PHILADELPHIA – Penn sprint football fell to Mansfield 6-3 on Saturday afternoon at Franklin Field.
Penn took an early lead on a field goal in the first half and took a 3-0 lead into the halftime break. Mansfield took the lead in the third quarter on a quarterback draw to go up 6-3. The ensuing extra point was blocked.
The Quakers had a long fourth quarter drive that made it to the red zone. With 1:10 left, they lined up for a field goal but faked it.
Paul Tjoumakaris, lined up to kick, got the ball from the holder on a pitch back and rolled out to pass. His throw to
Andy Falletta fell incomplete.
Mansfield ran out the clock on the last drive to seal the win.
With the loss, the Quakers moved to 2-3 (1-1 CSFL South) while Mansfield improved to 3-2 (1-1 CSFLÂ North).
Penn had 207 total yards (121 rushing) and Mansfield had 184 (128 rushing).
Jack Badner led Penn with six catches and 64 yards while
John Franchini rushed 12 times for 74 yards.
Weston Fellows led Mansfield with 74 yards rushing while Joseph Frye had 53 and a touchdown.
How It Happened
The first quarter was a defensive battle, with neither team able to break onto the scoreboard.
Penn's
Josh Johnson made the play of the half on a diving interception in the end zone to keep Mansfield off the board.
Penn's offense got going and finally got the first points of the game on a 26-yard field goal early in the second quarter. It capped off an 11-play, 71-yard drive.
The two teams battled through the rest of the second quarter, with neither able to add to the point total. At the half, Penn had 108 total yards while Mansfield was held to 83.
The Mountaineers finally got onto the scoreboard in the third quarter on a five-play, 40-yard drive that lasted 2:35. It ended with a quarterback draw touchdown from Joseph Frye from three yards out.
Penn had a great opportunity to put points on the board late, going on a 15-play, 56-yard drive in the fourth quarter.
With 1:10 left, they lined up for a field goal but faked it.
Paul Tjoumakaris, who was lined up to kick, got the ball from the holder on a pitch back and rolled out to pass. His throw to
Andy Falletta fell incomplete.
Mansfield ran out the clock on their next drive to seal the win, 6-3.
Quaker Notemeal
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Dante Coury was held to just 32 yards rushing on 17 carries.
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John Franchini led the Quakers with 84 passing yards on 12-for-15 passing. He also led the team in rushing with 74 yards on 12 carries.
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Jack Badner led the receiving core with six catches for 64 yards.
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Hugh Maley led the defense with 11 tackles.
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Ryan Goodrich had a team-best 1.5 tackles for loss.
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Josh Johnson had his second interception of the season while
Xavier May had his first.
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Up Next
The Quakers are back in action next week on the road at Caldwell. The game is set for Saturday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m.
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