Warwick Turns Back Solanco 48-14

Written by: Bruce Badgley on Saturday, October 17th, 2020. Follow Bruce Badgley on Twitter.

QUARRYVILLE – It was a Lancaster Lebanon League Section two showdown Friday night. Solanco came into its matchup with Warwick with tons of momentum. The Golden Mules were on a three-game win streak that included victories over perennial powerhouses Cocalico and Manheim Central. The undefeated Warriors marched in with an average margin of victory of better than 42 points a game through four opponents. Solanco battled the Warriors early but succumbed to a potent Warwick offensive attack 48-14.

Warwick’s Colton Miller was the star of the game. Miller was able to run through the Golden Mule defense all night long. Miller tallied five TD runs that included a long of 68 yards. Warriors Quarterback Joey McCracken also looked very comfortable running a crisp and balanced offensive attack.

The line did an amazing job,” said the humble Colton Miller after the game. “I am trying to prove people wrong that I am quick.” Solanco Coach Bob Locker was pleased with his team’s effort. ” We have a good defense and it showed tonight.” Locker also added, “You just can’t lose a game and qualify for Districts. It’s as simple as that.”

Warwick broke through on the games opening drive. Who else but Colton Miller could get the Warriors on top?

A very interesting opening drive for @WarwickWarriors ends with a Colton Miller TD dive. A Two pointer gives @WarwickFB an 8-0 lead over @golden_mules 7:04 quarter one pic.twitter.com/qbvlkPD0N9

— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 16, 2020

Warwick’s second first-quarter possession made the end zone as well.

34 yards this time for Colton Miller on @WarwickFB 2nd possession @WarwickWarriors up 14-0 over @golden_mules 2:01 quarter one @EPAFootball @CaryMoyer @small_play pic.twitter.com/WUjPJWWE5k

— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 16, 2020

The Golden Mules answered with an impressive ground-based drive.

The @golden_mules just pound it down the field! QB Mason St Clair gets it across but @WarwickFB still leads 14-7 with 5:56 until halftime @EPAFootball @CaryMoyer @small_play pic.twitter.com/5vP0y24xpw

— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 16, 2020

Warwick built a comfortable halftime lead on nice efforts by Colton Miller and a real bac- breaker by Caleb Schmidz.

That’s Colton Miller’s third TD of the game. This time from 12 yards The two pointer fails but @WarwickWarriors pulls out to a 20-7 advantage on @golden_mules 3:11 until halftime @EPAFootball @small_play @CaryMoyer pic.twitter.com/iMPLW01m4V

— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 16, 2020

@WarwickWarriors Caleb Schmitz shedding tacklers and going 46 yards for the score! @WarwickFB now up 28-7 over @golden_mules 2:26 until halftime. Wow! @EPAFootball @CaryMoyer @small_play pic.twitter.com/zWBOMgEb0q

— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 16, 2020

The Warriors really broke this open in the second half on another Colton Miller TD.

Colton Miller TO THE HOUSE for @WarwickWarriors and his 4th TD of the game. @WarwickFB literally running away here 35-7 over @golden_mules 5:31 quarter three @CaryMoyer @EPAFootball @small_play pic.twitter.com/skYGu8LMlL

— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 17, 2020

Miller and substitute Brendon Snyder really put this one out of hand.

BIG sack for @WarwickWarriors Broc Diem sets up Colton Miller’s 5th rushing TD from 62 yards. @WarwickFB now up 42-7 as quarter three ends. @EPAFootball @CaryMoyer @small_play pic.twitter.com/CHdT9BHoe2

— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 17, 2020

Brendon Snyder runs it across for @WarwickWarriors to make it 48-7 over @golden_mules 8:51 left @EPAFootball @small_play @CaryMoyer pic.twitter.com/msqtV43xU0

— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 17, 2020

A late TD by Solanco made the final 48-14.

That’s Robert Cartagena punching it across for @golden_mules @WarwickWarriors still up 48-14 with 2:41 remaining @EPAFootball @CaryMoyer @small_play pic.twitter.com/X4pZVMP9vb

— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 17, 2020

It did not get easier down the stretch

Solanco was able to post one late that made the final Warwick 48 Solanco 14

Warwick is off to face Cocalico next week. Solanco has a date with Conestoga Valley.

That’s Robert Cartagena punching it across for @golden_mules @WarwickWarriors still up 48-14 with 2:41 remaining @EPAFootball @CaryMoyer @small_play pic.twitter.com/X4pZVMP9vb

— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) October 17, 2020