Week #3Chicago
(Simeon)(2-1)
9/10/2005
Chicago (Gately
Stadium) - Simeon faced Lane Tech twice last year, once in the regular season
and then again in the Chicago Public League playoffs. In both cases, Lane
handily pounded Simeon. So when Simeon (2-1) faced Lane (1-2) again today at
the South Side in Gately Stadium, they were eager for
revenge. This time the results went in Simeon's favor when they prevailed 19-6
over Lane Tech.
The game didn't begin favorably for Simeon when they returned the opening
kickoff for a touch down but it got returned on a Simeon holding penalty. After
a loss on downs by Simeon, Lane began their first drive on their own 30.
After a 24 yard run by Lane Tech
star running back William Moorhead (21 carries, 114 yards) and a 27 yard catch
by receiver Brian Sullivan, Lane was in position for their first score. That
was until Lane Quarterback Matt Richard fumbled and turned the ball over on the
Simeon 15. Simeon had a quick 3 and out though and Lane would get the ball
again at the Simeon 40.
An incredible 27 yard reception by
Lane Tech receiver Xavier Torres put Lane on the Simeon 2 yard line. But Lane
failed to score after being pushed back by two penalties and a Simeon sack.
That, in short was the story for Lane all day. Costly penalties and untimely
turnovers (5 for Lane to Simeon's 0), coupled with big plays by Simeon, was the
primary cause for their defeat.
The only bright point for Lane today was a 2 yard Touchdown run by Xavier
Torres with 2:20 left in the first half. Simeon on the other hand relied on big
plays to score their points. Their points came from a 76 yard Touchdown punt
return, a 30 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Nattiel
Perkins(6'1" 190lb), and an 81 yard touchdown run by quarterback Jack
Ramsey(5'10" 180lb).
Lane should still be a par to make the playoffs though, as they start play in a
easier than normal
Chicago Public, Illini (Red Bird)Conference. The only
challenge they will face this year is CVS. But after the loss to Simeon today,
their chances of repeating as city champions is now to be questioned.
With the win, Simeon heads into their conference on a high note. The
Their win today puts them in
position to make the playoffs this year and make a statement to Hubbard and
Morgan Park they are a team to contend with. With the good showing of talented
sophomore quarterback Jack Ramsey, he may take over the heights of Public
League quarterbacks after the highly touted