Football
Mustangs Fall to
Spartans 26-0;
Take on Stonewall
Tonight
By Becky Roa (September 12, 2003)
"They were big, physical and had
an aggressive bench," said George Mason senior captain Matt Williams in
trying to explain the Broad Run Spartans’ dominance as the Mustangs fell
26-0 at home Saturday.
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Head football coach
Tom Horn recognized the defensive work of Matt Williams for making 21 tackles
for the game and both junior Steve Williams and freshman Ryan Larcamp for
their numerous tackles for loss.
The Spartans’ first touchdown came
in the end of the first quarter when Broad Run was able to rush the ball
within the 10-yardline. Attempting a two-point conversion, the Spartans
lost control of the ball, causing a fumble and quickly recovered, without
scoring. In the second quarter the Spartans again drove the ball to near
the end line and scored, ending the half at 16-0. |
Coach Tom Horn got so enthusiastic
trying to spur on his
players that he ended up doing some of his coaching
on the
field last Saturday. (Photo By: Becky Roa) |
Although the Mustangs’ defense was
more impressive than the offense, the Mustangs did rush for a total of
41 yards on 21 carries. Horn noted, "We were showing some light when our
only completed pass from [freshman] Travis Greene to Steve Williams for
52 yards." That would be the extent of the offense for Mason.
| The second half brought
enthusiasm from the Mustang defense but it still was unable to stop the
Spartan offensive attacks. Both offensively and defensively the Mustangs
didn’t have enough personnel to compete with the Spartans nearing the end
of the third and beginning of the fourth quarters. With the help of many
reserves, the Spartans scored two more touchdowns to end the game at 26-0.
The loss evened the Mustangs’ record
at 1-1. Mason beat Falls Church High School 6-0 in its opening game a week
ago, claiming the Outback Bowl trophy. The AAA Jaguars were done in by
a 51-yard touchdown scamper by Travis Greene. In addition to the trophy,
the Mustangs won themselves a dinner at the sponsoring Outback Steakhouse. |
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Here, the Mustangs’ defense closed
down the Spartans’ offense
on fourth down, turning the ball over to Mason.
(Photo By: Becky Roa) |
The Mustangs "if healthy will be
prepared," said Horn, to play "A" Stonewall Jackson this Friday away at
7:30 p.m.
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