Week 7 Radar Re-Cap

Technical difficulties galore for us this weekend.  A lot of good stuff on deck for you this week though.  As for week 7, there was a little craziness, and whole a bunch of surprises.  Here is how our games to watch panned out.

• Everett over BC High - I've been telling people since week one that BC High was for real.  Maybe someone will now believe me.  Great resiliency shown by them.  Everett has too many play makers though.  Manny Asprilla again was able to do it on both sides of the ball, and Matt Costello got it going early.  Huge game for BC High quarterback Bartley Regan however.  His ability to lead his team back with good decision making will prove valuable as they kick off Catholic Conference play.  27 text messages from our staffer who was there sums up the excitement in this one.
• B-R over Xaverian - I like being right.  And in this case, I hit the nail right on the head.  There are no "re-building" years at Bridgewater-Raynham.  They showed that this weekend.  They took it to Xaverian from beginning to end, and now look like a team that is more than capable of returning to Gillette for a shot at the title.  Great game by the B-R hoggies.  They fired off the ball and kept the Xaverian D-Line at bay, opening holes and giving quarterback Billy Zolga time to make plays.  Very trying time for the Hawks.  They take a 2-game losing streak on the road to face St. Johns Shrewsbury this week. 
• Catholic Memorial over Malden Catholic - It was tight (as expected), but the CM defense again proved its worth when it mattered, pulling out a close victory over a team that was more than game.  Malden Catholic's first half execution was exactly what they needed.  But CM came out flying in the third with their big three (Armani Reeves, Adam Doyle and Will Earl) all having a hand in scores.  Here is something interesting to think about: for the first time in a long time, the fate of the Catholic Conference may be decided on Thanksgiving between someone other than Xaverian and St. Johns Prep.
• Duxbury over North Quincy - Another great performance for Duxbury.  From the opening kick-off, they were able to control the trenches on both sides of the ball, allowing Henry Buonaguirio to shake loose for two scores.  Good effort by North Quincy, but Duxbury has the look of a team on a mission.
• Banstable over Taunton - Someone forgot to tell Taunton about how explosive the Doug Crook to Jordan Henderson connection is.  Their two first quarter scores set the tone.  Huge win for Barnstable because not only does it put them at 1-0 in their conference, but should Taunton turn it around and start winning, they own the head to head tie breaker.  If you thought the Red Raiders would pack it in after the debacle in Everett, you must have not seen the fire in them that I did.