Watchmen best Thoroughbreds 37-20
The Thoroughbreds fell 37-20 to the Watchmen in hostile territory. The Watchmen won the turnover battle, four takeaways to none, and that was the difference.
The first points belonged to the Thoroughbreds: Fernsby hit from 23 yards. The Watchmen grabbed the lead after B.Mendoza got behind the coverage for a 4-yard score from O.Thistlewood. The lead changed hands when F.Hightower scored on a 10-yard reception. The Watchmen edged in front when O.Thistlewood hit B.Mendoza from 10 yards out for a score.
The Thoroughbreds took the lead as Mallory delivered a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kincaid. With 8:39 showing in the fourth quarter, P.Hargrove powered in from 5 yards, though the extra point missed, and the lead held. Momentum shifted in the second quarter as Q.Rookwood jumped a route for an interception. Harlan Ramsdell broke off a 47-yard reception that changed the field.
Among the Watchmen, Omar Thistlewood completed 14 of 25 passes for 109 yards, reaching the end zone twice. Porter Hargrove topped the ground game with 71 yards, including three touchdowns. Ellis Wainwright made 11 plays on the ball carrier and 1 sack. Despite the result, the Thoroughbreds had performers worth noting. Colter Mallory spread it around, 23 completions in 36 tries for 283 yards, reaching the end zone twice. Ambrose Falconer topped the ground game with 82 yards. Finnick Hightower had 11 receptions for 111 yards and one score. Defensively, Evander Petrakis stood out with 13 tackles. Quincy Rookwood was the game's biggest swing, worth +19% in win chance to the Watchmen.