Berwick can't find its rhythm in 49-0 loss to Kaplan

KAPLAN — After a second-half collapse last week against the Morgan City Tigers, the Panthers were looking to right the ship this week against the Kaplan Pirates. But like last week’s second half, the Panthers could not find any rhythm.
The game started off with a positive outlook for the Panthers. After a three and out from the Berwick offense, they quickly got the ball back after the Kaplan kick returner muffed the return. This set the Panthers up with the ball on the 50-yard line, but Berwick was not able to capitalize on the good field position. Some failed runs and a dropped touchdown would lead to the Pirates getting the ball right where they would have had it if not for the muffed punt. And on their first drive, the Pirates would quickly score after a 49-yard Jeremy Roy touchdown.
Kaplan would continue to successfully run the football throughout the remainder of the game, and continue to make defensive stops. Vincent Dohmann would finish the game with three interceptions, one less than last week’s four. Berwick would also finish the game with 0 points and rally no notable offensive plays. The defense would allow six more touchdowns, including one that went for 89 yards. Kaplan made all 7 of their extra points and won the game 49-0.
Next week Berwick will look to play the right notes against Franklin, who is also 0-2 and has lost their first two games by a combined score of 118-28. Next week will be Berwick’s first home game of the season, which is also the start of a 7-game home stretch for the black and gold.