Blue & Gold, Community Day
6755 Sheldon Rd, Rochester HIills, MI 48306
There was a great turnout under sunny skies for a productive Blue-Gold Scrimmage. It's Good to be Back!
Stoney Creek vs Port Huron, Youth Day
6755 Sheldon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306
The game opened with a tribute to the Cougar's Honorary Team Owner, Collin Jones. Cougar players walked the field in white button-ups and ties holding #9 placards to honor Collin.
The first half was a tight contest. Port Huron took an early lead until Zac Hager touchdown tied the game midway through the 1st quater at 7-7.
Eric Boothe scampers into the end zone from 4 yards to put the Cougars in front of Port Huron, 14-7, late in the first quarter.
After a Port Huron field goal, Jonny Fogler hits paydirt from 2 yards as the Cougars push their lead to 21-10 with 5:25 left in the half.
Port Huron scores with 1:04 left in the half to cut the Cougars’ lead to 21-17 at halftime.
Jonny Fogler breaks free for a 56-yard touchdown with 6:19 left in the 3rd quarter to extend lead to 28-17.
Another big TD run for Stoney as Eric Boothe scampers 49 yards pushing the score to 35-17 at the end of the 3rd quarter.
Eric Boothe gets his 2nd consecutive rushing TD, bringing it in from 17 yards to bring the lead to 42-17.
Kyle Parks closes the games scoring from 21 yards out to bring the score to 48-17 and what would be the final score!
Recap by AD Rick Jakacki
Game started with a tribute to the Cougar's Honorary Team Owner, Collin Jones
photo by David Recknagel
Cougars play tough defense stifling Port Huron's offense
photo by Lindsey Luhmann
Cougars celebrate one of SEVEN touchdowns on the day!
photo by David Recknagel
Offensive line opens huge gap at midfield
photo by Lindsey Luhmann
Stoney Creek vs Rochester
180 S Livernois Rd, Rochester, MI 48306
Big crosstown rivalry win as the Cougars pull out a late touchdown to beat Rochester 14-7!
It was almost a scoreless 1st half, until the Cougars'Jacob Best finds Sam McDermott for a 28-yard touchdown. Quentin Ubaydi adds the extra point as Cougars lead Rochester 7-0 with 1:19 left in the half.
Cougars twice in third quarter drive deep into Rochester territory but come away with no points. Cougars lead 7-0 at end of 3rd quarter.
An exciting 4th quarter sees the Falcons complete a TD pass and tie the game at 7-7 with 4:51 left in the game
Cougars pull out the late victory 14-7 as Jacob Best plunges into the end zone from 2 yards out with 41 seconds on the clock. Quentin Ubaydi nails the extra point.
Coach Merlo offers encouraging advice
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Stoney 11 yards out late in the game
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Cougars' TOUGH defense holds Falcons to one score
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Cougars celebrate hard fought win over Falcons
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Stoney Creek vs Clarkston, Commitment to a Cause
6755 Sheldon Rd, Rochester HIills, MI 48306
It was not only a night for football, but the Cougars "Commitment to a Cause" game supporting New Day Foundation. New Day helps provide emotional and financial support for families impacted by cancer. The Cougars were able to raise $6,183 for New Day!
Clarkston scores on 70-yard run on first play of game to take 6-0 lead on Cougars. Extra point is blocked.
Cougars drive to Clarkston 1 before turning ball over on downs. Clarkston runs 99 yards on the next play to up its lead to 12-0.
Clarkston scores on 18-yard with 2:13 left in the half to take a 19-0 lead into the half.
Cougars get on board with Jonny Fogler catch from Jacob Best with 7:07 left in the third quarter. Clarkston leads 19-6.
Clarkston extends lead over Cougars to 27-6 with TD and 2-point play with 2:30 left in third quarter.
With 2:21 left in the 4th quarter, Clarkston scores on 73-yard run to push lead over Cougars to 34-6.
Jacob Best connects with Eric Boothe from 25 yards for a score as Cougars cut Clarkston lead to 34-13 with 1:24 left. Quentin Ubaydi converts the PAT.
Final: Clarkston 34, Cougars 13.
Cougars take the field
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
O-line Sets
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Clarkston struggles to bring down Cougars #1
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Cougars QB Jacob Best threads a pass to Jonny Fogler
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Stoney Creek vs West Bloomfield
4925 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48085
Stoney faced off against the defending Division 1 State Champions.
After a scoreless 1st quarter, West Bloomfield strikes first with a 15-yard touchdown pass with 6:42 left in the half, Cougars trail 7-0.
Cougars lose fumble with 2:40 left in the half, West Bloomfield takes advanage of the turnover and kicks a 32-yard field goal with a minute left to take a 10-0 lead at the half.
Jonny Fogler scores from 2 yards as Cougars cut West Bloomfield lead to 10-7. Quentin Ubaydi kicks the PAT. Fogler set up the TD with a 38-yard run.
3rd quarter ends with Cougars trailing 7-10.
West Bloomfield scores on 57-yard run to push lead over Cougars to 16-7. PAT fails.
Cougars at West Bloomfield 17 after 43-yard pass from Jacob Best to Eric Boothe and West Bloomfield personal foul.
Quentin Ubaydi nails 32-yard field goal as Cougars pull within 16-10 with 6:40 left.
West Bloomfield recovers onside kick, takes over at 49.
West Bloomfield scores on 65-yard run to push lead over Cougars to 24-10 with 4:47 left. 2-point attempt works.
