Week 3 Wrap-up

After winning the first two games, Tech had their home opener against Ft. Hamilton. Ft. Hamilton was also undefeated after two wins against Sheepshead Bay and Curtis.

Since the game was on a Thursday, many students and teachers were at the game showing their support for the team. Everyone got all excited for the opening play, but was quickly upset when Ft. Hamilton ran it back for a Touchdown. The defense stopped the two point conversion. Gino Nadela ran the kick to the 10 yard line. Denzel McLarty ran for 12 yards and than 6 yards and then a run for no gain. On third and long the first down is made, but tech is forced to punt after after a play for loss of yards and a 5 yard penalty. James Brown punted the ball to Ft. Hamilton. On the next play, Brown and Mike Plonski tackled Ft. Hamilton out of bounds. McLarty then had two tackles. On the following play, Fort Hamilton fumbled, Chioke Tiamfook forced the fumble and Tamber Zaman recovered it. Brown had a long run, but the drive became unsuccessful and we were forced to punt. Ft. Hamilton almost scored another 25 yard touchdown but was brought on a penalty. Saquaine Selby almost intercepted on the next play. The defense forced them to punt. Ft. Hamilton intercepted though. From the 40 yard line Ft. Hamilton scored a Touchdown, but again, the 2 point conversion was stopped. Brown fumbled and Ft. Hamilton led 19-0. There was little time left after the touchdown before half time.
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After halftime, Tech was ready to fight. Ft. Hamilton kicked off to Tech and was returned by Brown. McLarty ran the ball twice for ten yards. He ran again for 4 yards. On second and six, Zaman got the first down. Tarrance Taylor then ran for a first, and Zaman caught a pass for another first. McLarty ran for 9 yards and then on 3rd and short an incomplete pass was thrown. On fourth down, Taylor scored a touchdown, but Tech was called on an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. On the extra point, Tech missed but Fort Hamilton was called on a defensive interference. On the second try, Tech missed the extra point again. On defense, Taylor made a tackle for a loss, which forced Ft. Hamilton to punt. Taylor returned the punt. . On third down, Brown ran for a first down. Taylor ran for another first down. Brown made an additional first down. McLarty ran for 5 yards. After a one yard gain, Brown had a loss of 4. On 4th down, Tech went out of bounds. Ft. Hamilton ran for 10 yards on their first play. Tech called a timeout. Ft. Hamilton won 25-6.
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Although Tech lost, they really pulled it together in the second half. They kept Ft. Hamilton to one touchdown. You should come and see what Tech has in store for next week against Lehman. It is the homecoming game. The team really appreciates the effort of everyone, and they would love for everyone to come out Saturday at 12.