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The Niagara-Wheatfield (Sanborn, NY) varsity football team lost Saturday's home conference game against North Tonawanda (NY) by a score of 55-21.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
North Tonawanda35200055
Niagara-Wheatfield770721
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Box Score Stats

North Tonawanda (08-09)

Niagara-Wheatfield (08-09)

19
First Downs
19
8
Penalties
8
81
Penalty Yards
77
22:30
Possession Time
25:30

Game Stats

North Tonawanda has not entered stats for this game.
Niagara-Wheatfield

Passing

#Athlete NameCompAttYdsComp %AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1433277.42419.7861257
11Paul Smith (Sr)1433277.42419.7861257
Niagara-Wheatfield

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLongTD
Team Totals30983.272
1Adam Ferchen (Sr)9353.891
11Paul Smith (Sr)8131.63
22John Starr (Jr)2105.00
47Joshua Marzahl (Sr)11403.641
Niagara-Wheatfield

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLongTD
Team Totals1427719.791
2Richard Burr (Sr)45012.50
16Joseph Ditto (Jr)411528.751
19C. Gruarin (Sr)47418.50
21William Nalbone (Sr)11515.00
47Joshua Marzahl (Sr)12323.00
Niagara-Wheatfield

Offensive Fumbles

#Athlete NameFumLost
Team Totals2
11Paul Smith (Sr)2
Niagara-Wheatfield

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot Tckls
Team Totals261642
1Adam Ferchen (Sr)11
2Richard Burr (Sr)33
13Michael Hardy (Jr)11
14Patrick Oswald (Jr)213
16Joseph Ditto (Jr)11
19C. Gruarin (Sr)628
21William Nalbone (Sr)112
25William Cody (Jr)112
34Matthew Sosenko (Sr)11
51James Donner (Jr)538
58Patrick Ciera (Jr)123
61Adam Donner (So)22
64Edward Coyle (Sr)11
69Anthony Hardy (Sr)123
71Andrew Dewey (Jr)11
73Matthew Knotts (Jr)112
Niagara-Wheatfield

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHur
Team Totals4.010
25William Cody (Jr)1.03
51James Donner (Jr)2.05
61Adam Donner (So)1.02
Niagara-Wheatfield

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsLongTchBks
Team Totals495
51James Donner (Jr)495
Niagara-Wheatfield

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvg.LngIn 20
Team Totals39732.33
11Paul Smith (Sr)39732.33
Niagara-Wheatfield

Kickoff Returns

#Athlete NameRetsYdsAvgLng
Team Totals56513.00
13Michael Hardy (Jr)24824.00
16Joseph Ditto (Jr)3175.67
Niagara-Wheatfield

Punt Returns

#Athlete NameRetYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals65
13Michael Hardy (Jr)48
16Joseph Ditto (Jr)17
Niagara-Wheatfield

Scoring

#Athlete NameTot PtsPATTDConvFGS
Team Totals2133
1Adam Ferchen (Sr)61
16Joseph Ditto (Jr)61
47Joshua Marzahl (Sr)61
51James Donner (Jr)33

Game Story

New York High School Football - North Tonawanda smashes Niagara-Wheatfield

October 4, 2008: Sanborn, NY 14132

The North Tonawanda Lumberjacks (North Tonawanda, NY) football routed the host Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons (Sanborn, NY), 55-21 in Saturday's league bout.

In their next game, the Lumberjacks face the St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Marauders (Kenmore, NY) in a non-league bout, on Friday, October 10. North Tonawanda will attempt to advance on its 5-0 season record. The Marauders enter the bout with a 2-3 record after their 38-8 league win over Bishop Timon-St. Jude (Buffalo, NY).

The Falcons (1-4) will now prepare for their bout against Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls, NY). The Wolverines enter the Section 6 AA - North bout with a 1-4 record. In their last bout, Niagara Falls was overwhelmed by Kenmore West (Buffalo, NY), 29-16, in a league bout.

Coaches Summary

First Quarter

Niagara Wheatfield -Rush by Adam Ferchen 1 yd
Extra point kick attempt by James Donner is good
Drive Summary: 72 yards in 13 plays

North Tonawanda - Rush by Aaron Davis 6 yds
Extra point kick attempt by Aaron Davis is good
Drive Summary: 18 yards in 2 plays

North Tonawanda - Rush by Brandon McClinsey 54 yds
Extra point kick attempt by Aaron Davis is good
Drive Summary: 54 yards in 1 plays

North Tonawanda - Rush by Brandon McClinsey 49 yds
Extra point Kick attempt by Aaron Davis is good
Drive Summary: 64 yards in 3 plays

North Tonawanda - Rush by Aaron Davis 5 yds
Extra point kick attempt by Aaron Davis is good
Drive Summary: 19 yards in 3 plays

North Tonawanda - Rush by Brandon McClinsey 20 yds
Extra point kick attempt by Aaron Davis is good
Drive Summary: 20 yards in 1 plays

Second Quarter

Niagara Wheatfield - Pass from Paul Smith intended for Joseph Ditto complete for a gain of 77 yds
Extra point Kick attempt by James Donner is good
Drive Summary: 91 yards in 5 plays

North Tonawanda - Rush by Aaron Davis 1 yd
Extra point kick attempt by Aaron Davis is good
Drive Summary: 59 yards in 3 plays

North Tonawanda - Pass from Paul Smith intercepted by Aaron Davis at the 43 yard line; returned 43 yards for a touchdown!
Extra point kick attempt by Aaron Davis is no good
Drive Summary: 43 yards in 1 plays

North Tonawanda - Rush by Brandon McClinsey 8 yds
Extra point kick attempt by Aaron Davis is good
Drive Summary: 56 yards in 8 plays

Fourth Quarter

Rush by Joshua Marzahl for 4 yds
Extra point kick attempt by James Donner is good
Drive Summary: 80 yards in 14 plays

Rankings & Records

North Tonawanda (08-09)

NationalNYSectionState Class
674942
OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
9-15-05-04-00-1.9001.000416146

Niagara-Wheatfield (08-09)

NationalNYSectionState Class
6,7301852945
OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
3-72-30-43-20-1.300.400181372

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
North Tonawanda
12.018.813.55.041.6
Niagara-Wheatfield
4.05.64.04.518.1

Team Stat Comparison

North TonawandaNiagara-Wheatfield
-Rushing Yards Per Game71.4
-Passing Yards Per Game174.0
-Total Yards Per Game245.4
-Tackles Per Game24.0
-Sacks Per Game1.2
-Points Per Game18.1

Team Leaders

North TonawandaNiagara-WheatfieldNational Avg.
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Rushing Yards Per Game#1 Adam Ferchen25.022.1
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Passing Yards Per Game#11 Paul Smith173.541.6
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Total Yards Per Game#11 Paul Smith193.034.1
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Tackles Per Game#2 Richard Burr5.53.0
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Sacks Per Game#51 James Donner.5.3
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Points Per Game#19 Christopher Gruarin6.03.0

Record Breakdown

North Tonawanda (08-09)

Niagara-Wheatfield (08-09)

9-1
Overall
3-7
5-0
League
2-3
2-0
Non-League
0-2
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
5-1
Common Opponent
2-5
5-0
Home
0-4
4-0
Away
3-2
0-1
Neutral
0-1
2-1
Playoff
1-2
9-1
In-State
3-7
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0