Kyle is a running back who carried the load offensively for the Bears in the 2nd half.
Archive | November, 2012
Interview with Brandon Sowards
12 NovWyandotte junior receiver Brandon Sowards came up big for his Bears in the regional championship game vs. Oak Park. Trailing 6-3 with under five minutes left in the game, senior quarterback Kevin Matejko lofted one up into the end-zone, and Sowards was underneath it to catch the ball for the winning td.
Wyandotte vs. Oak Park
11 Nov
The Knights of Oak Park traveled to Wyandotte to take on the Bears in a regional championship game this previous Friday. Oak Park came in to the game beating rival Southfield 19-12 in overtime while the Bears beat Downriver Champion Taylor Truman 9-0. Both teams had good defenses and this proved to be one of the best games in the State. Oak Park scored on their first possession of the game. Methodically moving the ball down the field. Senior WR Brian Williams connected with fellow 12 grader Dellontae on a third down conversion to set up a Malik Washington one yard scamper. The Bears went three and out on their first possession giving the ball back to the Knights. Sophomore sensation John Kelly took a handoff and raced all the way the way down to the Oak Park 10 yard line for a 55 yard gain. Oak Park failed to get the ball across the plain as Johnson’s pass intended for Joshua Friday fell to the ground. Wyandotte would score in the middle of the second to make the score 6-3. The key play on the drive being a 14 yard reception by WR Brandon Sowards. The 3rd quarter flew by with both teams trying to control the clock. The Bears tried to get the ground game going with big six foot 246 pound running back Kyle Matjeko. The drive would stall at the 30 yard line giving the Knights the ball. Oak Park would fumble the ball at the Bear 36 yard giving the Bears excellent field position. Now this is werethings got interesting. Kyle Matejko would rush for what appeared to be 30 yard rush to put the ball inside the Knight 10, but a holding call prevented the gain putting the ball closer to mid-field. With the clocking ticking down, Senior Bear quarterback Kevin Matejko would find Sowards all alone in the back of the end-zone to put the Bears up for good. Oak Park would not give up with out a fight. Backup qb Nate Simms would find Timothy Daniel sprinting down the sideline to put the ball at the Bear 25. Oak Park would drive all the way down to the Bear 5 yard line. Once again, the Knights put in another quarterback, this time being transfer Mario Morris to run the wildcat. On the play to decide the game on 4-5, Morris rolled out to the left trying to get the ball to Brian Williams but the pass fell incomplete sealing the win for the Bears. This victory gives the Bears their 2nd ever regional title in school history. The Bears now move on to face the defending division two state champions Brother Rice next Saturday in a semi-final matchup.
The 2012 Detroit PSL All City Team
7 NovOn Monday, November 5, 29 young men from the Detroit Public Schools League were awarded the title “All City.” Twenty-four seniors, four juniors, and one sophomore from all the DPS schools, were honored by the coaches in the league for an excellent season. Only two athletes were from the previous years all city roster, showing the upcoming talent within the PSL. A good majority of these student-athletes will move on the play college football. But for others that will be a harder goal to obtain. The life lessons taught in the game of football stay with student-athletes much longer than a score of championship game. I have talked to parents who say that they want their children to play football just to learn simple tasks they will have to use if they are to be succesful in everyday life, such as working with others to achieve a common goal. The 29 athletes have truly shown to motto of the PSL. Proud Strong Learners.
Interview with Deon Drake
6 NovDeon is in the 11th grade at Cass Tech and already has committed to Michigan State. He is a leader on the defensive side of the ball and a returning starter from the 2011 championship team
Interview with Mike Webber
6 NovMike Webber is a running back at Detroit Cass Technecial High School. He is just a sophomore who has come up big for the Technicians in their first two playoff games. I talked to Mike after the District Championship win against Dearborn.
Interview with Michael Cleveland
5 NovMichael is a transfer from East Detroit, who came to play at Oak Park for his senior year. He plays cornerback and is part of a very excellent secondary for the Knights. A nice kid with a real positive future.
Interview with Malik Washingon
5 NovOak Park’s Malik Washington is a water bug of running back who has the elusiveness to make you miss, and the speed to run away from you. He talks about the game vs. Southfield and comments on his recruiting situation. If he does not go division 1, that would be a major fault on recruiters.
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