WASHINGTON, Pa. – The Saint Francis University football team faced a tough challenge Saturday afternoon, falling 63-0 to Washington & Jefferson College at Cameron Stadium.
The Presidents, who entered the game ranked among the top teams in the Presidents' Athletic Conference, jumped out to a 35-0 first-quarter lead and added 28 more points before halftime. Washington & Jefferson finished with 525 yards of total offense, including 360 on the ground.
Saint Francis was led defensively by Grant Gides, who recorded a game-high 16 tackles, including 10 solo stops. Campbell Melzer and David Smith each added eight tackles, while Ed Raptosh and Dawson Gaillot contributed six and five tackles, respectively.
Offensively, Scott Raymond led the Red Wolves with four receptions for 15 yards. Caden Sumeriski added 11 yards rushing on two carries, including a team-long nine-yard run. Jerome Ross finished with 11 rushing yards and added a nine-yard reception.
The Red Wolves will look to regroup as they continue their inaugural season in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
