Derby began the scrimmage on offense. They surprised me. Then again, this was my first time seeing Hamden Hall in action and they did not look like a very good squad. Anyhow, Derby's RB, Rashawn Hendricks came out of the gate racking-up some good yardage on the ground. He had two nice runs to the outside on the first drive. I was just waiting for Tomczak to do some work (we'll get to that in a bit).
Derby had three nice plays to start the series before fumbling the ball on a slant pattern. The drive went for about 45 yards.
Ray Kreiger, the Derby QB, certainly did not look bad today. I caught a glimpse of him during Derby's spring game and he didn't look too good. He had just come off of baseball, though.
And then there's Tomczak. He caught a five yard bullet from Kreiger for a TD. Derby had two plays remaining after this score. Krieger and Tomczak hooked-up for a 65-yd score down the Derby sideline on the very next play. On the final play of the drive, Derby's "other" receiver (his name escapes me) caught a 35-yard strike from Kreiger. This kid has some size and ran over two Hamden Hall defenders after catching a pass.
The "hogs" were busy having their way with the Hornets. Derby's O and D lines were impressive. They were playing with very high intensity. I felt it as soon as I walked onto the field. Parents screaming, kids cheering-on their teammates, and the hits they were putting on the Hamden Hall backs and receivers - I must say Derby impressed me a bit. Their secondary played very well - not allowing any big plays despite HH spreading Derby out...sometimes five-wide.
HH did manage to put up a score on a three yard pass.
The future looks bright for this group over in Derby. I already see a change in the way these kids go out there and compete compared to last season.
Oldschool...I couldn't quite see you, but I heard you out there. hahahahaha
