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Game 10 (Playoff Game 1)- Avonworth 35 - California 8
Game 9 - Avonworth 13 - North Catholic 12
The stage would be set for battle of the ages on Friday, October 24. On the line, an undefeated season, a
conference championship, a win. Before the game, the seniors would hand the team over to the junior class
by selecting team leaders for the 2009 team. They were:
Mike Simmons
Chad Stewart
Tom Turnbull
Jimmy Zubik
Congratulations.
The offense would be marred by its own mistakes, only to overcome those mistakes and help earn a win.
Khiry Watts (12 carries, 59 yards), John Battles (8 carries, 40 yards) and Tim Werley (13 carries, 52 yards)
ran hard to help control the time of possession. Tyler Fatigante (2/5, 61 yards, 1 td, 3 carries, 16 yards, 1 td)
led the Avonworth comeback to help ensure a perfect season and an Eastern Conference Championship.
The defense did it's part, limiting the North Catholic offense to 63 yards. Leading the attack was Justin Okinski
(8 tackles) and Tim Werley (7 tackles). Mike Simmons (5 tackles, 2 sacks) and Ben Winter (4 tackles, 1 sack) made
their presence known by punishing tackles and sacks. Chad Stewart (5 tackles) also played a solid game.
2008 Avonworth Football Team
Undefeated
Eastern Conference Champions
We will find out who we will play in the first round of the WPIAL play offs on Monday, October 26.
Tune into FSN Sports for live coverage at 7 pm.
Hope to see you at the game.
Coach Kekseo
Game 8 - Avonworth 40 - Riverview 8
The Avonworth Football team would travel to Riverview Park for a Saturday conference game against the Raiders.
The Avonworth Football team would try to improve their record to 8-0.
Tim Werley (11 carries, 95 yards, 1 catch, 15 yards) would set the tone for the game with punishing runs.
Khiry Watts (15 carries, 160 yards, 3 td's) would find himself in the second quarter, running for over
100 yards in the second half. Also contributing were John Battles (5 carries, 23 yards) and Jim Zubik (2 carries,
21 yards), Tommy Turnbull (5/9, 67 yards. 1 td) would connect with Matt Richardson (2 catches, 6 yards, 1 td)
for the go ahead touchdown.
Justin Okinski (10 tackles, 1 sack) once again led a tenacious defense, also contributing was Chad Stewart
(6 tackles, 2, sacks, 2 int, 1 td), Matt Richardson (4 tackles, 1 int) and Conrad Branchen (3 tackles, 1 int)
all intercepting passes, Chad Stewart returned an interception for a touchdown.
Next week we play North Catholic for the Eastern Conference Championship. Come out and support the team as
they go for their first undefeated season since 1959 and the first Section Championship since 1992.
Hope to see you at the game.
Coach Kekseo
Game 7 - Avonworth 67 - Leechburg 0
The Avonworth Football remained undefeated by beating Leechburg, making for a very nice Homecoming.
There would be 22 starters this game, all looking to prove themselves, and they did just that.
Khiry Watts (17 carries, 251 yards, 5 td's) led the Avonworth offense, breaking tackles, running over
players and punishing defenders on his way to back to back 1,000 yards seasons, the only player to
ever reach this mark in Avonworth Football history. Congratulations Khiry Watts.
Tim Werley (9 carries, 121 yard, 1 td) also ran strong, pummeling would be tacklers, knocking people
to the ground to break 100 yards for the first time this season.
With all that said. No running back goes anywhere unless he has a solid offense line.
Victor Creese---Mike Simmons---Ben Winter---Justin Okinski---Milton Loop
Thank you.
The defense was led by Joe Donovan (6 tackles), Wade Cupcheck (3 tackles) and Andrew Puciata
(7 tackles, 1 sack) who were all over the Leechburg offense. Also contributing were Ed Kurtz
(6 tackles, 1 int, 2 td's) who returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown, and Jake Szolis
(6 tackles, 1 sack) who helped shut down the Leechburg's running game. Ryan Schmid (1 tackle,
1 int, 1 td) also provided excitement returning an interception 30 yards for a touchdown.
The defense held Leechburg to 33 yards total offense.
Next week will be a huge game, Riverview is a good football team. We are hard at work game planning
for this game and we will all be putting in more time these next few weeks.
Thanks for the support.
Hope to see you at the game.
