Wisconsin School for the Deaf - The Wisconsin Times Vol. 134 No. 1 Fall 2012 | Page 15
WSD vs. Oshkosh Valley Christian 24-28
Valley Christian faced off with the Firebirds at Cordano Field. The game was well-fought but the Firebirds were
on the losing side. Valley Christian scored the first touchdown but the Firebirds responded back with a rushing
touchdown by senior #20 Lennon Morrissey. Both sides continued to take turns in scoring touchdowns in each
quarter. Lennon Morrissey rushed for 116 yards as well as 2 touchdowns to lead the Firebirds in rushing while
junior Tanner Evans received 2 passes of which one was a touchdown from freshman quarterback, #10 Zachary
Henry. Sophomore, Daniel Romero and sophomore, Damon Hopp tackled 8 opponents each. The Firebird
defense had four quarterback sacks in this game.
WSD vs. Kansas Deaf 32-0
As part of the GPSD volleyball tournament that took place at
WSD, the Kansas Deaf football squad was invited to square
off with the Firebirds on Saturday afternoon. The rainy day
provided for a lopsided victory in the Firebirds’ favor. Jose
Zepeda-Amador #44 opened the Firebirds scoring drive in the
first quarter with a rushing TD while Zachary Henry scored 2
more touchdowns in the first quarter by returning a punt as well
as by rushing. Dakota Steinmetz, #28 was involved in the action
by scoring 3 PAT points. Chipping in the final touchdown, was
Damon Hopp, as he rushed the ball in the second quarter which
broke Kansas Deaf’s back. Half way into the second quarter,
numerous injuries forced the Jackrabbits to forfeit the game due
to lack of players. Michael Lawson led the defense with 6 total
tackles with one being a quarterback sack.
WSD vs. Oneida Nation 16-58
The Firebirds traveled several hours north to play Oneida Nation
which resulted in a devastating loss for the Firebirds. Oneida
Nation was ready for the Firebirds defense, scoring 42 points by
the time halftime rolled in. Senior, Lennon Morrissey was able to
score 2 touchdowns to avoid a shutout by Oneida Nation. Damon
Hopp threw 5 completions including one PAT to Tanner Evans.
Jose Zepeda-Amador, #44, rushed for 110 yards while Lennon
and Daniel Romero added 86 and 4 yards respectively for a
total of 200 rushing yards. Dakota Steinmetz, #28, continued to
demonstrate his senior leadership on defense by tackling 9 times
while Damon crashed in on 8 players.
WSD vs. Missouri Deaf 60-28
Junior, #44, Jose Zepeda-Amador rushes for extrra
yardage as seniors, Lennon Morrissey, #20, and
Julian Chairez, #55 look on.
Senior, #28, Dakota Steinmetz, Sophomore Damon Hopp,
# 22, and an unidentified Firebird swarm on the tackle.
WSD manhandled Missouri Deaf while winning its Homecoming game. By halftime, it was basically all over
as WSD had already accumulated 54 points. Missouri Deaf tried to mount a comeback in the second half but
it was too late. Senior, Lennon Morrissey, rushed for a total of 144 yards, 3 touchdowns and 3 PATs in his
last game as a Firebird while Jose Zepeda-Amador rushed for 90 yards and scored 3 touchdowns and 3 PATs.
Freshman, Zachary Henry added to ѡ