![]() Sun, Nov 18 - The #2 Pigskin Hooligans received word prior to their semifinal match that the #3 Wamp Rats would have to forfeit due to a lack of players. That gave the Hooligans a berth in the championship game for the 8th time in the last 10 years. The team faced off against the #1 White Choppas in an offensive shootout, scoring more points than any other team against the Choppas this season. Despite a franchise record-tying 5 TDs from co-captain Gabe Farr, the Hooligans trailed throughout the entire game and fell 70-64. Captain Mike Russell fired up the Hooligans with a pep talk prior to the game. The team won the opening coin toss and elected to start on defense. Ethan Vosburg led the White Choppas down the field with a pass down the left sideline to Grant Steinborn for an early touchdown. Late addition Henry Capers received the start at quarterback for the Hooligans on their opening drive. Gabe Farr made a great leaping catch near the endzone, but the White Choppas made a goal-line stand with Elijah Abenth making a crucial “pick 6” for a 12-0 lead. The Hooligans bounced back as Henry Capers went right back to Gabe Farr, firing deep for the team’s first TD. The White Choppas countered as Ethan Vosburg connected with Elijah Abenth to maintain a 12-point lead. Hunter Lastacy switched to QB and Gabe Farr used his speed to turn a short pass into a long touchdown. However, the White Choppas answered again as captain Ryan Abenth hauled in a TD and 2-pt conversion. Hunter Lastacy made a catch on a deflected ball to pick up a 1st down for the Hooligans on the next series. Kit Martin caught a short pass and used some shifty juke moves to find the endzone. The White Choppas came up with a response once again as Elijah Abenth took a short pass and weaved through the Hooligan defense. Both teams traded scores before halftime. Kit Martin used his blazing speed to score a second touchdown for the Hooligans with Derek Nelson adding a 2-pt PAT. Ethan Vosburg countered with a run from the QB position, scrambling all the way for a score. The Hooligans trailed 42-26 at halftime. The Hooligans looked to reclaim momentum as they began the 2nd half with the ball. RJ Bortle switched to the quarterback position and connected with Kit Martin for the 3rd time on the day. However, the White Choppas continued to score as Ethan Vosburg found Elijah Abenth on the left side of the endzone. RJ Bortle went right back to work on the next series, throwing a jump ball in the endzone to Hunter Lastacy who made the leaping catch. The Hooligans nearly had a chance at a turnover, but Ethan Vosburg threaded a pass to Zack Williams through the defense which went for a touchdown and a 54-42 lead. The Hooligans continued to battle as RJ Bortle threw to Gabe Farr who tapped his toes to stay in bounds for a touchdown. A 2-pt conversion from Hunter Lastacy pulled the team within 4 points. The team looked to make a defensive stop, but the White Choppas scored again as Zack Williams used his speed to find the endzone again. RJ Bortle hit Gabe Farr on a crossing route for the co-captain’s 4th TD of the game. As the game went under 2 minutes, the Hooligans once again looked for a key defensive stop or turnover. The White Choppas remained cool under pressure as Ethan Vosburg connected with Elijah Abenth to take a 70-56 lead. History would still be made on the Hooligans’ last drive. RJ Bortle once again found Gabe Farr on a crossing route, and Farr tied Kit Martin’s franchise record set earlier this year with his 5th TD of the game. Darricle Jones added a 2-pt PAT, but the White Choppas were able to run out the clock on the next drive after picking up a first down. The Hooligans fell by a final score of 70-64. The Hooligans conclude the season 4-2 in a year that still brought many accomplishments. The team recorded the most wins since the 2012 season and several franchise records were either tied or broken. Most of the players on this year’s roster are expected to return again next season for another championship drive. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for a season overview to recap the season along with the announcement of the Hooligan awards. Until then...ROLL HOOLIGANS! 2018 team members pictured from left to right: Kit Martin, Darricle Jones, Hunter Lastacy, RJ Bortle, Gabe Farr, Henry Capers, Derek Nelson, Blake Dean, Mike Russell. Not pictured but still played in 2018: Amber Streeter, Cassie Allard, Kordell McNeal, Luke Diekevers, Mikayla Hilton, Taylor Nesbitt.
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The playoff games will be held this Sunday! The Hooligans are the #2 seed in the bracket and will face off against a familiar opponent, the #3 seed Wamp Rats at 2:30pm. It will be the 7th meeting between the teams in series history. If the Hooligans win, the championship game will be at 3:30pm.
