R-B goes 2-0 against Fenton in 2008
By Mark Busch
Riverside Brookfield wide receiver Dontaye Bosley fights for extra yardage during their home game against Fenton on Friday, Sept. 19, which was the first of the Bulldogs' two victories against the Bison this season.
Riverside Suburban Life
Sat Oct 11, 2008, 12:21 AM CDT
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In the midst of clinching at least a share of the Metro Suburban Conference title, Riverside Brookfield continued its progression of finding an offensive identity.
And that identity was nearly flawless in the Bulldogs' 63-19 win at Fenton on Friday night as R-B provided evidence that if junior quarterback Bill VandeMerkt receives time to throw the football, and the defense displays a complimentary effort, then the Class 6A scene may find a dangerous team come playoff time.
"We're figuring out what we're supposed to do and everyone is doing their job," said R-B junior quarterback Bill VandeMerkt, who threw a career-high eight touchdown passes. "We just keep building our chemisrty."
Although the game was sent into a running clock during the fourth quarter, the Bison (3-4, 2-2) took advantage of its opportunities early on. Fenton capped the opening drive of the game with an 11-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Vince Esposito from quarterback Ricky Prignano, which put the Bison up 6-0 after the Bulldogs' Joe Swon blocked the extra point.
R-B (4-3, 4-0) responded with 3:44 remaining in the first quarter when VandeMerkt connected with wide receiver Will Lusthoff for a 28-yard touchdown. This led to the Bulldogs going on a 56-13 run.
"We had far too many mistakes and give R-B credit, they played hard," said Bison head coach Mark Farrell. "We needed to limit the big plays, defend the short stuff and defend the deep ball. And we didn't."
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