Game 3: Tallmadge 19, Stow 0

An impressive victory for B Team Blue on the road against the Stow Bulldogs! Today's game was highlighted by Michael Beane's over one hundred yards rushing and scoring all three touchdowns. Nevertheless, today's victory was a complete team effort as the players and coaches looked to regroup after last week's loss to Field.

B Team Blue's defense held the Stow Bulldogs to a quick four-and-out to begin the game and give the offense a chance to strike. Kane swung to the right for a huge 40+ yard run that put the Devils inside the Stow 20 yard line. Michael Beane scored immediately after, putting B Team Blue ahead 6-0 before 2 minutes had even ticked off the clock! Play swung back and forth for the rest of the half which ended after a 40-minute lightning delay. This short time under cover seemed to build team camaraderie and pumped the Devils up even more! Fans, coaches and players were even treated to a "Statue of Liberty" play which the Bulldogs pulled off to perfection. They were, however, unable to capitalize on their efforts.

After a short but spirited halftime show by the cheerleaders, B Team Blue returned to the field and struck quickly. Good runs by Kane, Evan Stricker and Andrew Shannon who started at QB this week and did a masterful job leading the Devils downfield. A couple of punishing runs between the tackles by Chris LaMancusa set up Michael Beane's second touchdown from 38 yards out on a sweep to the left. Much of the same during the fourth quarter as the Stow Bulldogs were unable to capitalize on some strong running. B Team Blue's defense was simply impenetrable and the offense again took over. Michael then capped off his hundred-yard game with another 38 yard touchdown run followed by a successful conversion as Andrew Shannon rolled right and followed his blockers into the end zone.

No punting was needed tonight, but the Devils showed a new look kickoff as they went for the high kick, not the onside kick. A great game plan by the coaches executed perfectly by the offensive line, and hard tackles by all defensive players! Of note: the Tallmadge Blue Devils were only penalized twice! One other note: due to technical difficulties (and rain) we were unable to videotape tonight's game--sorry Mike!

Next week, B Team Blue returns to the warm and fuzzy confines of Overdale Field as we take on the Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers. It should be a good one!