The games will be played on the field in the Thunder Complex. If you're on Twitter, go to @CuaaIntramurals and you can cast your vote for who you think will win the championship! Come on out to support the team.....ROLL HOOLIGANS! The Hooligans made several key new additions to their roster in their 53-42 win over the Charlestown Chiefs this Sunday: ![]() Cassie Allard, 1st year Hooligan - Cassie signed with the Hooligans for her first season with the team. She brings a strong athletic background as a member of Concordia’s women’s lacrosse team. Cassie showed great speed in her Hooligan debut, pulling flags on defense while notching a PAT and the game-clinching touchdown against the Charlestown Chiefs. ![]() Hunter Lastacy, 1st year Hooligan - Hunter is a newcomer to the Hooligans in 2018. He brings a strong football background, having been a member of CUAA football in the 2017 season. Hunter brings flag football experience as he played for O Block during the 2017 IM season. He made an impact against the Charlestown Chiefs with a passing TD and a receiving TD in the game. ![]() Taylor Nesbitt, 1st year Hooligan - Taylor signs on to the Hooligans for the first time in 2018. She brings great athleticism to the team honed as a member of CUAA women’s lacrosse. Taylor showed great speed and agility in her first game with the team against the Charlestown Chiefs. She pulled several flags and ran good routes on offense. The playoffs will begin on Sunday, November 18 with your Pigskin Hooligans as the #2 seed. Stay tuned for announcements on specific playing times...ROLL HOOLIGANS! ![]() Sun, Nov 11 - The Pigskin Hooligans concluded their regular season with a matchup against the Charlestown Chiefs on a blustery Sunday afternoon. The Hooligans came in with a 2-1 record on the year while the Chiefs entered 1-2 overall. A late touchdown from new signee Cassie Allard clinched a 53-42 win for the Hooligans, securing the #2 seed for the team in the playoffs. The Charlestown Chiefs won the coin toss and elected to start on offense. Taylor Nesbitt made an early flag grab on defense for the Hooligans, but Hunter Kepple would eventually find Chris Calabrese for a touchdown. After the Hooligans had a touchdown called back due to too many players on the field, Abel Christians made an interception for the Chiefs which led to Hudson Kubasek connecting with Jake Culp for a 14-0 lead. Luke Diekevers bounced right back by leading a scoring drive, eventually passing to RJ Bortle who tapped his toes to stay in bounds for a touchdown. Diekevers contributed on defense as well, rushing the QB and knocking down a pass, but Jake Culp later managed to snag a deflected ball to give the Chiefs another touchdown. Luke Diekevers made a deep pass to Hunter Lastacy on the next series which set up a short TD catch by Kit Martin. Kordell McNeal continued to make an impact on defense as he forced a fumble near the goal line which was recovered by RJ Bortle. The Hooligans capitalized as Luke Diekevers connected with Hunter Lastacy for a TD with Kordell McNeal tying the game with a 2-pt conversion. The game was tied 22-22 at halftime. The Hooligans started the 2nd half with the ball and Luke Diekevers tossed a short pass to RJ Bortle to give his team their first lead of the game. The Charlestown Chiefs battled right back as Jake Culp took a short pass and ran for a long touchdown. With the Hooligans driving into Charlestown Chiefs territory, Jonathan Chin came up with an interception. However, Luke Diekevers trailed right behind Chin and forced a fumble, giving the ball right back to his team. Hunter Lastacy switched to QB for the next series and fired a pass to Kit Martin to put the Hooligans up 36-28. The Charlestown Chiefs tied the game 36-36 as Hudson Kubasek passed to Jonathan Chin with Jake Culp adding the critical 2-pt conversion. On the Hooligans’ next possession, RJ Bortle spun off a flag grab and went down at the 1-yard line. The team showed that they were looking for a 9-pt female score, but Luke Diekevers would find Kit Martin in the back of the endzone with Cassie Allard adding the PAT. As the game wound down to the final minutes, Luke Kubasek took a lateral for a touchdown, making the score 44-42. However, Hunter Lastacy recovered a fumble on the PAT attempt and lateraled to Derek Nelson who nearly returned it for 2 Hooligan points. The defining moment of the game came on the Hooligans’ next drive. Luke Diekevers tossed a shovel pass to Cassie Allard who ran all the way for a 9-pt female touchdown. The Charlestown Chiefs elected to concede the game and the Hooligans came away with the 53-42 win. Blake Dean served as the head official for the game. The Hooligans now improve to 3-1 and clinch the #2 seed in the league. The playoffs are currently scheduled for Sunday, Nov 18 with the entire bracket expected to be completed in one day. Stay tuned for schedule details...ROLL HOOLIGANS! The Hooligans will be back in action this Sunday, Nov 11th, at 3:30pm against the Charlestown Chiefs! The game will be played on the Thunder Sports Complex field (the turf by the barn). Come on out and support the team......ROLL HOOLIGANS!
