The Bombers beat the Warriors 41-7 on Nov. 14, improving to 11-0 and extending their winning streak to 11 games. Burlington had already clinched its division, according to the league standings.
The Bombers built a 17-0 lead before the Warriors scored. Robert Johnson opened the scoring with a 25-yard field goal in the first quarter. Jose Hager then connected with Donald Hass for a 12-yard touchdown, and Johnson’s extra point made it 10-0.
Hager added a 33-yard touchdown pass to Robert Lucero in the second quarter. Johnson’s kick extended the lead to 17-0.
The Warriors’ lone touchdown came in the third quarter after Kenneth Strong recovered a fumble by Bombers running back Edward Garrett. Edward Bethea passed to Edward Lotz for a 7-yard score, and William Buck’s extra point cut the deficit to 17-7.
Johnson answered with a 55-yard field goal, making it 20-7. The Bombers then pulled away in the fourth quarter, starting with Hager’s 20-yard touchdown pass to Vince Bright. Hager completed a two-point conversion pass to Raymond Wilfong for a 28-7 lead.
Daren Laflamme ran 9 yards for a touchdown later in the quarter. Johnson’s extra point made it 35-7. Hager scored on a 1-yard run with 2:24 remaining to complete the scoring at 41-7.
Hager finished with 367 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, and added 42 rushing yards and a rushing score. The Bombers completed 25 of 35 passes without an interception and ran for 247 yards as a team. Garrett led Burlington with 150 rushing yards and added 54 receiving yards. Lucero had 78 receiving yards, while Bright recorded 66.
Burlington’s defense recorded four sacks and held the Warriors to 14 rushing yards on 18 carries. The Warriors converted 3 of 14 third downs. Tight end Leon Bachmann led them with 106 receiving yards, but the team finished with 164 passing yards and one touchdown.
The Bombers are 4-0 in division play. The Warriors, who entered the game 6-5, are second in the division at 2-1.
Bombers rout Warriors 41-7, stay unbeaten at 11-0
Jose Hager threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as Burlington clinched its division and extended its winning streak to 11.
Wendell Arnold
· Burlington River Ledger
· 11/14/2066