Tue, Dec 7 - The Hooligans' season came to an end on Tuesday as they lost a close one to the Gamecocks in frigidly cold conditions. The Gamecocks started the game on offense and Kevin Krysiak got them started with a touchdown to go up 7-0. On the Hooligans' first possession they suffered a key loss that very well may have affected the outcome of the game - Max Joseph was ejected from the game after complaining following a swearing penalty. Brother Bernard Joseph came in to take his place, and he made an impact by catching a TD pass to push the score to 7-6. The teams traded scores and Joseph again came up with the TD; the failure on the extra-point try kept the score 14-12 in favor of the Gamecocks. The Gamecocks scored again and the Hooligans looked to answer with a score before halftime. The team moved into Gamecocks territory, but a Zach Johnston pass intended for Thuy Phan just bounced off her hands and was intercepted by Ashley Hart; the score at half stood 21-12 in favor of the Gamecocks.
The Hooligans began the second half on offense, and Steve Lestock made a sensational toe-dragging catch in the back of the endzone to give the Hooligans life; after the 1-pt conversion the score was 21-19. The Gamecocks drove down the field on their next possession, and Ashley Hart came up with yet another impact play as she dove for a TD catch despite drawing coverage to put the Gamecocks up 31-19. With time ticking, the Hooligans drove down the field and Ali Diallo got into the endzone to make the score 31-25, giving the team hope. With 2:17 to go the team needed a stop, but the Gamecocks came up with a deep strike to push the score to 38-25. Bernard Joseph cranked off his 3rd TD of the day on the next possession to make the score 38-31, and with about 1:30 left and their timeout the Hooligans still had hope. Ali Diallo nearly came up with a clutch interception, but the Gamecocks were able to get the first down and seal the game. Captain Mike Russell had one of his best offensive performances of the season as he came up with 3 receptions on the day and pulled off a sensational juke-spin move. Thuy Phan continued to be a flag-grabbing force for the Hooligans. Zach Johnston provided a steady QB presence and helped direct the defense as well. Josh Ulm continued to be a dependable receiver for the Hooligans, coming up with several solid receptions. Zach Milner arrived in the second half and gave the Hooligans speed on defense. The team finishes the season 7-5, the second straight winning season in franchise history. The state of the team next year is still to be determined, but the Hooligans organization would like to thank all of the fans and players who have supported the team throughout the year. Be sure to look for one final update regarding all of the contributions from every player that has played this year. The Gamecocks will now take on the #1 Pebble Creek Punishers in the championship game tomorrow, Wednesday, at 4pm.
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