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What the heck was the RMFL thinking when it tried to match the Wasatch REVolution with the Utah Wolverines to build a supposed natural in-state rivalry? Rather than have 2 teams battle for supremacy in the AAA South Division, the REV have taken a stranglehold on the division with huge and dominating victories in the past 3 weeks. The REV had 3 straight road wins – Boise, ID – St.George, UT – and now, the Utah Wolverines at Cottonwood HS. After blowing out the Wolverines in the 1st game, the REV coasted to an easy victory that could have been much, much worse for the Wolverines. A blocked punt saved the Wolverines from a “zero” on the scoreboard, but the REV have clearly shown dominance in their conference with their opponents.
Here’s how the Friday Night Lights game went down:
1st Quarter
The tone of the game was set from the very first play of the game when the Wolverines kicked the ball off to The Predator – Harold Ragin. Harold fielded the ball at the 3 yard line and seemed to be gliding up field when Wolverines tackler Joe Mapson had a shot to bring Harold down… but it was not to be tonight…. The Predator shed the tackle and turned on the turbo jets through mid-field before coasting to a touchdown. With just 9 seconds off the play clock, the REV led 7-0 and it was all downhill for the Wolverines from then on out. The Predator struck early and the rest of the REV joined the assault.
On his 1st pass, Peterson completed a short 4 yard TD to Ryan Seely. After a REV stop, David Christensen would haul in a 55 yard TD reception. Then, looking to slam the door early, the REV inserted the Predator for another 33 yard TD pass. In Charlie Peterson’s first 3 passes, 3 resulted in touchdowns. At the end of the 1st quarter, the REV led 28-0.
2nd Quarter
Sensing a route, the REV defense went on attack mode like a bunch of crazed hyenas. An interception by – who else, The Predator – led to another TD pass by Peterson to Toby Christensen. Golden Whetman added a 31-yard field goal and QB Charlie Peterson called it a night after a 5 yard TD pass to Marcus Whalen. On the night, Peterson finished 12 for 14 for 227 yards and 5 touchdowns. At halftime, the REV led 44-0.
3rd Quarter
Coming out of halftime, the REV defense was determined to force a shut out. By holding Joe Mapson to just 2 catches, the REV played “lockdown” defense all night and constantly pummeled the Wolverines front 7. In fact, the Wolverines barely gained 100 yards on the day. It was “shut em’ down D” as the REV forced turnovers and time and time again put the ball in the REV offense hands. With 2:50 left in the 3rd, 18 year old QB Dakota LaBounty (still in high school) threw an 18 yard strike to TE Ryan Seely. Seely had 2 TD’s on the night and has been Mr. Steady all season long for the REV. At the end of 3 quarters, the REV led 51-0.
4th Quarter
As the Wolverines tried to regroup and put a consistent drive together, the REV defense refused to budge. LB Brandon Messenger delivered some big hits with his playing time and LB’s Matt Shoda, Darin Smith and Sean Matagi were playmakers all night long. DB Cris Carter recorded another interception and leads the RMFL in INT’s. With 8:18 left in the 4th, QB Dakota LaBounty again pounced with a 34 yard TD to Rich Garden. “Worm” made an impressive move at the line of scrimmage to beat the jamming Wolverines DB and was off to the races on the perfectly placed spiral from LaBounty. 58-0 REV at that point.
The only time the REV sputtered all night was a “3 & out” series in which the REV was forced to punt. Unfortunately, the skipped snap was received by punter Jordan Lindsey but he was unable to get the kick off in time as the Wolverines blocked the punt. The Wolverines scored on the fumble recovery and erased the shut out from the REV. Big whoop. Final score? WASATCH REVOLUTION 58 – UTAH WOLVERINES 7.
REV Game 6 Notables and highlights
TE Ryan Seely was perfect on the night. 2 catches – 2 TD’s.
The REV defense forced 7 turnovers on the night. Did we type that right? 7?
DB’s Cris Carter, Jared Harward & Harold Ragin all had INT’s.
The REV offense recorded over 400 yards total offense – 300+ thru the air and 100+ on the ground.
The REV defense forced 8 sacks – led by Sam Matagi and Darin Smith with 2 each.
The Predator had 1 Touchdown Kickoff Return, 1 TD reception and 1 Interception with multiple tackles.
Head Coach Eric Drage played again. He recorded 9 yards rushing on 1 attempt and a 14 yard catch.
The Trifecta? You betcha! Defensive Coordinator Ev Matagi turned his brothers loose as Sam & Sean Matagi had 6 tackles and 3.5 sacks between them.
QB Charlie Peterson finished the game 12 for 14 for 228 yards and 5 TD’s.
WR Toby Christensen kept his TD streak alive at 6 games straight.
WR Dave Christensen recorded his 2nd 100+ yards receiving game of the season.
RB’s Jerome Bady, Perry Laulu and Marcus Whalen all averaged over 5.5 yards per carry on the night.
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
7 – 0 – 11:45 – Harold Ragin 96 yd kickoff return (Whetman kick)
14 – 0 – 10:55 – Ryan Seely 4 yd Rec from Charlie Peterson (Whetman kick)
21 – 0 – 3:01 -David Christensen 55 yd Rec from Charlie Peterson (Whetman kick)
28 – 0 – 1:52 – Harold Ragin 33 yd Rec from Charlie Peterson
2nd Quarter
31 – 0 – 10:08 – Golden Whetman 32 yd field goal
38 – 0 – 4:08 – Toby Christensen 20 yd Rec from Charlie Peterson (Whetman kick)
44 – 0 – 1:48 – Marcus Whalen 4 yd Rec from Charlie Peterson (kick no good)
3rd Quarter
51 – 0 – 2:50 – Ryan Seely 14 yd Rec from Dakota LaBounty (Whetman kick)
4th Quarter
58 – 0 – 8:18 – Rich Garden 34 yd pass from Dakota LaBounty (Whetman kick)
58 – 7 – 1:46 – Wolverines block punt
The Wasatch REVolution are 5-1 on the season and hold a 2 game lead over 3-3 St.George Blitz in the RMFL AAA South Division. The REV prepare to face the 2008 RMFL defending champion Cache Valley Bears on Saturday, May 30 at 7 p.m. Bingham HS – Be There!
Question of the week – Who has the best nickname on the 2009 Wasatch REVolution?
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You forgot David “the LEGEND” Stroshine.
Good Work Rev…
I have to say, your team is absolutely “sick”!!!! How in the world did you lose the first game of the season. When you play the Utah Shock in the playoffs, I want to see snot bubbles from the over rated QB, the running game out as of the first series and the two receivers knocked out cold! Even as a female I love football and the bloodier, the better! Go REV!! I might even flash everyone with my DDs if you win the Championship!!
JD
5-1 fellas. The Predator is on the loose!