Dalers back on track

 
Chris Ross

(9/23/04 - by Jason Molinet - Newsday Staff Writer) - Big plays by defense, including Ross’ INT and return for a touchdown, give Farmingdale a 34-20 comeback win

Charles Ross knows just how lonely playing cornerback can be. Defensive backs stand on an island of uncertainty -- the last line of defense that can be tested at any time.

Ross, the 5-11, 180-pound Farmingdale senior, gave up a touchdown pass Thursday against rival Massapequa. It was yanked away from his grasp by Chris Martin in the end zone and made his heart sink.

"He leapt right over me," Ross said. "Playing defensive back is the toughest position on the field. You can get beat deep on any play." ...Read the rest of NEWSDAY story

Scoring Summary
F -- Barksdale 15 run (Maca kick) 
M -- Chris Martin 23 pass from Michael Powers (kick failed) 
M -- Chris Martin 6 pass from Michael Powers (Kevin Zorovich kick) 
F -- Barksdale 3 run (kick failed) 
M -- Michael Perez 7 run (Kevin Zorovich kick) 
F -- Warren 19 run (kick failed) 
F -- Reid 19 pass from Bagnasco (Bethay run) 
F -- Ross 72 INT return (Maca kick)

Game Highlights
Farmingdale 34, Massapequa 20: No. 2 Farmingdale (1-1) rallied from a 20-13 deficit with a 21-point fourth quarter. Anthony Barksdale ran for 58 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries and cornerback Charles Ross had two fourth-quarter interceptions to stop No. 6 Massapequa (1-1).