Hawks Stun The Pride of Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C.- Huntingdon Football (6-2 Overall, 4-1 USA South) defeated the Pride of Greensboro College (0-8 overall, 0-4 USA South) by a score of 56-8 Saturday afternoon.

Following a Hawks fumble on the first drive of the game, Sophomore quarterback Dorian Smith subbed into the game to lead the Hawks offense. His first possession under center accumulated with a 8-yard passing touchdown to senior receiver Tyler England, to give the Hawks a 7-0 lead going into the second quarter. The Hawks defense, led by senior Ty Brown, forced a quick 3 and out for the Pride on the following possession. Riding the wave of the Hawks defensive efforts, Smith called his own number on an 11-yard touchdown run to spark a 21-point quarter for the Hawks.

Following another defensive stop by Huntingdon, Dorian Smith and Troy Garner led the Hawks on a 77-yard drive featuring a 66-yard scramble from Smith that led to a 2-yard touchdown run by Garner. The quarterback and running back duo accounted for every yard on the possession, giving the Hawks a 21-0 lead.

After another scoreless Pride offensive possession, the Hawks capitalized with a 20-yard touchdown throw to receiver Antojuan Woody to go into the first half leading 28-0.

The Second half would continue the Hawk's dominance. A 20-yard touchdown reception by Will Pilgrim to start the second half scoring at 35-0, but the Hawks defensive dominance shone in the second half. Hawks defensive back CJ Figgers intercepted a pass from Pride quarterback Jayden Morrison to force the first turnover of the half on the following drive. There was a scoring hiatus through the third quarter until defensive back Gus Johnson intercepted another pass, returning it for a touchdown and putting the Hawks ahead 42-0.

The fourth quarter began with a 42-yard touchdown strike from quarterback Blake Smith to Antojuan Woody for his second touchdown of the day, pushing the lead to 49-0. A Huntingdon turnover later gave the Pride their first touchdown of the game followed by a successful two-point conversion.

The scoring came to an end with 6:25 left in the game on a fumble recovery and score by Austin Colston, propelling the Hawks to a 56-8 lead and another conference victory.

Hawk Top Performers:

#13 Dorian Smith- 153 all-purpose yards, 3 touchdowns

#25 Antojuan Woody- 62 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns

#38 Ty Brown- 4 total tackles, one quarterback hurry

The Hawks look forward to their bye week next Saturday and resume conference play November 4th at Brevard College, where they will take on the Tornadoes at 12:00 PM CT.