Wilson continued the offensive power, as Chapman would again run for a 65 yard score. However, the Bruin defense swarmed the Wing T, and a turnover on downs at Wilson’s 37 ended the drive. Compton tried to slow the blitzkrieg with a methodical drive. It was 35-7 Wilson, 11:45 left in the third quarter. Eric “EWill” Williams, Basketball, 2004Īfter the celebration, Wilson returned to business, as Chapman would sprint 65 yards for another score.Here is a list of athletes and coaches inducted: It was a special half time celebration, as the 2023 Wilson Athletic Hall of Fame was formally inducted. The Bruins drove down the field, and Ian Bond found the end zone with under two minutes left. Then, the next drive, despite success, Wilson would force an interception at around mid-field. Scott would punch it, giving Wilson the 33-7 lead with 8:59 left in the half. Self-inflicted wounds further swung momentum to Wilson, as Compton’s offensive snap was a turnover on their own one yard line. It was 14-7 Wilson, with 9:13 left in the first half. Wilson’s Chapman then immediately sucked the momentum out of Compton with an electric 65 yard run down the left side, giving Wilson the lead back in just over twenty seconds. The Tarbabes tied the game with a quarterback sneak by Francis Madera at 9:37. Compton’s second drive would extend into the second quarter, and Bruin penalties would continue it, despite seeing third and longs. Then, next play, Scott thundered down the field 65 yards for the opening score, giving Wilson a 7-0 lead with 3:28 left in the first quarter.Ĭompton’s Willard would slow momentum with a huge kick off return to give the Tarbabes excellent field position. The Bruin defense held it down, forcing a punt, yet Compton would pin Wilson within their own ten yard line.īy The562 Network Inc Subscribe to the562 on GiveButter to make a recurring donation and keep Long Beach sports coverage free!ĭespite poor field position, a quick swing pass to Chapman brought Wilson out of their own red zone. (Talk about a 1-2 punch.)Ĭompton received the opening kick-off and using their trademark Wing T, they would deceive the Bruin defense and chew up the clock. Both Chapman and Scott would finish the game with over 100 yards rushing and two scores EACH. That was really the key,” explained Wilson head coach Scott Meyer. “When you have Christian Chapman and Laighton Scott in the backfield… we have some offensive weapons. In only about ten first half offensive snaps, the Bruins scored on four of them, thanks to their running game. It was the dictionary definition of “offensive efficiency” for the Wilson Bruins, as they defeated the Compton Tarbabes 42-13 to pick up their first Moore League win. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of football in 2023-24 is sponsored in part by the MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Foundation and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Foundation
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