Tuckahoe Takes Down Dobbs Ferry In A Section One Clash

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">1st Quarter </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the sun set, and Homecoming in Tuckahoe, Dobbs Ferry and Tuckahoe met in a matchup featuring undefeated Section One teams. The Tigers received the ball first and quickly got to work. With Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1742325' first='Connor' last='Brice'] at the helm, Tuckahoe ran a Read Option with Brice keeping it and scoring on the first play. With Dobbs Ferry's number one offense on the field, the Tigers forced a quick three-out from the Eagles. The Tigers got the ball back and started a methodical march downfield. The Tigers moved to the passing game, as on third down, Brice dropped it downfield into the bread basket for a touchdown to make it 13-0, with a blocked EXP. Dobbs Ferry, got the ball rolling as they marched into the Redzone. With time running out, a bad snap caused a huge loss, and the end of the First Quarter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2nd Quarter</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The drive later stalled out, due to the stacked Tuckahoe defense, hitting Dobbs Ferry on every play. With Tuckahoe starting their third drive, Brice ran for a quick first down. Dobbs Ferry came alive on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a short run, and two incomplete passes, leading to the first Tuckahoe punt of the night. Dobbs Ferry kept their offense on the field for most the second quarter, with Jackson Kearns leading an option attack down the field. After an incomplete pass, Dobbs Ferry was faced with a fourth down, where Tuckahoe stopped them, and got the ball back with 1:08 to play. Declan Connolly ran for no gain, leading to [player_tooltip player_id='1742325' first='Connor' last='Brice'] kneeling the ball out to end the half. 13-0 Tuckahoe. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3rd Quarter </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The third quarter, saw Dobbs Ferry explode on offense. With the Eagles starting with the ball, and Jackson Kearns driving Dobbs Ferry down the field. After multiple runs from multiple different players, Kearns broke free on a QB run in the Redzone and put the Eagles on the board. The EXP was missed leaving the score 13-6. After an out of bounds kick, Brice kept the Option, and was hit leading to a fumble, and Dobbs Ferry recovering the ball. Tuckahoe forced a quick three-out, grading the ball back for Tuckahoe. After a first down run by Declan Connolly, and [player_tooltip player_id='1742325' first='Connor' last='Brice'], the clock ran out with the third quarter ending 13-6. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">4th Quarter </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final quarter brought all the action, with 18 points combined scored. The Tuckahoe offense started with the ball, and moved down the field, with [player_tooltip player_id='1742325' first='Connor' last='Brice'] grabbing multiple first downs. With 7:59 remaining, the Tuckahoe QB, punched it in for 6, making it 19-6. The Dobbs Ferry offense responded, with a three minute drive, with Kearns and multiple RB's leading the drive into the end zone to make it 19-13 with 4:52 remaining in the game. Tuckahoe recovered the onside kick, and two plays later [player_tooltip player_id='1742325' first='Connor' last='Brice'] exploded for a 40 yard touchdown to put the nail in the coffin and make it 26-13. On the first play of the Dobbs ferry drive, a bad snap led to as turnover, where the Tuckahoe defense recovered it. Tuckahoe kneeled out the clock and remained undefeated, picking up a 26-13 win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Recruiting Recap</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jackson Kearns</strong>: Kearns had multiple solid and physical runs throughout the game, showcase good footwork, a solid IQ, and solid speed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1742325' first='Connor' last='Brice']</strong>: His size is evident, as the 6'3" QB towers over his teammates. He has outstanding speed, and a great IQ. He is an RPO QB who excels in that aspect of the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Declan Connolly</strong>: Connolly showcased his elite running. He is a physical athlete, who found the hole, and used leverage and good body control to extend plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1355474' first='Jacob' last='Rambalski']</strong>: Rambalski, is an excellent young athlete. The 2028 prospect showcased an elite IQ, paired with good speed and footwork. I like him more on the defensive side of the ball, but he excels in both aspects. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1612387' first='Kilian' last='Curylo']</strong>: Curylo was all over the field on Saturday night. He had a Forced Fumble, a near Pick, and made over ten tackles. He has a high IQ, a good motor and excellent form with his tackling. Look for offers to come his way shortly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->