Team Mega Human advances to next round of playoffs with big win
Team Mega Human braved the elements and defeated the Seattle Saviors in a 20-0 victory on a rainy Thursday afternoon. The heavy rain caused turnovers for both teams, but the Mega Human defense shut out its opponent for the third week in a row to lead the Mega Humans to victory and the next round of the playoffs.
The Seattle Saviors quarterback threw four interceptions during the game, with three picks being hauled in by Mega Human safety Rob Meussner. The other pick belonged to Drew Wate, Shane’s younger brother, who filled in for the injured linebacker and made an immediate impact.
The offense started the game off slow and was forced to punt on its first possession of the game. It was also the first punt of the season for TMH. On its next drive TMH moved the ball down the field, and quarterback Meussner ran the ball in for the score, giving the Mega Humans an early 7-0 lead.
The Seattle Saviors took the ball on the subsequent drive and reached the ten yard line. But the Mega Human defense put together a pivotal goal line stand, and forced the Saviors to turn the ball over on downs at the end of the first half.
In the second half, the Mega Humans started off with the football and sustained a long drive down the field. Meussner, who went 7 for 12 (58 percent) with two touchdowns and an interception, capped the drive off with a touch down pass to wide receiver Alex Whitney in the back of the end zone.
The Mega Humans scored another touchdown late, bringing the score to 20-0 and putting the game out of reach for the Saviors.
The Mega Humans will have to wait until Nov. 17 before they take the field again, time which will let them prepare for their next opponent.
“We’ll use this extra time to get healthy and rest up. We’re just focusing on one game at a time and are looking forward to the opportunity to perform on the field,” wide receiver and defensive back Kyle Thomas said after the game.
The Mega Humans will be given the opportunity to keep its season alive Monday, Nov. 17 at 3:30 p.m. on IMA field two.
Game Ball:
This week’s game ball goes to Meussner for the second week in a row, after having three interceptions and a solid performance on offense.
Quote of the Game:
“Boobie just wants to spin,” Meussner said after a flag guarding penalty in the second half. The quote is a reference to one of Rob’s favorite movies “Friday Night Lights”. Meussner is also a fan of the “National Treasure” movie series starring Nicholas Cage.
Injuries:
-Tony Blackburn, K: Suffered a season-ending toe injury after falling down the stairs early Sunday morning. Brian Mayer will assume all kicking duties for the remainder of the season.
That is all for now, please check back next week for more playoff results.
Alex Whitney makes an acrobatic catch in one of the Mega Human’s earlier games. Special thanks to Tristan “Fresh” Krause for the photo, even though it is out of focus.
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