Cougars Rout Lions in a Shutout Win

Springfield football team showed offensive and defensive strengths, beating the Lions in a shutout to remain undefeated. The Cougars' win puts them at 3-0 in the conference as Penncrest fell to 0-3.

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Final

Penncrest (0-3)

0

0

0

0

0

Springfield (3-0)

7

7

6

14

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IN SHORT

Senior quarterback Ryan Strain and junior running back Rob Murphy could not be stopped. After Penncrest failed to convert at fourth and third halfway into the first quarter, the Cougars took over at their own 13 yard line. Junior running back Rob Murphy had a 45-yard run, junior running back Barry Foster went for a 13-yard run, and Tyler Morrissey, a senior tight end, scored on second and goal to finish the drive.

In the second quarter, Penncrest picked off the Cougars, but again failed to score. Strain connected with Murphy for a touchdown.

The pass by Lions' junior quarterback Shane Donnelly to wide receiver Dan Young was picked off in the third quarter by Springfield’s Warren Allen at the 45 yard line. The Cougars drove down the field and Murphy scored, but it was called back with a ten yard penalty. Strain handed off to Murphy again, and he scored again.

Early in the fourth, Springfield’s junior running back Cameron Durham scored a touchdown, another so did junior wide receiver Aaron Coyne.  

COUGAR OF THE GAME

Ryan Strain - The senior quarterback was consistent throughout all four quarters, as he completed passes and handoffs to his key players. The final score showed his efficiency.

OTHER KEY PERFORMANCES

Murphy was Strain's go-to guy throughout the entire game. The dynamic pair led the team to the big win. Warren Allen, Aaron Coyne, Barry Foster, Tyler Morrissey and Vince Marra were all on their game as well.

COACH’S TAKE

"I'm really happy with how we played. We had some mistakes, but we'll correct those mistakes and tighten the plays up next time. The team played with such intensity. With the home game they were fired up." - Sproingfield head coach Tom Kline