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Week 7 Review

CSFL

Navy vs Cornell: Navy win 41-3

Player of the Game: Sr RB Gennicks 120 yards 1 TD

Navy continued its strong play with this victory over Cornell. Navy controlled the game from start to finish, jumping out to a 20-3 halftime lead before outscoring the Big Red 21-0 in the second half. The Midshipmen leaned heavily on their rushing attack, finishing with 301 rushing yards and 4TD. Sr RB Hunter Gennicks continued his outstanding season, leading the offense with a game-high 120 rushing yards 1TD. Jr RB Broderick Freeman delivered another strong performance, finishing with 70yards 1TD. Sr QB Luke O’Connell threw for 72yards 2TD 2int while adding 14 rushing yards. Soph WR Jon Malatesta led the receiving corps with 3rec 31yards. The Navy defense was equally impressive, delivering another dominant performance. The Midshipmen held the Big Red to just 131 total yards, including 85 rushing yards and only 46 passing yards. Cornell managed just 11 first downs and converted only 3 of 16 third-down attempts. Fr LB Eliot Trahan led the defense with 8tk 0.5tfl, while Soph LB Drake Murrell delivered an outstanding performance with 7tk 2tfl 1sack. Sr LB Christian Conley added 5tk 1pbu, and Booran Dhaba contributed 5tk 0.5tfl. Navy hits the road to take on Mansfield next week.

Cornell entered this matchup riding a two-game winning streak after defeating Molloy and STAC but struggled to find any offensive rhythm against Navy’s physical defense. Cornell finished the game with 131 total yards. Fr QB Beck Berry passed for 46yards while leading the team on the ground with 39 rushing yards. Sr RB Andrew Lay was held to just 19 yards on the ground. Fr WR Jaeden Park added 13 rushing yards while leading the receivers with 3rec 21yards. Despite the lopsided defeat, Cornell’s defense produced several strong individual performances and forced three turnovers against Navy’s offense. Soph LB Jason Milo led the defensive effort with 9tk 0.5tfl 1int 1pbu, while Jr DL Ben Roerden, Sr DB Kruz Meier, Fr DB Alex Triplett, Fr DB Aaron Gellert, Sr LB Thomas Shegogue and Sr DL Brandon Tauscher each finished with 7tk. Although Cornell’s defense created several opportunities with turnovers, the offense struggled to move the football. Cornell heads home to take on Molloy next week.

Army vs STAC: Army win 70-0

Player of the Game-Sr QB Kyle West 151yards 3TD 3rushing yards 1TD

Army delivered its most dominant performance of the season, defeating St. Thomas Aquinas 70-0. Army’s offense was rolling, finishing with 565 total yards, including 278 rushing yards and 287 passing yards. Sr QB Kyle West threw for 151yards 3TD while adding a 3-yard rushing touchdown. Soph QB Max Sinkovic came in once the game was out of reach, throwing for 115 yards and 2 TDs. Jr RB Gabriel Bolivar led the team with 82 rushing yards 1TD. Soph RB Devion Johnson added 63 rushing yards 1TD. Jr WR Carson McFadden ended the night with a game high 5rec 63yards 2TD. Soph WR Marek Arbogast added 3rec 37yards 1TD.Army’s defense controlled the game from start to finish. The Black Knights held STAC to just 70 total yards, including -40 rushing yards, while allowing only five first downs. Army’s defensive front consistently pressured the STAC ball carriers, recording 10 tackles for loss and eight sacks. Soph DL Anthony Paradiso delivered an outstanding performance with 3tk 2.5tfl 2.5sacks, while Fr LB Jack Doughton added 3tk 1.5tfl 1.5sacks. Sr LB Jake Oxendine led the defense with 5tk 0.5sack. The victory also marked a historic milestone for head coach Mark West, who earned his 105th career win to become the winningest coach in Army sprint football history. Army will travel to Buffalo to face D’Youville next week.

STAC struggled to establish any offensive rhythm against Army’s defense, managing only 70 total yards on 54 plays. Sr QB Jake Kear threw for 110yards 2int while being sacked seven times. The Spartans were unable to generate any production on the ground, finishing with -40 rushing yards. Fr WR Travis Harris was the lone consistent offensive bright spot, leading the team with 3rec 64yards while adding 7 rushing yards. Despite the overwhelming score, several STAC defenders continued to battle Sr DB Prince Alvarado was everywhere for the Spartans, finishing with a game-high 15tk 1pbu, including 12 solo tackles. Sr LB Brandon Jimenez added 10tk, while Jr DB Dylan Honan contributed 8tk. STAC’s defense was placed in difficult situations throughout the game as Army consistently sustained long drives and controlled the tempo. STAC heads to Philly to take on CHC next week.