Coach Kekseo
Game 6 - Avonworth 55 - Carlynton 18
The Avonworth Football team continued its winning way Friday night at Carlynton, an eastern conference opponent.
The Avonworth Football team came out strong running the ball behind Khiry Watts (12 carries, 157 yards, 1 td).
Adding to the running game was John Battles (5 carries, 60 yards, 1 td) and Tim Werley (4 carries, 35 yards, 1 td).
The offensive line was led by Ben Winter and Joe Donovan providing excellent blocking. Tommy Turnbull (2/3, 41 yards,
2 td's) provided the offense with some razor sharp passes to Jimmy Zubik (2 catches, 41 yards, 3 td's).
The defense had a string showing, leading tacklers were Justin Okinski (8 tackles) and Tim Werley (6 tackles).
Milton Loop (1 tackle, 1 int) provided some excitement when he intercepted a screen pass and returned it down
to the Carlynton 9 yard line.
The special teams was led by Chad Stewart (5 tackles, 1 p. block, 1 td) and Gene Williams (3 tackles, 1 p. block)
blocking two punts and returning one for a touchdown. Also coming up big again was Jimmy Zubik, who returned another
punt for a touchdown.
This week we have Leechburg for Homecoming. We are hard at work planning and preparing and look forward to a
competitive game.
Hope to see you at the game.
Coach Kekseo
Game 5 - Avonworth 22 - Springdale 21
The Avonworth Football team would be on the big stage this Friday night, both MSA Sports and Comcast
had this eastern conference match up as the game of the week. It would live up to the hype.
The Avonworth offense was sputtering in the first half while Springdale dominated the time of possession,
the offense sat. In the end, a strong performance from Tommy Turnbull (4/5, 32 yards) and some tough
running from Tim Werley (7 carries, 36 yards, 1 catch, 15 yards) and Khiry Watts (15 carries, 52 yards).
Providing a key play in the fourth quarter was John Battles (3 carries, 13 yards, 1 pass, 28 yards, 1 td)
completing a touchdown pass to Matt Richardson (1 carry, 4 yards, 1 catch, 28 yards).
The defense was led by Justin Okinski (10 tackles), Conrad Branchen (7 tackles) and Hunter Godkin
(7 tackles) all coming up strong and making tackles. Also stepping up big time was Gene Williams (5 tackles),
Chad Stewart (4 tackles, 1 sack) and Tim Werley (6 tackles, 1 sack) making a strong goal line stand late in
the fourth quarter to preserve the win.
The special teams made the difference, with Jimmy Zubik (4 k/o returns, 197 yards) returning two Springdale
kick offs the distance, not once, but twice he ended up in the end zone.
This week we are playing away at Carlynton, another solid football team. After a day of rest, game planning
has begun and we look forward to a great week of practice.
Hope to see you at the game.
Coach Kekseo
Game 4 - Avonworth 41 - Wilkinsburg 6
The Avonworth Football team hosted the Wilkinsburg Tigers on Friday night.
The offense was led by punishing running back, Khiry Watts (21 carries, 222 yards, 1 td, 1 catch, 28 yards),
and also in the mix was John Battles (11 carries, 80 yards). Tommy Turnbull (5/11, 114 yards, 2 td's) led the
passing attack completing passes to Jimmy Zubik (2 catches, 40 yards, 1 td, 1 carry, 25 yards) and Matt Richardson
(1 catch, 1 td) who also supported the running game with tremendous blocking.
The defense was tough again holding Wilkinsburg to 115 total yards. Justin Okinski (8 tackles, 1 sack) was
tenacious in his efforts alongside Time Werley (5 tackles, 1 int). Pressure from the defensive line came from
Mike Simmons (5 tackles, 1 sack) and Ben Winter (5 tackles, 2 sacks) and the secondary was anchored by Matt Richardson
(3 tackles, 2 int) and Conrad Branchen (4 tackles). Chad Stewart (7 tackles, 1 sack) had another solid performance
and Gene Williams (4 tackles, 1 int) also had a good game, intercepting a pass and taking in for the touchdown.
We have a big game coming up this Friday night at Springdale. We have begun game preparations and are looking
forward to a very physical and competitive game.
Come out and support the team.
Coach Kekseo
Game 3 - Avonworth 19 - Brentwood 7
The Avonworth Football team opened up conference play on a rainy Friday night at Brentwood High School.
The Avonworth Football team came out flat, allowing Brentwood to drive 67 yards for the game's first touchdown.
