Upstate Football Weekly - New York State Sportswriters Association

DN O T E B O O KRandolphvs.AvonFriday, 5:00 pm atAll-High Stadiumin BuffaloDAtDiv AllMaple Grove................... 7-0 7-0Randolph........................ 5-2 5-2Silver Creek.................... 4-3 4-3Chautauqua Lake........... 4-3 4-3Portville........................... 4-3 4-3Frewsburg...........…........ 3-4 3-4Cattaraugus-LV............... 1-6 1-6International Prep........... 0-7 0-7Friday, October 19thI-Prep @ Maple Grove, 7:00Cattaraugus-LV @ Randolph, 7:00Frewsburg @ Silver Creek, 7:00Portville @ Chatauqua Lake, 7:00*Only Section 6 Playoff games listedMaycock Leads RandolphRandolph used a patient running attackand a ferocious defense to beat MapleGrove 21-0 in the Class D championshipgame at Ralph Wilson Stadium last week.The Cardinals rushed for 294 yardsand held the ballfor more than 30minutes whileholding MapleGrove to just 81yards rushing.The Cardinalshave rolled upsome impressiverushing totals thisseason.One of the mostoverlooked playerson the team hasbeen junior QBMitch Maycock.“Mitch hasplayed well thisseason,” coach PatSlater said. “Hedirects things onthe field and he hasa nice arm. Hethrows a prettynice football and is a threat to throw theball.”When area fans think of Randolph,they think of “Ground and Pound” football.But, a quick look at the stats showsthat Maycock (6-0, 185) has been veryeffictive this season.The junior has completed 37 of 71passes for 653 yards and 10 TDs.“He’s done very well,” Slater said.“He’s not a fantastic runner but he knowsthe offense and he can pick his spots tothrow. He’s had agood season.”Maycock’s olderbrother Mike startedat QB whenRandolph won theNYS championshipin 2009.“These kids arestarting to look likethe 2009 team,”Slater said. “Theyare starting to getsome of the samecharacteristics ofthe 2005 and the2009 teams. Bothof those teams werestate champs.”Maycock hasPhoto by Mark AdairRandolph junior Mitch Maycock.always been a talentedQB inRandolph.“Mitch was thequarterback on the JV team and in midgetfootball,” Slater said. “His maturity andleadership skills are starting to catch upwith his ability. He is starting to think thegame and know the game.”Maycock also plays basketball andgolf at Randolph.A Glance16Be sure to check out our2013 Team Campat the USMA at West PointDevelop FundamentalsProper fundamentals and correct technique will be emphasizedby all camp coaches.Individual instructionOur staff is available to provide high school coaching staffs andplayers with tips on how to improve in all 3 phases of the game.What is Sprint Football?: Sprint footballgives smaller athletes an opportunity toplay at the collegiate level. Players mustweigh 172 pounds or less and areweighed twice a week prior to games.The game is played by NCAA rules.Team TrainingThere will be multiple opportunities throughout the camp to workas a team in order to imrpove your own systems.GOARMYSPORTS.COMEmail: sprintfootballcamp@usma.edu