2008 Woodie Awards
Big games pave way for playoffs
By: Noel Puno
Issue date: 10/4/07 Section: Sports
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The Juggernauts and the University Center Staff were both victorious in the final games of the regular season, earning the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds respectively for the playoffs Oct. 7.
In game one, the veteran UC Staff players defeated 1-West 49-14 showing they were re-energized and ready for the playoffs. Chris Walker led the team with five touchdown receptions and fellow teammate Bryan Childress scored two. Evidently, the experienced UC Staff showed to everyone that they weren't going to waver after losing their first game last week.
"I told everybody that we were going to have a solid game this week," Walker said after the game. "We came into this game ready to put up points and play defense, and the result would take care of itself in the end."
The game also brought the return of Spencer Campbell, who had a phenomenal defensive game with four sacks and one interception.
"I had to go out of town last week so it was tough for me to miss the game," Campbell said. "I had to step up and show everybody that The UC Staff is still the team to beat."
The 3-1 UC Staff is a heavy favorite to win it all after their dazzling performance Sept. 30. With the strong, consistent performances of Walker and Childress and the re-emergence of Campbell, the team hopes for success in the postseason.
"We have the momentum," Walker said. "We're going to perform well because the playoffs are where you leave it all on the field. This is what we've been waiting for."
In game two, the Juggernauts managed to keep their undefeated record by beating Los Aztecs 84-63. Bryce Johnson put forth a spectacular performance, throwing 10 touchdowns and catching two touchdown passes. Juggernauts field leader Kevin McWilliams also had a compelling game with four touchdown receptions, two touchdown throws and one interception.
"It was a good team effort," Johnson said after the game. "We knew that we had to win this game if we wanted to establish ourselves as the best team coming into the playoffs. Offensively, we just needed to be quick on our passes."
In game one, the veteran UC Staff players defeated 1-West 49-14 showing they were re-energized and ready for the playoffs. Chris Walker led the team with five touchdown receptions and fellow teammate Bryan Childress scored two. Evidently, the experienced UC Staff showed to everyone that they weren't going to waver after losing their first game last week.
"I told everybody that we were going to have a solid game this week," Walker said after the game. "We came into this game ready to put up points and play defense, and the result would take care of itself in the end."
The game also brought the return of Spencer Campbell, who had a phenomenal defensive game with four sacks and one interception.
"I had to go out of town last week so it was tough for me to miss the game," Campbell said. "I had to step up and show everybody that The UC Staff is still the team to beat."
The 3-1 UC Staff is a heavy favorite to win it all after their dazzling performance Sept. 30. With the strong, consistent performances of Walker and Childress and the re-emergence of Campbell, the team hopes for success in the postseason.
"We have the momentum," Walker said. "We're going to perform well because the playoffs are where you leave it all on the field. This is what we've been waiting for."
In game two, the Juggernauts managed to keep their undefeated record by beating Los Aztecs 84-63. Bryce Johnson put forth a spectacular performance, throwing 10 touchdowns and catching two touchdown passes. Juggernauts field leader Kevin McWilliams also had a compelling game with four touchdown receptions, two touchdown throws and one interception.
"It was a good team effort," Johnson said after the game. "We knew that we had to win this game if we wanted to establish ourselves as the best team coming into the playoffs. Offensively, we just needed to be quick on our passes."
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