From the bcct:
Bicentennial League football: Morrisville 33, New Hope-solebury 20
Quarterback Matt Cookson threw for 17 yards and two scores as the Bulldogs improved to 6-3.
NEW HOPE - New Hope-Solebury had a nice start on Friday, taking the lead on the third play from scrimmage and stopping Morrisville on its first drive.
Quarterback Matt Cookson and the Bulldogs, though, were just getting started.
"We started off well, but we knew they could throw the ball. Cookson can make plays," said New Hope coach Jim DiTulio.
Cookson went on to complete 10-of-23 passes for 170 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 94 yards, leading Morrisville to a 33-20 victory.
The Bulldogs (6-3 overall, 2-3 Bicentennial Athletic League) will face Springfield-M next week, then will likely take on Calvary Christian the following week in the District One Class A playoffs.
"It was 7-0, but we seemed really hyped and the momentum swung to us," said Cookson, who is playing with a separated shoulder. "Our offense is real good when we execute. With the weapons we have and the different formations and different routes, we confuse people and throw defenses off."
The Lions (4-5, 2-5) will finish the season next week against Jenkintown.
Julian Kaminoff led them with 15 carries for 122 yards and two touchdowns, including a 65-yard score down the left sideline in the first quarter. He had another TD called back because of a holding penalty and intercepted a pass on defense.
Matt Massimino threw a late touchdown pass to Michael Campion.
"We gave up a lot of big plays," DiTulio said. "Until we learn to put four quarters together, this is going to happen. We'll continue to get better."
Cookson threw two touchdown passes to Julian "J.J." Walker and another to Rickey Melendez. He also had a running touchdown called back because of a hold.
After the Melendez TD made it 7-7, the Bulldogs recovered the ensuing kickoff, and Walker caught a 30-yard touchdown pass three plays later.
Orlando Tirado and Matt Beyer ran for scores. Tirado also intercepted a pass.
"Once they scored the first time, we knew we couldn't fall apart," said Beyer, also a standout at outside linebacker. "We have a good offense, and we executed."
Morrisville coach Jim Gober said Cookson has the "heart of a lion."
"We're a whole lot better with Cookson at quarterback," he said. "When it was 7-0, it was looking bad. No. 9 (Kaminoff) is a heckuva back. I'm very happy with the way we came back. We played well and ran the ball pretty well all night."
Tom Waring can be reached at 215-949-4215 or twaring@phillyBurbs.com.
October 30, 2010 12:30 AM
