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Week 8 Review

CSFL

Mansfield vs Navy: Navy wins 52-25

Player of the Game: Sr Hunter Gennicks 86rushing yards & Jr RB Broderick Freeman 89 rushing yards.

Navy continued its impressive season with a big victory over Mansfield. Mansfield provided an early scare, but Navy responded with 31 unanswered points to take control of the game. The Midshipmen finished with 406 total yards, including 275 rushing yards and 131 passing yards. Sr QB Luke O’Connell led the offense, throwing for 75 yards 2TD 1int while adding a 10-yard rushing touchdown. Navy received a strong performance from Jr RB Broderick Freeman, who led the team with 89 rushing yards. Sr RB Hunter Gennicks continued his productive season with 86 rushing yards while also showcasing his versatility with a 42-yard touchdown pass to Jr WR Biamungu Nkere. Nkere finished with 2rec 46 yards 1TD, while Malatesta finished with 3rec 36yards 2TD, making the most of his opportunities in the red zone. Defensively, Navy put together another strong performance, particularly against Mansfield’s rushing attack. The Midshipmen held the Mountaineers to just 84 rushing yards. Sr LB Tucker Opdahl led the defense with 6tk 1tfl, while Sr DL Gabriel Arriola contributed 5tk 1tfl 1sack. Sr DL Mick Tabor added 5tk 1.5tfl. Although the Mountaineers found some success late in the fourth quarter, Navy’s defensive pressure and ability to create turnovers played a major role in securing the victory. The Midshipmen will return home to face D’Youville next week.

Mansfield was able to make some plays but could not overcome this difficult matchup against one of the CSFL’s most explosive offenses. Soph QB Joseph Frye finished with 82 passing yards 1TD while adding 16 rushing yards 1TD. The Mansfield rushing attack struggled to get going with star Sr RB Weston Bellows only rushing for 29yards 1TD. On the outside the usual leaders for Mansfield were able to produce. Sr WR Jerry Holmes continued to be one of Mansfield’s most reliable offensive weapons, finishing with 4rec 37yards 1TD while adding 10 rushing yards. Jr WR Camryn Harwick led the receiving corps with 2rec 76yards, including a 39-yard reception from RB Weston Bellows. Defensively, Mansfield received another outstanding performance from its talented linebacker duo of Jr Jackson Taylor and Soph Jack Burbage. Taylor delivered one of the most productive defensive performances of the entire weekend, finishing with a game-high 16tk 0.5tfl 1pbu. The junior linebacker was everywhere for the Mountaineers and made several important plays on special teams, including his fourth-quarter blocked punt that set up Mansfield’s final touchdown. Burbage continued his dominant season with an impressive 14tk 3.5tfl 1sack 1pbu, giving him back-to-back games with at least 14 tackles. The duo combined for 30 tackles and four tackles for loss, consistently battling against Navy’s powerful rushing attack. Mansfield’s defense delivered the game’s opening touchdown when Soph DB Caleb Smith intercepted Luke O’Connell and returned the ball 40 yards for a touchdown, giving the Mountaineers an early 7-0 lead. Smith’s 40-yard interception return touchdown was the defining defensive highlight for Mansfield and gave the Mountaineers an early opportunity to take control. Mansfield stays home to take on STAC next week.

