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Cape unified football falls to Eagles on Senior Night

The Cape unified flag football Class of 2022 members are (l-r) Evan Zinzi, Hudson Keller, Josh Reinhold and Damien Elliott. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
November 4, 2021

On a day that was much more suitable for ducks, the Smyrna Eagles unified flag football team grounded the Vikings 60-33 on Cape’s Senior Night Nov. 2. 

The Eagles struck first on a safety when the ball was downed in the end zone eight minutes into the game. They scored a touchdown with eight seconds left in the first quarter. The Vikings scored with seven minutes left in the first half and again with five minutes left.

The second half had the Eagles flying high, outscoring the Vikings 35-19 to garner the victory. The Vikings move to 0-3, while the Eagles are 3-0.

Even though the weather was cold and wet, fans filled the stands and cheered loudly for the talented athletes on the Legends Stadium turf.

“I thought we did a good job in the cold and rainy conditions,” said Cape quarterback Josh Reinhold. “I am am happy everyone contributed and had a good time, especially the seniors on Senior Night.”

Cape will finish the regular season Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Dover, while the Eagles host Caesar Rodney.

 

Cape unified flag football team members are in back (l-r) coach Drew Messick, Jerome Kochinsky, Damien Elliott, Hudson Keller, Jase Truitt, Alejandro Alvarez-Roman, Bryce Dominick, Josh Reinhold and coach Theresa McCloy. In front are Peyton Lamson-Reich, Ellis Jack, Tony Palmer, Grace Totten, Aiden Block, Jackson Wood, Evan Zinzi and Nathaniel Steiman.
Cape cheerleader Emily Groll sings the national anthem before the contest.
Cape running back Tony Palmer runs for a first down past Smyrna’s Amir Lloyd-Wheeler.
Cape quarterback Josh Reinhold hands off to Tony Palmer while center Hudson Keller blocks downfield.
Cape senior quarterback Josh Reinhold is offered a hand by teammate Grace Totten.
Smyrna quarterback Kylie Thomas tries to get the pass downfield while being rushed by defensive lineman Hudson Keller.
Cape defensive back Grace Totten intercepts a pass.
Cape quarterback Jase Truitt looks downfield behind the blocking of Jerome Kochinsky.
Smyrna’s Thomas Walker has a light-hearted moment with his coach Andrew Mears.
Showing an act of sportsmanship, Cape’s Hudson Keller and Smyrna’s Thomas Walker congratulate each other on a successful play.
Cape’s Ellis Jack pulls the flag of Smyrna’s Armoni Rollins.
Smyrna’s Armoni Rollins, left, follows the block of quarterback Kylie Thomas.
Cape defensive back Tony Palmer goes for the grab on Smyrna’s Armoni Rollins.
Cape’s Hudson Keller leads the way.
Cape running back Peyton Lamson-Reich takes the handoff from quarterback Josh Reinhold.
Cape fullback Jerome Kochinsky plows forward for a long gain.
Quarterback Josh Reinhold looks downfield for Tony Palmer.
Cape’s Tony Palmer runs the sideline for a touchdown.
Cape’s Tony Palmer runs past Smyrna’s Kayla Abbott.
Cape’s Evan Zinzi runs for a first down.
Cape senior Damien Elliott sets up to block for quarterback Josh Reinhold.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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