by Steve Ellers The gridiron wasn't as frozen as Green Bay’s Lambeau Field on Saturday, October 29. The weather wasn't as dreadful as it was for George Washington’s troops at Valley Forge. However, in wet snowy weather and under slushy field conditions, the MacArthur Generals (7-1) found a way to endure Mother Nature’s wrath and leave Port Washington with a 50-6 annihilation of the Vikings (0-8) in their rear-view mirror. It was MacArthur's seventh consecutive win. Generals running back Brett Ellers led the way to victory from MacArthur’s opening drive. He and quarterback Gerard Cunningham marched their team 62 yards before Ellers capped the drive with an 11-yard touchdown run. Ellers scored on each of MacArthur's first three possessions in the first quarter with TD runs of 11, 4 and 17 yards and also contributed three successful two-point conversion runs.
The co-captain and senior added a 5yard TD run in the second quarter, and finished the day with 147 total yards rushing and 4 TDs on 16 carries – all in the first half of the game. RB Tyler Eppich ran for 60 yards on five carries and added a 29-yard touchdown run to put the Generals up 30-0 before Port Washington finally scored their only TD of the game. Running backs Ryan Scarano (29 yards rushing) and Brendan Smith (61 yards rushing) both rushed for third quarter touchdowns from 23 yards and 1 yard, respectively, to sew up the scoring for MacArthur. On defense, Eric Schiffman (1 sack), Mike Rotondo (1 interception), Dom Danetti (fumble recovery) and Andrei Dinoro (fumble recovery) led a fierce Generals’ resistance that snuffed out Port Washington’s attempts at mounting an attack. Neither rain, sleet, snow or frozen field could stop the Generals on this arctic-like October day. As it turned out, neither could the Vikings.
RB BRETT ELLERS' mighty contributions lead Generals' to 50-6 win over Port Washington.
photo by Steve Ellers
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The second portion of the Wantagh Fire Department’s 2011 Semi-Annual Blood Drive will be held at Station 1, 3470 Park Avenue, Wantagh, on Tuesday, November 15, from 3:30 -8:30 p.m., in cooperation with the Blood Donor Center of the Nassau County Medical Center. Blood donors must be between 17 and 75 years, in general good health, must weigh at least 110 pounds, and must not have donated blood in the last 56 days. Volunteers with a history of Multiple Sclerosis, heart disease and/or stroke will not be accepted. However, those with diabetes, that is not insulin-dependent and is under control will be allowed. Those over 75 years must meet all criteria and provide a physician’s letter. Social Security numbers are required so donations may be crossed checked for health reasons. Since donations are being accepted during the evening and may interfere with supper, the Blood Drive Committee and Ladies Auxiliary will host a light dinner. It is estimated that 900 pints of blood are needed daily. With that thought in mind, the Wantagh Fire Department urges all who can donate to come out and participate in this worthy cause.
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MacArthur (7-1) “ices” Port Washington