Category: View from the Sideline – 2023

That Was Frustrating

Williams dominated on both sides of the ball, but was undone by two plays. The first was a fluky interception returned 76 yards by Amherst, and the second was a 46-yard scoop and score by the Mammoths (which clearly wasn’t a fumble).

One More To Go

Unlike every other year, the last game of the 2023 season will be against Bates. All three Maine teams postponed their October 26th games to November 18th. The Ephs travel to Lewiston to close out the season against the 0-8 Bobcats.

Crazy NESCAC

Trinity and Middlebury are the top teams in …

Trinity Is Good

The big takeaway from Saturday’s game is simple: Trinity is an excellent, veteran football team. It’s hard to find a weakness in any phase of their game. In spite of the rainy conditions, senior QB Spencer Fetter threw accurately all day. His receivers hardly dropped a ball. Defensively, Trinity adjusted to Williams throwing the ball and made stops when they had to. The Bantams earned their victory.

Ephs Started Well

Williams came out throwing the ball and executed cripsly. The first drive included several good throws and several good scrambles from freshman QB Owen …

Offense Came To Play

The Eph offense put up 24 points, gained 362 yards and scored on 3 of 4 red zone opportunities against the Continentals. Having lost leading rusher Mario Fischetti for the season, the Ephs still piled up 141 yards on the ground and 221 in the air, many of them after the catch, like Sam Jaffe’s 55 yard touchdown reception from Owen McHugh. Jon Oris accounted for 150 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns, while the offensive line allowed no sacks by Hamilton.

Excellent Team D, Great Scott

Williams played great team defense …

When It Rains, It Doesn’t Pour

Both teams offenses were stymied by very wet conditions throughout the game. That partly explained the low-scoring contest.

Exemplary Eph Effort

On offense and on defense, Williams played with grit and energy for 60 straight minutes. While the stands were nearly empty the second half, the Ephs scratched out a lead and held it for much of the period. Junior Mario Fischetti gained 119 yards rushing before leaving the game just before halftime while Jon Oris netted 77 yards on the day. Fischetti watched the rest of the game on crutches with …