The Fort Lauderdale Strikers surrendered three goals in the second half and fell to the New York Cosmos 3-0 at Lockhart Stadium on Saturday night. The Cosmos have won all three meetings against the Strikers since the 37-year rivalry was renewed last year.
Fort Lauderdale(4-4) had numerous scoring chances in the first half. Cosmos defender James Nealis saved a ball on the sideline and fell down in the 20th minute. Strikers midfielder Shawn Chin then fired a shot from 35 yards away over the head of Cosmos goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer who was 15 yard off his goal line, however the ball hit the crossbar and did not go in.
Strikers forward Mark Anderson received a lead pass in the penalty area during the 25th minute and flicked a shot on the run from nine yards out which was blocked by Maurer. Chin hooked a shot with the left foot from the right side 16 yards away and that barely went over the net.
Play was stopped when the stadium lights on the press box side lost power during the 50th minute and the game was resumed 15 minutes later after the delay. Strikers midfielder Darnell King crossed a ball from the right side and forward Marius Ebbers missed wide right on a 14-yard shot in the 53rd minute.
The Cosmos picked up the momentum in the 63rd minute when forward Mads Stokkelien was tripped on the left side of the box by defender Rafael Alves and was rewarded a penalty kick. He converted it with a shot into the low left corner by Strikers goalkeeper Oka Nikolov for a 1-0 lead.
New York(5-2-1) added to their lead during the 75th minute. Strikers defender Stephane Guillaume headed the ball out of the six-yard box and Cosmos defender Jimmy Ockford rocketed a ball from 15 yards out on the right side into the left side of net for a 2-0 margin. Cosmos midfielder Daniel Szetela gave his team a three-goal cushion with a goal in the 85th minute to put the game away.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Boynton Beach Pounds Village Academy
The last spring high school football game occurred in Palm Beach County on Friday night as the Boynton Beach Tigers routed the Village Academy Tigers 50-8. Boynton Beach made the FHSAA playoffs last year and were eliminated by the Miami Central Rockets in the regional quarterfinal.
In the first quarter, Boynton Beach scored on their first possession at 9:03 when backup quarterback Dieuly Aristilde scored on a touchdown run from eight yards away for a 6-0 lead. It was set up on a 45-yard run by running back Chauncey Mason to the Village Academy 20-yard line. Mason played for Park Vista in 2013 and transferred to Boynton Beach.
Two possession later, quarterback Lamar Jackson entered the game and he did not disappoint as he ran down the right sideline for a 50-yard touchdown at 2:40. Marcos Rodriquez kicked the extra point to make it 13-0.
Village Academy responded with their only score of the game at 2:23 when Da'Vante Frazier returned the ensuing kickoff 80 yards as he ripped by several defenders. Quarterback Torrell Jones ran around the right end for the two-point conversion and they trailed 13-8.
Boynton Beach would score 23 points in the second quarter to put the game out of reach. Aristilde caught a 51-yard pass on a fly pattern from Jackson to the Village Academy five-yard line. Mason scored on the next play as he rumbled up the middle with 8:58 to go in the second to extend their lead to 20-8.
On their next possession, Jackson sprinted toward the near sideline, avoided a tackle at the one-yard line and walked into the end zone to finish off a 17-yard touchdown run to give Boynton Beach a 27-8 lead with 5:23 left in the first half.
On the ensuing kickoff, Frazier bobbled the ball when he tried to catch it at his own eight-yard line. He then tried to go around the Boynton Beach kick coverage as he backed into his own zone, however Stephenson Camille tackled him and was credited with a safety for a 29-8 margin at 5:12.
Wide receiver Donte Sylencieux added to the rout as he caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Jackson in the left side of the end zone to make it 36-8 with 3:33 left.
Boynton Beach scored another 14 points in the third quarter and mounted 37 unanswered points against Village Academy. Both teams decided it was unnecessary to play the fourth quarter and ended the game.
In the first quarter, Boynton Beach scored on their first possession at 9:03 when backup quarterback Dieuly Aristilde scored on a touchdown run from eight yards away for a 6-0 lead. It was set up on a 45-yard run by running back Chauncey Mason to the Village Academy 20-yard line. Mason played for Park Vista in 2013 and transferred to Boynton Beach.
