PG Football vs. Guilford College

Hargrave 37 – Guilford 18

The Tigers outlasted the Guildford Quakers yesterday afternoon in a hard fought battle, improving the Tigers to (2-0). The Offense led by quarterbacks D.J. Williams and Marcus McDade generated 35 of the 37 points. Williams who threw for 200 yards and 4 touchdowns, with a scoring strike coming on the opening drive for 33 yards to 6’4” 235lbs receiver Eddie Johnson to put the Tigers up 6-0. Johnson finished the day with 2 catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. Martavis Bryant also tallied 3 catches for 60 yards and a touchdown. Virginia native Trey Smith and Maryland native Michael Phillips also caught touchdowns yesterday afternoon both from 10 yards out. McDade not to be shown up also completed a 50 yard pass to Aaron Criswell late in the first quarter, and completing a pass late to fullback Matt Horne for 25 yards. The offensive line anchored by center Kevin Hart was solid all day proving running room for the running backs. The rushing attack was by committee as Derrick Milton, Jamal Satchell, Jamaal Jackson, and Torian Henderson all broke runs for over 15 yards in the game. Jamal Satchell accounted for the only rushing touchdown for the Tigers.

The defense proved stout giving the Quakers problems all day. The Tigers strong defensive front was led by James Smith, Djwaney Mera, and Corey Crawford who gave Guildford trouble moving their offense. Sacks by Keevon Newsome and Dejwaney Mera (for a safety) gave the Tigers confidence to keep the pressure on their opponent all afternoon. Two Tigers Isaiah Moore and Crawford recorded Interceptions to put the PG offense in great field position. To seal the Tiger victory, DB Jonathan Wimbush stripped a Guilford Receiver. The ball was recovered and returned 45 yards by LB Terrell Hartsfield.

The Tigers must keep up the hard work as they look to improve to 3-0 next week against Frostburg State.

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