Category: 2024 Season

Williams defeated the Bates Bobcats 24-21.

The Only Stat That Matters
Bates compiled a slight advantage in many game statistics, including total yardage, rushing yardage, and time of possession. The Bobcats also had the day’s longest play from scrimmage, a 61-yard scamper by NESCAC leading rushing sophomore Ryan Linskey. The Ephs led in tackles for loss, penalty yardage and critically, the final score.

Managing Mistakes
While Williams played far from perfectly, the Ephs did eliminate many of the miscues that haunted them in games past. Williams committed only five penalties and yielded no turnovers and no sacks.

Getting Our Kicks…

A Tale of Two Halves
Williams dominated the first two quarters and the Ephs led 14-0 at half time. But Colby took the second half kickoff and drove 85 yards in 6:30 for a touchdown. The crafty Mules then resorted to an onside kick, which worked. Two-and-a-half minutes later, they had their second touchdown.

Ephs Resurgent
But the score remained 14-12, because Colby missed their first point-after then failed on a 2-point conversion. The Ephs then responded with a 75-yard drive of their own, and another 66-yard drive ending in a field goal by Ivan Shuran, putting the Ephs …

Dual-Threat Performance, McHugh Shines with 5 TDs
The Eph offense took a couple of series to get on track. Then the O-line dominated. The Ephs balanced attack devastated the Continentals, amassing 261 yards on the ground and 247 in the air. Sophomore QB Owen McHugh went 17 of 25 for 247 yards and 5 TDs with no sacks. Congratulations to Owen who was NESCAC Football Offensive Player of the Week.

O-Line Key to 212 Rushing Yards, Ensures Quarterback Safety
The Ephs’ offensive line was crucial to their second-quarter surge, effectively protecting quarterback McHugh. The line was dominant! They didn’t …