Posted: Sep 27, 2024
Uniondale, N.Y. - The St. Thomas Aquinas College Sprint Football Team took to the road on Friday evening, visiting the newest member of the Collegiate Sprint Football League, Molloy University. STAC spoiled the Lions inaugural home debut with a 59-7 victory at the Mitchel Field Athletic Complex on Long Island.
STAC improves to 1-1 overall and 1-0 in the CSFL North Division, while Molloy slips to 0-2 and 0-2.
STAC HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES
- Jayden Bennermon led the Spartans' offense with five receptions totaling 85 yards and three scores. His longest catch went for 43 yards.
- Davion Hicks drove the maroon and gold ground game, with 12 rushing attempts for 86 yards and a touchdown. His largest run was for 32 yards.
- Starting quarterback Ryan Kenny completed 9 of 15 passes, for 117 yards, while throwing three touchdowns and an interception.
- The Spartans also saw rushing TDs from Tynez Harp and Thomas McGuinness.
- On the defensive side of the ball, JoJo Miranda recorded 8 tackles (3 solo, 5 assist), while Ethan Hence made 7 stops (3 solo, 4 assist) and recovered a fumble.
- Lions QB Paulie Drummond V was dropped five times in the game for losses totaling 25 yards. Ibrahim Conteh (1.5 sacks), Brayan Anaman (1 sack), Jayden Bennermon (1 sack), Daniel Mcleish (1 sack) and Andrew Riley (0.5 sacks) had Drummond on the run all night long.
- STAC intercepted Molloy on two occasions in the contest.
- Kicker Jeremy Schucker hit a 28-yard field goal and was successful on all eight of his extra point attempts.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
- STAC (3-0) - Jeremy Schucker 28-yard field goal.
Second Quarter
- STAC (10-0) - Jayden Bennermon 3-yard pass from Ryan Kenny (Jeremy Schucker Kick Good).
- STAC (17-0) - Jayden Bennermon 23-yard pass from Ryan Kenny (Jeremy Schucker Kick Good).
Third Quarter
- STAC (24-0) - Harrison Gudzik 67-yard kickoff return (Jeremy Schucker Kick Good).
- STAC (31-0) - Jayden Bennermon 43-yard pass from Ryan Kenny (Jeremy Schucker Kick Good).
- STAC (38-0) - Davion Hicks 5-yard run (Jeremy Schucker Kick Good).
- STAC (45-0) - Ethan Hence 30-yard fumble recovery (Jeremy Schucker Kick Good).
Fourth Quarter
- STAC (52-0) - Tynez Harp 14-yard run (Jeremy Schucker Kick Good).
- STAC (59-0) - Thomas McGuinness 6-yard run (Jeremy Schucker Kick Good).
- Molloy (59-7) - Peter von Schoenermarck 28-yard pass from Paulie Drummond V (Timmy Stosko Kick Good).
UP NEXT
STAC heads to the Keystone State for a Saturday afternoon (October 5) matchup with Mansfield University. Kickoff between the Spartans and Mountaineers is set for 5:00 p.m. at Karl Van Norman Field.