Freshman starting quarterback, #3 John-John Roberts, threw an interception on the first play from scrimmage which led to a long field goal attempt by the Whippets.
After a close miss to the left of the uprights, the Vikings took over possession and again fumbled on the drive's first play. But this time, the Whippets defense converted when #9 McMahon took the ball back to the end zone.
The Whippets took a 14-0 lead when #2 Jonathan Reyes carried it in. He had 46 rushing yards in the half.
The momentum swayed in East's direction when the defense picked up a safety and Roberts got the ball back.
Rob Ritrovado made it a game when he brought of his five catches in for a score. He had 86 yards on his five receptions.
With the score at 14-9 and a rejuvenated East crowd chanting "we believe that we will win," the Whippets buckled down with just over 2:40 left on the clock and drove down the field to impressively the quiet the home side.
On a fourth and two situation, Whippet quarterback #19 Kegel ran 19 yards for the touchdown. He had 31 passing yards to compliment his 36 yards on the ground.
At halftime the Whippets lead the Vikings, 21-9.
Matt Cassidy
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