Purple Weasels take on Shamrocks in enemy territory
By JOHN BACSIK, LAUREN CONTI and CHRIS FEDERICO
Sports Writers
The McGlinn Shamrocks hope to make it a long walk home for the Purple Weasels of Pasquerilla West on Sunday at McGlinn field. The Shamrocks (0-1) would like to put a bigger dent in the PW record (1-0-1).
Freshman quarterback Leslie Schmidt will lead the PW offense. Tight end Cory Yelle and captain Amanda Gallen will be Schmidt's targets down the field.
"This team is getting better with every game," said Gallen.
The Purple Weasel defense wants to keep its streak of scoreless opponents in tact this Sunday. In order to do so, they will need to fill the gap left by the loss of defensive lineman Susie Carpenter, who broke her nose on the last play of Tuesday night's game against Farley.
Middle-linebacker Kelly Dries and sophomore safety Jill Houghton will be directing the defense for the Weasels, but they'll have their hands full against Shamrocks' quarterback Jodie Greaney.
Greaney ran the option well last Sunday against Farley, and she hopes to do the same this Sunday. According to Greaney and coach Geoff Heiple, the Shamrocks have been working on the basics in practice and re-tooling a few plays.
Freshman Brianne McNicholas and sophomore Dina Bernadelli will be handling things on the defensive line. McGlinn captain Jamie Glasser has faith in her defense.
"Our defense is strong," said Glasser. "Our linebackers are looking very good."
Walsh vs. Farley
With no losses this season, the Wild Women of Walsh hope to keep their record spotless on Sunday when they face off against Farley's Finest at 5 p.m. on McGlinn Field.
"We've got the win against Badin and one tie. We're going out there hoping to do our best and come out with another win," said Walsh linebacker Tiara Jefferson.
Farley will enter the game hoping to avenge a 7-6 loss in a competitive game against the PW Purple Weasels this past Tuesday.
"We played really solidly on Tuesday," Farley team captain Rebecca Glatz said. "We just had a defensive lapse right at the beginning of the game, which cost us some points. We don't have any drastic changes to make for Sunday."
Farley quarterback Jenny Geraci heads up the offense that looked strong last Sunday, when the Finest beat the McGlinn Shamrocks 12-0 in their season opener.
"I think part the strength of our offense is that Jenny has four or five solid receivers she can throw to with confidence," said Glatz.
Walsh team captain Melissa Beiting expressed assurance in the Wild Women's offense.
"I think the game Tuesday really proved to everyone that we have some offensive strength. Offense really came through with some huge plays, like Karina [Mayorga's] three interceptions."
"We have come up with some great plays that are really throwing off everyone else's defense," said Jefferson. "And our defense, well, there are six of us seniors who've played together since freshman year. We know everything each other is going to do."
Farley is prepared for a competitive match-up, according to Glatz.
"I haven't really seen Walsh play this season, but it sounds like they have a strong team and offensive effort and so do we. We've both had some problems with interceptions, but I think it will be an evenly matched good game."
Breen-Phillips vs. Badin
The B.P Banshees and the Badin Bullfrogs will have the look of determination in their eyes when they step onto the West Quad Field Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m.
Both teams are trying to bounce back from tough losses in their last games.
In their past games, both teams have shown that their defenses can hold up. However, both have suffered from offensive struggles. In their three combined games, the two teams have managed only 18 total points.
The Bullfrogs opened up the season with a scoreless tie to Pasquerilla West in which neither team could accomplish anything offensively.
In their following game against Walsh, Badin's quarterback Priscilla Clements had a successful touchdown pass; however, she also threw four interceptions.
Meanwhile, B.P. also returns to action following a tough loss in which their offense managed little. While quarterback Katie McFarland had success moving the ball, they were unable to put any points on the board.
"We're definitely playing the role of the underdog this year," said B.P. captain Jenny Wahoske. "We lost a handful of returning players to Off-campus, so it's a rebuilding year."
The Banshee captain admits that their young team is somewhat inexperienced, but she sees improvement with each practice. "I know we will do better," she said. "We've just got to beat the odds."
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