Brookline Knights Football Association
The 2004 Twerps
Record: 9-1

A New Generation of Champions

The 2004 Brookline Knights Twerps, led by Coach Donnie Helman, capped off a dominant season with a 22-6 victory over Sto-Rox in the WPSYFL Championship Game, November 6, at Carlynton Stadium.

The Twerps began the season with two quick wins against Carlynton and Avonworth. In their third game, the Knights were tripped up by Sto-Rox, 18-14. They rebounded to run off an string of seven successive wins. After disposing of Carlynton 16-8 in a mudbath during the semi-final game, the title victory against Sto-Rox was sweet revenge for Brookline's newest champions!

The Twerps came out ready to rumble against West Allegheny in Week#8. They were on a roll!

Backup QB Zac McGrail and RB Martino Stein led Brookline's offense on a late drive for a touchdown during the 38-8 win over West Allegheny.

The title game was all Brookline. Parris Gilchrist opened the scoring with a 23 yard run. Connor McGinnis added touchdowns on runs of fifteen and four yards, giving the Knights a commanding 22-0 lead early in the third quarter. The Brookline defense totally shut down the Sto-Rox offense. A late touchdown prevented a shutout, but the blemish did nothing to spoil the overwhelming performance by Brookline's tiniest Knights.

Coach Donnie's potent offense averaged over 27 points a game for the season. Below are the game by game results from the Twerps fantastic 2004 season and some couple photos from the playoff games.

Brookline is #1

2004 Game-By-Game Results

Game 1 - Brookline 30 <> Avonworth 14
Game 2 - Brookline 16 <> Carlynton 6
Game 3 - Sto-Rox 18 <> Brookline 14
Game 4 - Brookline 22 <> Ft. Cherry 8
Game 5 - Brookline 34 <> S. Fayette 0

Game 6 - Brookline 36 <> Brentwood 14
Game 7 - Brookline 42 <> Springview 16
Game 8 - Brookline 38 <> W. Allegheny 8
Playoff - Brookline 16 <> Carlynton 8
Finals - Brookline 22 <> Sto-Rox 6

Photo of 2004 Twerps

The 2004 Brookline Knights Twerps - WPYSFL Champions

Chevy Tomasic (6), Zach McGrail (9), Connor McGinnis (10), Parris Gilchrist (12), Logan Salicce (25), Tony Manuel (26), Joey Kalsek (27), Anthony DiPofi (30), Cody Drischler (35), Zach Booth (44), Nick Manuel (45), Martino Stein (55), Martin Shulik (56), Gino Foster (57), Billy O'Malley (58), Joey Tongel (59), Hope Horne (65), Tyler Thornton (66), Taylor Thornton (67), Cody Cerminara (68), Dean Dulski (69), Jacob McMahon (75), Garrett Martin (76), Zach Harrison (77), Andrew Fisher (78), Austin Liebro (79), Matt Haskins (80), Kevin Stover (81) and Dylan DiRenna (82). The coaches are Don Helman, Sean Stein and Mike Manuel.

Some photos from the playoff game vs Carlynton
* October 30, 2004 *

Brookline battled it out with Carlynton in a mudbath.

One down, One to go. The muddy Knights after beating Carlynton 16-8 in the semi-final game.

This is one day the mom's weren't upset about mud! The Knights are on their way to the championship!

Some photos from the playoff game vs Sto-Rox
* November 6, 2004 *

Coach Donnie and his Knights congratulate the Sto-Rox team during the trophy presentation.

Knight's coaches hoist the WPYSFL championship trophy for the players who worked so hard. Oh, the sweet taste of victory!

Coach Donnie, Tyler Thornton, Logan and Cole Salicce with the championship trophy.

* Photos provided by Stacey Salicce *

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