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*** Practice: Thursday 10/09 - 6:30pm @ Fuller Field (Game Field)        

   -All New Players Welcome to Join Us for a Practice. 

   -For directions to the Fuller Field (Game Field), click on the 'DIRECTIONS' tab at the upper left of the page.

   -Questions???... contact us at ClintonIrishBlizzard@Hotmail.com

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Saturday,  Oct. 11 @  7pm - Randolph HS 

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10/05 

#4 Brockton Buccaneers  27  -  #5 UMaine Black Bears   13

10/11 

#1 Charlestown Townies  vs.  #4 Brockton Buccaneers

#2  Randolph Oilers  vs.  #3  Clinton Irish Blizzard 

10/18 

2008 EFL CHAMPIONSHIP 

October 4, 2008 Randolph HS (Randolph, MA) 
Randolph Oilers 20  -  Clinton Irish Blizzard 19

Scoring Summary
2nd:  Learned 9 yard pass from Riccio(blocked kick)
3rd:  Allard 7 yard run (Cairns kick)
4th:  Allard 2 yard run (failed 2 pt conversion) 

    The Clinton Irish Blizzard rebounded from a 20-6 2nd half deficit to close to within 20-19 with less than 6 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter but a failed 2 point conversion left Clinton on the short end of a 20-19 score in the regular season finale for both teams. Clinton (4-5) will travel to Randolph (7-2) again next week for an a EFL semifinal contest. The Irish Blizzard offense got a 2nd quarter touchdown pass from John Riccio to Jim Learned and two second half rushing TDs from Scott Allard in the loss. The Clinton defense yielded only 6 points on the night but an opportunistic Oilers defense scored two defensive touchdowns off Clinton turnovers.
     The early stages of the contest proved to be a defensive battle as both teams were held scoreless through one period of play. Quarterback John Riccio engineered a second quarter march completing five passes on a drive that featured solid rushing efforts from Scott Allard and Zack Blanchflower. Riccio completed consecutive passes to Lorin Reed setting up a 9 yard touchdown strike to Jim Learned. A blocked extra point left the Clinton lead at 6-0 early in the second quarter.
     It was here that Clinton's luck changed for the worse over the next two quarters. On the next series, a deflected Oilers pass attempt landed in the hands of Randolph WR Will Price who raced deep into Clinton territory. Randolph quarterback Ryan Myers again hit Price from 19 yards out knotting the score at 6-6. Clinton drove deep into Randolph territory right before the half as Allard and Blanchflower carried the load from backfield. Riccio also completed passes to Reed, Learned, and Garth Fitzsimmons as the Irish Blizzard threatened to take the lead before halftime but Oilers defensive back Dan Carroll picked off Riccio and returned the interception 90 yards for a touchdown. A bad snap on the point after attempt kept the Clinton deficit at 12-6 going into halftime.
    The Oilers defense had one more big play in them in the third quarter as Blanchflower raced down to the Oilers 45 yardline before being stripped of the football. Randolph defender Norm Burns scooped up the Clinton fumble and returned it 55 yards for an Oilers TD. A successful two point conversion extended Randolph's lead to 20-6. The Irish Blizzard offense had a quick answer as Riccio hit Learned on a 55 yard pass bringing the Irish Blizzard down to the Oilers 7 yardline. Allard burst into the endzone on the next play and Clinton trailed 20-13 heading into the 4th quarter.
    The Irish Blizzard threatened two possessions later as Clinton's special teams blocked a Randolph punt. Allard and Blanchflower carried Clinton down to the Oilers 2 yardline before Allard rushed into the endzone from 2 yards out closing the gap to 20-19. Lining up for the tying extra point, Clinton Coach Ed Peete called for a fake as holder Learned pulled the ball and threw to an open Derek Guimond in the endzone. The pass sailed out of the reach of Guimond and Randolph. hung onto a 20-19 lead late in the 4th period. The Oilers would eventually survive an onsides kick scare and run out the clock on a 20-19 victory over the Irish Blizzard.
    The Clinton Offense was led by it's rushing attack as offensive linemen Jon Davies, Josue Diaz, Nate Orcutt, Jeff Learned, and Jay Berry helped Allard, Blanchflower, and Fitzsimmons combine for 184 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Allard led the rushing attack with 96 yards and two touchdowns. Riccio completed 13 passes for 156 yards and 1 touchdown. Learned led all receivers with 6 catches for 96 yards and 1 TD. Reed chipped in with 4 catches for 40 yards.
    The Irish Blizzard defense was tough all night as the unit gave up only one touchdown in the loss. Jamie Cairns and Dwayne Forbes were dominant up front for the Clinton defensive line. Alex Mitchell, Matt Guimond, Dave Anderson, and Ryan Nickerson all played well in the middle. Free Safety Derek Guimond led the secondary with two pass breakups. Ryan Aldrich and Anthony Harmon also played well in the defensive backfield.

#3 Clinton (4-5) travels to #2 Randolph (7-2) once again next week for an EFL semifinal matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm on Saturday.

More to come…

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It's not too late to join us for the 2008 season... Any new players, coaches, or personnel are invited to join us for the 2008 season. The Clinton Irish Blizzard have had a very successful eight years as members of the Eastern Football League and continue to look for quality personnel who wish to be part of a winner. Clinton boasts a great football family in a great football town.

New players are invited to stop by a practice. Or, contact us directly by clicking on the 'CONTACT US' tab at the upper left of the page for information on whom to contact... 
We can always be contacted via email at: ClintonIrishBlizzard@Hotmail.com