NMJAAF: Midget Seahawks zap the Chargers

The Newport-Mesa Junior All-American Football Midget Seahawks (ages

12-14) defeated the Irvine Chargers, 28-6.

Spencer Link raced the opening kickoff back for a touchdown and

following the successful two-point conversion, led, 8-0.

The defensive line, led by Zack Wisengrad, Chris Taylor, Chris Reilly,

Matt Graham, Armand Lapuz, Avery Fenton, Robert Richie, Tim Prairie and

Tim Bassler controlled the line of scrimmage, allowing linebackers Chris

Hernandez, Link, Wes Presson, Kyle Woody and Efrain Castro to make the

tackles.

The Seahawks’ secondary of Greg Minor, Austin Brawner, Grant Casserly

and Taylor Young helped keep the Chargers off the scoreboard until the

final play of the game.

Link had his second touchdown on an interception return and had a

third score in the third quarter to give Newport-Mesa a 22-0 lead.

Wes Presson picked off a Chargers’ pass and later scored on a long

touchdown run.

In other NMJAAF action:

Junior Midget Seahawks 21, La Mirada 0 - The 11-13 year-old Seahawks

recorded their third shutout of the season Saturday night.

The defense was led by Trevor Theriot, Patrick Williams, Shaun Mohler,

Ryan Lance, James Coder, Arin Lapuz, Delano McKenzie, Anthony Santos,

Nate Packer and Ryan Breslin.

On offense, the line, led by Brett Vosseller, Brent Odgen, Cheyne

Smith, Eric Ray, Sean Goodman and Pat Hill, helped the Seahawks gain over

300 yards in total offense.

Quarterback Casey Peters connected with Matt Silva for a touchdown,

while Mohler and Marc Quarles each rushed for a touchdown.

Matt Erickson had three punt returns for 100 yards, recovered a fumble

and was named Player of the Game.

David Del Fante kicked all three extra points to help seal the win.

Pee Wee Seahawks 18, Huntington Beach Dolphins 0 - Quarterback Matt

Hauser and tight end Matt Raiger were enough to lead the Seahawks (ages

10-12).

Hauser hit Raiger for a 55-yard TD strike, then found Raiger again for

a 50-yard connection, which led to another score.

Jake Lemmerman caught a 15-yard pass from Hauser and running back

Michael Orozco powered through the Dolphins.

The offensive line was led by Lou Truxton, Charles Vickery III, Bryce

Jardine, David Root and Richie Sorensen, while Ryan Telles, Ryan Dalton,

Michael Aspegren, Brett Crowley, Sorenson, Zach Sepulveda and Matt

Lutton anchored the Seahawks’ defense.

Clinic Seahawks 18, Tri-City Steelers 7 - The Seahawks (ages 8-10)

remained undefeated with a win on Saturday.

Travis Sorensen scored on a 40-yard touchdown run, before quarterback

Jordan Lush connected with receiver Andy Hayes for a 75-yard score.

Scott Chene closed out the Seahawks’ attack with a late fourth-quarter

touchdown.

Defensively, the Seahawks held the Steelers to under 20 yards rushing.

Kyle Gladding, Jeff Acheris, Matt Morris, Grant Johnson and Kyle Chene

played well on the line, while Kevin Rask, Bucko Theriot, Chase Lanting

and Nick Mulher played strong in the secondary.

For the Junior Clinic Seahawks (ages 7-8), Michael Taormina and Nick

Taormina each played solid on both sides of the ball.

Parker Norton and Nick Taormina each scored touchdowns, while on

defense, Brett Klein recovered a fumble.