Molloy vs Cornell: Molloy wins 21-7

Player of the Game: Soph RB Jalen Gordon 159 rushing yards 1TD, 3rec 52yards

Molloy continued its late-season resurgence with an impressive 21-7 road victory over Cornell. After a scoreless opening quarter, Molloy took control of the game with a methodical offensive attack that produced 346 total yards, including 177 rushing yards and 169 passing yards. Soph RB Jalen Gordon continued his outstanding stretch of performances, leading the offense with a game-high 159 rushing yards 1TD while adding 3rec 52yards. Gordon accounted for 211 yards from scrimmage and was the driving force behind Molloy’s offensive success. Soph QB Anthony Caliendo delivered another efficient performance for the Lions, throwing for 136 yards 1TD without an interception. Fr TE James Lipetri was Caliendo’s most reliable target throughout the night, finishing with a game-high 8rec 50 yards 1TD. Gr WR Peter von Schoenermarck continued to showcase his versatility, finishing with 2rec 38 yards while adding a 3-yard rushing touchdown. Defensively, Molloy delivered one of its strongest performances of the season, holding Cornell to just seven points and 201 total yards. Jr DL Anthony DiSalvo continued his strong season with a team-high 9tk, while Soph DB Ayden Das added 8tk 1tfl. Jr LB JoJo Spano contributed 6tk 1int. Molloy’s defense was particularly impressive after halftime, shutting out the Big Red over the final two quarters. Molloy hits the road again to take on Caldwell next week.

Cornell suffered its second consecutive defeat after struggling to generate any consistent offensive production against a physical Molloy defense. Fr QB Beck Berry threw for 113 yards 1TD 2int while adding 13 rushing yards. Sr RB Andrew Lay continued to be the focal point of the Big Red offense, leading the rushing attack with 52 yards while adding 3rec 27 yards 1TD. Through the air, Soph TE Coop Patterson was Cornell’s most productive weapon, finishing with a team-high 4rec 55 yards. Cornell struggled with ball security throughout the second half, committing three turnovers that prevented the offense from mounting a comeback. Defensively, Cornell struggled surrendering 346 total yards to Molloy’s balanced offensive attack. Soph LB Jason Milo and Sr LB Thomas Shegogue were everywhere for the Big Red, each finishing with a game-high 14tk. Milo added 0.5tfl. Fr DB Alex Triplett added 10tk 0.5tfl. The Big Red defense limited the Lions to just seven first-half points, keeping Cornell within striking distance entering halftime. Cornell hits the road next week to take on Army.

Army vs D’Youville: Army wins 52-7

Player of the Game: Sr QB Kyle West 170 passing yards 3TD

Army continued its undefeated season with an impressive 52-7 win over D’Youville. The Black Knights finished with 441 total yards, including 266 passing yards and 175 rushing yards. Sr QB Kyle West threw for 170 yards 3TD. Soph QB Max Sinkovic entered the game and threw for 96 yards 1TD while adding 29 rushing yards. Soph RB Devion Johnson led the ground attack with 71 rushing yards 1TD. Sr WR Carson Mackie added 42 rushing yards 1TD. Jr WR Carson McFadden led the receiving corps with 3rec 79 yards 2TD. Soph WR Cohen Tomasits added 2rec 63 yards 1TD. Defensively, Army made it tough for D’Youville’s offense all night. The Black Knights held the Saints to just 29 total yards on 23 offensive plays, including only six rushing yards and 23 passing yards. Fr LB Evan McQueen led the defensive effort with a team-high 6tk 0.5tfl, while Soph DL Anthony Paradiso and Soph LB John Belveal each contributed 3tk. Jr DL Tyrus Carter continued his strong season with 3tk 1tfl 1sack. Sr DB JC Romo was impactful in the secondary recording an interception and two pass breakups. Army returns home to take on Cornell next week.

D’Youville’s difficult season continued as the Saints fell to 0-6. The Saints entered the contest hoping to build on several explosive offensive plays from their previous game against Molloy but struggled to generate any consistent production against Army’s physical defense. Fr QB Cooper Bange completed just 3 of 11 passes for 23 yards 1int while being sacked once. Fr RB Wesley Farley led the rushing attack with 10 yards. Fr WR Drevieon Scott-Harris led the receiving corps with 1rec 14 yards. D’Youville finished with just 29 total yards and one first down, struggling to sustain possessions throughout the game. Despite the offensive struggles, D’Youville produced one of the most exciting special teams plays of the weekend. With Army leading 49-0 midway through the second quarter, Fr WR Jayvon Johnson returned the ensuing kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown, giving the Saints their only points of the afternoon. Johnson’s return was another demonstration of his explosive playmaking ability after recording a 93-yard kickoff return touchdown against Molloy the previous week. Defensively, D’Youville faced one of its toughest challenges of the season against an Army offense that entered the game firing on all cylinders. The Saints allowed 441 total yards and seven offensive touchdowns while struggling to contain the Black Knights’ balanced attack. Fr LB Robinson Villalona led the defense with 6tk while Fr DB Dante Armour added 5tk. D’Youville hits the road next week to take on Navy.

