Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Columbia vs. Camp Hill: Camp Hill by the numbers


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So who are the names of the Camp Hill players that you'll likely hear the voice of Hershey Stadium Bob Shellenberg say Friday afternoon.
The Lions under first-year coach Frank Gay went 1-9 a year ago and come into the game with a six-game wining streak, having not lost since Boiling Springs, 34-14, back on Sept. 30. Since that time, the Lions have beaten the likes of Elco, Middletown, Steel-High, Susquenits and East Pennsboro during the regular season and York Catholic last week in the District 3 Class A playoffs.  The win over Elco came a week after the Raiders were soundly beaten by the Crimson Tide. The Lions beat Elco, 35-17.
Two of the Lions wins during their streak over Middletown and East Pennsboro were by one point, while another was by a touchdown over Susquenita.
Going into the 2011 season, the Lions retuned 10 starters on both sides of the football, accordiong to a pre-season preview that appeared in the Harrisburg Patriot back in August.
Two offensive players (both pictured) to keep an eye on are quarterback Marcellus Hayes, a 5-10, 165 pound senior. He's described as quick and athletic. Through 10 games, Hayes has rushed for 501 yards and nine scores. Through the air, Hayes has completed 42 percent of his passes for 882 yards. He's thrown 10 touchdowns and 11 picks.
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The other offensive threat is running back Jake Bingham, a 5-10, 195 pound seniorm, who has scored 12 touchdowns this season, nine of them on the ground. Through 10 games, Bingham, who had a big game against York Catholic, has rushed for 947 yards on 139 carries.
The only other back over 300 yards is junior Teddy Ramsey, who has rushed for 398 yards.
When Hayes puts the ball in the air is favorite targets are Daeshawn Williams, a junior, with 31 catches for 537 yards and nine scores, Ramsey with 18 catches and Quinn Francetts with nine grabs.
Up front, the Lions are led by Jake Bosley (6-0, 175), Cameron Ruhl (5-10, 200) and Kevin Crenchik (6-2, 210).
On the defensive side of the football, the Lions play a 4-4 and are again pretty athletic at linebacker.
Alex Gallaher is their field goal and extra point kicker.

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