Several players not previously listed on the original roster were added to the Pigskin Hooligans for Sunday’s games. Let’s take a look at some of the new players: ![]() Amber Streeter, 1st year Hooligan - Amber played in her first game with the Hooligans franchise this past Sunday. She brings a strong athletic background to the team as a member of both Concordia cross country and track and field. Amber is a strong runner, and she brings a wealth of flag football experience from her high school days. Her speed is a great asset to the team. ![]() Kit Martin, 1st year Hooligan - Kit enters his first year with the Pigskin Hooligans franchise in 2018. He brings key football experience as a defensive back on the CUAA football team. Kit features great speed and agility, making an impact on both sides of the ball. His 5 touchdowns against the Wamp Rats broke the Hooligans franchise record for TDs in a single game. ![]() Kordell McNeal, 1st year Hooligan - Kordell is another solid addition to the Hooligans for the 2018 campaign. He brings key experience as a defensive back for CUAA football. Kordell has shown solid speed on the offensive side of the football for the Hooligans, catching several touchdowns and PATs for the team. Defensively, he recovered a pair of fumbles and made good flag grabs. ![]() Mikayla Hilton, 1st year Hooligan - Mikayla was a key addition to the Hooligans in the team’s season opener. She brings a strong athletic background, having competed as a 3-sport athlete at Lakeland University. Mikayla scored 3 TDs and a PAT in the team’s first game against the White Choppas. She is currently being scouted by women’s professional football, and they will certainly take note. The Hooligans will play next on Sunday, November 11 against the Charlestown Chiefs to complete their regular season. Stay tuned for the location and time...ROLL HOOLIGANS! ![]() Sun, Nov 4 - After falling to the White Choppas, the Hooligans had to bounce back quickly with a second game against the Wamp Rats at 2:30. The Wamp Rats led by as many as 20 points early in the game, but a franchise record 5 TDs from Kit Martin helped pace the Hooligans to an 84-64 victory. Luke Diekevers’ 9 passing TDs also tied the single-game record set by the legendary Zach Johnston. The Pigskin Hooligans won the coin toss and elected to begin the game on defense. Justin Dugan started at QB for the Wamp Rats and found Tristan Waechter on a slant route for an early score. Luke Diekevers once again started at quarterback and connected with Kit Martin for a touchdown and 2-pt conversion to tie the game. The Wamp Rats responded with 20 unanswered points. Justin Dugan first fired a touchdown pass to Abel Christians with John Psarouthakis adding a 2-pt conversion. An interception from Abel Christians led to a Tristan Waechter touchdown reception. Andrew Ripke came up with an interception on a deflected pass, and Justin Dugan found Tristan Waechter again to make the score 28-8. The Hooligans switched things up as Gabe Farr moved into the quarterback position. Farr fired a deep pass to Kordell McNeal which moved the team down the field, and then eventually found Kit Martin for his second score of the day. The Wamp Rats countered as Justin Dugan passed to Andrew Ripke for a touchdown with Hannah Sickmiller snagging the 2-pt PAT. Luke Diekevers moved back to QB for the Hooligans and found Kordell McNeal on the left side of the endzone to cut the deficit to 36-24. Kordell McNeal then made a crucial fumble recovery which swung momentum in the game. Kit Martin took a swing pass and showed his speed and agility, running all the way for his third touchdown of the game. Justin Dugan found Tristan Waechter for the third time on the day, and Hannah Sickmiller hauled in another 2-pt PAT. The Hooligans converted on the final drive of the 1st half as Gabe Farr made a low diving catch in the endzone. The Wamp Rats led 44-38 at halftime. The Hooligans began the second half on offense. Captain Mike Russell took a short swing pass and eluded several defenders to move the team down the field. Kit Martin eventually hauled in his 4th touchdown and then added a 2-pt conversion to give the Hooligans their first lead at 46-44. Kit Martin continued to make an impact as he came up with an interception near the endzone. Luke Diekevers capitalized with a deep shot over the defense to Gabe Farr for a touchdown. The Hooligan defense continued to build momentum as Kordell McNeal recovered a fumble. Derek Nelson caught a swing pass and made several spin moves on his way to the endzone. The 24 unanswered points give the Hooligans a 62-44 lead. Justin Dugan fired a pass to Abel Christians in stride to put the Wamp Rats back on the scoresheet. Amber Streeter arrived for the Hooligans and made a reception, leading to Kordell McNeal hauling in a touchdown pass. Streeter added a key flag grab on the next series as well. Justin Dugan continued to perform well at quarterback, connecting with Abel Christians in the back right corner of the endzone with Hannah Sickmiller catching her 3rd PAT. The next series would see a significant moment in Pigskin Hooligan history. Kit Martin hauled in his 5th TD of the game, making him the first