Written Friday September 2nd, at 12:25 AM
Finally all is right in the world, at least for one night.
On Thursday Night in what was called "Crisis Night" the Lake Orion Dragons rose up to the challenge and hammered the Rochester Falcons 35-7 in the home opener for the defending MHSAA Division One State Champs at Dragon Stadium.
The Dragons finally found a running game in Jacob Miller, after missing the Oxford game due to suspension. Miller led the Dragons power attack with two touchdowns and running back Cory Ester catching a touchdown and running for a touchdown in the contest.
Orion finally found protection for quarterback Sean Charette, who was sacked only twice and one was a fumble return for a touchdown for the Falcons but other than those two mistakes Charette had a lot of protection all night.
The Dragons also on this night may have finally found a defense. After allowing 300 yards and 41 points last week against Oxford, the Dragons defense caused havoc for the Falcons and did not allow a point in the contest. Rochester could not move the ball and they turned the ball over three times, including a punt block by Nick Booker which set up the Dragons first touchdown of the game.
The Dragons are still not a clean team yet, they took 10 penalties in the contest, which is not good but the Dragons penalties did not cost them as much field position, however the Dragons did have three touchdowns called back on them for either holding or a chop block penalty. The Falcons penalties were very crucial, especially in the first half. On the very first drive Rochester took two big penalties that eventually set up the punt block for the Dragons score. The Falcons took 10 penalties as well but their penalties were more costlier tonight then the Dragons were because of field position.
Finally the Dragons coaches, players, athletic director, and their fans can breathe a sight of relief, for now. If they lose to Pontiac next Friday Night then the panic button is immediately back on the Dragons head. The Dragons can not let up now, they are 1-1 and 1-0 in the OAA Red and plays Pontiac Friday Night in a game that Dragon fans, coaches, players, and athletic director can't take this game lightly, this game does have the same feeling as tonight's game with Rochester. This team can breathe easy for now but there is a lot of room to improve and get better and also to see where this team can be in the long hall.
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