D’Youville vs Molloy: Molloy wins 42-20

Player of the Game: Gr WR Peter von Schoenermarck 5rec 147yards 3TD, 16 rushing yards 1TD & Soph RB Jalen Gordon 218 rushing yards 1TD

Molloy finally broke into the win column with an explosive 42-20 victory over D’Youville. The Lions entered the matchup still searching for their first victory after several competitive performances throughout the season. This time, Molloy’s offense put together its most dominant performance of the year, finishing with an impressive 516 total yards, including 311 rushing yards and 205 passing yards. Soph QB Anthony Caliendo put together his best performance of the season throwing for 205yards 3TD 1int.One of the biggest stars of the night was Gr WR Peter von Schoenermarck, who delivered an incredible performance with 5rec 147yards 3TD while adding 16 rushing yards 1TD. While Schoenermarck provided the explosive plays through the air, Soph RB Jalen Gordon was the engine behind Molloy’s dominant rushing attack. Gordon delivered one of the best individual rushing performances in the CSFL this season, finishing with a game-high 218yards 1TD. Defensively, Molloy delivered a strong performance despite allowing several explosive passing plays. The Lions held D’Youville to just 28 rushing yards while recording three sacks and forcing two turnovers. Jr LB Marquis Dixon led the way finishing with 4tk 2tfl 1sack. Soph DL Shea Mullarkey added 4tk 1tfl 1sack.Soph DB Chaz Kitsakos finished with 3tk 1int 3pbu and Jr LB JoJo Spano added 3tk 1tfl 1pbu. Molloy hits the road next week to take on Cornell.

D’Youville continued its difficult season, falling to 0-5 despite producing several highlight-reel plays on offense and special teams. Fr QB Cooper Bange finished with 88 passing yards 1TD. Fr QB Evan Blye also saw significant action throwing for 184yards 1TD 1int. Fr WR Jameer Walters was the leading receiver for D’Youville, finishing with 4rec 121yards 1TD. Fr WR Jayvon Johnson added 3rec 88yards 1TD and also delivered the Saints’ most exciting play of the second half which was a kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown to bring D’Youville back within 15 points. Johnson finished with 245 all-purpose yards and two total touchdowns.Fr RB Nolan Ball led the rushing attack with 26yards. Despite finishing with 272 passing yards, the Saints struggled to establish any consistent rushing attack, managing just 28 yards on the ground. Defensively, several D’Youville players delivered strong individual performances despite the Saints surrendering over 500 yards of offense. Fr LB Vincent Nicoletta led the defense with a game-high 10tk while also blocking a field goal attempt.Fr DB Duane Hawkins put together an impressive performance with 9tk 1tfl 1int 2pbu. Fr LB Unique Jackson was one of the most disruptive players for the Saints, finishing with 8tk 3tfl 1sack. D’Youville will return home to face Army next week.

Mansfield vs Penn: Mansfield wins 6–3

Player of the Game: Jr LB Jack Burbage 14tk 3tfl 1sack & Jr LB Jackson Taylor 15tk 1tfl

Mansfield picked up a hard-fought 6-3 victory over Penn in a defensive battle at Franklin Field. Mansfield struggled to generate the explosive offensive plays that had defined its early-season success. Soph QB Joseph Frye was held to 56yards 2int through the air but contributed 53 rushing yards 1TD. Frye scored the game’s only touchdown on a 3-yard run. Sr RB Weston Bellows was Mansfield’s most productive offensive weapon, finishing with a team-high 74 rushing yards. Jr WR Camryn Harwick led the receiving corps with 3rec 17yards, while Sr WR Jerry Holmes Jr. contributed 2rec 17yards. Although the offense struggled to consistently move the football, Mansfield did just enough to secure an important conference victory. The biggest story of the afternoon was Mansfield’s defensive dominance, particularly the outstanding performances of Soph LB Jack Burbage and Jr LB Jackson Taylor. The duo combined for an incredible 29 tackles and 4 tackles for loss while consistently disrupting Penn’s rushing attack. Burbage delivered one of his best performances of the season, finishing with 14tk 3tfl 1sack, including nine solo tackles. Taylor was everywhere for the Mountaineers, recording a game-high 15tk 1tfl and helping shut down Penn’s running backs. Mansfield’s defense was especially impressive in critical situations, holding Penn to just 32 rushing yards from Fr RB Dante Coury, who had entered the matchup as one of the Quakers’ most productive offensive players. Mansfield heads home to take on Navy next week.

