Neshannock runs roughshod over West Shamokin
Neshannock (29) vs. West Shamokin (6)
Written: Sep 03, 2011
By DAVE AROMATORIO
ncsports@ncnewsonline.com
RURAL VALLEY — The Neshannock High football team endured a nearly two-hour bus ride to get to West Shamokin last night.
The Lancers, though, wasted no time in taking control on the Wolves’ home turf in a 29-6 victory in the nonleague opener for both teams.
On the second play from scrimmage, junior Antonio Blundo picked off an errant pass to put the Lancers in business at the West Shamokin 32-yard line.
Five plays later, junior John Conglose dove in from 2 yards out to make the score 6-0.
“It was a long ride from home and it was really hot on the bus, but I was proud of the way the boys came out and played tonight,” Lancers’ coach Pat Cuba said after the game.
Neshannock never looked back and on its next possession, sophomore quarterback Ernie Burkes took off on a 64-yard scamper through the Wolves’ defense. He finished with 141 yards rushing, but humbly said, “My line opened the holes and I just ran through them.”
Juniors Alex Welker and Kienan Owens also scored touchdowns as Neshannock never lost control of the game. West Shamokin spoiled the shutout with a late touchdown.
NESHANNOCK W. SHAMOKIN
14 First downs 9
296 Yards Rushing 171
8 Yards Lost 7
288 Net Rushing 164
13 Passes Attempted 5
6 Passes Completed 1
0 Passes Intercepted 2
68 Yards Passing 1
356 Total Yards 165
0-0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0
1-36 Punts-Average 3-30.7
6-39 Penalties-Yards 3-35
NESHANNOCK 13 7 3 6 — 29
W. SHAMOKIN 0 0 0 6 — 6
Scoring plays
NESHANNOCK — John Conglose, 2-yard run (pass failed).
NESHANNOCK — Ernie Burkes, 64-yard run (John Fennick kick).
NESHANNOCK — Alex Welker, 3-yard run (Fennick kick).
NESHANNOCK — Fennick, 30-yard field goal.
NESHANNOCK — Kienan Owens, 15-yard run (kick failed).
WEST SHAMOKIN — Brady Cornman, 15-yard run (run failed).
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