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Football Frenzy!! Varsity prepares tor Turkey Day classic By Kathleen Szmit kszmit@barnstablepatriot.com PATRIOT FILE PHOTO CHANGING OF THE GUARD - Last year's captain Kevin Riley holds the Selectmen's Cup high as he greets a beaming Ryan Tremblett after the Raiders beat Falmouth 24-12. Quarterback Tremblett hopes to repeat this year. Thanksgiving day 2005 dawned chilly and damp.It wasarawday,especiallyfor anyone involved in outdoor sports. Nonetheless, the BHS varsity football team was fired up in antici- pation oftheirannualmatch against longtime rival Falmouth. This year the age-old rivalry was to play out on Guv FullerField in Falmouth. Inspired by heartfelt words of wisdom from BHS gridiron alumni who spoke with the team the day before the Big Game, the players were ready when it came time to take to the field. And what a field it was - wet and muddy. It wasn't long before there were no distinguishing colors between the teams on the field as everyonewascoveredinbrownmuck from head to toe.Themudjust made the game that much more fun. Readerswhoattendedthatmemo- rable match will remember Barn- stable'sstrength straight out ofthe boxthat day.KevinRiley,playingfor the first time as running back, was the undisputed hero. Tucking 127 rushing yards and two touchdowns beneath his belt, the BHS senior ended the season with a glorious finale. In the quarterback position was junior Ryan Tremblett, testing his wings while offering a glimpse of the future. The former Silver Bullet assumed the leadership position seamlessly, calling the shots with the cool composure of a seasoned player. It was a most impressive game. Defensively the Raiders dominated the Clippers, with C.J. Ellis, Pete Loumiotis, Mike Burke, and Bryce Christian all garnering impressive tackles. Offensively the team somehow managedsomefine footwork inspite of the treacherous field conditions. It was their forward progress com- bined with the defense'sconsistent thwarting of the Falmouth offense that allowed BHS to emerge with a victory of 24-12, bringing a trium- phant end to a difficult season. The post-game celebration was jubilant , with players not fully muddied during the game taking the opportunity to slide through the muck. Even the cheerleaders joined the glee. Likelast season,thisonehas been challenging for the Raiders, who currently stand at three wins and five losses. Unlike last season, the Raiders have home field advantage, which is always exciting. No doubt the bleachers will be full with raucous fans waving foam fingers as they cheer on their Boys. Regardless of their stats, this year's team is ferociously deter- mined to defeat Falmouth once again. While head coach Paul "Spanky" Demanche is keeping strategies close to the vest, he is willing to admit that he is looking forward to the longtime tradition. "We've alwaystried to treat it asaseparate entity," he said, noting that this gameinparticularismuch different from other regularseason gamesfor a number of reasons. "Alot of the kidshave been play- ing since Silver Bullets. For some of them this is a culmination of 10 years," explained Demanche. "It has a sense of finality. It's the last time some of these kids will put on pads." In spite of the bittersweet tinge to the game, Demanche admits the kids are awaiting the event. "They look forward to the excitement and anticipation of it,"he said. Demanchepersonallyappreciates the game for the way it brings lo- cal folks together. "I enjoy the fact that there's a lot more community involvementthenweseeinour other games," said the head coach. That sense of family and connectedness withthe school issomethingIreally enjoy. We have ahomecoming game but this is truly our homecoming." Thisyear's match promises to be even more electric as 2006 marks the revival of the pre-game parade and pep rally, both taking place on Wednesday. The parade is assumed to have begun in the 1940swhenyoungmen from BHS returned from WWII. "Back then it was the event of the year," said BHS football historian Sean Walsh. Through the years, the parade continued to be a popular event, though quite a chal- lenge,aswell."It'sreally a huge undertaking," said Walsh. "You have to have the volunteers to do it." The last time a full pre-game parade oc- curred in Barnstable was 2002. Weather in- terfered the following year,and after thatthere werenot enough people to bring the project to fruition. This year, Walsh en- couraged fellow mem- bers ofthe Quarterback Club to consider resur- rectingtheevent."We've got some new people on board who are very excited about it,"saidWalsh,noting that Mike Evauland KimPassalugo have been particularlyinstrumental in helping organize the parade. The 2006 parade, which kicks off at 1 p.m. from the east end of Main Street near the train station, promises to be a truly memorable parade. Each class from BHS willhave its ownfloat , aswillthe girls'volleyball team and the Drama Club. Various local dignitaries will march, as will the BHS Marching Band and the BHS cheerleading squad.There will even be fire engines for those less interested in football, should such people exist. As the musical backbone of the parade, the BHS Marching Band has been rehearsing intensely. "It's a lot of work," said BHS senior Jim Hammett, drum line captain. "The drumline ensuresperfectioninevery aspect. We try to make everything as perfect as possible." "Wearevery excited,"saidMichael Smith, director of the BHS music program of the first-place finishing band in Division II at the recent MICCA competition. John Jamison, BHS Marching Band assistant director, is eagerly anticipating the parade. "It gets the whole school going," he said. "They've been missing it. It's one chance for all the kids in the school to have alittle fun,be alittle rowdy, without going to the dark side." Naturally,alongwiththe band,the football team will be a prominent part ofthe parade,marchingaccord- ing to class along with Demanche. Jack Aylmer will be making an ap- pearance on behalf of