It was a full house and it was finally football weather; cool and windy! I knew this was going to be a really good game. I mean Steele and Brandeis have been the top 2 teams in the city all year long. I couldn’t wait for kickoff!
At halftime, Steele led 14-6. Brandeis was stopped twice on 4th down and Steele scored both touchdowns after the turnover on downs. Brandeis also had some roughing the punter penalties.
Trinton Ynclan, the Brandeis running back, had 29 carries for 143 yards and 1 touchdown. That was for one half! I was hoping he would get to 30 carries! Wow, I have never seen a team emphasize one player over and over and over and over. The rest of the Broncos had 8 plays for 63 yards.
Tommy Armstrong, the Steele quarterback, had 8 carries for 104 yards and 1 touchdown. He also had 1 touchdown passing. Justin Stockton, the running back, only played one series. I think he was hurt. D’Angelo Wallace filled in for Stockton and he had 4 carries for 49 yards and a 38 yard touchdown reception.
In the second half, the Steele defense stepped up. They held Brandeis to 23 plays for 87 yards! And no points! Steele scored 2 more touchdowns and won the game 28-6. The Steele Knights will play the winner of Laredo Alexander and Brownsville Pace which is being played today.
In my Week 12 blog, I predicted the score of this game to be 31-20 Steele. I thought Brandeis would be able score some points! So, I was way off! I basically pulled those numbers out of a hat and wholla!!! I guess I am never going to be a Vegas gambler!
Ynclan finished the game with 44 carries for 234 yards and 1 touchdown. I think he was used to much and it showed in the 2nd half. But, hey, he is only a Junior so he will be back next season. And, I think he will be the top running back in the city next season.
Tommy Armstrong had 17 carries for 197 yards and 1 touchdown. He also had 1 touchdown pass and no interceptions! Tommy’s ability to scramble proved to be to much for Brandeis and they had no answer! D’Angelo Wallace had 14 carries for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns; 1 rushing and 1 receiving. Wallace is a Sophomore! Wow!
Our player of the game could have gone to Armstrong or Wallace, but instead it was given to Ross Luensmann, a linebacker for Steele. He had a fumble recovery, sacks, and several tackles.
As I was walking to my car last night around 11pm, I said “I LOVE THIS GAME!” I am not talking about the NBA (don’t get me started on that please)! I am talking about high school football!
In a few minutes, I will be heading back to Heroes stadium for another second round 5A playoff game between the Reagan Rattlers and the O’Connor Panthers! Check my blog later this evening for my recap.
