PREVIEW: 2011 Regular Season, Game 7

EPHRATA AREA MOUNTAINEERS (0-3, 0-6)

@

WILSON BULLDOGS (3-0, 5-1)

Where: Gurski Stadium, Wilson High School, West Lawn, PA

When: 7:00 PM, Friday, October 14th

HOW'D THEY GET HERE?

• Well the Bulldogs have certainly come a long way since the season-opening loss to bitter rival Governor Mifflin, haven't they? The answer is yes. Yes, they have. Wilson has won five straight straight, including three straight in League playe, which stretches their ridiculous league game winning streak to 25 straight! The Bulldogs have defeated Manheim Central, Reading, J.P. McCaskey, Cedar Crest & most recently Hempfield. They now host a winless Ephrata team struggling to find a direction. The main reason for the Bulldogs quick turnaround has been their defense. Ever since the 2nd half versus the Barons in Week 2 the Wilson 'D' has been LIGHTS OUT. They're stuffing runners, pressuring the opposing QBs, and covering WRs with ease. Week 7 shouldn't be much of a test; Weeks 8 & 9, however, will be. Hopefully the 'dawgs won't be caught looking ahead...
• The Mountaineers are certainly struggling. They lost their 1st four games by a combined 38 points. They've been in the games vs Exeter (6-0), @ Cocalico (2-4), @Conestoga Valley (3-3) and @ Manheim Township (5-1). Unfortunately for them they haven't been able to secure a 'W'. Things got worse in Weeks 5 & 6 as Ephrata's opponents (vs Penn Manor, vs Warwick) won by a combined score of 72-21. The Mounts haven't won a league game since the 2009 season.

MATCH-UP HISTORY

• The game this Friday in West Lawn will be just the 6th all-time meeting between the Mounts & Bulldogs. Wilson has dominated the new series thus far, winning all 5 of the previous match-ups. The Bulldogs won last year at Ephrata, 63-0.

FOLLOW THE GAME LIVE

• While it's not TV or even radio, you can follow tonight's game "live" via the Internet. For a live scoreboard, check out MaxPreps.com, where yours truly will be updating the event as close to real-time as possible.
• If that's not your thing you can also follow @WilsonBulldogs on twitter. I try to get some light play-by-play action & score updates on there as well.

Helmet images courtesy PA Helmet Project.

RECAP: Bulldogs Stretch L-L Win Streak to 25 Games

The Bulldogs had another complete, team effort in their victory Friday evening over the Hempfield Black Knights. The win was Wilson's 5th of the year (and 5th straight) to stretch their record to 5-1. The 36-3 victory in Landisville also stretches their record winning streak in the Lancaster-Lebanon League to 25 games. They haven't lost a league game since October 26th, 2007, at Manheim Township. Wilson will host Ephrata (0-6) this Friday night at Gurski Stadium in West Lawn. Team & individual stats. below.

SOME NOTEWORTHY WILSON STATS

TEAM 

OFFENSE

First Downs: 21

Rushing Attempts / Yards / TDs: 36 / 205 / 2

Passing Attempts / Yards / TDs: 21 / 216 / 3

Total Yards: 421

Penalties / Yards: 10 / 87

DEFENSE

First Downs Allowed: 7

Rushing Attempts / Yards / TDs Allowed: 23 / 52 / 0

Passing Attempts / Yards / TDs Allowed: 14 / 58 / 0

Total Yards Allowed: 110

INDIVIDUAL

OFFENSE

Passing: Klein - 14 of 21, 216 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT

Rushing: Gillin - 17 carries, 167 yards, 2 TDs, 1 fumble

Receiving: Joseph - 2 catches, 61 yards, 1 TD

DEFENSE

Tackles: TBD

Interceptions: None

Run defense leads Wilson's rout of Hempfield [READING EAGLE]

Statistics [BERKS GAMEDAY]

PREVIEW: 2011 Regular Season, Game 6

WILSON BULLDOGS (2-0, 4-1)
@ 
HEMPFIELD BLACK KNIGHTS (2-0, 2-3)

Where: Georgelis Law Firm Stadium, Landisville, PA

When: 7:00 PM, Friday, October 7th

HOW'D THEY GET HERE?

• Wilson has responded quite well since their season-opening loss to Governor Mifflin, 34-28, in OT. They've won 4 straight, including their first two versus Lancaster-Lebanon League competition (McCaskey & Cedar Crest). The offense has gotten better, especially senior QB Seth Klein, though senior RB Rodney Gillin remains the focus. The biggest reason for the high level of play is the defense. Since being decimated by the rushing attack by the Mustangs in Week 1, the squad has been relentless, routinely holding opponents below their game averages.
• Despite starting the season 0-3, with losses against Lampeter-Strasburg, Lancaster Catholic, and Central York, the Black Knights have won two straight. They toppled Penn Manor, 28-21, in Week 4 & J. P. McCaskey, 38-12, in Week 5. The game versus Wilson will actually help decide a front-runner in L-L Section 1 with Manheim Township.

MATCH-UP HISTORY

• This is the 38th meeting between the Bulldogs (2-0, 4-1) & the Black Knights (2-0, 3-2). 1st place in L-L League Section 1 is on the line on Friday night! Wilson leads the all-time series, 27-10-0, with their last win coming in 2010 at Gurski Stadium in West Lawn, 35-0. They also won on their last trip to Landisville, 28-7. Hempfield hasn't won a game in the series since 2005, when they defeated the Bulldogs 56-28 at home.

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RECAP: Wilson Rips Cedar Crest

The Bulldogs had no problems against the hapless Falcons on Friday night in Gurski Stadium, winning 42-6. Senior QB Seth Klein was magnificent, consistently finding open receivers, especially senior WR Jake Morgan. Senior RB Rodney Gillin had a solid game despite not playing in the 2nd half. The Wilson defense played a masterful game yet again, suffering only one let down early in the 3rd quarter. Wilson's win was their 4th straight this season and 10th straight versus Cedar Crest. Team and individual stats. listed below.

SOME NOTEWORTHY WILSON STATS

TEAM 

OFFENSE

First Downs: 16

Rushing Attempts / Yards / TDs: 22 / 150 / 3

Passing Attempts / Yards / TDs: 21 / 292 / 3

Total Yards: 442

Penalties / Yards: 7 / 72

DEFENSE

First Downs Allowed: 11

Rushing Attempts / Yards / TDs Allowed: 32 / 69 / 0

Passing Attempts / Yards / TDs Allowed: 18 / 194 / 1

Total Yards Allowed: 263

INDIVIDUAL

OFFENSE

Passing: Klein - 12 of 18, 284 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs

Rushing: Gillin - 6 carries, 92 yards, 1 TD, 0 fumbles

Receiving: Gillin - 8 catches, 183 yards, 2 TDs

DEFENSE

Tackles: Moyer - 9

Interceptions: none

Wilson routs Falcons [READING EAGLE]
Statistics [BERKS GAMEDAY]