Penn suffered a heartbreaking 6-3 defeat after controlling possession for much of the afternoon but failing to capitalize on several scoring opportunities. Fr QB John Franchini showed his dual-threat ability throwing for 84yards while leading the Quakers with 74 rushing yards. Fr RB Dante Coury struggled to find running room against Mansfield’s physical defensive front, finishing with just 32yards. Fr WR Jack Badner was the most productive receiver for the Quakers, finishing with 6rec 64yards.Defensively, Penn put together one of its strongest performances of the season, holding an explosive Mansfield offense to just six points and forcing two interceptions. Soph LB Hugh Maley led the defense with 11tk 0.5tfl, continuing to establish himself as one of Penn’s most reliable defenders. Sr DB Josh Johnson contributed 4tk 1int. Fr DL Alex Diffley added 4tk and blocked the extra-point attempt following Mansfield’s lone touchdown, keeping Penn within a field goal. Despite holding Mansfield to just 184 total yards and forcing two turnovers, Penn could not overcome its offensive struggles in the red zone. Penn will travel to Caldwell next week.

Chestnut Hill vs Caldwell: Chestnut Hill wins 35–30

Player of the Game: Jr QB Griffin Walter 233yards 4TD 113 rushing yards & Jr RB Xavier Limehouse 185 rushing yards 1TD

Chestnut Hill survived a thrilling 35-30 battle against Caldwell. Chestnut Hill’s offense put together its most productive performance of the season, finishing with an impressive 524 total yards, including 291 rushing yards and 233 passing yards. Fr QB Griffin Walter delivered another outstanding performance throwing for 233yards 4TD while adding 113 rushing yards. Walter was nearly unstoppable throughout the night, accounting for 346 total yards and four touchdowns without throwing an interception. Fr WR Brady Cunningham was the leading receiver for Chestnut Hill, finishing with an impressive 9rec 112yards 1TD. Sr TE Neff added 5rec 55yards 2TD.While Walter was outstanding through the air and explosive on the ground, Jr RB Xavier Limehouse was the engine behind Chestnut Hill’s dominant rushing attack. Limehouse delivered his best performance of the season, finishing with a game-high 185 rushing yards 1TD. Walter and Limehouse combined for 298 rushing yards and continually punished the Cougars defense with long, methodical possessions. Defensively, Chestnut Hill faced one of its toughest challenges of the season against a Caldwell offense that repeatedly generated explosive plays through the air. Jr LB Riley Stidham delivered the strongest defensive performance for Chestnut Hill, finishing with 5tk 2tfl 1sack. Sr DB Amir Jenkins and Fr DB Christopher Epps each contributed 4tk. Although the Griffins struggled to contain Caldwell’s explosive passing attack, they were effective in limiting the Cougars’ opportunities to sustain drives. Chestnut Hill will host STAC before they finish out the season on the road

Caldwell suffered a heartbreaking defeat despite producing one of its strongest offensive performances of the season. Jr ATH Josh Smith continued to prove why he is one of the most dangerous dual-threat players in the CSFL, delivering an outstanding performance with 273 passing yards 3TD while adding a team-high 74 rushing yards. Jr WR Joey Ciccotelli was nearly impossible for the Griffins secondary to contain, finishing with a game-high 7rec 163yards 2TD. His performance was one of the best receiving efforts of the weekend. Sr WR Daruis Harrison added 3rec 52yards 1TD. Caldwell finished with 384 total yards demonstrating just how explosive the Cougars offense could be when they are clicking. Defensively, the Cougars were led by Jr LB Dean Fiore and Jr LB Kavon Hayes, who each finished with 7tk. Hayes also contributed 1tfl. Sr DB JJ Hinnant added 5tk1ff. Despite the defensive struggles, Caldwell’s offense showed encouraging signs as the Cougars continue to develop their young playmakers. Caldwell will return home to face Penn next week.

MSFL

Midway vs Quincy: Midway wins 51–0

Player of the Game: Jr WR Chase Williams 6rec 108yards 2TD

Midway bounced back from its first loss of the season with a dominant victory over Quincy. Midway had one of its most complete performances of the season, finishing with 444 total yards, including 269 passing yards and 175 rushing yards. Soph QB Duri Trahan led the offensive explosion, throwing for 182yards 3TD 2int while adding 10 rushing yards. Jr QB Christian Carter added 92yards 1TD. Jr WR Chase Williams continued his impressive season, leading the receiving corps with 6rec 108yards 2TD. Soph WR Isaiah Mattingly added 3rec 76yards.Midway’s rushing attack was equally effective.Fr RB Leondre Martin led the team with 70 rushing yards 1TD . Fr QB Kaleb Passmore added 41 rushing yards. Defensively, Midway delivered its most dominant performance of the season, completely shutting down Quincy’s offense The Eagles held the Hawks to just 90 total yards, including an incredible 14 passing yards, while forcing five turnovers and recording eight sacks. Soph DL Tristian Euell put together an outstanding performance, leading the defense with 10tk 2.5tfl 2.5sacks 1ff 1fr.Soph LB Robert Thompson added 9tk 2.5tfl 2sacks, while Sr DB Omarion Riddick contributed 7tk 1tfl 1sack. Midway will enter the MSFL postseason with a 5-1 record and home-field advantage in the semifinals rematch against Quincy next week.

