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Haverford Beats Washington In Blowout

Heading into the Inter-Ac schedule, Haverford School wins 36-15.

IN SHORT

Fords (3-1) defeated the George Washington Eagles (5-1) 36-15 on Thursday night at Northeast High School.  

After a 55yard rushing touchdown from the Eagles, Haverford would respond with an 8 yard quarterback keeper from James Chakey with 2:15 left on the clock. 

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The second quarter began with a 93 yard touchdown reception from the Eagles, but the Fords would continue to fight. After a three-and-out from the seemingly sputtering offense, the Fords would get a huge lift from their big playmaker, Matt Galambos.

Galambos forced and recovered a fumble at the 11, returning the ball to the 4-yard line. On a wildcat formation, Stephen Fitzgerald lined up as quarterback and connected with Galambos on a 5-yard touchdown. After another defensive stop, Haverford would drive down the field, scoring once more with 56 seconds remaining, adding to a 22-12 lead at half.

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The Fords would continue to dominate the second half, putting together an 85-yard touchdown drive, culminating in a three yard rushing touchdown from Chakey. As the defense protected the lead, Haverford was able to put together one more long, suspended drive to start the fourth quarter.

The almost nine minute drive did not result in any scoring, but it did end any chance the Eagles had at getting back into the game. Galambos would make sure of it, intercepting a pass with 3:00 left on the clock. A Dylan Pond 5 yard rushing touchdown would cement the game for the Fords.

FORD OF THE GAME Matt Galambos—In addition to two touchdown receptions and 45 yards receiving, Galambos also blocked an extra point, forced and recovered a fumble, and had an interception to ice the game.

OTHER KEY PERFORMANCES

James Chakey—The quarterback ran for two touchdowns and threw another touchdown in the victory.

Anthony Hill—The running back/cornerback rushed for a 5-yard touchdown and made a key interception at the end of the first half.

COACH'S TAKE—"More than anything, this game speaks to the development of our football team, mostly from our seniors. We're senior heavy up front, and we really rely on the run."—Head Coach Michael Murphy

THEY SAID IT—"I told the offense after the first touchdown that they weren't going to score anymore. We replied and pushed forward from that." —Quarterback James Chakey

UP NEXT—The Haverford Fords take on Chestnut Hill Academy on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Chesnut Hill at 2 p.m. 

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