Steelers' 'No quit' attitude on
display Saturday against Westland Comets
The
Plymouth-Canton Steelers varsity football team lost a hard-fought game
against the Westland Comets Saturday, 34-27. The Steelers received
offensive-line play from Andy Day, Blaine Golles and Joshua Branch.
The defense was bolstered by the effort of Connor Stella, while
Derek Young and Nick March both played tough and turned in key plays
for the defense.
JV SMOTHERS COMETS
The Steelers' junior-varsity contingent came from behind to
knock off the Comets, 32-12. Cameron Stella led the Steelers' offense
with two touchdowns and four extra-point kicks. The offensive line was
sparked by the play of Christopher Vos, who opened huge holes for the
black-and-gold's running backs.
Jake Sydlowski had a long run, taking the ball into the red
zone, before eventually finding paydirt. Defensively, Jack Pardington
played tough whit a quarterback sack. Justin Vitez had a critical
recovery on a Steeler kick-off. Dakota Lynn had an outstanding game in
the defensive backfield.
FRESHMEN SHOOT DOWN COMETS
The Steelers' freshmen thoroughly dominated the Comets, winning
40-6, thanks in large part to stellar play at quarterback from Ryan
Young. Vincent VanDerRoest blew open huge holes at left tackle while
Aaron Brazleton had a great day running the ball. Vinny Convertino led
the Steeler defense with several solid tackles and Jared Golles was
instrumental at safety, making key tackles in the backfield.
JUNIOR FRESHMEN SHINE
The junior freshmen Steelers conducted a blocking clinic on
Saturday. Playing in their first home game of the season, the Steelers
-- utilizing a ball-control offense -- tallied 12 first downs and three
scores. Logan Walkley found paydirt for the third consecutive game due
in large part to the excellent helmet-rattling downfield blocks of
Benjamin Bennett and Seth Troszak. Cameron Miller shined for the
Steelers on an explosive 3-yard first-down run and Zachary Kubacki
reeled in a perfectly thrown 15-yard reception.
Defensively, the hard-hitting Steelers limited the Comets to
only two first downs. Darien Moore had a standout game, collection one
of two interceptions. Ian Gozdor led the linebacking corps with
smothering hits that kept the Comets grounded.
Ed Wright can be reached at
[email protected] or (734) 453-1980.
