Hartford Indian Football 2011

Varsity Indians Return to the Win Column, Score 45-6 Decision at Marcellus

By Web Staff
October 7, 2011

Hartford	13	12	13	7	45
Marcellus	0	0	0	6	6

STAT LEADERS:

Rushing: Mireles, Hartford, 159 Yards

Passing: Goodrich, Marcellus, 78 Yards

Tackles: Scherer, Hartford, 14 Tackles

   It was beginning to look a lot like 2009 in Hartford. A Varsity team that started 4-0, then fell to a 4-5 record to finish the season.
   Thank goodness for two years difference. It will not be happening this time.
   Thanks to some timely key, long plays, the Hartford Indians put out over 400 yards in total offense in taking their first win of the 2011 Southwestern Athletic Conference divisional campaign, a 45-6 winner over Marcellus on their Homecoming last Friday night.
   The first quarter was all Indians, as they outscored the host Wildcats, 13-0, in the first stanza.
   The Indians kicked off the scoring via the passing game, when quarterback Luke Traver hit wide receiver Jimmy Mullins for a 53 yard touchdown reception. Kicker Juan Perez hit the extra point and the Indians led 7-0.
   The other scoring drive of the first quarter was a long run play. This time, it was Sergio Perez who took the handoff for the Indians, going 54 yards for the final scoring of the first quarter. The Indians kick attempt failed and the Indians led 13-0 after one.
   Much like the first quarter, the Indians dominated the second quarter, outscoring Marcellus by a 12-0 margin in the second twelve minutes.
   The first Indian scoring drive of the second quarter came on the run via Gareth MacMillan, who traveled five yards for the Indians score. The two point conversion attempt, a rush, failed and the Indians led 19-0.
   The second and final scoring drive of the first half came on a Sergio Perez one yard dash into the end zone for the fourth Indian scoring drive of the game. The two point conversion attempt, this time a pass, failed and the Indians took a 25-0 lead into the half.
   The third quarter was, as the first two were, dominated by Hartford, who outscored Marcellus in the third by a 13-0 margin on the scoreboard.
   The first points of the third quarter came from David Mireles, who continued his outstanding junior season with a 53 yard touchdown run. It equaled the second longest touchdown of the game for Hartford. Juan Perez made his second extra point kick of the game and the Indians now led 32-0.
   The Indians scored their final points of the quarter on a three yard run from Sergio Perez. The extra point attempt, via a kick, was no good and the Indians took a 38-0 lead.
   The final quarter saw the two teams trade touchdowns, but the Indians still managed to outscore Marcellus by a 7-6 margin.
   The Indians scored the first points of the final stanza, as Junior Varsity product Miguel Megoloza carried the ball for his first touchdown on Varsity, a six yard run. Juan Perez kicked the extra point and the Indians led 45-0.
   Marcellus scored the final points of the game, as quarterback Remi Goodrich carried the ball in from one yard out for the lone Wildcat score of the game. The extra point kick failed and hence, the 45-6 final score.
   The Indian offense was led by the rushing game this week, with three Indians carrying the ball for more than 100 yards. The Indians were led by David Mireles, who rushed twelve times for 159 yards and a touchdown. Sergio Perez added 155 yards and three touchdowns on eleven carries and Gareth MacMillan added a touchdown and 117 yards on eleven carries. Luke Traver was one-for-four passing for 53 yards and the touchdown to Jimmy Mullins.
   On defense, the Indians were led by John Scherer, who made fourteen tackles, while lineman Eric Perez added ten tackles of his own.
   The Wildcats were led by Remi Goodrich, who was seven-of-twelve passing for 78 yards. He rushed for a touchdown as well. Marcus Pompey and Jared Jones made three receptions in the air for the Wildcats, as well.
   The Indians, now 5-2 on the season, are back in action this Friday, October 14th against Lawrence at home. It is Homecoming at Hartford this Friday night. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM. The Tigers come in 0-7, losing 61-6 to Lawton last week.
   The Wildcats, now 2-5 on the season, are back in action this Friday, October 14th against Decatur on the road. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM. The Raiders come in 5-2, losing 50-22 to Watervliet last week.