Delhi 50, Newark Valley 0

 

 

Delhi dominated struggling Newark Valley in dismantling them 50-0. While Newark Valley was clearly outmatched, they did show a lot of heart in their hard hitting throughout the game. Delhi was just too strong all over however.

 

The defense was the highlight of the day. They allowed one early-game first down when tailback Brad Allen made a beautiful spin move to avoid the tackle and picked up 11 yards. That would be all the first downs, however, until NV’s second to last possession, when they picked up one more first down against Delhi’s fully substituted defense.

 

The offense was nearly as impressive, scoring nearly every time Delhi had the ball. There were 2 Delhi possessions that didn’t result in TD’s – one at the end of the first half when time ran out (and Delhi was up 30-0 and not trying to score), and another on Delhi’s last possession when the ‘Dogs were as deep into the bench as possible.

 

Brenton Hood made it 4 consecutive 100 yard rushing games with a 103 yard effort on 11 carries, and Josh Wake added 3 touchdowns and a 2-point run in tallying 20 of Delhi’s points. Geoff Rosa continued his defensive scoring spree when he scooped up a blocked punt and returned it 21 yards for a score.

 

Delhi’s passing game was another bright spot as the ‘Dogs were able to work on moving the ball through the air. Pat O’Connell completed 5 of 7 passes for 57 yards.

 

Delhi now prepares for the toughest part of the schedule with games against Walton and Sidney the next 2 weeks.

 

 

 

Delhi 50, Newark Valley 0

 

First Quarter:

Delhi - Brenton Hood 14 run (Hood run)

 

Second Quarter:

Delhi - Hood 14 run (pass failed)

Delhi - Josh Wake 23 run (Pat O'Connell pass to Chad Rockefeller)

Delhi - Geoff Rosa 21 punt block return (Hood run)

 

Third Quarter:

Delhi – Nate Rockefeller 9 run (run failed)

Delhi - Wake 1 run (run failed)

 

Fourth Quarter:

Delhi - Wake 2 run (Wake run)

 

 

Delhi rushing: Brenton Hood 11-103, 2 TD; Jason Wake 6-85; Nate Rockefeller 9-71, 1 TD; Josh Wake 8-48, 3 TD;  Pat O’Connell 1-13; Steve Vulaj 4-6

Newark Valley rushing: Brad Allen 6-19; Jason Null 4-19; Chris Biango 2-7; Zeth Henneman 3-5; Matt Gac 2-3; Walt Knudsen 1-2; Jon Phillips 1-1; Dan Nicholson 2 (-3)

Delhi passing: Pat O’Connell 5-for-7, 57 yards

Newark Valley passing: Jon Phillips 2-4, 12 yards; Zeth Henneman 0-3; Jack Davison 0-2

Delhi receiving: Taylor Sohns 3-34; Chad Rockefeller 2-23

Newark Valley receiving: Adam Hoskins 1-7; Matt Gac 1-5

Delhi Tackles: (tackles-assists) Chad Rockefeller 5-0; Kevin Rossley 4-2; Jeremiah Warren 4-0; James Card 2-2; Josh Wake 2-1; Jeff Daye 2-0; Clinton Wood 2-0; Micci Mason 1-2; Mike Rama 1-2; Geoff Rosa 1-1; Jason Wake 1-1; Alex Fletcher 1-1; Steve Vulaj 1-0; Milan Sova 0-4; Taylor Sohns 0-1; Chad Oliver 0-1