High School Football:
Edgewood's Defense Strikes Early In Win Over Cherry Hill West

Saturday, October 23, 1999

By Rellcam
SJSports Special Correspondent

The Edgewood Eagles defense, led by Roger Brown and Chris Catania, struck early and often. On Cherry Hill West's second possession, Eagles' cornerback Roger Brown picked up a fumble and raced 30 yards for the score, giving the Eagles a 14-0 lead early in the first quarter. On the Lions' following offensive series, Eagles' linebacker Chris Catania scooped up another Cherry Hill West fumble and used a nifty cutback move and outran his pursuers, giving Edgewood (4-2) a 21-0 lead.

In the first quarter, Eagles' senior tailback Jason Sapp scored on a 10 yard run, giving the Eagles' a 7-0 lead. Early in the second quarter, running back Brandon Osborne scored a 47 yard run, and Kyle Murray was the recipient of a 12 yard pass from QB Nick Rosetti, ending the first half 34-0.

Roger Brown capped his performance with two interceptions in the second half. All purpose back Dennis Davis had two receptions for 55 yards and added the Eagles' final score on a 3 yard run. Cherry Hill West's only score came when their quarterback Mike Guinta scored on a 2 yard run. Final score 40-6 Edgewood.

Note:   The Edgewood Eagles' defense is among the South Jersey leaders with 11 interceptions thus far this year.