USMAPS FOOTBALL PICKS UP ITS FIRST VICTORY AGAINST RPI JV

The USMAPS Football team traveled to Troy, NY and crushed the RPI JV with a score of 30 – 0. The defense held strong all game not allowing RPI to score one point in their own stadium. Big hit defensive players included CC Jaylen Rosales who recorded two sacks as well as CC Taylor Andrews who had an interception for a touchdwon. CCs Alex Meier and Tyler Mclees were also big hit players of the game with their various tackles for loss and special teams big hits.

As for the offense, CCs A.J. Schurr and Ja’Quail Haskins both scored with CC Dan Grochowski also good for a field goal. In this game CC Haskins notched a pair of scores under his belt off the pitch of quarterback, CC Kelvin White.

The team anxiously looks forward to its next big challenge this weekend as it takes on Milford Academy, a notorious Division I preparatory school with a solid football program. Thanks for your continued support!

USMAPS DEFEATED BY MILFORD ACADEMY IN HARD FOUGHT CONTEST               

The USMAPS Football team lost to Milford Academy 40 – 24. The offense started out strong with a 30+ yard touchdown run from CC Marcus Poling and the defense answered back with an interception for a touchdown by CC Tyler McLees. CC Dan Grochowski also nailed a 30+ yard field goal late in the first quarter as well. CC Kelvin White also ran one score in off a turnover resulting from a punt from CC Alex Tardieu. Defensive standout, CC Dalton Mendenhall, also made a huge play late in the first half while diving to strip the Milford Quarterback. Milford recovered the ball however with a loss of 20+ yards on the play.

Though as the game wore on, USMAPS suffered crucial injuries across both sides of the ball which allowed Milford to creep back in and gain the lead for the first time early in the 4th quarter, and  after two lucky deep touchdown passes, Milford took and maintained the score of 40 – 24. Army Prep will look for revenge this next weekend as it travels to Pennsylvania this Sunday to take on King’s College JV team, a game that had been rescheduled due to the flooding from the recent storms.

Until next time sports fans!

USMAPS picked up another victory

USMAPS picked up another victory against King’s College JV with a score of 45 – 0. Scoring quickly and maintaining a steady lead, the offense was prolific this game with scores from CCs JaQuail Haskins, Jared Rogers, Kelvin Hockenbraugh-White and Maurice Shoemaker. CC Shoemaker scored again on special teams as well after a King’s College fumble on their kickoff return.

Equally as impressive as the attacking offense, the defense managed to hold King’s College to a shut out, leaving King’s College with less than 100 yards of total offense. Defensive standouts and big hit players included CCs Dan Muenzer and Tyler McLees; King’s College JV running backs and returners were happy to see them go.

The team would like to thank all for your support and ask that you please stay tuned for this next weekend as USMAPS goes up against Globe JC at Shea Stadium @1PM !

USMAPS football team trounced Globe Institute

This past Saturday the USMAPS football team trounced Globe Institute with a score of 49-20. Even after the parade on Friday, the offense continued to march down the field scoring at will. Offensive standouts included CCs Luke Proulx, Dylan Anderson, Gregg Rabb and Jared Rogers who all scored touchdowns. CC Maurice Shoemaker led the Army backfield earning a pair of scores as well. Wide receiver CC Drew Ellerson also had a long reception from fellow wide receiver CC DeAndre Bell to disrupt the Globe defense! At the spearhead of this offensive attack, linemen CCs Jake Peterson and Justin Gilbert battled both at line and downfield all game long.

Battling a very emotional opponent the defense also held the parade field, limiting Globe to only 20 points. Defensive standouts from this game include CC Cortland Fort who intercepted a Globe pass literally single-handedly, CC Brent Hill who intercepted a pass for a touchdown, CC Taylor Andrews with an interception on the sideline and also CC Dwayne Randall with an interception to close out the game.

After the decisive battle in the classroom over 1^st Quarter Grades, the team looks forward to its upcoming challenge of Valley Forge Military Academy this Saturday, and hopes to continue its march of victory. Thank you all for your time and support this past weekend!

Army Prep Football team destroyed Valley Forge Military Academy

This past weekend your Army Prep Football team destroyed Valley Forge Military Academy 34 - 14 this past weekend. The defense set the tone for the game opening up with a huge stop against its triple option opponent. Key defensive plays were made by CCs Dalton Mendenhall and Gavin Maher who each sacked the quarterback. CC Maher also caused a turnover through stripping the other team’s quarterback. CC Chris Carnegie also was a defensive standout with stalwart backfield play and lock-down pass coverage.

I would be remised if I did not praise our special teams as well. Kicker CC Dan Grochowski nailed a pair of field goals in extreme winds as well as CC Alex Tardieu had a 50+ yard punt into upwards of 25 mph gusts.

While taking a few bumps and bruises along the way, the offense had a stellar performance as well. CC AJ Schurr scored a pair of touchdowns as well as CCs Maurice Shoemaker and Marcus Poling each scoring one throughout the game. CC Corey Hobbs lead the offensive line play dominating the Valley Forge defensive front.

 The team would like to thank you all for your continued support throughout this season. We look forward to bring news of another win after this weekend as the Army Prep Team takes on the Farleigh Dickinson JV team.

 Until Next Time Sports Fans

The Army Prep team trounced the Farliegh Dickinson JV squad with a score of 49 – 0. The defense was swarming all afternoon as they barely allowed more than two first downs for the entire game. Defensive standouts included CCs JT Trompke, Jesse Tuivaiave and Justin Fahn who all secured tackles for loss. The defensive player of the game was defensive captain CC Alex Meier who grabbed two interceptions for two separate scores throughout the first half.

Equally impressive was the offense’s ability to attack throughout the game. The offense had a long list of scores with CC Kevin O’Brien, Kelvin Hockenbraugh-White, A.J. Schurr and Maurice Shoemaker each getting in the end zone. CCs Nick Lewandowski and Lee Scott also helped bring about sustained offensive drives, deep into enemy territory.

The team looks forward to its upcoming challenge this week against Columbia’s JV squad. Thank you again for your continued support and care!

Until Next Time Sports Fans

Culminating the season with a victory, your Army Prep Football team defeated Navy Prep this past weekend 34 – 28. Trailing by 14 points early off in the game, the defense rallied in the end of the second quarter to slow down Navy’s high scoring triple option offense. Key defensive players included CC TJ Atimalala, Jonas Niusulu, Justin Fahn, Tyler McLees and Dan Muenzer. Despite a few early mishaps, the team was able to defeat the triple option to include two huge 4th down stops late in the fourth quarter.

The offense played hungry throughout the entirety of the game, scoring three times and earning a fourth quarter first down to seal the game. Scoring players included CC Dylan Anderson and AJ Schurr who scored a two. Additional offensive standouts included CC Matt Hugenberg and Tryone Brown with their stellar line play and domination of the Navy defensive linemen.

Most notably however was the special teams play exhibited by kicker CC Dan Growchowski and CC Marcus Poling. Kicking into severe winds, CC Growchowski finished the day off two for two in field goals. CC Marcus Poling also scored a 40+ yard touchdown off of a fake punt.

At the conclusion of the season with a record of 8-2, the Army Prep football team would like to thank all staff and faculty for their support throughout the season. We could not have been as successful without all of your support!