Two possession later, quarterback Lamar Jackson entered the game and he did not disappoint as he ran down the right sideline for a 50-yard touchdown at 2:40. Marcos Rodriquez kicked the extra point to make it 13-0.
Village Academy responded with their only score of the game at 2:23 when Da'Vante Frazier returned the ensuing kickoff 80 yards as he ripped by several defenders. Quarterback Torrell Jones ran around the right end for the two-point conversion and they trailed 13-8.
Boynton Beach would score 23 points in the second quarter to put the game out of reach. Aristilde caught a 51-yard pass on a fly pattern from Jackson to the Village Academy five-yard line. Mason scored on the next play as he rumbled up the middle with 8:58 to go in the second to extend their lead to 20-8.
On their next possession, Jackson sprinted toward the near sideline, avoided a tackle at the one-yard line and walked into the end zone to finish off a 17-yard touchdown run to give Boynton Beach a 27-8 lead with 5:23 left in the first half.
On the ensuing kickoff, Frazier bobbled the ball when he tried to catch it at his own eight-yard line. He then tried to go around the Boynton Beach kick coverage as he backed into his own zone, however Stephenson Camille tackled him and was credited with a safety for a 29-8 margin at 5:12.
Wide receiver Donte Sylencieux added to the rout as he caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Jackson in the left side of the end zone to make it 36-8 with 3:33 left.
Boynton Beach scored another 14 points in the third quarter and mounted 37 unanswered points against Village Academy. Both teams decided it was unnecessary to play the fourth quarter and ended the game.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Braves Slip By Marlins
The Miami Marlins started off strong and were overcome by the Atlanta Braves 3-2 at Marlins Park on Friday night. The Braves jumped ahead of the Fish for first place in the National League East standings.
In the first inning, Miami(28-26) picked two runs during their first time at the plate against Julio Teheran. Ed Lucas got a one-out single into right field then Giancarlo Stanton smashed his 16th home run of the season on a 1-2 pitch to center field.
Tom Koehler held Atlanta(29-25) scoreless until the sixth inning. Justin Upton led off with a walk and Evan Gattis singled to right. Chris Johnson knocked in Upton with a base hit into right field and closed the gap to 2-1.
The Bravos took the lead during the seventh inning. Teheran doubled to right and then scored on a triple by Jason Heyward to left-center field. B.J. Upton drove in the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly to left field.
Teheran moved to 5-3 as he surrendered two runs on five hits in 7 1/3 innings. Koehler gave up three runs on seven hits in seven innings as he fell to 4-5 this season.
In the first inning, Miami(28-26) picked two runs during their first time at the plate against Julio Teheran. Ed Lucas got a one-out single into right field then Giancarlo Stanton smashed his 16th home run of the season on a 1-2 pitch to center field.
Tom Koehler held Atlanta(29-25) scoreless until the sixth inning. Justin Upton led off with a walk and Evan Gattis singled to right. Chris Johnson knocked in Upton with a base hit into right field and closed the gap to 2-1.
The Bravos took the lead during the seventh inning. Teheran doubled to right and then scored on a triple by Jason Heyward to left-center field. B.J. Upton drove in the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly to left field.
Teheran moved to 5-3 as he surrendered two runs on five hits in 7 1/3 innings. Koehler gave up three runs on seven hits in seven innings as he fell to 4-5 this season.
NBA Finals Again As Heat Rout Pacers
The Miami Heat won their fourth consecutive Eastern Conference championship with a 117-92 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 on Friday night at American Airlines Arena. The Heat, who wrapped up the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals series 4-2, will play next on the road Thursday night against the winner of the Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Miami became the first team to appear in four straight NBA Finals since the Boston Celtics accomplished it from 1984 to 1987. The only other team since 1967 to also pull off that same feat was the Los Angeles Lakers from 1982 until 1985.
The only time Indiana led in the contest was early when they were ahead 9-2 four minutes into the opening quarter. Miami responded with a 22-4 run and had a 24-13 lead after one period. The Heat outscored the Pacers 36-21 in the second quarter and had a 26-point cushion at halftime 60-34.
