Pioneers rout Ironclads 34-3
The Pioneers got past the Ironclads, 34-3, on the road. Ball security told the story, with the Ironclads coughing it up three times. Yards were hard to find for the Ironclads, who had 106 in all. It was played in a 20 mph wind in Philadelphia.
The Pioneers were first on the scoreboard after B.Fairweather threaded a 1-yard scoring pass to Jessup. The Pioneers padded their advantage as L.Oyelaran carried it 2 yards for six. The lead grew when S.Zellweger made a 44-yard touchdown grab. The Pioneers stretched the lead after B.Fairweather bounced outside for a 1-yard touchdown.
The Pioneers pushed the margin out as M.Copperfield connected from 25 yards. In the second quarter, T.Rasmussen jumped a route for an interception, and the game tilted. Sawyer Zellweger flipped the field with a 44-yard reception.
Leading the way for the Pioneers: Brooks Fairweather spread it around, 19 completions in 37 tries for 257 yards, with two touchdowns. Leland Oyelaran found running room all day, 99 yards in all and one score. Sawyer Zellweger added 62 yards on 2 receptions; one went for a touchdown. Finnick Corrigan led the defense with 7 tackles. For the beaten Ironclads, Milo Corrigan posted an 11-of-18, 85-yard line. Stellan Corrigan churned out 41 yards. Leland Grantham was the busiest defender, 11 tackles.
The win moves the Pioneers to 2-0. They are first in the Harbor West race. At 1-1, the Ironclads have work to do. They are third in the Summit East race. The Ironclads turn to the Seattle Corsairs on Sunday, November 15. Ahead for the Pioneers: the Los Angeles Martens, on Sunday, November 15.