STAC vs Chestnut Hill: Chestnut Hill wins 45-20

Player of the Game: Jr RB Xavier Limehouse 192 rushing yards 2TD & Jr QB Griffin Walter 191 passing yards 1TD 47 rushing yards 3TD

Chestnut Hill was sharp on both sides of the ball in this victory over STAC. Chestnut Hill controlled the game from the opening quarter, finishing with an outstanding 475 total yards, including 275 rushing yards and 200 passing yards. Jr RB Xavier Limehouse continued his dominant season with another incredible performance, finishing with a game-high 192 rushing yards 2TD. The talented running back has now rushed for 377 yards and 3TD over his last two games, establishing himself as one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the CSFL. While Limehouse dominated on the ground, Fr QB Griffin Walter delivered another outstanding performance for the Griffins, showcasing his ability to make plays both through the air and with his legs. Walter threw for 191 yards 1TD 1int while adding 47 rushing yards 3TD.. Sr TE Aiden Neff finished with 5rec 54 yards 1TD, continuing his strong season as one of Walter’s most reliable targets. Fr WR Brady Cunningham led the receiving corps with 5rec 71 yards, while Soph WR Ronnell Wheeler added 4rec 49 yards. Defensively, Chestnut Hill put together a strong performance against a STAC offense that had struggled in recent weeks. The Griffins held the Spartans to just 183 total yards, including 110 rushing yards and only 73 passing yards. Sr DB Hunter Oaks and Sr DB Amir Jenkins led the defense with 6tk each, while Jenkins added 1tfl. Jr LB Trevon Hodnett continued his strong season with 5tk 1in. Although STAC managed three rushing touchdowns, Chestnut Hill’s defense controlled the passing game and repeatedly capitalized on turnovers. The Griffins forced three turnovers and held STAC to just 3 of 8 on third down. Chestnut Hill will travel to Franklin Field to face Penn next week.

STAC struggled to contain Chestnut Hill’s explosive rushing attack while also having a tough time making plays on offense. Sr QB Jake Kear struggled to establish consistency through the air, completing 6 of 14 passes for 52yards 2int. Jr RB Damari Hamilton continued to be STAC’s most productive offensive weapon throughout the afternoon, finishing with a team-high 52 rushing yards 1TD. Jr RB Tyler Honan was the leading receiver for the Spartans with 2rec 26 yards while also adding 22 rushing yards 1TD.Soph RB Trevon Washington chipped in 15rushing yards 1TD. Defensively, STAC faced another difficult challenge against one of the most productive rushing attacks in the CSFL. The Spartans allowed 475 total yards and six offensive touchdowns while struggling to contain Limehouse and Walter throughout the game. Sr DB Prince Alvarado continued his impressive season with another outstanding individual performance, leading the defense with a game-high 12tk, including 11 solo tackles. Alvarado was consistently involved around the football and made several important stops against Chestnut Hill’s powerful rushing attack. Sr DL Tyler Salmon added 7tk, while Soph LB Reiheem Brown contributed 5tk. Fr LB Jaidin Gonzalez was one of the Spartans’ most impactful defenders, finishing with 5tk 1tfl 1int. STAC hits the road to take on Mansfield next week.

