Creek defeats Ely in huge district game
October 12, 2008 By Michael Manno of Coconut Creek High School
Coconut Creek relied on strong defense and a clutch touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to slip by visiting Ely 10-7 in a District 15-5A matchup at Pompano Beach High Saturday night.
The victory puts Creek at 3-2 overall and 2-0 in the district. Ely falls to 2-3 overall and 2-1 in the district
Trailing 7-3 early in the fourth quarter, Eric Wallace found Justin Williams for a 20-yard touchdown pass. The extra point made it 10-7.
After a scoreless first half, the Cougars got on the board when Rafal Walisiewicz connected on a 38-yard field goal early in the third quarter to make it 3-0.
Ely came right back to take a 7-3 lead on a touchdown pass.
Creek\'s defense held Ely in check on its final two possessions to preserve the win.
The Cougars will host Stranahan in a District 15-5A game next Friday night at Lockhart Stadium. |
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