player in the 13-year history of the Hooligans franchise to find the endzone five times in a single game. The play also tied Luke Diekevers for the single-game pass TD record. Luke Diekevers jumped a route and came up with a “pick 6” on the next series to put an exclamation point on the comeback victory. Justin Dugan found Jake Culp for a touchdown as time expired, but the Hooligans came away with the 84-64 win. Bobby Desantis and Kala Swanson were at the game to cheer on the Hooligans. The team improves to 2-1 after their split in the doubleheader (all teams received an automatic 14-0 forfeit win over Wakanda). The team will be in action at some point on Sunday, November 11. Time and location are still to be determined, so check back for updates...ROLL HOOLIGANS! ![]() Sun, Nov 4 - The Pigskin Hooligans opened the 2018 season with a doubleheader played on the turf at the brand new Thunder Sports Complex. The Hooligans faced off first against the White Choppas in the 1:30 game. The game featured several lead changes, but a late touchdown from Elijah Abenth with under 15 seconds remaining handed the Hooligans a 58-51 loss. The Pigskin Hooligans won the coin toss and began the game on defense. Ethan Vosburg started at quarterback for the White Choppas and found Grant Steinborn on the side of the endzone for an early touchdown. Luke Diekevers received the nod at QB for the Hooligans and led a solid opening drive, but an illegal forward pass on 4th down gave the ball back to the White Choppas. The Choppas capitalized as Ryan Abenth caught a pass near the sideline, hesitated, and then ran the length of the field. With the Hooligans trailing 16-0, Luke Diekevers fired a deep pass to Gabe Farr to set the offense up in the redzone. Diekevers then tossed a short pass to Mikayla Hilton for a critical 9-pt female touchdown. The Hooligan defense then made an impact as Gabe Farr deflected a pass which was intercepted by Luke Diekevers and returned for a “pick 6”. The Hooligans forced a turnover on downs on the next series. Derek Nelson made solid pass coverage on 3rd down and Mikayla Hilton made a great play on the ball on 4th down. The Hooligans then took their first lead of the game as Luke Diekvers found Gabe Farr for a deep touchdown. A 2-pt conversion from the speedy Kit Martin put the team up 23-16. Kordell McNeal made a great defensive play near the end of the half, but Ethan Vosburg connected with Elijah Abenth for a touchdown before time expired. The Hooligans headed to the break with a 23-22 lead. After starting the game on defense, the Hooligans began the 2nd half on offense. Kordell McNeal caught a swing pass and used shifty juke moves to run for a touchdown. The White Choppas responded as Ethan Vosburg connected with Elijah Abenth for a touchdown and 2-pt conversion to make it a 31-30 game. Kit Martin made some equally shifty moves to advance the Hooligan offense on the next series, and Luke Diekevers fired over the middle to Mikayla Hilton for a 9-pt touchdown. Grant Steinborn switched to QB for the White Choppas and found Ethan Vosburg for a touchdown and 2-pt conversion, making it a 40-38 Hooligan lead. Momentum shifted when Grant Steinborn came up with an interception for the White Choppas. The turnover led to Ethan Vosburg hooking up deep with Chris Lowe to take a 44-40 lead. The Hooligans made a promising drive into the redzone, but the White Choppas defense made a stand and forced a turnover on downs. Ethan Vosburg connected again with Chris Lowe to extend the White Choppas’ lead to 50-40. However, the Hooligans put together a late drive and took the lead. Kordell McNeal took a knee at the 1-yard line, and a power run from Mikayla Hilton along with a 2-pt conversion from McNeal made it a 51-50 Hooligans lead with 15 seconds remaining. The Hooligans needed one last defensive stand to secure the win, but the White Choppas were up to the task. Quinn Erway switched to quarterback and fired a deep pass down the left sideline to Elijah Abenth behind the Hooligans’ secondary. With 4 seconds left, the Hooligans made one last attempt with multiple laterals but time ran out and the White Choppas claimed a 58-51 win. John Psarouthakis was at the game to cheer on the Hooligans before playing in his own contest. The Hooligans’ record dropped to 1-1 with the loss (all teams received an automatic 14-0 forfeit win over Wakanda). The team had a short turnaround as they went on to face the Wamp Rats in the 2:30 contest. After nearly a month of delays, the Pigskin Hooligans will finally be in action for a doubleheader this Sunday, November 4! The Hooligans will take on the Wamp Rats at 1:30 and the White Choppas at 2:30.
The games will be held on the turf at the Thunder Sports Complex (the new field by the barn). The Hooligans season opener will be the first event held on the new field. If you can't make it to the game, you may be able to see some of the action on the live webcam at https://www.cuaa.edu/stream/index.html?id=Track.stream PLEASE NOTE RULES ON THE GRAPHIC BELOW REGARDING TURF USE. We'd love to see a great crowd, so come out and support the team...ROLL HOOLIGANS! |
Written by Mike Russell
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