BY LOUIS MINUTO The Garden City Thunder 11 met the powerhouse Rosedale Jets last Sunday at the GC High School field and stood toe to toe with great football program in front of a host of Thunder Family and friends. Through butterflies and the anticipation the boys started the game in the usual manner, crushing the Jets defense with Tristan Mullahey, Bryan Freel, Matthew Ragusa, Patrick Sullivan, and Ryan Melendez each blocking with confidence and executing each play with efficiency. Stevie Finnell started the scoring with a brilliant running touchdown and added another TD later in the game. Aidan Considine also ran for two touchdowns, with Quinn Long, Matthew Mehling, and Owen Holtzman leading the way and Andrew Loughlin cheering from
the sideline. Jack Archer caught a perfect TD pass from quarterback Matt Kephart late in the first half. Chip Read and Ryan Krieg each scored a running touchdown, a break from their usual assignment where they dominate the offensive line. It seemed in a matter of minutes, the game was far out of reach for the powerhouse Rosedale. The GC defense made sure to shoot down any hope of a Jet comback, with big tackles by Kevin Blum, James Vinciguerra, Brady Noll, and Christopher Fuelling. Special teams by GC was once again on point, with an on side kick from Hayden Minuto recovered by RJ Votruba to deny Rosedale of a crucial offensive possession. Bryan Boccafola, Justin Koczko, Cody Wehrum, and Gabriel Psilakis kept the pressure on the Rosedale running game, holding the normally explosive
Jets offense to a disappointing 12 point total. GC wins the game easily 33-12. The Thunder players and Coaches cruise to preserve their win streak and stay laser focused on preparing for each game this their final season. On Sunday the GC Thunder 11 travel to Bellmore to battle the Braves in what is sure to be an epic match up at their home field, GO THUNDER!
Ryan Krieg after scoring on extra point.
GCHS Girl Empowerment Day
Save the date! Garden City High School Junior Athletes will be holding a girl empowerment sports day on Wednesday, October 12th from 1-4PM. Play Like a Girl Empowerment Day will be opening up to the first 100 girls who sign up from grades 5-8. This will be held at the St. Paul’s soccer fields. They will also be collecting lacrosse sticks or goggles from each participant to be donated to neighboring lower social economic school districts to benefit girls. The girls will participate in various fun games in order to build their relationship with one another, while teaching them the empowerment of education and how it can better their future. Applications for this event can be picked up at The Garden City Library. If there are any questions, contact Olivia at oho2922@yhaoo.com.
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Chip Read barrels through the defense.
Thunder offense ready to roll.
Jack Archer hauls in a TD catch and races into the endzone.
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