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11-23-2010, 09:26 PM
When Beechwood gets it going in all three phases of the game, they are seemingly unstoppable.
http://nky.cincinnati.com/article/C2/201...inal-berth
The Tigers are back in the Class 1A state semifinals thanks to a dominating performance from their offense, defense and special teams on Friday, Nov.19, in a 56-13 win over Frankfort.
Seven different players scored touchdowns for the Tigers.
"We controlled the line of scrimmage and got the ball to our athletes and let them play football," said head coach Noel Rash.
The Tigers scored twice on defense and once on special teams. Cameron Vocke rushed for 196 yards including a 90-yard touchdown run. Michael Colosimo passed for 144 yards and two scores. Joe Staten rushed for two touchdowns.
The Tigers only led 14-7 at halftime, but made big plays on defense and special teams to blow the game open in the second half.
"We took advantage of what they gave us, both offensively and defensively," said Rash.
The Tigers picked off three passes in the second half, returning one for a touchdown. They also added a blocked punt recovery for a score. Beechwood won the battle in the trenches on both sides of the ball.
"I'm really proud of our guys up front, especially our defensive line," said Rash.
Beechwood earned its fourth straight regional championship and now has a chance to avenge last season's playoff loss to Mayfield. The Tigers host Mayfield in the state semifinal on Friday, November 26. The winner plays Lexington Christian (10-3) or Hazard (13-0) in the state final Friday, Dec. 3 in Bowling Green.
Last season, Mayfield ended the Tigers' season with a 38-0 win in the state semifinals.
"I think tradition is on both of our sides," said Rash of each school's history of postseason success. "I see a lot of similarities between our teams."
Rash said that Mayfield has the size of Beechwood's team with the speed of Highlands. The Tigers will have their work cut out for them, but plan to treat this game just like any other.
"We just need to do the simple things right, and not try to do too much," said Rash. "It comes down to block, tackle, and don't turn the ball over."
The Tigers have done an excellent job of taking care of the football so far this season, especially in the postseason. The run-pass balance the Tigers displayed against Frankfort makes them a difficult team to stop.
"We'll take what the defense gives us, whether it's the run or the pass," said Rash. "We have to get the ball to our athletes, whether it's in the air or on the ground. We have to get another great effort from our guys up front."
While the Tigers will do their best to treat this week like any other during the season, there are some special traditions that come with the holiday week.
Only four teams in Class 1A are still practicing this week. The Tigers are used to playing this late in the season.
With family and extended families coming to town for the holiday, the Tigers are excited to host another state semifinal game.
"Our Thanksgiving Day morning practice has become a special tradition," said Rash. "We've been lucky to have had quite a few of those."
http://nky.cincinnati.com/article/C2/201...inal-berth
The Tigers are back in the Class 1A state semifinals thanks to a dominating performance from their offense, defense and special teams on Friday, Nov.19, in a 56-13 win over Frankfort.
Seven different players scored touchdowns for the Tigers.
"We controlled the line of scrimmage and got the ball to our athletes and let them play football," said head coach Noel Rash.
The Tigers scored twice on defense and once on special teams. Cameron Vocke rushed for 196 yards including a 90-yard touchdown run. Michael Colosimo passed for 144 yards and two scores. Joe Staten rushed for two touchdowns.
The Tigers only led 14-7 at halftime, but made big plays on defense and special teams to blow the game open in the second half.
"We took advantage of what they gave us, both offensively and defensively," said Rash.
The Tigers picked off three passes in the second half, returning one for a touchdown. They also added a blocked punt recovery for a score. Beechwood won the battle in the trenches on both sides of the ball.
"I'm really proud of our guys up front, especially our defensive line," said Rash.
Beechwood earned its fourth straight regional championship and now has a chance to avenge last season's playoff loss to Mayfield. The Tigers host Mayfield in the state semifinal on Friday, November 26. The winner plays Lexington Christian (10-3) or Hazard (13-0) in the state final Friday, Dec. 3 in Bowling Green.
Last season, Mayfield ended the Tigers' season with a 38-0 win in the state semifinals.
"I think tradition is on both of our sides," said Rash of each school's history of postseason success. "I see a lot of similarities between our teams."
Rash said that Mayfield has the size of Beechwood's team with the speed of Highlands. The Tigers will have their work cut out for them, but plan to treat this game just like any other.
"We just need to do the simple things right, and not try to do too much," said Rash. "It comes down to block, tackle, and don't turn the ball over."
The Tigers have done an excellent job of taking care of the football so far this season, especially in the postseason. The run-pass balance the Tigers displayed against Frankfort makes them a difficult team to stop.
"We'll take what the defense gives us, whether it's the run or the pass," said Rash. "We have to get the ball to our athletes, whether it's in the air or on the ground. We have to get another great effort from our guys up front."
While the Tigers will do their best to treat this week like any other during the season, there are some special traditions that come with the holiday week.
Only four teams in Class 1A are still practicing this week. The Tigers are used to playing this late in the season.
With family and extended families coming to town for the holiday, the Tigers are excited to host another state semifinal game.
"Our Thanksgiving Day morning practice has become a special tradition," said Rash. "We've been lucky to have had quite a few of those."
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11-24-2010, 02:24 PM
cant wait:Cheerlead
11-24-2010, 06:15 PM
I just noticed that Beechwood football’s Class 1A semifinal game against Mayfield will be an early 6:30 p.m. Friday kickoff in Fort Mitchell. Presumably that’s to give Mayfield a travel break for their 300-plus mile ride home to western Kentucky.
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