the class of 1952, while several other alumni, possibly including 1995 captains Jon Sproul and Mike Duffley, also take part. Following the parade will be a spirited pep rally on the village green, which ought to get the fans and players suitablyriled and ready. The band will rev up the crowd by playing the BHS fight song, which may be drowned out by riotous cheering. No doubt the impending holiday will be first on anyone's minds. "They've been playing [this game] since 1895," said Walsh. "It's the fifth oldest rivalry in the state of Massachusetts." Volleyball ready to write another record Ninety-eight-game win streak on the line Saturday, along with state title By Kathleen Szmit kszmit@barnstablepatriot.com It used to be that only two things were certain in life: death and taxes. A BHS girls' varsity team is out to add a third: their reigninthe highschoolvolleyball world. After defeating New Bedford last Saturday to clinch the Di- vision I South title for the fifth straight year, the Raiders went on to trounce Lincoln-Sudbury on Wednesday night to advance to their fourth straight state championship match, tomor- row against Newton North High School in Hudson. BHS now has a whopping 98 wins over several seasons, edg- ing ever closer to that stunning century mark, whichsadly can't occur until 2007. Coming into the match at 23-1, Lincoln-Sudbury seemed formidable, but the Raiders im- mediately set to work, allowing the Warriors to lead just one time. Natalie Cohen kicked off the wins, turning in a solid ace to take the first game, while Kara Cullenandthe stellar Stephanie Bristol were in top form. Bristol notched threekillsand two blocks as BHS progressed toward anice 16-pointlead,while ErinJohnson brought inthe first three points of the set and Nata- lie Cohen turned in nine. During the second game the Raiders scored a 1-0 lead on a Warrior serve before Marissa Pita stepped in and handed in six straight service points for a tidy 7-0 margin. Pita's points included three aces. At the net, Bristol was again a force to be reckoned with, no doubt causingthe Warriorsmore than amoment'spause. Lending a hand in leading the charge, Cullen made sure to garner two kills of her own. For abrief period the Warriors seemed as though a rally might be in the works, scrappily bat- tling to 18-13. Bristol at the net was once again the Warriors' undoing, however.Allit took was awell-placed spikeand the Raid- ers were off to the races. Although MIAA rules necessi- tated athird match, it was clear that the Raiders had the victory in their grasp. Even so, they rolled along to earn themselves a final tally of 25-12. In a scene conjuring up deja vu,the team willfind themselves in familiar territory on Saturday when they once again travel to Hudson for a6p.m.game against Newton to determine who will wear the crown of state champs. No doubt they'll have everyone seeing Red. JV football team fights for even record In spite of recent losses, teams sets sights on Falmouth game By Kathleen Szmit kszmit@barnstablepatriot.com KATHLEEN SZMIT PHOTO YOU'RE G0IN' D0WNI - Members of the BHS JV team practice in anticipation of the Big Game against Falmouth on Thanksgiving Day. The game is the fifth oldest football rivalry in the state. The BHS JV football team con- tinues to soldier on in spite of two hard-fought losses. On Nov. 6. the team faced Bridge- water-Raynham in a tough match. BHS started out well with Jeremy Williams catching a sweet 35-yard pass off Jon Gomes for a touch- down. Less than a minute later Isaiah Voegelimade asolidtackle, stripping the ball from the B-R running back. Kyle Cocozza was quick to catch the ball midair,traveling the remainder of the field for another touchdown, bringingBHS to a 14-0 lead. B-R refused to giveup and rallied back to take a 16-14lead before put- ting one more over the line to clinch a 24-14 edge that BHS was unable to shake. Even in defeat,the Raiders gave a great effort.Alex Graham made his first start as fullback, while Kassio Coutinho made hisfirst start astail- back. Both playersturned inimpres- siveperformances. "I'mproud of the team as awhole,"saidPaul Bentley, the team'shead coach. "They fought the entire game." Aced by Attleboro On Nov. 11, the Raiders battled Attleboro in anotherhard match.As several key players had pitched in duringthe varsitygamethe previous night,there wasadecided mismatch a fact that became apparent when Attleboro arrived in two buses with 80 players. The first half of the game, BHS was simply out-played. Between Barnstable players still recovering from the varsity match and some out with injuries, Attleboro had a clear advantage. During the second half,the Raid- ers rallied and played Attleboro more evenly, refusing to relinquish any more points. Although the final score was 14-0, BHS showed determination, displaying strength in spite of then- low numbers. With a record of 3-4-1 the team has their sights set on their final game of the year Saturday at noon at Guv Fuller Field in Falmouth. "I can't believe the season is almost over," said Bentley. Sifflard named lineman of year at CCA Coast Guard Academy senior Ryan Sif- flard was named the Offensive Lineman of the Yearandwasnamedtothe NewEngland Football Conference All-Conference team. Sifflard, a former BHS varsity player, was named to the first offensive team in the conference. Shooting hoops The 34th annual Benevolent and Protec- tive Order of Elks National Hoop Shoot local contest will be held Nov. 25 at the Barnstable High School gymnasium. Reg- istration beginsat 10:30a.m.Boysand girls age brackets consist of 8-9year-olds, 10-11 year-olds,and 12-13year-olds.Winnersand runners-up from all age categories will re- ceive trophies. Local winners will advance to participate at the district level and then possibly at the state,regionaland national contests.Nationalchampionswillhavetheir namesengraved on the Hoop Shoot trophy onpermanentexhibitattheJamesNaismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. 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