Quincy suffered a difficult defeat in its regular-season finale. Quincy managed just 90 total yards, including 76 rushing yards and only 14 passing yards. Sr RB Travon Hegler-Wright was the lone consistent offensive bright spot, finishing with a team-high 84 rushing yards. The Hawks utilized four quarterbacks throughout the game, but none were able to establish any rhythm in the passing attack. The group ended the game with 14yards 4int. Sr WR Evan Lopez led the receiving corps with 1rec 5yards. Quincy completed just four passes on 21 attempts and surrendered eight sacks for 78 yards in losses. Defensively, Quincy continued to battle despite the lopsided score, with several Hawks delivering strong individual performances against Midway’s explosive offense. Gr LB Donnell Packer put together another impressive game, leading the defense with a game-high 12tk 3tfl. Packer has consistently been one of Quincy’s most productive defenders throughout the season, and his performance was one of the few bright spots for the Hawks. Soph DL Kamryn Flachs-Hill added 8tk 0.5tfl 1ff 1fr.The Hawks will look to regroup and bounce back against Midway next week in the MSFL semifinals.

CCSJ vs Bellarmine: CCSJ wins 42–14

Player of the Game: RB Zaire Davis 245 rushing yards 4TD

Calumet College of St. Joseph closed out its regular season with a dominant 42-14 victory over Bellarmine. The Crimson Wave entered the matchup riding the momentum of a statement victory over previously undefeated Midway and continued their impressive offensive production against the Knights. CCSJ finished with 495 total yards, including an incredible 394 rushing yards and 101 passing yards. Fr QB DJ Bowles continued his efficient play throwing for 101yards 2TD while adding 41 rushing yards. Jr RB Zaire Davis delivered one of the most dominant individual performances of the entire sprint football season, finishing with a game-high 245 rushing yards 4TD. Davis averaged an outstanding 10.7 yards per carry and was nearly impossible for the Bellarmine defense to contain. CCSJ’s offensive line controlled the trenches throughout the evening, helping the Crimson Wave produce 26 first downs and sustain several lengthy scoring drives. Sr WR Kaydarious Jones led the receiving corps with 3rec 38yards, while Soph WR Xamere Martin finished with 2rec 29yards 1TD. Sr WR Tre Simmons added 3rec 21yards 1TD.Defensively, CCSJ delivered another impressive performance, particularly along the defensive front, where the Crimson Wave consistently overwhelmed Bellarmine’s offensive line. Calumet held the Knights to just 44 rushing yards on 26 attempts while recording six sacks and 11 tackles for loss. Fr DL Reggie Miller was outstanding, leading the defense with 10tk 3.5tfl 1.5sacks. Sr DL Robinson Hale continued his excellent season with another dominant performance, finishing with 6tk 3.5tfl 2sacks. Soph LB CJ Wright was equally disruptive, recording 6tk 3tfl 2.5sacks. The trio combined for 22 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and all six of CCSJ’s sacks, completely controlling the line of scrimmage. The Crimson Wave will now enter the MSFL playoffs as the No. 1 seed and host Bellarmine again next week in the semifinal round.

Bellarmine closed its regular season with another difficult defeat despite producing several encouraging offensive performances. Bellarmine finished with 270 total yards, including 226 passing yards and 44 rushing yards. Fr QB Jaime Jones led the offense for much of the evening, throwing for 155yards while contributing a team-high 47 rushing yards. Soph QB Dylan Morris also saw significant action, throwing for 71yards 1TD. Fr WR Steven Carter was an explosive receiver for the Knights finishing with 1rec 60yards.Sr TE Ethan Barnett finished with 3rec 42yards 1TD. Soph TE Aiden Bratcher continued to be one of Bellarmine’s most productive offensive weapons, leading the receiving corps with 5rec 59yards. Defensively, Bellarmine continued to battle against one of the most explosive rushing attacks in the MSFL. Soph LB Derek White delivered another strong individual performance, leading the Knights with 10tk 1.5tfl. White was consistently involved around the football and helped slow several Crimson Wave rushing attempts. Jr DB Riley McGrath added 9tk 0.5tfl, while Soph LB Joseph Sebastian contributed 7tk 0.5tfl. Despite the individual efforts, Bellarmine’s defense struggled to contain Davis and the Crimson Wave offensive line. The loss leaves the Knights winless through six regular-season games, but they will have another opportunity to face CCSJ when the two teams meet in the opening round of the MSFL playoffs. Bellarmine will travel back to Indiana next week as the No. 4 seed, hoping to deliver an upset against the top-seeded Crimson Wave and keep its season alive.