Tri-County Loses to Lenox 43-20

November 10, 2009

By Jamie Maxwell of Tri County High School

The Tri-County football team played @ Lenox in the 2^nd round of the playoffs.  Both teams were undefeated at 11-0. 

Lenox would score first with a field goal to take the 3-0 lead at the 3:19 mark.  Lenox's Dylan Douglas would score with 4:36 remaining in the 1^st quarter and the PAT was good. This gave Lenox a 10-0 lead.  With 33.1 seconds left until half, Lenox would score on another field goal.  The Tigers would go to half time with the 13-0 lead. 

Austin Christensen would score at the 5:24 mark and the PAT was good to make it Lenox 20-Tri-County 0.  Andy Thomas would connect a 46 yard pass to Ike Schmidt for a touchdown.  The extra point was blocked.  Twenty seconds later, Austin Hancock would run the ball in for the touchdown.  The PAT was good.  This gave Lenox a 27-6 lead.  At the 3:02 mark, Thomas connected with Ike Schmidt for a 57 yard touchdown.  Thomas would run in for the two point conversion.  This made the score at the end of the 3^rd quarter Lenox 27-Tri-County 14. 

Dylan Douglas would get the touchdown on the first play of the 4^th quarter.  The PAT was good.  Lenox would increase the score to 37-14 on a field goal at the 7:55 mark.  Thomas connected with Ike Schmidt on a 22 yard touchdown.  The two point conversion was no good.  With 3:50 remaining in the game, Tri-County's defense held and took over on their own 27 yard line.  But Lenox would intercept.  Austin Christensen would run the ball in at the 2:10 mark.  The final of the game was Lenox 43-Tri-County 20.

Coach Edmundson had this to say after the game, "We have to give Lenox credit. They beat us on the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. Our defense was on the field too long. The second half we were able to put some points on the board, but they were all from big plays. I was too little too late.  Andy Thomas threw for 182 yard and connected with Ike Schmidt 3 times for TDs. Our kids played hard and gave a good effort.  We were just simply out matched tonight. Thanks to everyone who covered us over the season and to everyone who made this year special.  We will miss our 8 seniors. Over the last four years they have been a part of 42 wins and only 1 regular season loss and 3 play-off losses to Lenox and 1 to Essex."

Passing stats:

Andy Thomas-10-23 for 182 yards

Receiving stats:

Ike Schmidt-5 for 163 yards, Michael Armstrong-3 for 14 yards, Colt Brumbaugh-2 for 5 yards

Rushing stats:

Colt Brumbaugh-7 for 24 yards, Andy Thomas-8 for 15 yards, Michael Armstrong-2 for 4 yards

Defensive stats:

Tyce Schmidt-8 solos and 7 assists, Ike Schmidt-9 solos and 3 assists, Andy Thomas-6 solos and 6 assists, Austin Rogers-4 solos and 8 assists, Colt Brumbaugh-4 solos and 7 assists, Joe Kirkpatrick-5 solos, 1 assist and 1 sack, Michael Armstrong-4 assists, Isaac Shaull-1 solo

The Trojans end the season 11-1.  The 8 seniors have been on the team since Tri-County started 8 man football in 2006.  You will all be missed next season!