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FUMA falls to Collegiate 21-20
With less than 10 seconds to go in the game, a trick play halfback pass to the end zone put Collegiate on top of FUMA 21-20 at the end of a hard-fought contest.
The game see-sawed back and forth as neither team dominated the scoreboard. A fourth quarter touchdown put FUMA in position to win and with three minutes to play, FUMA just needed to get first downs and retain possession. Near midfield, with 4th down and about four yards to go and two minutes left in the game, FUMA put Collegiate's back against their end zone with a good punt.
Collegiate was able to mount an effective drive, including a long reception to put them in scoring position. A trick play put the ball in the hands of their halfback who threw the winning touchdown pass into the end zone. FUMA broke up the extra point conversion to hold Collegiate to a one point lead. After falling on the kick-off to stop the clock with five seconds to play, the FUMA offense ran out of time on a long pass attempt.
With starter Tyrone Wilson on the sidelines with an injured ankle, and Jamal Schulters sidelined before the half with an ankle injury, FUMA counted on Curtiss Powell and Steve Palmer to move the ball on the ground. Powell blasted up the middle for first downs and Palmer put points on the board with some terrific carries for nearly 100 yards on the day.
The FUMA team played with a lot of heart and was well-supported by the Cadet Corps in the stands and on the sidelines. "I'm proud of this team," said Coach Sullivan after the game. "This team played with a lot of emotion and support for each other. We'll see St. Chris and Collegiate again this year."
Posted by CPT Dan Thompson, Friday, October 22, 2004 05:57 PM
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