Caldwell vs Penn: Caldwell wins 34-28

Player of the Game: Jr ATH Josh Smith 293 passing yards 2TD, 81 rushing yards 3TD & Jr WR Joey Ciccotelli 7rec 164yards 2TD

Caldwell delivered one of the most impressive comeback victories of the CSFL season, overcoming a 15-point halftime deficit to defeat Penn 34-28. The Cougars fought back by scoring 21 unanswered points in the second half, turning what appeared to be a difficult home defeat into a memorable Halloween victory. Caldwell received an outstanding performance from Jr ATH Josh Smith. The versatile playmaker threw for 293 yards 2TD 1int while adding a team-high 81 rushing yards 3TD. Smith accounted for all five of Caldwell’s touchdowns and 374 total yards, delivering one of the best all-around quarterback performances of the season. His ability to extend plays through the air and with his legs was the driving force behind the Cougars’ comeback. The Cougars’ passing attack was especially explosive in the opening quarter, with Jr WR Joey Ciccotelli continuing his remarkable stretch of performances. Ciccotelli finished with a game-high 7rec 164 yards 2TD, including a spectacular 93-yard touchdown reception that gave Caldwell its first lead of the night. Ciccotelli has now recorded 327 receiving yards and four touchdowns over his last two games, establishing himself as one of the most dangerous deep threats in the CSFL. Sr WR Darius Harrison also delivered a strong performance, leading Caldwell with 9rec 56 yards. The Caldwell defense was instrumental in completing the comeback, particularly in the second half when the Cougars shut out a Penn offense that had scored four touchdowns before halftime. The Caldwell secondary delivered one of its strongest performances of the season, intercepting Fr QB John Franchini three times while forcing five total turnovers. Soph DB Zha’Vian Diaz had a great game finishing 5tk 2int. Jr LB Dean Fiore also delivered one of the biggest defensive plays of the night, recording 5tk 0.5tfl 1int while returning his interception an incredible 68 yards. Soph LB Hector Lopez continued his impressive season with a team-high 12tk 1tfl 1pbu. Sr DB JJ Hinnant added 8tk 1fr. Jr LB Kavon Hayes finished with 5tk 2tfl, creating problems for Penn’s running backs in the backfield. Caldwell will look to build on its comeback win when it hosts Molloy next week.

Penn suffered a heartbreaking defeat after appearing to take complete control of the game with a dominant second-quarter performance. Penn finished with 333 total yards, including 202 rushing yards and 131 passing yards. Fr QB John Franchini delivered one of the most productive performances of his young career, finishing with 131 yards 1TD 3int and a game-high 145 rushing yards 1TD. Franchini accounted for 276 total yards and two touchdowns. Despite his impressive rushing production, the three interceptions proved costly as Caldwell capitalized on several key defensive opportunities. Fr RB Dante Coury was held in check, finishing with 36 rushing yards 1TD. Fr WR Jack Badner was Franchini’s most reliable target, finishing with a team-high 5rec 44 yards. Defensively, Penn received several impressive individual performances despite the difficult second-half collapse. Jr WR/DB Jason Sheairs and Soph RB/LB Xavier May led the Quakers with 8tk apiece, with Sheairs also contributing 0.5tfl 1pbu. Soph LB Ryan Goodrich added 7tk. Sr DB Josh Johnson added 6tk 0.5tfl 1int 1pbu. The Quakers defense forced two turnovers, including Johnson’s interception and a fumble recovery, but struggled to contain Smith during Caldwell’s second-half comeback. Penn will return home to Franklin Field to face Chestnut Hill.

MSFL (Playoffs)

Midway vs Quincy: Midway wins 54-35

Player of the Game: Jr WR Chase Williams 4rec 98yards 2TD 85-yard punt return TD & Jr QB Christian Carter 173 passing yards 3TD

