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During a near-state-championship run, DigitalSports' Coach of the Year met his match -- barely.
DigitalSports
Baltimore County
Coach of the Year
Marc Mesaros,
Eastern Tech
Click here for highlights of Eastern Tech's Class 2A state semifinal win over Clarksburg
Click here for highlights of Eastern Tech's Class 2A North Regional championship win over Edmondson
Click here for Mark Mesaros' post-game comments following the win over Edmondson
Click here for highlights of Eastern Tech's Class 2A North Region semifinal win over Poly
Click here for Mark Mesaros and others' post-game comments following the Class 2A North Region semifinal win over Poly
Mesaros guided the Mavericks to the six-team, Baltimore County's Class 2A-1A League title. The Mavericks also registered five shutouts overall in reaching their fifth playoff berth in as many seasons under Mesaros.
Mesaros preached team play and got it from a Mavericks' squad which won a school-record 13 games in reaching only the school's second-ever state title game -- their first since 1998 -- ending with a Class with a 2A state runner-up finish to unbeaten River Hill of Howard County after a 14-7 loss.
"They were moving the ball, so you've got to give them credit. Nobody's been able to push us around like that," said coach Brian Van Deusen, whose River Hill squad was held to its lowest point total of the year against the Mavericks, whose 7-0 halftime lead was the first time the eventual state champion Hawks trailed all season.
"They shocked us a little bit, even though we knew they were a physical team," said River Hill junior linebacker Leron Eaddy. "They came out and played hard and made us a little nervous."
Prior to the title game against River Hill, Eastern Tech had allowed the most points in a single game by Poly of Baltimore City in its 20-12, Class 2A North Regional semifinal victory.
Mesaros virtually delegated on-the-field coaching duties generously to two-way leader, Travis Crane, who played both the quarterback position -- he rushed for nine touchdowns and had thrown 13 TDs with no interceptions entering the state title game -- and defensive back positions with controlled emotion.
Mesaros exuded pride and confidence in the special teams play of Mavericks' punter-placekicker, Dave Spalt, who converted 58-of-64 extra-points and who also played receiver.
The Mavericks used a balanced offense of running backs Thomas Edwards, Derryck Davis, Darian Conners, and Bryan Watson, the latter of whom also keyed a defense that included Ryan Schlothauer, Devin Hardy, Emmanuel Gbor, Andre Hall and Joe Jones.
"I've been with these guys a long time, and they put their heart and soul into everything that they do. You certainly have to be proud of these kids," Mesaros said following the River Hill loss. "If you're going to go out, you go out swinging. And I thought that's what our kids were able to do. "
Baltimore County
Coach of the Year
Marc Mesaros,
Eastern Tech
Click here for highlights of Eastern Tech's Class 2A state semifinal win over Clarksburg
Click here for highlights of Eastern Tech's Class 2A North Regional championship win over Edmondson
Click here for Mark Mesaros' post-game comments following the win over Edmondson
Click here for highlights of Eastern Tech's Class 2A North Region semifinal win over Poly
Click here for Mark Mesaros and others' post-game comments following the Class 2A North Region semifinal win over Poly
Mesaros guided the Mavericks to the six-team, Baltimore County's Class 2A-1A League title. The Mavericks also registered five shutouts overall in reaching their fifth playoff berth in as many seasons under Mesaros.
Mesaros preached team play and got it from a Mavericks' squad which won a school-record 13 games in reaching only the school's second-ever state title game -- their first since 1998 -- ending with a Class with a 2A state runner-up finish to unbeaten River Hill of Howard County after a 14-7 loss.
"They were moving the ball, so you've got to give them credit. Nobody's been able to push us around like that," said coach Brian Van Deusen, whose River Hill squad was held to its lowest point total of the year against the Mavericks, whose 7-0 halftime lead was the first time the eventual state champion Hawks trailed all season.
"They shocked us a little bit, even though we knew they were a physical team," said River Hill junior linebacker Leron Eaddy. "They came out and played hard and made us a little nervous."
Prior to the title game against River Hill, Eastern Tech had allowed the most points in a single game by Poly of Baltimore City in its 20-12, Class 2A North Regional semifinal victory.
Mesaros virtually delegated on-the-field coaching duties generously to two-way leader, Travis Crane, who played both the quarterback position -- he rushed for nine touchdowns and had thrown 13 TDs with no interceptions entering the state title game -- and defensive back positions with controlled emotion.
Mesaros exuded pride and confidence in the special teams play of Mavericks' punter-placekicker, Dave Spalt, who converted 58-of-64 extra-points and who also played receiver.
The Mavericks used a balanced offense of running backs Thomas Edwards, Derryck Davis, Darian Conners, and Bryan Watson, the latter of whom also keyed a defense that included Ryan Schlothauer, Devin Hardy, Emmanuel Gbor, Andre Hall and Joe Jones.
"I've been with these guys a long time, and they put their heart and soul into everything that they do. You certainly have to be proud of these kids," Mesaros said following the River Hill loss. "If you're going to go out, you go out swinging. And I thought that's what our kids were able to do. "
