The long bus ride from Newville to Robesonia Friday Night only symbolized the process it has been for the Big Spring football program. A “Big Time” process for Head Coach and Athletic Director Joe Sinkovich, a “Big Time” commitment for the school district and “Big Time” support from the community all working together to bring this Bulldog football program back. This year’s Bulldog team had been a “nice” story. Then, a thumping of the defending PA Class A champion made everyone sit up and take notice. And now…with a resounding 49-35 win at Conrad Weiser in a District playoff opener, the “Big” is back in Big Spring (8-3) football.
There were lots of stars in this one on both sides of the ball. Big Spring’s QB Ethan Eisenberg accounted for four TDs and was throwing darts all night to his receivers all over the field. Dylan Wakefield ran wild for the Bulldogs and had three rushing TD’s. Even hobbled by a severe ankle injury, Conrad Weiser QB Logan Klitsch had an outstanding performance. Klitsch had four TDs throwing and one rushing for the Scouts.
Here is Big Spring Head Coach Joe Sinkovich’s post-game comments.
https://twitter.com/BadgleyBruce/status/1456804072602931203
It did not take long for Big Spring to seize the moment in this one. Like just one play……
WIDE open on @BulldogsBig first play is Conner Black from QB Ethan Eisenberg and a 64 yard score XP is no good 8:32 quarter one 6-0 over by @WeiserFootball @piaadistrict3 @HSFBamerica @EPAFootball @CaryMoyer @PremiunSports @SportsByBLinder @4thDownMag pic.twitter.com/aZ6ANA7ts7
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) November 5, 2021
Weiser would take the lead 7-6 as the first quarter ended.
This bomb from Logan Klitsch to Anjay Feliciano sets up a Klitsch dive TD on the next play @WeiserFootball takes a 7-6 lead over @BulldogsBig as we end quarter one @piaadistrict3 4A @PremiunSports @EPAFootball @CaryMoyer @SportsByBLinder @CWScoutsSports pic.twitter.com/devBnY0KZz
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) November 5, 2021
Eisenberg hit Caleb Massare across the middle and Big Spring was back in front.
@BulldogsBig back in front ! 28 yards from Eisenberg to Caleb Massare 14-7 now CB over @WeiserFootball 7:25 until halftime @CWScoutsSports @PremiunSports @EPAFootball @SportsByBLinder @CaryMoyer @piaadistrict3 pic.twitter.com/to9VeA1kP6
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) November 5, 2021
Weiser came right back when Klitsch hit Anajay Feliciano on this pretty play.
On the run @WeiserFootball Logan Klitsch hits Feliciano for a 39 yard TD this time Tied at 14 with @BulldogsBig 4:10 until halftime wow! @SportsByBLinder @PremiunSports @EPAFootball @HSFBamerica @CaryMoyer pic.twitter.com/qJs9Aqx4TO
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) November 5, 2021
Dylan Wakefield’s short TD run put the Bulldogs back in front 20-14 with 1:49 left in the half. That was just enough time for Klitsch and Conrad Weiser. The Scouts came right down the field to take a 21-20 lead going into the break.
Time running down in the 1st half Klitsch to Feliciano and Aanjay does the rest. @WeiserFootball back in front 21-20 over @BulldogsBig at halftime. Good one going on in Robesonia! @CWScoutsSports @EPAFootball @PremiunSports @HSFBamerica @SportsByBLinder @CaryMoyer @piaadistrict3 pic.twitter.com/NpHZqKtuUT
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) November 6, 2021
Big Spring came out fired up on both sides of the ball in the second half. Eisenberg took their first play of the second half 64 yards to the house to make it 28-21. Then a “Big Time” play on defense by Tucker Lowery ended the Scouts next possession.
Nice INT by @BulldogsBig Tucker Lowery @BulldogsBig up 28-22 over @WeiserFootball 10:20 quarter three @PremiunSports @piaadistrict3 @CaryMoyer @EPAFootball @SportsByBLinder pic.twitter.com/XcT61NKIVw
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) November 6, 2021
Big Spring stretched the lead in quarter three with some big offensive and defensive plays.
@BulldogsBig running wild! Dylan Wakefield scampers 31 yards to make it 35-21 over @WeiserFootball 7:50 quarter three @piaadistrict3 4A @EPAFootball @PremiunSports @CaryMoyer @SportsByBLinder pic.twitter.com/FcocJgGz9H
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) November 6, 2021
@BulldogsBig firing on all cylinders This Eisenberg to Conner Black 6 yard TD puts @BulldogsBig on top 42-28 over @WeiserFootball 2:52 quarter three @piaadistrict3 @SportsByBLinder @PremiunSports @EPAFootball @CaryMoyer pic.twitter.com/37GZ2Nmgvr
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) November 6, 2021
@BulldogsBig Aaron Matthews a big INT to end quarter 3 Big Spring leads @WeiserFootball 42-28 @piaadistrict3 @EPAFootball @CaryMoyer @PremiunSports @SportsByBLinder pic.twitter.com/fb088i9Wsu
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) November 6, 2021
Klitsch and Conrad Weiser did not go down without a fight. The Scouts drew to within seven halfway through quarter four. But the Big Spring offense could not be stopped and the Bulldogs came away with the “Big Time” 49-35 victory.
This flip from Klitsch to Feliciano closes the gap! @BulldogsBig now up only 42-35 over @CWScoutsSports with 7:27 remaining. Oh my! @piaadistrict3 @EPAFootball @PremiunSports @CaryMoyer @SportsByBLinder pic.twitter.com/spVrY8B9SF
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) November 6, 2021
Another great throw by @BulldogsBig QB Ethan Eisenberg this one to Logan Schmidt sets up another TD run by Dylan Wakefield @BulldogsBig now up 49-35 over @WeiserFootball 4:10 remaining @piaadistrict3 @EPAFootball @PremiunSports @CaryMoyer pic.twitter.com/JuokLgKXL1
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) November 6, 2021