Midway punched its ticket to the Midwest Sprint Football League Championship with an explosive 54-35 victory over Quincy in the MSFL semifinals, improving to 6-1. The Eagles entered the matchup as the No. 2 seed after completing the regular season with a 5-1 record. Midway delivered an incredible first-half offensive explosion, scoring 54 points before halftime and building a commanding 54-7 lead. The Eagles finished with 483 total yards, including 354 passing yards and 129 rushing yards. Jr QB Christian Carter delivered another outstanding performance, throwing for 173yards 3TD. Soph QB Duri Trahan entered the game and finished with 167yards 1TD. Jr WR Chase Williams delivered one of the most electrifying individual performances of the MSFL season, finishing with 4rec 98yards 2TD while adding an incredible 85-yard punt return touchdown. Williams was nearly impossible for the Quincy secondary and special teams’ units to contain, accounting for three touchdowns in the opening half. Soph WR Isaiah Mattingly added 2rec 67 yards 1TD, while Jr WR Javari Burnett contributed 2rec 87 yards 1TD. The Eagles also received important contributions from their rushing attack. Jr RB Zane Wickliffe led the team with 65 yards 1TD. Fr RB Noah Cropp added 32yards. Defensively, Midway had a great defensive performance. Midway forced four turnovers, including two interceptions and two fumble recoveries, while recording two sacks and several tackles for loss. Soph DL Tristian Euell led the defense with 9tk 1.5tfl 0.5sack, continuing his impressive season as one of the Eagles’ most productive defenders. Soph DB Israel Caldwell and Jr DL Jeremiah Aiken each added 5tk 0.5tfl, while Jr DL Trenton Leach contributed 4tk 1tfl 0.5sack 2pbu. Midway’s defense struggled significantly after halftime, allowing Quincy to score 28 unanswered points over the final two quarters. Despite those struggles, the Eagles’ defense made enough critical plays in the opening half to create a commanding advantage that Quincy could not overcome. The victory sends Midway to the MSFL championship game on November 7 to take on CCSJ in a highly anticipated rematch.

Quincy saw its 2026 season come to an end despite delivering its most productive offensive performance of the year. The Hawks entered the postseason as the No. 3 seed after finishing the regular season 2-4. Quincy struggled in the opening half, committing costly turnovers and allowing Midway to build a 44-0 lead before finally finding the endzone. Soph QB Kiet Truong delivered a remarkable performance despite the early struggles, throwing for a career-high 361yards 2TD 1int. Truong consistently attacked Midway’s secondary with explosive downfield throws and helped the Hawks produce 427 passing yards as a team. Quincy’s receiving corps delivered an outstanding collective performance, with three players finishing with more than 120 receiving yards. Sr WR Xavier Carr was Truong’s most explosive target, leading the Hawks with 5rec 162yards 1TD. Sr Thomas Murray Jr. also delivered a career-defining performance, finishing with 5rec 129yards 1TD. Sr WR Evan Lopez was another major contributor, finishing with 4rec 124yards.While Truong led the passing attack, Sr RB Travon Hegler-Wright was equally impressive on the ground, finishing with a game-high 142 rushing yards 2TD. The Hawks scored 28 unanswered points after halftime and finished with an impressive 547 total yards, demonstrating tremendous offensive improvement in their final game of the season. Defensively, Quincy struggled throughout the opening half against Midway’s explosive offensive attack but delivered a much stronger performance after halftime. Gr LB Donnell Packer continued his outstanding season, leading the Hawks with a game-high 10tk 1.5tfl, including eight solo tackles. Packer was consistently involved around the football and remained one of Quincy’s most productive defenders throughout the afternoon. Jr Ethen Harrison added 7tk. Sr DL Logan Cannady delivered one of the Hawks’ strongest defensive performances, finishing with 6tk 2tfl 2sacks. Quincy finished with nine tackles for loss and two sacks, demonstrating its ability to create pressure despite the difficult opening half. Quincy finished their 2026 campaign at 2-5, with both victories coming against Bellarmine.. While the Hawks were unable to advance to the MSFL championship, their final performance demonstrated the offensive potential of a team that battled until the final whistle.

