Without a scheduled varsity game this week, the spotlight turned to focus on the Johnson County Longhorn JV squad as nikechargersnflshop.com they gained a huge win on the road against the Sullivan East Patriots. The game was a good opportunity for fans to see the raw talent and drive of some of Johnson County’s younger players, especially considering the growing role they will likely play not only next season but this year as well.
Much like their older counterparts, the JV team relied on a strong offensive line to open up holes for their very talented running backs. Samuel Icenhour was possibly one of the most successful on the carry, and he too gave all the credit to the guys making the big hits. “The line blew out everybody, it was obvious,” Icenhour said. “After that it was just about making the right cuts and getting out in the open. They blew the holes open every play and I just had to find the crease and go through it, get it open and Womens Eric Weddle Jersey make what moves I could.”
Whether doing their best to plow through the Patriots on the offense or holding them back on the defense, players like Chris Petralia, Stevie Williams, and Hunter Greene were able to prove exactly how capable they were in their positions. For Petralia, who had nikechargersnflshop.com/WOMENS-ERIC-WEDDLE-JERSEY.html a huge tackle late in the third quarter that actually ended up costing East yards, the game was all about letting the lessons learned in the off season become reality on the field. “Tonight I just played hard and took whatever position they could get me,” Petralia said. “As soon as you get out there its all about instinct, what you learn in practice. You do what you’re told, and what you do out in practice all comes out on the field.”
Despite these big accomplishments the first quarter was actually more of a grudge match that didn’t see any real advancement from either side. East was the first to receive, but were forced to punt after being unable to make headway only a couple of minutes into the game. Following two early penalties, Johnson County was in the same position, making a long pass to Alex Tressler that ended up off target and then facing a turnover on a fourth down. By the end of the quarter the Longhorns were starting to get their act together, moving the ball steadily down field, but not before the clock ran down to finish the first 0-0.
Having already paved much of the way to their first touchdown, it wasn’t long until Samuel Icenhour was able to reach the end zone, putting Johnson County ahead at six. Hoping to build their experience in such high-pressure situations, the Longhorn coaching staff opted for the first of several two-point conversion attempts, easily making the extra effort thanks to Ryan Sauer. Now ahead 8-0, Johnson County returned the punt to East, but thanks to a timely interception the Patriots didn’t have much time to plan their strategy.
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