The Patriots scored first in the contest after sustaining a long drive in the first quarter. Quarterback Josiah Thill found WR Zach Hersberger for a 12 yard catch and run. With the PAT the Patriots went up 7-0.
The Gryphons came back quickly, however, scoring a touchdown on quarterback Dimonic McKinsey's 23 yard completion to WR Brandon Bowden. University Academy added two touchdowns in the 2nd quarter sandwiched around one score for CPA. McKinsey again found Bowden, throwing a 33 yard touchdown pass. After that score Thill once again found Hershberger, this time for a 60 yard catch and run. After this score the Patriots and Gryphons were briefly tied at 14 all. However, McKinsey scored on a 1 yard run right before halftime. With the failed conversion the Gryphons took a 20-14 lead into the locker room.
The Patriots endured a difficult third quarter, turning the ball over several times. The Gryphons capitalized on practically each of these, scoring 29 3rd quarter points. All of the scores were touchdown passes--ranging from 38-60 yards--from McKinsey to WR Bryson Winfrey. The Patriots added 9 points of their own in the third quarter. Jesse Mann scored one touchdown on a 14 yard run. The Patriots also added a safety after the snap sailed over McKinsey's head and out of the back of the endzone. The scoring was too little for CPA, however, as UA led 49-23 at the end of the 3rd period. The Grypons added another TD during the last period--another McKinsey to Winfrey connection--which brought the final score to 56-23 in favor of University Academy.
Scroll down to view some photos of today's action. Also, go to last weeks post to view some freshly loaded photos of the Patriots' win over Central Heights.
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