Miami moved the margin up to 37 points as they extended their lead to 86-49 with 3:39 left in the third quarter on a 19-4 tear. The Pacers trailed 91-58 after three quarters. Indiana was able to chip away at the gap down to 22 points at 97-75 with 5:54 remaining in the final quarter before they pulled their starting lineup.
LeBron James was the focal point for the Heat as he had 25 points and six assists in 32 minutes. Chris Bosh compiled 25 points and eight rebounds while Dwyane Wade added 13 points, six assists and six rebounds. Rashard Lewis dropped in 13 and Chris Andersen fell short of a double-double with nine points and ten rebounds.
Paul George got a team-high 29 points and eight rebounds in 41 minutes for the Pacers. David West scored 16 points and Lance Stephenson popped in 11 points.
Miami became the first team to appear in four straight NBA Finals since the Boston Celtics accomplished it from 1984 to 1987. The only other team since 1967 to also pull off that same feat was the Los Angeles Lakers from 1982 until 1985.
The only time Indiana led in the contest was early when they were ahead 9-2 four minutes into the opening quarter. Miami responded with a 22-4 run and had a 24-13 lead after one period. The Heat outscored the Pacers 36-21 in the second quarter and had a 26-point cushion at halftime 60-34.
Miami moved the margin up to 37 points as they extended their lead to 86-49 with 3:39 left in the third quarter on a 19-4 tear. The Pacers trailed 91-58 after three quarters. Indiana was able to chip away at the gap down to 22 points at 97-75 with 5:54 remaining in the final quarter before they pulled their starting lineup.
LeBron James was the focal point for the Heat as he had 25 points and six assists in 32 minutes. Chris Bosh compiled 25 points and eight rebounds while Dwyane Wade added 13 points, six assists and six rebounds. Rashard Lewis dropped in 13 and Chris Andersen fell short of a double-double with nine points and ten rebounds.
Paul George got a team-high 29 points and eight rebounds in 41 minutes for the Pacers. David West scored 16 points and Lance Stephenson popped in 11 points.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Jake Rudock On Magazine Cover
Former St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders quarterback and current University of Iowa quarterback Jake Rudock will appear on the Big Ten Conference front cover of Phil Steele's College Football Preview this year. There is one catch to this item. He will not have his name on the magazine cover because he is being tackled by University of Michigan linebacker Jake Ryan.
Rudock played for St. Thomas Aquinas from 2007 to 2010. He was with the freshman squad in his first year and backed up Ryan Becker on the varsity team in his sophomore year. He became the starting quarterback in 2009 and helped the team to a 14-1 record. He led the school to a 15-0 undefeated season, a FHSAA Class 5A state title and a national championship as a senior.
He left the Raiders as the all-time leader with 5,082 passing yards, 73 touchdown passes, 301 completions and 467 passing attempts. Rudock also had single season school records with 2,827 passing yards, 36 touchdown passes, 157 completions and 242 passing attempts. He was redshirted at Iowa in 2011, saw no action in 2012 and started 13 games as quarterback for the Hawkeyes in 2013.
Rudock played for St. Thomas Aquinas from 2007 to 2010. He was with the freshman squad in his first year and backed up Ryan Becker on the varsity team in his sophomore year. He became the starting quarterback in 2009 and helped the team to a 14-1 record. He led the school to a 15-0 undefeated season, a FHSAA Class 5A state title and a national championship as a senior.
He left the Raiders as the all-time leader with 5,082 passing yards, 73 touchdown passes, 301 completions and 467 passing attempts. Rudock also had single season school records with 2,827 passing yards, 36 touchdown passes, 157 completions and 242 passing attempts. He was redshirted at Iowa in 2011, saw no action in 2012 and started 13 games as quarterback for the Hawkeyes in 2013.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Pacers Hold Off Heat
The Miami Heat were unable to capture their fourth consecutive Eastern Conference championship as they fell to the Indiana Pacers 93-90 in Game 5 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday night. The Heat lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 and both teams will face each other for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Friday night in Miami.
Indiana got out ahead 18-10 in the first nine minutes of the game and led 22-16 after one quarter. The Heat continued on a 17-2 tear at the start of the second and were up 31-24. Miami finished the period with a 9-2 edge and led 42-33 at halftime.
