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Game 8: DeMatha win dedicated to the memory of the late Mike Lynn ‘95
EAGLES BEAT STAGS IN NAILBITERGonzaga - 28 DeMatha - 26 October 19 BLOCKED EXTRA POINT AND 2 PT ATTEMPT STOP LATE WINS THE REMATCH OF THE 2018 WCAC CHAMPIONSHIP
On a beautiful day on Eye Street, in front of a packed crowd that included nine reunion classes, the Eagles defeated the then top-ranked DeMatha Stags, 28-26 to improve to 7-1 on the year and 1-1 in WCAC play. The muchanticipated re-match of the 2018 WCAC Championship did not dissapoint as both teams impressed and fought hard to the very end. Gonzaga stopped the Stags’s two-point conversion attempt with :35 seconds left to seal the win. Caleb Williams ‘21 led the way once again by throwing one touchdown (to TE Nate Kurisky ‘22) and scoring three touchdowns on the ground (85 yards, 1 yard, 2 yards). Olu Fashanu ‘20 was the anchor on the offensive line that helped Gonzaga gain exactly 300 yards on the ground, and Jackson Leggans ‘21 was the pivotal piece in the defensive line that only allowed one rushing touchdown on the day. On special teams, Kye Holmes ‘21 made the play of the day for the Eagles. After the Stage returned a kickoff 99 yard for a touchdown, Holmes blocked DeMatha’s extra point attempt to preserve a 28-20 lead midway through the fourth quarter -- setting up the aforementioned failed two-point attempt that sealed the game.
The game was played in memory of Michael Lynn ‘94. His wife Erica and his son Noah were honorary captains and participated in the coin toss. Mike’s best friend Jim Miller ‘94 and his wife Natasha Stancill were also there to support.
WEEKLY AWARDS
MVP: Caleb Williams | Outstanding D: Jackson Leggans | Outstanding O: Olu Fashanu Special Forces: Kye Holmes | D Practice: Walker Pence | O Practice: Jalen McDonald | Scholar: Isaiah Neal
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