09-18-2009, 10:02 PM
09-18-2009, 11:25 PM
This was an outstanding football game between to rivals. Both teams banged up, but both put on a very solid football game
09-18-2009, 11:48 PM
By Kyle Burch • [email]kburch@enquirer.com[/email] • September 18, 2009
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While NewCath was able to control the clock, penalties and turnovers cost them mightily. On all but one possession, the ‘Breds drove inside the Camels 35-yard line but were repeatedly turned away by mistakes and a staunch Campbell defense.
It had been a long six years since Campbell County had walked away a winner on the gridiron against its county rival Newport Central Catholic, so when the opportunity to strike presented itself, the Camels didn’t hesitate.
Trailing 17-14, on the first play after recovering a NewCath fumble, Campbell County quarterback Michael Kremer connected on a 48-yard pass with receiver Matt Smith putting the Camels in scoring position. One play later Kremer scrambled six yards for a touchdown, giving his team a 21-17 lead and eventual victory.
According to Campbell County coach Troy Styer, the play was drawn up in hopes of swaying the games momentum in the Camels favor.
“In football, anytime there is a turnover in a close game, the next play you want to go for the home run. That’s what we were looking for there,” Styer said. “(Kremer) did a good job of finding Smitty open and getting him the ball.”
The 48-yard pass was just a sample of what the Camels were able to do with their pass offense throughout the game.
Kremer finished completing 22 of 37 passes for 316 yards and two touchdowns.
Three different Campbell receivers finished with over 60 yards receiving, led by Nate Geiman’s six catches for 95 yards. Kremer’s ability to improvise and throw on the run gave the Thoroughbreds defense fits.
“That quarterback was amazing at keeping the plays going when we rushed the pocket,” NewCath head coach Bob Schneider said. “He does a heck of a job of getting away from the rush and finding the open man.”
Early in the game the NewCath offense kept Kremer and the Campbell County passing attack at bay by controlling the clock with its running game. The ‘Breds pounded the Campbell County defense with run after run from quarterback Brady Hightchew and running back Chris Kelly. That combination kept the chains moving and the Camels offense off the field limiting them to just 29 plays from scrimmage in that span.
In the third quarter alone, Kelly rushed 14 times for 88 yards and finished with 34 carries for 197 yards and two touchdowns.
“We literally couldn’t get on the field long enough for our offense to do anything,” Styer said. “It wasn’t that we weren’t executing in the first half, it was that NewCath was doing a great job of controlling the game.”
At one point, Campbell trailed 17-7 late in the third quarter, facing a 3rd and 6 at midfield when Austin Johnson caught a screen pass from Kremer before scampering 49 yards for the score to put the Camels right back in the thick of things.
“Those are killers,” Schneider said of his team’s first half penalties. “Stuff like that is what takes you out of games. Those opportunities to score, especially in the first half, really hurt us.”
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While NewCath was able to control the clock, penalties and turnovers cost them mightily. On all but one possession, the ‘Breds drove inside the Camels 35-yard line but were repeatedly turned away by mistakes and a staunch Campbell defense.
It had been a long six years since Campbell County had walked away a winner on the gridiron against its county rival Newport Central Catholic, so when the opportunity to strike presented itself, the Camels didn’t hesitate.
Trailing 17-14, on the first play after recovering a NewCath fumble, Campbell County quarterback Michael Kremer connected on a 48-yard pass with receiver Matt Smith putting the Camels in scoring position. One play later Kremer scrambled six yards for a touchdown, giving his team a 21-17 lead and eventual victory.
According to Campbell County coach Troy Styer, the play was drawn up in hopes of swaying the games momentum in the Camels favor.
“In football, anytime there is a turnover in a close game, the next play you want to go for the home run. That’s what we were looking for there,” Styer said. “(Kremer) did a good job of finding Smitty open and getting him the ball.”
The 48-yard pass was just a sample of what the Camels were able to do with their pass offense throughout the game.
Kremer finished completing 22 of 37 passes for 316 yards and two touchdowns.
Three different Campbell receivers finished with over 60 yards receiving, led by Nate Geiman’s six catches for 95 yards. Kremer’s ability to improvise and throw on the run gave the Thoroughbreds defense fits.
“That quarterback was amazing at keeping the plays going when we rushed the pocket,” NewCath head coach Bob Schneider said. “He does a heck of a job of getting away from the rush and finding the open man.”
