The Rosthern Longhorns continued their 2011 football season with a home opening victory against Birch Hills. The veteran Longhorn team proved to be more than the newly formed Birch Hills squad could handle, winning easily. The game was a great learning experience for both teams, as all players had the chance to see the field and play.
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| Paul keeps his eye on the Birch Hills defender as he returns a kick off. |
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| Matthew leans forward for extra yards as two Birch Hills teammates try to drag him down on a punt return while Jem (12) looks to help with a block. |
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| Josh I. shows off his placekicking form as he attempts a convert after a Longhorn touchdown. Michael is the holder and Paul (21) is blocking. |
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| The Birch Hills running back turns the corner as Jordan and Jem hustle to make a tackle. |
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| Matt goes high in the air to intercept the Birch Hills pass. |
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| Josh D. gives all he's got to take down the Birch Hills ball carrier. |
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| Jem gets a great upfield push from his defensive end position. |
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| Jake (52) and Brendan (25) double team their opponent, allowing Michael to escape to the outside. |
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| Jake and Jordan fire out of their stance on the snap of the ball. |
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| Brendan looks for an open running lane as Jake blocks for him downfield. |
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| Ryan ties up the Birch Hills ball carrier, stopping the play in it's tracks. |
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| Jared effectively ties up two Birch Hills blockers, allowing his teammates behind him free reign to make tackles. |
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| Josh I. gained valuable game experience as a young quarterback in this game. |
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| Following an effective blitz, Ryan and Jared are both in hot pursuit of the Birch Hills quarterback as they look to sack him in the backfield. |
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| Michael hands the ball off to Josh D. on a misdirection play as Jake (52) looks to lead the play. |
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| Josh I. turns to hand the ball off to his running back while Ryan, Jake and Paul set up their blocks for the play. |
