NCAA football: Patriots 20 Reds 8
October 22, 2021
The Saint Paul Patriots improved to 2-1 in NCAA senior football play Thursday night with a 20-8 victory over the visiting Denis Morris Reds (1-3).
“The offence had some promising drives but still needs to be more efficient in finishing drives,” Patriots head coach Rick Oreskovich said. “The defence played well allowing one touchdown.”
Performing well for Saint Paul were: Elijah Pappin with TD runs of three and five yards; Lucas Vetere with a 30-yard field goal and two converts; Tyler Rankin, Derek Amores, Erik Leskiw, Jack Busch and Marcel Salmen had interceptions; and, Joey Primerano made some key tackles.
“The senior football team had a very strong game last night under the lights against St Paul,” Denis Morris head coach Andy Cecchini said.
Standouts on defence for the Reds were Michael Ukiomogbe, Chris Paugh and Mateo Di Giovanni. Alex Meffe scored the lone Reds touchdown on a 60-yard pass from Max Barnowski and Luca Marcone helped move the ball for the Reds as well.
“The Reds fought hard but unfortunately lost 20-8,” Cecchini said.