Weekend wrap – Ross powers team to close win
Brandon Ross was nearly unstoppable Friday night in a close win for his Charter School of Wilmington (Del.) squad.
The Maryland-bound running back helped keep the Force undefeated with their 34-30 win over Glasgow.
Running back Brandon Ross led the way for Charter (3-0 overall, 1-0 Flight A), rushing for 207 yards on 34 carries with two touchdowns. "As a team, we just had a good week of practice," he said. "We wanted to make it a point to come out here and execute, play hard, and just do the little things right."
• Maryland tight end commitment Ryan Malleck played a major role in his team's first win of the season. The senior from Point Pleasant Boro (N.J.) caught five passes for 116 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers' 21-8 win over Jackson Liberty.
In the first quarter, [Chuckie] Krohn found Malleck streaking down the left sideline for a 50-yard strike that put the Panthers up 14-0. Three minutes into the second quarter, Krohn again connected with Malleck -- this time, for 42 yards. Malleck grabbed a short pass from Krohn in the open field, cut back to the left sideline behind some good blocking and went 35 yards untouched the rest of the way.
• ESPN.com's Jamie Newberg, who scouted Spartanburg (S.C.) High's 14-13 loss to South Pointe, had positive things to say about new UM offensive line pledge Stephen Grommer.
Maryland offensive tackle commit Stephen Grommer, had a solid night. He lined up mainly against Dixon and more than held his own. Much of the time he would down block, leaving Dixon to someone else or allowing him upfield. Grommer also showed the ability to get to the second level in a hurry. He will likely be a guard for the Terrapins.
• Terps linebacker recruit Cole Farrand did some damage on the offensive side of the ball in Pope John's 27-6 win over High Point (N.J.).
Then with the Lions clinging to a 14-6 advantage late in the third quarter, Kenney and Cole Farrand combined on a 75-yard touchdown pass, making High Point’s bid for a comeback more difficult.
• Maryland defensive back commitment Jeremiah Hendy caught a five-yard touchdown pass in Bowie's 44-6 rout of Oxon Hill.
Comments
Matt,
Any update from this weekend regarding Faust?
Posted by: mitch | September 27, 2010 1:33 PM
mitch -- No commitment as far as I know. There was some talk of holding a press conference a few weeks ago, but I'm not sure if there's been any movement on that front. Other schools are trying to get Faust to visit (Florida State, for one), but I would still be surprised if he doesn't pick Maryland.
Posted by: Matt Bracken | September 27, 2010 2:39 PM