Thu, Nov 29 - The Pigskin Hooligans improved to 4-0 on Thursday as a few franchise records were set in a 76-59 win over the Big Boyz. Angela Martin shattered the old female single-season Hooligans TD record by hauling in 4 TDs on the day, giving her 8 TDs on the season to surpass Breannea King and Brittany Davis ' marks of 6 TDs. Her 4 TDs in the game may also be a single-game Hooligan record for any gender. Breannea King had this to say about Angela's achievement: "I'm proud and if I wanted anyone to break it it'd be her!". Brittany Davis could not be reached for comment. Zach Johnston also set a new single-game Hooligan passing record by throwing an incredible 9 TD strikes which gives him 100 for his career with the team. He had this to say about the mark: "Good day to be a Hooligan". The teams traded scores throughout the game but the extra points from Angela's touchdowns helped give the team their needed margin of victory. The Hooligans had a full bench throughout the game as 12 players including a couple late signings appeared for the match. The Hooligans' defense forced a 3-and-out to open the game, and Zach Johnston drove his team down the field on the ensuing possession finding Ryan Noack for an early TD strike. The Big Boyz countered as Dionte Dixon hooked up with Dauntez Oliver for a score. Zach Johnston found Tom Sperry for several good gains down the field and eventually connected with Angela Martin on a mid-range pass to open up a 15-6 lead. The Big Boyz then proceeded to go on a run as Ahmad Trice passed to Johnathan Garcia for a short TD and Dionte Dixon had a pick 6 to give the Big Boyz a 20-15 edge. The Hooligans were unfazed, though, as Justin Litzner made an amazing toe-tapping catch in the back of the endzone to reclaim the lead for his team. New signee Clyde Rhodes came up with a great interception on a deep pass, and Angela Martin hauled in another TD catch to give her team a 34-20 lead at halftime. The Hooligans started the second half on offense and Clyde Rhodes used his speed to score a touchdown for a 40-20 lead. The teams traded scores as Ahmad Trice found Dionte Dixon while Zach Johnston passed to Ryan Noack who broke off a big run for his second TD. Dionte Dixon flipped roles and passed to Ahmad Trice for a touchdown on the next drive, while Zach Johnston fired a short strike to Ethan Anderson to answer. The Big Boyz got a 9-pt TD of their own as Haley Smith caught a short TD pass from Ahmad Trice, and the Hooligans countered as Angela Martin made a record-breaking TD catch to respond. Dionte Dixon used his speed to score a touchdown from Ahmad Trice, but Angela Martin continued her amazing day with another TD catch from Zach Johnston. The Big Boyz adding another TD in garbage time as Mike Ball caught a short pass, however Zach Johnston intercepted a flip back to the QB on the conversion and ran it back for 2. There was more history to be made, however, as on the last play of the game captain Mike Russell took his first ever rep at the QB position. Russell fired a short pass to Zach Johnston and then took a lateral back, making several juke moves and following his blockers to around midfield. The final score would read 76-59 in favor of the Hooligans. For the Hooligans, Zach Johnston tossed an astounding 9 passing TDs on the day along with several good runs from the QB position and his conversion return for 2. Equally incredible was Angela Martin locking up her place in Hooligan history with 4 receiving TDs and a few other catches. Ryan Noack had a solid day showing good catch-and-run ability with 2 TDs in the game. Tom Sperry had a ton of catches in the game that went for good yardage, finishing with 2 PATs. Justin Litzner had several receptions in the game along with his great toe-tapping TD catch. Clyde Rhodes had a good performance as a sub catching a TD and making an interception. Ethan Anderson showed good hands with a touchdown and PAT in the match. Zach Milner had a good return to the Hooligans playing solid defense. Josh Ulm had a good return to the Hooligans, making several receptions and picking up good yardage. Dorian Lancaster showed his speed in the game on a couple catches. Captain Mike Russell is now 1-1 for his career at QB and can boast a perfect passer rating. Dana Ford was a late signing for the Hooligans and primarily saw time on defense. For the Big Boyz, Dionte Dixon threw 2 TDs, caught 2 TDs, had a pick 6, and scored a PAT. Ahmad Trice passed for 4 TDs and caught one in the game as well as running for a PAT. Haley Smith made an impact in the game scoring a 9-pt TD for her team. Mike Ball had a late TD in the game along with 2 PATs. Johnathan Garcia had a short TD catch early in the game. Dauntez Oliver notched an early PAT on the first touchdown. Humphrey Ihejirikah had a couple catches in the game. SportsCenter star Kortni Elsworth was at the game to cheer on the Hooligans. The win moves the team to 4-0 on the season and guarantees them the #1 seed heading into the playoffs next week. The #1 seed will be the Hooligans' first top ranking since the 2009 season when the team finished 8-2. The team is scheduled to be in action next against Ruthless on Sunday at 3pm to finish the regular season, though that game may be iffy depending on Ruthless' availability. We will keep you posted with updates...ROLL HOOLIGANS! 1st star - Zach Johnston (Pigskin Hooligans) 9 passing TDs (single-game Hooligan record), several runs from the QB position, 2-pt conversion return 2nd star - Angela Martin (Pigskin Hooligans) 4 receiving TDs (single-game Hooligan record and sets single-season female TD record) 3rd star - Dionte Dixon (Big Boyz) 2 passing TDs, receiving TD, INT return for TD, PAT 1st Half
Zach Johnston passed to Ryan Noack for a touchdown, 1pt conversion no good (6-0 Hooligans) Dionte Dixon passed to Dauntez Oliver for a touchdown, 1pt conversion no good (6-6 tie) Zach Johnston passed to Angela Martin for a touchdown, 2pt conversion no good (15-6 Hooligans) Ahmad Trice passed to Johnathan Garcia for a touchdown, 2pt conversion no good (15-12 Hooligans) Dionte Dixon returned interception for a touchdown, Ahmad Trice passed to Dionte Dixon for 2pt conversion (20-15 Big Boyz) Zach Johnston passed to Justin Litzner for a touchdown, Zach Johnston passed to Tom Sperry for 2pt conversion (23-20 Hooligans) Zach Johnston passed to Angela Martin for a touchdown, Zach Johnston passed to Ethan Anderson for 2pt conversion (34-20 Hooligans) 2nd Half Zach Johnston passed to Clyde Rhodes for a touchdown, 2pt conversion no good (40-20 Hooligans) Ahmad Trice passed to Dionte Dixon for a touchdown, Ahmad Trice passed to Mike Ball for 2pt conversion (40-28 Hooligans) Zach Johnston passed to Ryan Noack for a touchdown, Zach Johnston passed to Josh Ulm for 2pt conversion (48-28 Hooligans) Dionte Dixon passed to Ahmad Trice for a touchdown, Ahmad Trice ran for 2pt conversion (48-36 Hooligans) Zach Johnston passed to Ethan Anderson for a touchdown, Zach Johnston passed to Tom Sperry for 2pt conversion (56-36 Hooligans) Ahmad Trice passed to Haley Smith for a touchdown, Ahmad Trice passed to Mike Ball for 2pt conversion (56-47 Hooligans) Zach Johnston passed to Angela Martin for a touchdown 2pt conversion no good (65-47 Hooligans) Ahmad Trice passed to Dionte Dixon for a touchdown, 3pt conversion no good (65-53 Hooligans) Zach Johnston passed to Angela Martin for a touchdown, 2pt conversion no good (74-53 Hooligans) Ahmad Trice passed to Mike Ball for a touchdown, Zach Johnston forced fumble on 3pt conversion and returned for 2 (76-59 Hooligans)
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