Crunchers Sunday 2016

Eastman Raiders vs Sunrise Coyotes. It was a rainy day but the Eastman Raiders spirits were not dampened.

The Raiders started strong with a short kick off return and an incredible run up the middle for a touch down. On the Sunrise Coyotes first possession of the game we saw some excellent tackling by the Raiders defence, they were on fire. Unfortunately it was not enough to hold the Coyotes, they were able to slip one into the end zone. On the Raiders second possession the O line was really doing their job, and they put another run up the middle, resulting in another touchdown. Then there was a game delay due to a fan on the wrong side of the field. The Raiders stayed warm and came back strong on defence with some more amazing tackles, coach was pretty pumped to see his players playing with some aggression. The Coyotes got away with one play that resulted in a long run for another touchdown, and then they recovered their own kick off, but the Raiders proved to be a force to great for them. No touchdown on this final possession of the half. The Raiders definitely out played the Coyotes in the first half.

In the second half we got more of the same from the Raiders. They recovered a Coyotes fumble, and turned it into a nice set of plays. With some great blocking and a speedy running back they completed for another touchdown. The Coyotes put together a few plays and managed to get a running back loose for a long run that resulted in a touchdown. On the next kick off the Raiders returned for a touchdown thanks the some more great blocking, a nice stiff arm, and quick legs. The Coyotes answered with a touchdown of their own. The Raiders scored again by assembling three successful plays, their running game was working well. The Raiders headed into the final 3 plays of the game ahead by a touchdown (technically they don’t keep score in Cruncher but everyone knows). Raiders defence didn’t give up, worked hard, and put out more great tackling. The game ended with a four on one Raiders chase down and a group tackle, stopping the Coyotes before the end zone.

Raiders vs Sunrise Coyotes
Home game
Coyotes start off the game with a kick off returned by Raiders.
Raiders make a great running play for a touchdown by #44. Conversion scored by Raiders #33.
Coyotes return the ball after kickoff, Raiders #22 makes a great tackle.
Fumble by coyotes is retrieved by the Raiders. #12 & #33 make some good running plays resulting in 1st down.
2 incomplete throwing plays by the Raiders result in a turnover. Coyotes have a few running plays and are tackled by #66 & #33. Coyotes run the ball, score touchdown and the conversion is good. Raiders attempt a few incomplete throwing plays.
Halftime.
Second half starts with kickoff by #12 Raiders which is returned by coyotes. Great tackle by #66 & #22.
Coyotes make first down, then run the ball for a touchdown . Raiders suffer many injuries over the next few plays, and Coyotes dominate majority of the second half . Coyotes score another touchdown and conversion.
Kick by Coyotes returned by raiders for a touchdown by #44. Raiders also get the conversion. The game ends with an incomplete running play by the Coyotes.

Eastman Raiders Crunchers vs Eastside Eagles
Our team came out ready to play fresh off of Practice With the Pros, they seemed inspired.
Raiders kicked off to the Eagles and kept them to a short return, followed by quarterback sack. They showed some great aggression, but the Eagles were able to get a long run for a touch down. The Eagles completed for another touchdown, after the Raiders turned over on downs. The Eagles scored another time, then the ball got loose. Raiders fumble and recovered by Eagles, then Eagles fumble and the Raiders got the ball back but were unable to score again in the first half.
The second half started with a Raiders fumble on the kick off return but they were able to maintain control. The Eagles regained possession on the Raiders second down off of another fumble. Raiders defence made 3 amazing tackles but the Eagles were able to get a TD on the final down of the set with a long run. The Raiders finished the day strong with a fumble recovery, and put together a strong set of downs. On the forth down they put together a nice reverse, that nearly turned into a touch down. The Eagles had one last set of downs to finish the game, but the Raiders defence were aggressive and didn’t let it turn into anything.

Falcons vs. Raiders

Raiders days was the perfect weekend for our first game of the season. Raiders were the definite underdogs with only seven players, and the Falcons with 14. Falcons open with the kick off, Raiders return with a touchdown by number 44. In the second play of the game, Raiders kick and Falcons return with a touchdown. After Falcons kick, Raiders return for a first down. A hand off to number 33 who runs it in for the touchdown Raiders! Raiders fought to keep the lead, and had some great tackles in the first half of the game, but the Falcons got their second touchdown.

Raiders had some good running plays, and attempted a passing play which was incomplete. We ended off the first half with a touchdown for the Raiders.

Raiders kick off the second half; Falcons return and fumble, the Raiders recover the ball. Raiders attempted running play resulted in a turn over for the Falcons. Falcons run the ball and fumble, the Raiders retrieve it. Raiders attempted several more passing plays all of which were incomplete. Falcons did several running plays which ended in a touchdown for the Falcons. Raiders had one successful passing play thrown by number 2 caught by number 12. It was a very evenly matched game, and our team played very hard.