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(Clarion, Pa.) –
Clarion
University
scored twice in the game’s final five
minutes to break open the game and record the 22-9 victory over the Bald
Eagles. Clarion improved to
2-8 overall and 1-4 in the PSAC Western Division, while Lock Haven falls
to 3-7 overall and 1-4 in the conference.
Deep into the fourth quarter with the score locked at 9-9, Clarion
gained the ball at its own 16-yard line after a Haven turnover on downs.
The Golden Eagles drove the length of the field with the possession
culminating in a one-yard rush for touchdown by Marcus Lowe with
4:59
remaining to move into a 16-9 lead.
Lock Haven received several chances to match the Golden Eagles, but
turnovers cost the Bald Eagles as two interceptions and a fumble each gave
Clarion the ball back in Haven territory.
Clarion linebacker Jabari Weatherspoon’s second interception of
the fourth quarter gave the Golden Eagles prime field position at the
Haven’s 17-yard line at
1:21
. Four
plays later, quarterback Felton Woulard took the ball himself around to
the right side and dove into the endzone to score on the eight-yard
keeper. The Haven’s Matt
Shealy (New Bethlehem/Redbank Valley) blocked the extra point attempt,
bringing the final score to 22-9.
Early in the first quarter, Clarion noseguard Troy Bowers
intercepted Troy Wile
(Fayetteville/Chambersburg), returning the ball 22 yards into the
endzone at
13:14
. The
extra point attempt failed, keeping the Clarion lead at 6-0.
Lock Haven tied the game at
8:30
in the second quarter on a one-yard rush
by Maurice Walker (N.
Braddock/Woodland Hills). The Bald Eagles had taken the ball from
their own 22-yard line, moving forward on a Clarion penalty and then a
53-yard aerial connection from Wile to Rafael
Smith (Pittsburgh/Woodland Hills) that brought that ball up to within
one yard of paydirt.
Clarion kicker Mark Hofmeister gave the home team the 9-6 lead at 7:14 in
the third quarter with a 31-yard boot.
Haven linebacker Dan Jones (Philipsburg/Philipsburg-Osceola)
recovered a Golden Eagle fumble at the Clarion 23-yard line in the opening
seconds of the fourth quarter. After three plays gained only minimal
yardage, the Bald Eagles opted for the field goal at
13:48. Freshman
kicker Danny Hagerman (Scottdale/Southmoreland) split the uprights for his
eighth field goal of the season, this one from 31 yards out to tie the
game at 9-9 before the Clarion scoring outburst at the end of the quarter.
The Haven netted 305 yards of total offense, with 257 of those
yards covered through the air. Troy Wile completed 18 of 39 pass attempts
and covered 42 yards rushing. Three
Haven receivers recorded four or more catches, senior receiver Scott
Anderson (Cortland, Ohio/Lakeview)
leading the way with six receptions for 87 yards.
Maurice Walker scored LHU’s only touchdown of the game, going 14
yards on 12 carries. On the
other side of the ball, strong safety Matt Shealy led all defenders with
12 tackles, including one fumble recovery and a pass breakup.
Cornerback Rob Carey (N.
Braddock/Woodland Hills), linebacker Derrik
Metz
(Roaring Spring/Central) and
lineman Dustin Shaffer (Mayport/Redbank
Valley) all added eight stops.
The Bald Eagles return home next Saturday, Nov. 15, to host Edinboro
University
in their final contest of the season.
Kickoff at Hubert Jack Stadium is slated for 1 p.m.
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