CCSJ vs Bellarmine: CCSJ win 17-14

Player of the Game: Jr DB Marcus Hardy 3int 2pbu & Soph LB CJ Wright 8tk 2.5tfl 1sack

CCSJ and Bellarmine met for the third time this season in the Midwest Sprint Football League semifinals, with a trip to the MSFL Championship on the line. The top-seeded Crimson Wave entered the matchup riding a five-game winning streak after completing the regular season with a 5-1. The semifinal developed into a physical defensive battle, with the two teams combining for seven interceptions and both defensive fronts producing several impressive individual performances. The Crimson Wave finished with 304 total yards, including 163 rushing yards and 141 passing yards. Fr QB DJ Bowles threw for 141 yards 2TD 3int while adding six rushing yards. Sr WR Tre Simmons continued his impressive season, leading the receiving corps with 5rec 90 yards 1TD, averaging 18 yards per reception. Although CCSJ struggled with interceptions, Bowles and Simmons provided a dangerous connection that helped the Crimson Wave generate scoring opportunities. On the ground, Jr RB Zaire Davis remained the focal point of the Crimson Wave offense, finishing with a team-high 88 rushing yards. Davis had dominated Bellarmine in the previous meeting, rushing for 245yards 4TD, but the Knights made containing him a major priority in the semifinal. Jr RB Jamall Warnell provided an important complementary rushing option, finishing with 73 yards. The Crimson Wave rushing attack finished with 163 yards. Defensively, CCSJ delivered another impressive performance, overwhelming a Bellarmine offense that struggled to establish any consistency against the Crimson Wave’s physical front seven. Calumet held the Knights to just 117 total yards, including an incredible -5 rushing yards, while recording three sacks and four interceptions. Jr DB Marcus Hardy delivered one of the most impressive defensive performances of the entire MSFL season, recording three interceptions and two pass breakups. Hardy repeatedly positioned himself to make plays against Bellarmine’s passing attack and was a major reason the Knights struggled to sustain offensive drives. Along the defensive front, Soph LB CJ Wright delivered another outstanding performance, leading CCSJ with 8tk 2.5tfl 1sack. Soph LB Adin Wolgemuth added 7tk 3tfl. Fr DL Reggie Miller was one of the most disruptive defenders on the field, finishing with 5tk 4tfl 1sack. Sr DL Robinson Hale contributed 4tk 2tfl 1sack 2pbu. CCSJ’s relentless defensive pressure prevented the Knights from generating any meaningful rushing production and forced Bellarmine’s quarterbacks into difficult passing situations throughout the game. CCSJ will meet Midway next week in the MSFL Championship game.

Bellarmine entered the semifinals hoping to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the MSFL season, but its offense struggled against a CCSJ defense that had consistently been one of the league’s strongest units. The Knights finished with 122 passing yards but were held to -5 rushing yards, producing just 117 total yards of offense. Soph QB Dylan Morris handled the majority of the passing duties, throwing for 80yards 3int. Morris faced constant pressure from CCSJ’s defensive line and struggled to consistently find open receivers against an aggressive Crimson Wave secondary. Fr QB Jaime Jones also saw action, throwing for 42 yards 1TD. Soph TE Aiden Bratcher led the Knights receiving corps with 5rec 58 yards 1TD. Despite the offensive struggles, Bellarmine’s defense delivered one of its strongest performances of the season and created several opportunities against a Crimson Wave offense that had dominated the previous matchup. Fr DL Malakai Willis put together an incredible individual performance, finishing with 8tk 5.5tfl 1sack. Willis was nearly unstoppable against the CCSJ offensive line. His 5.5 tackles for loss represented one of the most impressive individual defensive performances of the MSFL season. Gr DB Gavin Brazzell added 8tk 1tfl 1pbu, while Soph LB Derek White continued his outstanding season with 8tk 2tfl 1int. Jr DB Riley McGrath also finished with 8tk, providing another strong performance against CCSJ’s physical rushing attack. The Knights secondary repeatedly challenged Bowles forcing 3 interceptions. Bellarmine also recorded two sacks and forced Davis into two lost fumbles, demonstrating a significant improvement from the previous meeting when CCSJ accumulated 495 total yards without committing a turnover. Bellarmine ends their 2026 season 0-7.