James Lark, Brian Goulard, Drew Magdich, Chris Connolly, Brian and Scott Irwin. The Thunder 9 Grey team completely dominated the Franklin Square Warriors in a 32-0 pounding Sunday Oct. 23rd at Stewart Field, bringing Thunder's season record to 5 and 1.

The strong and effective Thunder defense posted a "Do Not Enter" sign for the Warriors, who got only a sneak peek of the end zone just once in the entire game. Thunder shut 'em down 1-2-3-4 most times, giving GC possession for most of the game.

For Thunder, the words "1st Down!" sounded like a broken record (for those of us who remember that needle getting stuck on a scratch!) Skilled and unrelenting offensive running and passing plays resulted in 1st downs too numerous to count and gave our boys 5 touchdowns, two with the extra point.

Chris Connolly man a mano with FS offense. Some Highlights:

- Super runner Michael Collins rushed for over 100 yards in the game and scored 2 TDs, including a 55-yard TD run on the first play of the game.

- Center Brian Goulard snapped quickly and perfectly to QB Jack Tigh every time, to keep things moving for Thunder.

- Jack Tigh had 65 yards rushing and scored a TD. He threw a 20 yard pass completion to Collins, who scored his second TD on the play.

Kieran McGoldrick with Kyle Wein as Kieran prepares to come off the disabled list. - A versatile Danny Simmons played 4 positions, rushing for 70 yards in 3 runs at halfback, sacking the QB as nose tackle, and making several key tackles at linebacker.

- Powerhouse Nick Giannone rushed for 60 yards, including an entertaining 25-yard run where he carried half the Franklin Square team on his back!

- Ryan Giacini complemented a Giannone gain by running the ball in for his first TD of the season.

The TD-scorers and the runners: Michael Collins, Pat Gerspach, Ryan Giacini, Jack Tigh, Danny Simmons, Nick Giannone. - Bryan Irwin had a huge breakaway for 50 yards; Pat Gerspach took the ball in for a TD.

- Extra points scored on 2 TDs: Pat Gerspach, and Nick Giannone.

- Exceptional Offensive blocking by Connor Tariche, Marty Waters, Liam McGuiness, Drew Magdich, Brian Goulard.

- Inpenatrable Defense overall, especially James Lark, Devin McGuiness, Chris Connolly, Scott Irwin.