JV Highlanders Rebound against Farmington 35-7
In last week's contest versus Clarkston, Adams jumped all over the Wolves early and this week appeared that it would start the same. Farmington looked as if they did not know they could move on the kickoff as a short opening kick by Adams was pounced on by Avery Taylor, untouched by the Falcons. Unfortunately, the Highlanders did not capitalize on the miscue and turned the ball back to Farmington on downs.
After the defense held Farmington to a 4 and out, Taylor ripped off a 53 yard run that had the Highlanders deep in Falcon territory again. Adams failed to capitalize a second time as they were intercepted inside the 10.
Another 4 and out gave the ball back to the Highlanders on the Falcon 41. Zack Littleson, Jack Twitty and Ben Hart all had carries to set-up a Jeremy Ball to Jack Twitty scoring strike of 7 yards. A Britton Skinner XP point made it 7-0 Adams. ...More
Highlander Freshman beat Farmington 49-28.
Matt Sokol ran for three touchdowns and threw for one to lead the Adams freshman to the first victory of the season Thursday night 49-28 in Farmington. The 6-4 quarterback ran around and through the Falcons defense for touchdowns of 11, 46 and 30 yards. He ran for 143 yards and was 2 of 3 passing for 36 yards. (ALL STATS ARE UNOFFICIAL) 11 different players carried the ball as the Highlanders rushed for over 300 yards on the evening.
Adams led 28-0 late in the first half when Farmington scored on a long pass play. Adams defense dominated the first half as the Falcons struggled to get a first down. Jacob Verploeg made a nice defensive play to break up a Falcon pass on third down forcing a punt. On the next defensive possession, Matt Shagena recorded a sack. The Highlanders would cause 4 turnovers, as Kaleb Halteman, Brendan Mamon and Parker Monahan all recovered fumbles and David Hurst intercepted a Falcon pass. Jack Addy and Brendon Ruehle also played well on defense.
On offense, Press Kampe rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns, Josh Bowling caught a 12 yard touchdown pass and ran for 21 yards and Austin Rogers rushed for 51 yards and a touchdown.
Shayan Shushtari and Moritz Greiss shared the kicking duties and were a perfect 7 for 7 on extra points and gave Adams great field position with outstanding kick offs. Next up for the freshman is a home game next Wednesday vs Southfield Lathrup.
VARSITY HIGHLANDERS HELP OUT AT THE OPC
Varsity Players gave their time…. and their strength, to help out at the OPC on August 25th. Received from the OPC:
Rochester Adams Football Team:
Thank you so much for helping OPC before and after our first Island Party. Large round tables, long tables, chairs, palm trees, fences and benches….you moved it all. It was through your willingness to “give back” that we were able to accomplish our set up and tear down. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Your coach, your fellow team members, the Rochester Community Schools and your parents can be very proud of each of you. We hope that you will consider helping us next year!
Thanks again…..May you have a fantastic football season!
Best regards,
Rhonda Nelson
Program & Events Department Head
Older Persons' Commission
THANK YOU TO ALL THESE PLAYERS THAT STEPPED UP TO GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY!
Set Up Crew: David Jagow, Spencer Cairo, Cory Clemons, Aaron Ruehle, Michael Minadeo, Alec Trumble, Andrew Hammett, Michael Owusu
Clean Up Crew: Lonnie Jaynes, Ryan Glynn, Eric Arid, Chris Young, Nate Bristow, Cullen Connor, Mario Roveda, Alex Sakorafis, Ben Hollett, Darrian Bell, Jack Wentzloff, Jordan Gowman, Paul Mikhjian, Adam Boike
8/27
ADAMS TAKES DOWN CLARKSTON IN OPENER 17-7
Annese, No. 2, scores 2 TDs in Victory
There is nothing like a Top 25 matchup between two conference rivals to kick off the start of the football season. Rochester Adams ranked #14, made the short trip up I-75 to take on #22 Clarkston. It was a year ago that Rochester Adams watched Clarkston stymie the Highlanders 6-3 in a season-opening football game, played under monsoon conditions. Clarkston went on to finish the regular season 9-0 and eventually reached the state semifinals.
Adams got its measure of revenge Friday night on the road in the season opener for both teams — this is the sixth time in the past seven years the two have opened the season against one another — this time leading the whole way in a 17-7 OAA crossover victory.
As to be expected on opening week, both defensive units were dominant in the first half. Adams kicker Cameron Casey booted a 25-yard field goal late in the 2nd Quarter which capped a 15 play, 70 yard drive for the Highlanders. ...More
The JV Highlanders opened the 2010 campaign against a familiar opponent, the Clarkston Wolves.