It would turn out to be the last Brentwood touchdown.
The offense got down and dirty, running the ball behind a great performance by the offensive line,
particularly Victor Creese. The running attack was led by John Battles (5 carries, 55 yards, 1 td),
who ran over and around defenders to average 10.4 yards per carry. Khiry Watts (23 carries, 119 yards,
1 td) also had a good showing, and Tim Werley (9 carries, 52 yards, 1 catch, 6 yards) did the grunt
work in the mud. Tommy Turnbull (5/11, 55 yards) led the offense up and down the field, scoring two
touchdowns and accumulating eleven first downs.
The defense limited Brentwood to 149 total yards. Justin Okinski (8 tackles, 1 sack) led the defense
tackling everything in sight. Tim Werley (5 tackles) and Andrew Puciata (5 tackles) provided strong
support, and Hunter Godkin (3 tackles, 1 int) added six points to the scoreboard intercepting a
Brentwood pass and dancing his way into the end zone.
Our attention is now focused on Wilkinsburg, who we play at home this Friday night, kick off at 7:30 p.m.
We are looking for improvement this week in all areas of our game. We know we need to get better in order
to achieve our goals. We are going to have a good week of practice and sharpen everything up.
Hope to see you at the game.
Coach Kekseo
Game 2 - Avonworth 35 - Neshanock 6
The Avonworth Football team hosted the Neshannock Lancers for the home opener on Friday Night.
The offense was led by strong running from Khiry Watts (23 carries, 212 yards, 3 td's). Also
contributing to the rushing attack were seniors Tim Werley (8 carries, 57 yards, 1 td) and
John Battles (8 carries, 32 yards). The passing game was led by Tyler Fatigante (4/6, 171
yards, 2 td's) and the receiving duties went to Gene Williams (3 catches, 68 yards, 1 td)
and Jimmy Zubik (1 catch, 23 yards). The offense racked up a total of 472 yards.
The defense was tough again only holding Neshannock to 192 yards of total offense. Tim Werley
(5 tackles) and Justin Okinski (5 tackles) led the assault followed by the efforts of Chad
Stewart (5 tackles, 1 sack, 1 fr) and Matt Richardson (2 tackles, 1 int). Andrew Puciata
(3 tackles) and Mike Simmons (3 tackles) also contributed along side Milton Loop (3 tackles).
The special teams were led by Jake Szolis crunching hits and the leg of Jacob George (5 xpts).
The conference opener at Brentwood is this Friday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m.. We are putting
together our game plan now, looking for a strong week of practice, and are anticipating a
competitive game.
Come out and support the team.
Coach Kekseo
Game 1 - Avonworth 27 - Western Beaver 12
The Avonworth Football team started the season playing on Saturday, August 11, 12:30 p.m. at Western
Beaver, ranked #7 in the WPIAL. A team never beaten in the previous eight attempts by an Avonworth Football
team. Today that changed.
Before the game the team elected its team captains. While I am proud to say that every senior received
votes, three stood out because of their positive attitude, great work ethic, and
quality leadership. They are:
Tyler Fatigante | Justin Okinski | Tim Werley
Congratulations.
The rushing attack was lead by a trio of runners, including Khiry Watts (10
carries, 88 yards, 1 TD), Tim Werley (10 carries, 49 yards, 1 TD), and by John
Battles (8 carries, 38 yards). The offense was balanced by an aerial assault led
by the arm of Tyler Fatigante (4/7, 94 yards, 1 pass TD, 1 rush TD). On the
receiving end of the ball were receivers Jimmy Zubik (2 catches, 47 yards, 1
TD), Matt Richardson (1 catch, 30 yards), and Gene Williams (1 catch, 17 yards).
A strong defense led by Justin Okinski (7 tackles) was backed by a tenacious
defensive line, Gene Williams (3 tackles) Chad Stewart (6 tackles, 2 sacks). The
defensive backfield combination of Matt Richardson (2 tackles, 1 INT) and Conrad
Branchen (1 tackle, 1 INT) combined to cause two turnovers with Tyler Fatigante
(5 tackles) providing some bone-crushing hits. Tim Werley (7 tackles) and Andrew
Puciata (6 tackles) also provided some nice defensive play.
We now have out attention focused on Neshannock. Game 2 will be played at Avonworth
this Friday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. We are hard at work preparing and look forward
to a competitive game.
Hope to see you there!
Coach Kekseo
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