The Journal

Issue date: 9/27/07 Section: Sports

Media Credit: Max Gersh Freshman Brad Smelser rushes the football Sept. 23, avoiding a diving flag grab by junior Alex Cruz on the field at Eden Theological Seminary.

The Juggernauts and Los Aztecs were able to earn two hard-fought wins as the road to the Webster Flag Football playoffs continued on Sept. 23 at the Eden Theological Seminary Field.

On field one, Los Aztecs defeated 1-West in an 84-35 rout showing that their offensive power was a force to be reckoned with. Bryce Johnson led the team with four touchdown receptions and one interception while Josh Walker threw for a total of 11 touchdowns, demonstrating poise and efficiency in his quarterback role.

"We really needed to get a win because we wanted to avoid that dreadful 0-3 hole," Walker said after the win. "I give a lot of credit to my teammates because everybody stepped up and everyone got involved. Now that's something to be really proud of. Bryce Johnson, Walker's favorite target, played like a total package wide-receiver. He has the speed, the height, and the talent to help his team deliver positive results.
"Bryce is a prototype football player," Walker said about his teammate. "He reminds me of Chad Johnson. If I just put the ball over the top where it needs to be, I know I can rely on him to make the catch. He is something else."

Though Johnson was a major contributor, the victory for Los Aztecs was a collaborative effort with each player scoring or throwing for a touchdown. With the type of victory they had on Sunday, they are filled confidence heading into the final season game next week.

On field two, The Juggernauts emerged victorious against the UC Staff, winning 70-63 in overtime. The game was an astonishing match-up that featured the two top teams of the regular season. Nathan Scheuer led the Juggernauts with five touchdown receptions while Bryce Johnson scored the winning touchdown from Kevin McWilliams, the team's quarterback and field leader.

"Great win," McWilliams said following the game. "We had to work twice as hard but it was well worth it." Nathan Scheuer, whom McWilliams called the most talented player he's every thrown the ball to, received tremendous praise from his team with his astounding touchdown catches, each thrown for over 20 yards.

"Everything was put in my hands," said Scheuer. "I'm exhausted and that was a good team. I don't want to take all the credit though. I love my team and we did it together."

UC Staff leaders Bryan Childress and Chris Walker were stunned about the final outcome of the game but remained confident heading into the final game next week.

"It was a terrific game and they're a really fast team," Walker said. "We just got outplayed in the end. But we're going to be better next week. We have to."

The Juggernauts are the heavy favorites with an undefeated record of 3-0, while The UC Staff is 2-1 hoping to tie for the highest seed. Los Aztecs is 1-2 and 1-West is 0-3 still looking for its first win. This Sunday caps off the final games of the regular season before the playoffs begin in October.

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