It did not take long for this high scoring affair to get started as Jack Twitty raced 31 yards up field on the third play from scrimmage. Two plays later Kyle Niswonger rocketed up the middle for 30 yards and into the end zone to put Adams on top. An Evan Skiff XP made it 7-0.
Adams failed to capitalize on a Clarkston turnover deep in their own end despite a 14 yard Jeremy Ball to Andrew McBride hook up and a 13 yard run by Zack Littleson which took the ball inside the 5. An Adams fumble gave the ball back to the Wolves who returned the favor 3 plays later when Jack Twitty picked off a Clarkston pass.
This time the Highlanders got the job done on 7 straight running plays as Jack Twitty went over from 5 yards out on 4th and goal. The XP failed and Adams led 13-0 with 5 minutes to go in the 1st quarter. ...More
The Rochester Adams freshman football team opened their 2010 season at home Thursday night with a heartbreaking loss to Clarkston 20-12. Clarkston scored two touchdowns in the last three minutes to come from 12 points back to earn the victory. Adams took the opening kickoff and marched 70 yards down the field behind some fine running by Kaleb Halteman and Jordan Shive. Quarterback Matt Sokol ran the last 2 yards for the season’s first touchdown. On Adam’s second possession Sokol found Press Kampe for a 35 yard pass completion on third and long keeping a drive alive that would end when Sokol threaded the needle on a beautiful pass to Kampe for 20 yards and a touchdown. That score would put the Highlanders up 12 – 0.
Clarkston got on the scoreboard with less than a minute to go in the half when its defense intercepted an Adams pass and returned it 15 yards to the end zone. The extra point would make the score 12-7 at the half. ...More
GOLD CARDS A HUGE SUCCESS
Congratulations to all of our sellers and THANK YOU to our Adams supporters!
Top Seller Kyle Niswonger
Top Selling Team-JV
Pizza Party Celebration
Team members: Mike Cobb, Sam Gasorowski, Alex Lang, Michael Manzo, Drew McBride, Chris Mikhjian, Zack Littleson, Kyle Niswonger, Kory Norris, Andrew Sabuda
8/25
GAME TIME CHANGE
The Varsity Game on Friday, September 10th, at Southfield Lathrup is at 5:30 PM.
8/18
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM
Use your Kroger Plus card and contribute to the Adams Football Program
Most participants are new online customers so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box.
Enter your zip code, click on your favorite store, enter your email address, create a password, and agree to the terms and conditions
You will then get a message to check your email inbox. Click on the link within the body of the email.
Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
Enter 82304 and confirm our organization, "Rochester Community Schools Foundation - Adams Football." Make sure that you click on the circle to the left of your organization so that it becomes highlighted.
LIFT-A-THON RESULTS
Job well done by all of this year’s participants! Special congratulations go out to Spencer Cairo and Mo Benjamin who both moved into overall first place, by lifting a record-breaking 355 lbs.!!
Heavy-Weight Division (181 + lbs)
1st Place
Spencer Cairo, Mo Benjamin – 355 lbs.
2nd Place
Sukhman Sidhu – 325 lbs.
3rd Place
Ayaz Khan – 305 lbs
Middle-Weight Division (150 - 180 lbs)
1st Place
Jacob Brown – 235 lbs.
2nd Place
3-way tie: Mac Fisher, Ed Williams Mike Fisher – 225 lbs.
Light-Weight Division (0 - 149 lbs)
1st Place
2-way tie: Phil Annese, Desante Dinkins – 205 lbs
2nd Place
Adam Boike – 175 lbs.
5/23
Highlander Labor Makes Yard Look Great
Football players gathered on Saturday morning, May 22nd, to provide 24 total hours of labor to the Kavanaugh Family, the successful bidders for Highlander Yard Work in this years Live Auction. Big thanks go to Aaron Ruehle, Ryan Hess, Mitch Miller, Chris Cherubin, Ryan Younan, Mike Fisher, Matt Morris and David Jagow who dug, planted, weeded and spread mulch without complaint. More thanks to our adult supervisors Pam Ruehle, Megan Ruehle, Irina Cherubin and Renee Jagow. The entire Adams football family appreciates your effort!
Silent Auction Raises $18k! Shoppers browse items at the 2010 Silent Auction The annual Football fundraiser held at Addison Oaks on March 13, 2010 was a great time for everyone that attended, plus we raised more than $18,000 for our Highlander Football Program. The food was delicious, the decorations beautiful, the auction items plentiful, and the music, by Birds on a Wire, very enjoyable.
A big Thank You to the team of volunteers that put this auction together, the local businesses and sponsors that contributed so generously, and especially, to the families and friends that attended this special evening. ...More
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