The Statesmen (8-2, 4-2) took advantage of a couple of Yellow Jacket (5-5, 2-4) first half miscues - a fumble that was scooped up by SO LB Mike McGhee for a TD and a second fumble by the Rochester punter that gave Hobart a 1st and goal from the Yellow Jackets five-yard line. SR RB Rayshawn Boswell would run it in for his only score of the game. These mistakes were the main reason the Statesmen had a 14-13 halftime lead.
The second half saw Hobart use a rare and successful on-side kick that resulted in a FG, but Rochester would fight back, eventually taking a 20-17 lead halfway thru the third quarter. The Statesmen would trail from that point on.
The Statesmen offense couldn't get much going in the first half, being held to only 68 total yards on 22 plays. They'd have to overcome the disqualification (for the second half) of JR OLB and Co-Captain Jamien Bliss for targeting, a very ill-advised play on his part also.
The second half saw Hobart use a rare and successful on-side kick that resulted in a FG, but Rochester would fight back, eventually taking a 20-17 lead halfway thru the third quarter. The Statesmen would trail from that point on.
The game was very much in doubt until JR QB Johnny Columbi connected with JR WR Rane Daramola for a 75-yard TD with 2:20 remaining.
A fourth down stop and running out the clock would give Hobart the 27-23 win. Hobart was outgained 323 to 258 yards on the day, but a big reason for that was Rochester had 28 more offensive plays.
End of the day, the Statesmen got the win and will await word on who they will play next Saturday. More on that game soon.
Thanks for reading and go 'Bart!
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