Topic: Eastern Kentucky University Foot
Pikeville vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
September 8, 2016
© 2016 by Ron Harrison
Eastern Kentucky University took advantage of eight Pikeville turnovers and scored three touchdowns on interception returns in a 55-14 victory. Eastern Kentucky recorded 22 first downs and 387 yards of total offense. The Colonels were penalized 13 times for 131 yards, lost two fumbles, and had one pass intercepted. Pikeville recorded 21 first downs and 263 yards of total offense. They were penalized five times for 32 yards, lost four fumbles, and had four passes intercepted.
Jared Sanders led Eastern’s ground game with 100 yards on 16 carries. Henry Enyenihi carried the ball 10 times for 63 yards and a touchdown. James Smith added 54 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Tyler Swafford completed seven of 12 passes for 73 yards and a touchdown with one interception. James Smith completed four of five passes for 30 yards. Dan Crimmins caught two passes for 29 yards. Alex Cabrera added two receptions for 19 yards. Ryan Markush caught a 13 yard touchdown pass. Jeffrey Canady led the defense with four solo and six assisted tackles. Dwight Williams added two solo and eight assisted tackles. Kagen Skidmore recorded three solo and three assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 11 yards. Kiante Northington, Luder Jean Louis, and Corey Glass scored on interception returns. Avery Pitt added two solo and two assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 11 yards and recovered a fumble. LaJuan Smith, Ben Bascom, and Kamaree’ Walden also recovered fumbles.
Xondre Willis led Pikeville’s ground game with 71 yards on 17 carries. Jamar Kirksey carried the ball 16 times for 39 yards. Sani Warren completed seven of eight passes for 65 yards. Bowen Smith completed one of 11 passes for 16 yards and a touchdown with three interceptions. Shannon Patrick completed four of eight passes for 79 yards with one interception. Braxton Whitmore caught four passes for 44 yards. Austin Pray added three receptions for 69 yards. Anfernee Brown caught a 16 yard touchdown pass. Jack Hopkins led the defense with six solo and six assisted tackles and intercepted a pass. Darius Greene added seven solo and three assisted tackles. Derek Harris recorded six solo and three assisted tackles. Jordan Mattingly scored on a 16 yard fumble recovery return.
Scoring Summary
| School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Pikeville | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | 7 | 17 | 24 | 7 | 55 |
| EKU | - | Ryan Markush 13 yard pass from Tyler Swafford (Lucas Williams kick) |
| UPIKE | - | Anfernee Brown 16 yard pass from Bowen Smith (Damir Karapandzic kick) |
| UPIKE | - | Jordan Mattingly 16 yard fumble recovery (Damir Karapandzic kick) |
| EKU | - | Henry Enyenihi 12 yard run (Lucas Williams kick) |
| EKU | - | James Smith 8 yard run (Lucas Williams kick) |
| EKU | - | Lucas Williams kicks a 28 yard field goal |
| EKU | - | Kiante Northington 12 yard interception return (Lucas Williams kick) |
| EKU | - | Corey Glass 54 yard interception return (Lucas Williams kick) |
| EKU | - | Lucas Williams kicks a 27 yard field goal |
| EKU | - | Luder Jean Louis 0 yard interception return (Lucas Williams kick) |
| EKU | - | Raynaldy Gustave 2 yard run (Lucas Williams kick) |
Selected Statistics
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| Xondre Willis | 17 | 71 | 4.2 | 17 |
| Jamar Kirksey | 16 | 39 | 2.4 | 9 |
| Willie McCloud | 8 | 27 | 3.4 | 14 |
| Bowen Smith | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 6 |
| Shannon Patrick | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 |
| Sani Warren | 4 | -19 | -4.8 | 2 |
| Team | 2 | -27 | -13.5 | 0 |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Bowen Smith | 11-1-3 | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Sani Warren | 8-7-0 | 65 | 0 | 15 |
| Shannon Patrick | 8-4-1 | 79 | 0 | 45 |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Braxton Whitmore | 4 | 44 | 0 | 14 |
| Austin Pray | 3 | 69 | 0 | 45 |
| Anfernee Brown | 1 | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Jordan Olinger | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Mikal Howard | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Bradyn Randall | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Jarredd Jarrell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| Jared Sanders | 16 | 100 | 6.2 | 24 |
| Henry Enyenihi | 10 | 63 | 6.3 | 15 |
| James Smith | 8 | 54 | 6.8 | 20 |
| Daryl McCleskey | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 18 |
| Ralph Patton | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | 19 |
| Raynaldy Gustave | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 4 |
| Tyler Swafford | 2 | -8 | -4.0 | 0 |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Tyler Swafford | 12-7-1 | 73 | 1 | 18 |
| James Smith | 5-4-0 | 30 | 0 | 13 |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Dan Crimmins | 2 | 29 | 0 | 18 |
| Alex Cabrera | 2 | 19 | 0 | 13 |
| Cameron Fogle | 2 | 14 | 0 | 8 |
| Ryan Markush | 1 | 13 | 1 | 13 |
| Clayton Schmerber | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Devin Borders | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Neiko Creamer | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Daryl McCleskey | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the EKU Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prepgridiron@yahoo.com.
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