Final: West Bloomfield 24, Cougars 10.
McKay makes tackle with assist from Fogler
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Offensive Line opens gap for #21 Parks
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Villafuerte-Esparza goes full-extension to defend against West Bloomfield
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Stoney Creek vs Southfield, Homecoming!
6755 Sheldon Rd, Rochester HIills, MI 48306
Homecoming against Southfield A&T.
After one quarter, Cougars 0, Southfield A&T 0.
Cougars block Southfield A&T punt, take over at 1.
Jonny Fogler hits paydirt from 1 yard as Cougars take 7-0 lead on Southfield A&T with 1:48 left in the half. Quentin Ubaydi nailed the PAT.
Cougars recover onside kick and take over at Southfield A&T 35.
Halftime: Cougars 7, Southfield A&T 0.
Southfield A&T scores on 1-yard run and converts PAT to tie Cougars 7-7 with 6:26 left in the third quarter.
Cougars answer Southfield A&T’s touchdown with TD of their own coming on 11-yard run by Jonny Fogler. Quentin Ubaydi PAT makes it 14-7 with 2:00 left in third quarter. Big play in 75-yard drive was a Fogler 45-yard run.
Jacob Best scores on 13-yard pass from Eric Boothe with 11:52 left to take 21-7 lead over Southfield A&T. Quentin Ubaydi nails another PAT.
Southfield A&T scores TD with 6:06 left to cut Cougars’ lead to 21-14.
Jonny Fogler picks up 4 yards for first down. Cougars up 21-14 with 3:00 left. Southfield A&T calls time.
Trick play - Eric Boothe pass to Sam McDermott - on 4th-and-4 from near midfield gives Cougars first down. They lead 21-14 with 2:07 left.
Final: Cougars 21, Southfield A&T 14. Cougars improve to 3-2.
Lambert makes key tackle at the 10
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Sure footed Quentin Ubaydi converts another extra point
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Cougars block Southfield A&T punt, take over at 1
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Stoney Creek vs Lake Orion
495 E Scripps Rc, Lake Orion, MI 48360
First quarter ends tied at 0-0. Lake Orion has the ball at their own 34. Cougars have controlled the ball for more than 11 minutes in the 1st quarter.
Lake Orion scores on 20-yard run to take 7-0 lead on Cougars with 8:58 left in the 2nd quarter.
Lake Orion pushes lead to 14-0 over Cougars with 78-yard touchdown run with 1:23 left in half.
Jacob Best scrambles into the end zone from 17 yards as Cougars cut Lake Orion's lead to 14-7 with 25.6 seconds left. Quentin Ubaydi kicks the PAT. The score at the half is Cougars 7, Lake Orion 14.
Score remains Lake Orion 14, Cougars 7 at the end of the 3rd quarter.
23-yard fIeld goal extends Lake Orion lead over Cougars to 17-7 with 4:31 left in the game.
Cougars turn ball over on downs trailing Lake Orion 17-7 with 2:26 left.
Lake Orion scores on 56-yard run with 2:03 left. Cougars trail 24-7.
Final Score: Lake Orion 24, Stoney Creek 7.
Offensive Line controls ball majority of 1st quarter
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Kropchak, Lambert, Pape block allowing Best to complete pass to Booth
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Villafuerte-Esparza's lunges with left hand to cause fumble
photos by Lindsey Luhmann and David Recknagel
Stoney Creek vs Oxford
6755 Sheldon Rd, Rochester HIills, MI 48306
Jonny Fogler scores on a 3-yard run as Cougars go up 7-0 on visiting Oxford. Quentin Ubaydi nails the PAT.
Oxford answers with a 1-yard touchdown run to tie the Cougars 7-7 with 1:34 left in first quarter.
Eric Boothe catches a 28-yard touchdown pass from Jacob Best on a 4th-and-7 play with 5:34 left. Quentin Ubaydi’s PAT puts the Cougars ahead of Oxford 14-7.
Halftime: Cougars 14, Oxford 7
Jonny Fogler scores his second touchdown of the game, this one from 3 yards, to push the Cougars’ lead over Oxford to 20-7. PAT was blocked. Jacob Best had the big play of the drive: a 41-yard run down to the 7.
Oxford scores on a 50+ yard screen pass to cut the Cougars’ lead to 20-13. Jonah McKay blocks the PAT. There is 4:40 left in the third quarter.
After 3 quarters, Cougars 20, Oxford 13. Oxford has the ball near midfield.
Oxford scores on 30-yard pass on 4th-and-12 to tie Cougars, 20-20, with 8:35 left in the game.
Cougars and Oxford heading to overtime tied 20-20.
Oxford scores TD on opening possession of OT, leads Cougars 27-20.
Justin Taylor sneaks into end zone from 1 yard out. Cougars 26, Oxford 27. Cougars going for 2 and the win.
2-point play fails. Cougars lose to Oxford 27-26.
20th Anniversary Celebration of Stoney Creek Football. (l) Calvin Gross, first SCHS football coach alongside Coach Merlo.
photos by Nikole Laube
Parks smothering coverage prevents Oxford reception!
photos by David Recknagel
McDermott's sure handed grip ensures the catch!
photos by David Recknagel
Stoney Creek vs Adams, Senior Night!
6755 Sheldon Rd, Rochester HIills, MI 48306
Stoney Creek vs Seaholm
2436 W. Lincoln, Birmingham, MI 48009