Soren Carlson scooped up a fumble, while Ben Murphy picked off a pass and returned it to the 1-yard line. The defensive line wreaked havoc throughout the game, with Christian Gernot, Christian Kirchev, Joshua Castro, Owen Parry and Bo Cuculich making tackles in the back field all afternoon. The secondary was impenetrable — led by Rohn Ramani, Luca Striltschuk and Nate Thangamani — not allowing a single completed pass.
The commanding performance improved the Falcons to 3-1, and they look to carry this momentum when they face the Lyons.
JV Gold D1 Wins Big
The JV Gold Falcons are 3-0 after big plays and bigger hits led to a dominating 36-14 win over Park Ridge.
The Falcon offense got to work early with an opening drive culminating in an 8-yard Michael Kipnis touchdown run. The Hinsdale defense quickly asserted itself with control up front by Torsten Wood, Leo Crooks, Ben Kurinsky and Angel Roman. The great line play led to a fumble recovery by Grant Kirchheimer on Park Ridge’s first series. The Falcon offense quickly found the endzone on a Dillon Phelan run. The successful conversion to Logan Sullivan made it 14-0. A Charlie Lynch fumble recovery got Hinsdale the ball back once again. From a beautiful pocket created by Sal Calandriello, Oliver Johnson, Connor Gaylord, Sullivan Camp and Grant Wanless, Phelan hit Kellan Goodwin for an incredible 60-yard pass and run to the end zone; 22-0 Falcons. Another Phelan touchdown run and conversion to Brock Bradley made it 29-0 Hinsdale at half.
The second half afforded the coaches the opportunity to workshop different personnel combinations and resulted in a beautiful Jaxon Uthe catch and run from 55 yards out to cap the scoring. The Hinsdale secondary, led by Dominic Cresap, withstood the Park Ridge second-half passing attack to secure the victory.
Next week the Falcons take on rival Lyons Football Club, hoping to stay undefeated.
JV GOLD D2 TEAM LOSES CLOSE ONE
The JV Gold D2 team lost another hard fought, close game Saturday, falling to Wheaton on 8-0 at Hinsdale Central.
With a number of injuries, several players stepped up to keep the game close and give the team a chance at the end, but the effort fell just short. Finn Caruso had a critical interception to get the ball back and give the team a chance. Will Doyle played both sides of the line despite running on fumes in the heat. Matthew Wiskowski forced a fumble and helped keep Wheaton out of the end zone on two drives to keep the Falcons in the game. Nicholas Carbonara and Matthew Wiskowski had multiple long runs to help move the offense down the field. Jackson Rediger and Ryan Pietzkowski at linebacker were busy filling holes and stopping long runs.
JV Gold D2 has a bye week coming up and will use the time to get ready to get back into the win column.
VARSITY SILVER STOMPS OAK PARK
Varsity Silver defeated Oak Park 39-0 Sunday at home.
The scoring started with a 15-yard strike from Nick Ludden to Benji Allanson. Felix Michelini booted the extra point through the uprights, his first of five successful tries on the day. Ali Memon punched in another touchdown from the 1-yard line to close out the first half.
Jake Knapp scored on a 25-yard pass from Ludden in the third quarter, and the Falcons special teams and defense would take it from there. Michelini had huge boots on the following two kickoffs, pinning Oak Park inside their own 5-yard line. Preston Brey recovered a fumble in the Huskies’ end zone and Brit Read scored on a pick six on the following series. Hudson Hannah made a fantastic interception to close it out for the home team.
The Falcons will face an undefeated Carol Stream unit Sunday at home.
Varsity Gold Shuts Out
Varsity played their second home game vs the Park Ridge Falcons at Dickinson field Sunday.
The Hinsdale offensive took the field to start the contest. A key block from receiver Grant Goodwin sprung quarterback Keaton Cassell for the 62-yard touchdown rush on the first play from scrimmage.
The Hinsdale defense was well-prepared, swarming the Park Ridge run game. On the first defensive series, a booming hit from defensive tackle Will Smith forced a Park Ridge fumble. Liam Cranmer lost his lunch, but recovered the loose ball, setting up Hinsdale in great field position. Utility man Charlie Koridek laid another strong block for the TD rush from Jack Gray, giving Hinsdale the early 16-0 lead.
Linebackers Hank Scheri, Gray and Blake Schnur led the defense, combining for 22 total tackles, multiple big hits, and earning themselves the honorable undisputed Gruden Grit Awards. The Park Ridge passing attack was also quickly shut down, as Knox Apple and Cassell both secured interceptions.
Offensive tackle Wolf Pohlenz provided excellent protection, and slot receivers Chase Morris and Matthew Stone produced with multiple catch and runs. Goodwin caught the Falcons’ third TD on the Schnur-special sluggo route. Collin Perry’s PAT kicks were 3-for-3, finalizing a strong 24-0 Hinsdale victory.