The Heat extended their margin up to ten points at 45-35 with 9:12 remaining in the third on a Rashard Lewis three-point shot. The Pacers bounced back with a 16-2 run midway through the period to go up 57-52 with 2:15 left and went into the final quarter with the lead 64-57. Miami trailed by 11 points early in the fourth 77-66 until they scored nine straight points to set up a 15-4 spurt to tie the game at 81-81 with 3:50 to go. The Heat could not regain the lead down the stretch after that push.
Dwyane Wade paced the Heat with 18 points, seven assists and eight rebounds in 40 minutes. Chris Bosh nailed a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds while Lewis had 18 points. Ray Allen came off the bench and popped in 15. LeBron James was in foul trouble throughout the entire game as he had five personal fouls and seven points in 24 minutes of play.
Paul George put together a game-high 37 points and six steals in 45 minutes for Indiana. David West had 19 points and nine rebounds while Lance Stephenson scored 12 points. Roy Hibbert contributed a double-double with 10 points along with 13 rebounds.
Indiana got out ahead 18-10 in the first nine minutes of the game and led 22-16 after one quarter. The Heat continued on a 17-2 tear at the start of the second and were up 31-24. Miami finished the period with a 9-2 edge and led 42-33 at halftime.
The Heat extended their margin up to ten points at 45-35 with 9:12 remaining in the third on a Rashard Lewis three-point shot. The Pacers bounced back with a 16-2 run midway through the period to go up 57-52 with 2:15 left and went into the final quarter with the lead 64-57. Miami trailed by 11 points early in the fourth 77-66 until they scored nine straight points to set up a 15-4 spurt to tie the game at 81-81 with 3:50 to go. The Heat could not regain the lead down the stretch after that push.
Dwyane Wade paced the Heat with 18 points, seven assists and eight rebounds in 40 minutes. Chris Bosh nailed a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds while Lewis had 18 points. Ray Allen came off the bench and popped in 15. LeBron James was in foul trouble throughout the entire game as he had five personal fouls and seven points in 24 minutes of play.
Paul George put together a game-high 37 points and six steals in 45 minutes for Indiana. David West had 19 points and nine rebounds while Lance Stephenson scored 12 points. Roy Hibbert contributed a double-double with 10 points along with 13 rebounds.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Marc Benarzyk Gone From Charlotte
Former local radio sports host Marc Benarzyk is no longer with WFNZ-AM in Charlotte. He will join Carl Dukes as an afternoon co-host at WZGC-FM in Atlanta as of June 2. Benarzyk had been an afternoon co-host with Taylor Zanzour at WFNZ since early 2011 under the name Marc James. Zanzour left the program last December to join SiriusXM Radio for his own show and Benarzyk had hosted solo since.
Benarzyk was a sports host on 1400 The Fan WFLL-AM from April 2004 until May 2006. In his reign he began as a midday host and was shifted to afternoon drive following short stints by Dino Costa and then by Bob Page. He became the morning show host in early 2006 until the station flipped from a sports talk format in May 2006.
Prior to his arrival in South Florida, he worked in several on-air host positions in Springfield, Massachusetts. After his work at 1400 The Fan, he joined Jim Grieshaber and co-hosted a nationally syndicated afternoon show on Sports Byline USA in 2006. He also worked for a short time as an afternoon co-host on Sirius Radio.
His next stop was at WHBQ-AM in Memphis as a midday co-host. He then moved in April 2008 to Tampa where he worked at WHBO-AM as an afternoon host until August 2010.
Benarzyk was a sports host on 1400 The Fan WFLL-AM from April 2004 until May 2006. In his reign he began as a midday host and was shifted to afternoon drive following short stints by Dino Costa and then by Bob Page. He became the morning show host in early 2006 until the station flipped from a sports talk format in May 2006.
Prior to his arrival in South Florida, he worked in several on-air host positions in Springfield, Massachusetts. After his work at 1400 The Fan, he joined Jim Grieshaber and co-hosted a nationally syndicated afternoon show on Sports Byline USA in 2006. He also worked for a short time as an afternoon co-host on Sirius Radio.
His next stop was at WHBQ-AM in Memphis as a midday co-host. He then moved in April 2008 to Tampa where he worked at WHBO-AM as an afternoon host until August 2010.
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