Early in the game the NewCath offense kept Kremer and the Campbell County passing attack at bay by controlling the clock with its running game. The ‘Breds pounded the Campbell County defense with run after run from quarterback Brady Hightchew and running back Chris Kelly. That combination kept the chains moving and the Camels offense off the field limiting them to just 29 plays from scrimmage in that span.
In the third quarter alone, Kelly rushed 14 times for 88 yards and finished with 34 carries for 197 yards and two touchdowns.
“We literally couldn’t get on the field long enough for our offense to do anything,” Styer said. “It wasn’t that we weren’t executing in the first half, it was that NewCath was doing a great job of controlling the game.”
At one point, Campbell trailed 17-7 late in the third quarter, facing a 3rd and 6 at midfield when Austin Johnson caught a screen pass from Kremer before scampering 49 yards for the score to put the Camels right back in the thick of things.
“Those are killers,” Schneider said of his team’s first half penalties. “Stuff like that is what takes you out of games. Those opportunities to score, especially in the first half, really hurt us.”
09-18-2009, 11:49 PM
C—Smith 24 pass from Kremer (Malicoat kick)
N—Miller 37 kick
N—Kelly 1 run (Miller kick)
N—Kelly 3 run (Miller kick)
C—Johnson 49 pass from Kremer (Malicoat kick)
C—Kremer 6 run (Malicoat kick)
Records: C 2-2, N 1-4
N—Miller 37 kick
N—Kelly 1 run (Miller kick)
N—Kelly 3 run (Miller kick)
C—Johnson 49 pass from Kremer (Malicoat kick)
C—Kremer 6 run (Malicoat kick)
Records: C 2-2, N 1-4
09-19-2009, 09:11 AM
From what I understand NCC had some turnovers and the play calling during crucial drives was poor at best.
Its too bad Chris Kelly has to endure this losing season because that kid is a workhorse and a great football player. The Breds may be down for a while as I am not hearing good things about the talent coming through the ranks. Brossart may be snatching some would be Breds.
Its too bad Chris Kelly has to endure this losing season because that kid is a workhorse and a great football player. The Breds may be down for a while as I am not hearing good things about the talent coming through the ranks. Brossart may be snatching some would be Breds.
09-19-2009, 09:23 AM
qryche11 Wrote:From what I understand NCC had some turnovers and the play calling during crucial drives was poor at best.
Its too bad Chris Kelly has to endure this losing season because that kid is a workhorse and a great football player. The Breds may be down for a while as I am not hearing good things about the talent coming through the ranks. Brossart may be snatching some would be Breds.
Both teams had critical turnovers at bad times during the game. So they were even from that stnadpoint. Both teams poorly timed penlaties, but mostly Defensive Encroachment, which tells you how emotionally charged these two teams were.
It came down to each teams top offensive weapon and former Red Devil teammates, Kelly against Kremer. Chris had a dominating game, but during the the drive that could have put NCC up by two scores, Jake Rebholz blew through the lines to stop Kelly in the backfield twice. That put the game in Kremer's hands. He picked the NCC D apart and Buzzy Johnson made an absolutely incredible TD run that gave the game to the Camels.
The NCC fans would be upset with the playcalling during NCC's answer drive to the Johnson TD. On a night that saw Kelly run through the Camels, NCC started to pass. At that stage, they were at midfield with 2:00 to go. At that stage, and knowing how Rebholz was keyed on Kelly, NCC really had no choice but to pass. It didn't work out, and Cory Hodge made a great INT that snatched the game away from the Breds.
It wasn't really a bad game from either team. It was the way that this game goes down every year.
09-19-2009, 09:27 AM
It was extremely enjoyable to watch the group of players from both teams that completely dominated NKYFL from 4 years ago. Had all these kids went to the same HS, wow, it could have been special. The group that won back to back Superbowls and may be the best team of all time:
Chris Kelly
Michael Kremer
Jake Cain
Buzzy Johnson
Jake Rebholz
Corey Hodge
Brady Hightchew
Coy Shepard
Nate Geiman
Kyle Tallon
Corey Cox
This list is just too long to make, but all players that started last nights game.
Chris Kelly
Michael Kremer
Jake Cain
Buzzy Johnson
Jake Rebholz
Corey Hodge
Brady Hightchew
Coy Shepard
Nate Geiman
Kyle Tallon
Corey Cox
This list is just too long to make, but all players that started last nights game.