Aidan Griffin takes a breather after making another big play. The Thunder Maroon 7s matched up vs a big Mineola team this week. In what was a tremendous defensive effort by both squads the Thunder fell a little short. Down 13-0 the Thunder rallied behind a big fourth down run by Kieran Paskewitz as he plowed over Mineola defenders for a much needed first down. Andrew DeSantis then faked a sweep to James Buckley and ran around right end for a 35 yard score. Once again solid blocking by the Offensive line led to the score. Eli Pagonis, Kyle Stein-back, March Michon and Michael Liberopolous anchored the Oline vs a much bigger Mineola squad all day. With only 5 minutes left the Thunder needed to hold and on 4th and one the Thunder D-line did their job. Great stop by the Defense of Aidan Griffin, Cole Dutton, Sean and Patrick Leggett, George Cognard and Will Honan. The offense had one more shot and a 20 yard gain by Matt Desimplicis had the crowd cheering. Unfortunately, a fumble recovery stalled the drive and Mineola managed a last second score.

Matt Desimplicis 'cuts back' for a big gain vs Mineola. Andrew DeSantis brings down big #33 of Mineola as Kieran Paskewitz moves in to help. The ferocious D-line of Will Honan (17) Jack Dignam (51) and Patrick Leggett (34) ready themselves for the next stand. Cornerback Mark Michon (20) looks on. QB Cole Dutton (32) fakes the bootleg as James Buckley (80) takes the handoff. Kyle Steinbach (31) moves in to open up a hole.