Tuesday, September 29, 2009
ERHS Demolishes Northwestern; Bowie Next
Monday, September 28, 2009
Bowie in a week!!....but first there's Northwestern
ERHS Loses Close Game to Rival Wise
In a defensive game, the Dr. Henry A. Wise High Pumas pulled out with a win in a close and competitive match up against the Eleanor Roosevelt High School Raiders on Friday afternoon.
With many people at Eleanor Roosevelt to witness two of the top teams in the county facing off, the anticipation of this much-hyped game was felt all around.
Also two of the top defenses in the county the Pumas and Raiders lived up to their much talked about defense. The teams headed into halftime 0-0, as there were lots of big hits and great tackling.
Looking for offensive, Wise marched down the field in the 3rd quarter and scored, but failed on the conversion, which put them in the lead 6-0.
Recovering a fumble in the opening minutes of the 4th quarter, the Raiders looked to capitalize on the turnover, but were unable to. Still playing aggressive defensive, the Raiders did not allow the Pumas to score on a crucial 4th quarter drive where the Pumas drove down the field led by a powerful running attack.
With 2:09 left and the ball on the 7-yard line, sophomore quarterback Shawn Petty fumbled the football and Wise recovered. Not giving up, the defensive got the ball back for the Raiders offensive with 20 seconds deep in their own territory. After a couple of impressive catches, time simply ran out on the Raiders comeback, as the Pumas won 6-0.
Although the team lost, Raiders football coach, Thomas Green was “not disappointed” in his team’s performance and he also says this game can “work in our favor.”
As for the rest of the season, senior running back, Richard Aiyegoro simply states, “we [are] not losing anymore.” Co-leading tackler, senior Dominic Shepard believes it is back to the weight room and the team needs to continue to “work hard.” Other leading tackler Cornelius McDonald knows he needs to work on getting his “stamina right,” and with a serious look on his face, McDonald says he will “continue to be a dog on the field.”
The Raiders look to get back on the winning track against the Duval Tigers on October 3rd at 2 PM.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Boys Soccer Comes from Behind Against DuVal
Wise Defeats Roosevelt
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Busy Friday
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Wise Tomorrow for Soccer Teams
Saturday, September 19, 2009
ERHS Football Continues Shut-out Streak
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Soccer @ High Point - Recap
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Doubleheader Against Laurel: Recap
Boys: 2-1
Girls: 8-0
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Weekend Scores
Girls soccer blanked Bladensburg 9-0 on Friday. I mean, I know Bladensburg is bad but goodness.
Football beat Laurel 14-0. 14-0? After last week's 49-0? Offense needs to step it up, defense continues to look as strong as last season.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Raiders Lose to Kenwood in Final
Raiders Bounce Back Against Meade
After Tuesday night’s heartbreaking loss to Chesapeake, the Eleanor Roosevelt High boys soccer team rebounded at the Glen Burnie High Boys Soccer Invitational Saturday. The Raiders won 3-0 in their first game against Meade.
Roosevelt got goals from junior Rene Pizarro, sophomore Awa Dulleh, and senior captain Adam Quigley. The first two goals were scored on quick breaks after clears from the Raiders’ defensive zone. Some excellent passes allowed for one-on-one’s between the forward and the goalkeeper.
Quigley’s goal came on a penalty kick after streaking Jeff Hopper was fouled from behind near the goalkeeper’s box. The captain went 1 for 2 in PK’s for the game.
After Pizarro’s quick strike the Raiders offense seemed to be in cruise control as they let the Mustangs get in scoring position on several occasions. The defense was outstanding for ERHS as they cleared nearly ever Meade opportunity. There were a few close calls, though, including a shot that slipped out from ERHS goalkeeper Stephen Sexton’s grab and was picked up by a Mustang forward. As he worked to get the ball under control junior Oneal Cunanan pounced and cleared the ball for the Raiders. The play was reminiscent of senior captain Harif Balogun’s big clear against Bladensburg in the opener.
After this tournament the Raiders will finally come home for their opener against Laurel. This game also marks the first county game since the opener a week ago. The home fans will get to see their Raiders, who will come home with a winning record, for the first time on Tuesday.