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Get ready to ruuuumble, Lancaster! 

The Atlantic Coast Patriots are back for their second season of great football action - this time playing their home games right here at Millersville University's Chryst Field.  The home opener was played out under improving weather conditions against the Valley Tigers of Winchester, VA this past Saturday March 22nd.

Yours Truly, Jeff Geoghan and Heritage Photographic Art continue this season as the team's official photographer.  I had a fieldside seat (OK, I stood the whole afternoon) to some great plays - some pretty close for comfort.   The AC Patriots have an excellent squad this year, and the home opener highlighted a couple of cool things.  For one, the defense shone by breaking up play after Tiger play, and had a large hand in the 7 fumbles of the visitors this afternoon.

Passing plays were also broken up with regularity, with both teams leaping for the ball on several occasions:

The game was dedicated to veterans and firefighters, with The Mountville post of the VFW serving as honor guard for the afternoon.

The Patriot's offense worked well under the supervision of Zach Rutherford at Quarterback and Butch Derr supporting in many special teams plays.  Running back Derek Gardner moved the ball for 54 yards on 10 carries.  Chris Landis at Tight End also had a good outing. 

The Valley Tigers got their 2 points on a safety late in the game.  The Atlantic Coast Patriots won their away opener against the Carroll County Cannons 31-13 last week in Tanytown, MD so their record stands at 2-0.  A great start!  

The AC Patriots travel to Annapolis, MD this week to face the Thunder, then return April 5th to Millersville to play the Frederick Outlaws at 6pm.  Be there!