NOTRE DAME'S STREAK CONTINUES KNIGHTS RALLY FROM 17-3 DEFICIT, WIN 32ND IN ROW NOTRE DAME 24, CHAMINADE 17.Byline: Erik Boal Special to the Daily News There have only been a handful of times during Notre Dame Notre Dame IPA: [nɔtʁ dam] is French for Our Lady, referring to the Virgin Mary. In the United States of America, Notre Dame High of Sherman Oaks' football winning streak Noun 1. winning streak - a streak of wins streak, run - an unbroken series of events; "had a streak of bad luck"; "Nicklaus had a run of birdies" in which the Knights expressed doubt if their dominant run could continue. A quadruple-overtime victory over Lynwood in the 2003 Southern Section Div. III quarterfinals, last year's two-point triumph over Palmdale - won on a late Kai kai Noun NZ informal food [Maori] kai noun N.Z. (informal) food, grub (slang) provisions, fare, board, commons, eats (slang Forbath field goal - and this season's come-from-behind win over Valencia were a few that stood out to Notre Dame coach Kevin Rooney Kevin Rooney born on May 4, 1956 in Catskill, NY and is a boxing trainer and former boxer. Amateur Boxing Career Rooney won the 1975 147lb Sub-Novice New York Golden Gloves Championship. Rooney defeated Kevin Higgins of West Point in the finals. . The Knights - the Daily News' top-ranked team - added another dramatic chapter to their streak Friday night at No. 7 Chaminade of West Hills, rallying from a 14-point, second-quarter deficit to record a 24-17 Mission League victory, securing their second consecutive league title and sixth in seven years. ``You just never know how kids are going to respond being in those pressure situations,'' said Rooney, whose team won its 32nd game in a row, tying Edison of Huntington Beach Huntington Beach, city (1990 pop. 181,519), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast, across from Santa Catalina Island, in an oil-producing area; inc. 1909. It manufactures aerospace vehicles, aircraft parts, optical instruments, and heat transfer equipment. (1979-81) for sixth all-time in Southern Section history. ``It comes down to the players having confidence that they can overcome (any) deficiencies. And it's great to have a team that has the guts to keep fighting back.'' Rodney Glass scored on a 7-yard run with 7:21 remaining to help Notre Dame (10-0, 5-0) - the state's second-ranked team, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Cal-Hi Sports - cap a run of 21 unanswered points after Chaminade (8-2, 4-1) took a 17-3 lead on Ryan Jackson's 25-yard field goal with 1:55 left in the first half. Jackson's kick capped Chaminade's third consecutive scoring drive, the first resulting in a 9-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Thompson Kyle Thompson (born April 25, 1979) is an American professional golfer. Thompson has been a member of the Nationwide Tour since 2003. He won two events in 2007 which put him in the top 25 on the money list which will earn him a PGA Tour card for 2008. to Aubrey Smith and the second a 1-yard run by Derron Juarez. But Notre Dame responded with one of its most impressive drives of the season, led by senior quarterback Garrett Green, to close the deficit to 17-10 before the intermission. Green's 5-yard touchdown pass to Jess jesse, jess a leather strap placed around each shank of a hawk used for hunting, for the attachment of a leash. Stricklin capped a 6-play, 80-yard drive that took only 1:20 and featured four completions and 36 yards rushing by the three-year starter. ``That was huge,'' said Green, who completed 10 of 11 passes for 100 yards and ran for another 73. ``Going into the half down 14 would've been tough, so to get that before the half was big for us. That drive belonged to the offensive line. They stepped up and gave me time to throw.'' Chaminade coach Ben McEnroe felt the tide begin to turn following Stricklin's touchdown. Two second-half interceptions by Thompson - who began the game with eight consecutive completions - swung the momentum chiefly to Notre Dame's side. Erik Boal, (818) 713-3607 erik.boal(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo, 4 boxes Photo: Chaminade of West Hills' Aubrey Smith runs after making a catch against Notre Dame. Alex Collins/Special to the Daily News Box: (1) DAILY NEWS TOP 10 (2) OTHER SCORES (3) FRIDAY'S STARS (4) PLAYOFF play·off also play-off n. Sports 1. A final game or series of games played to break a tie. 2. A series of games played to determine a championship. Noun 1. TEAMS |
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