{"id":19649,"date":"2024-09-14T09:04:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T13:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=19649"},"modified":"2024-09-14T09:04:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T13:04:03","slug":"starfire-comeback-comes-too-late-heritage-now-4-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/14\/starfire-comeback-comes-too-late-heritage-now-4-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Starfire comeback comes too late, Heritage now 4-0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>DANE FUELLING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>WZBD.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 26-0 lead for Heritage with 40 seconds to play in the first half was simply too much for South Adams to overcome in their Week 4 matchup, even with a 70-yard TD pass from Tytus Lehman to Caiden Neuenschwander with zeros on the clock at the end of the second quarter, and the home Patriots moved to 4-0 with a 38-22 victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/13sepSA70yardTDpass.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Tytus Lehman makes it a game with a long touchdown pass to end the first half to Caiden Neuenschwander. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vanwertcinemas.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sep-14th-24.jpg?resize=640%2C233&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sep-14th-24.jpg?resize=1024%2C373&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sep-14th-24.jpg?resize=300%2C109&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sep-14th-24.jpg?resize=768%2C280&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sep-14th-24.jpg?w=1099&amp;ssl=1 1099w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The home team finished with 479 yards of offense and any memory of pre-season questions involving whether Heritage would be able to move the ball this season with a new coach and a new QB has disappeared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That new QB, Eli Tigulis, was 20 of 27 for 260 yards, throwing three touchdowns to three different receivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TwoBrothersBarandRestaurant\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-brothers-1.jpg?resize=480%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-brothers-1.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-brothers-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-brothers-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/13sep2ndHalfDriveForHeritage.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Heritage still found room to move the ball in the second half. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The story, though, for the Patriots was really all about one man &#8211; Nasir Martin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/13sepMartin80yardrun.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Nasir Martin rumbles for an 80-yard touchdown. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>210 yards for Martin came on just 19 carries, with the biggest one putting the Patriots up 13-0 on an 80-yard scamper early in the second quarter. Martin closed out the scoring and put the game away for good with two minutes to play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apiland.net\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/API_Small.bmp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18308\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/13sepSAfg.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Jackson Garcia converts a field goal attempt for South Adams. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A Jackson Garcia field goal in the third quarter was followed up by two TD passes by Lehman to Derek McKean to make it a game in the second half, but it was too little, too late. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image0-29.jpeg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image0-29-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image0-29-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image0-29-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image0-29-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image0-29-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image0-29-scaled.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image0-29-scaled.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Tytus Lehman rolls out and looks downfield for the Stars. (Photo by Patrick Gunsett)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/13sepSAmckeanOpens4thWithTD.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Derek McKean catches a touchdown pass at the start of the fourth quarter to draw the Stars closer. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Starfires seized their opportunities because of a dozen Heritage penalties and two lost fumbles. Playing catch up for much of the game, the visitors didn&#8217;t have much of a ground game. Dillan Ramirez led the team with 55 yards, but overall the team had just 43 yards on the ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lehmanfeedmill.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lehman-Feed-Mill.jpg?resize=348%2C209&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lehman-Feed-Mill.jpg?w=348&amp;ssl=1 348w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lehman-Feed-Mill.jpg?resize=300%2C180&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Heritage dominated the line of scrimmage with their big defensive line, tallying seven sacks and chasing Lehman all over the pocket. Charlie Riddle and Jackson Litchfield each had two sacks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-12.jpeg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-12-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-12-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-12-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-12-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-12-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-12-scaled.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-12-scaled.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Heritage dominated the line of scrimmage for much of the game, picking up seven sacks. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>South Adams will return home in Week 5 for Homecoming against Blackhawk Christian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heritage will host Adams Central for first place in the ACAC on WZBD&#8217;s featured game of the week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/13sepHeritageSAwrapup.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Rex Brewer and Manny Brewer wrap up a wild and cooky game at Heritage in Week 4. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>SCORING SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quarter 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>:42 &#8211; Braden Walter 20-yard catch from Eli Tigulis, Rauner PAT good, 7-0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quarter 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6:37 &#8211; Nasir Martin 80-yard run, Rauner PAT no good, 13-0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3:47 &#8211; Zeke Litchfield 11-yard catch from Eli Tigulis, Weber 2-PT conversion no good, 19-0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>:40 &#8211; LanTae Cassel 52-yard catch from Eli Tigulis, Rauner PAT good, 26-0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-13-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-13-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-13-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-13-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-13-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-13-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-13-1-scaled.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-13-1-scaled.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>:00 &#8211; 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