CB West blanks William Tennent, improves to 5-0

DOYLESTOWN >> Undefeated but unsatisfied.
“Our whole world, and our whole focus,” Central Bucks West coach Rob Rowan said, “is on getting better.
“It’s a 5-0 start. That’s about as good as you can be five weeks in. So we’re happy about the start.”
The Bucks are viewing it as that — just a start. Their latest victory, a 28-0 shutout of Suburban One League Continental Conference rival William Tennent Friday night, displayed a diverse ground attack, timely passing, and a defense that stiffened in key spots.
“Bend but don’t break,” Rowan said. “They made some crucial stops in big moments. Our guys, overall, played well. In spots, we played well. We gave up some yards but we stepped up when it counted.”
The Bucks (5-0, 2-0 conference) took the ball away five times, including two interceptions by Nick Olear.
“I just tried to stay on top and it ended up working out. I tried to stay on top of the routes,” Olear said. “We definitely made the plays when it counted but we have to work on a lot of things — tackling and a bunch of other things that we have to get better at.”
Olear in the clear >> Olear’s other big moment Friday came in the second quarter, when he hauled in a 24-yard touchdown pass from Jack Neri to boost the Bucks’ lead to 14-0.
“I just saw the corner spin a little bit,” Olear said, “and I snuck right behind him. It ended up working out.”
The Bucks’ other three scores came on the ground: Jack Fallon (140 yds) on runs of nine and 45 yards, and a three-yard scamper by Neri.
“It’s awesome (to get the win). It feels so good. We put in so much preparation for this so it definitely feels good to come away with the win,” Olear said. “This team is special, with all of the energy that it brings, the effort that we bring to every game.”
Bucks bear down >> West knew it had an elusive obstacle in Panthers (2-3, 0-2 conference) running back Tom Santiago.
“That kid is a heck of a football player,” Rowan said. “And they run the ball right at you. It’s always a good challenge.”
Santiago rushed for over a hundred yards (104) but the Bucks were able to stop drives. Tennent drove to the West eight-yard line in the third quarter but a turnover ended the threat.