Sprint Football Runs Past Penn, 38-13

Friday, September 17

West Point, NY

7 PM

Army West Point

1-0 , 1-0

Penn

0-1 , 0-1

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Army West Point

Sprint Football Runs Past Penn, 38-13

September 18, 2021 | Sprint Football

Box Score

By: Phil Tor

WEST POINT, N.Y. - After almost two years, Army West Point sprint football returned to Shea Stadium for a Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) contest. The Black Knights did not show any signs of rust in this game, defeating the Penn Quakers by a score of 38-13.

How It Happened
The Cadets came out firing right from the opening kick off, scoring on the first play from scrimmage after quarterback JC Watson found Kraig Hamilton for a 69-yard touchdown pass just 20 seconds into the game.

The defense followed the offense's lead, forcing Penn to a five-play drive, highlighted by a Brett Boswell sack to force a Quaker punt. Watson and the offense got back to work at their own 26 yard line. Army would march down the field on the backs of Watson and starting running back Ryan Connors. The duo would combine for 56 rush yards and connect for an 18 yard touchdown pass to put the Cadets up two scores.

The next point would come from kicker Ben Abercrombie, who split the uprights on a 46-yard field goal attempt early in the second quarter. The junior would also contribute five extra points while also serving as the kickoff specialist for the team.

After a pair of quick Penn drives Army went on another run, picking apart the Quaker defense to build a seven-play, 67 yard drive capped off by a JC Watson touchdown run which was good for his third score of the game. The Black Knights would head into the break holding the 24-point advantage.

David Dickerson sparked the defensive effort at the start of the second half, coming up with a sack on third down to force a Quaker punt. The defense would force another three-and-out on the next Quaker possession. Jeremiah Garrett finished off the ensuing seven-play Army drive with a five-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter to put Army up 31-0.

The Black Knights defense would force yet another three-and-out thanks to James Bieler and Alex Sobeski. The Quaker punt was blocked by Laurence Dowd, and gave Army the ball back at the Penn 11 yard-line. Watson wasted no time at all, firing a pass to Donovan Mannion for the 11-yard score on the first play to put Army up 38-0.

The Quakers would go on to score two touchdowns, but it would not be enough to catch Army, who would go on to win their season opener, 38-13.

Inside the Box Score

JC Watson recorded 212 yards from scrimmage through the air and on the ground while also scoring four total touchdowns on the day.
Ryan Connors led the Black Knights rushing attack with 71 yards on 14 carries.
Donovan Mannion caught six passes for 65 yards and a score.
David Dickerson was a beast on the defensive end of the field, recording eight tackles, three tackles for a loss and three sacks.
Luke Gigliotti, Mason Goulet and Alex Sobeski also recorded sacks in the contest.