Sprint Football comes back in OT to win 2nd MSFL game

St. Louis, MO - The Calumet College Sprint Football team traveled to Fontbonne University for their first away game of the season. The Crimson Wave had a slow start to the game; for the first time, all season did not score in the 1st Quarter. The Griffins were the first to score in the match-up, with a touchdown 3 minutes into the 2nd Quarter but a failed attempt kick attempt left Fontbonne with only 6 points on the board. The Crimson Wave scored their first touchdown at the end of the 3rd Quarter as Elijah Antis rushed in for 3-yards, but Christian Price's kick attempt was blocked, tieing the game 6-6. The game remained tied through the 4th Quarter leading to the Crimson Wave's time playing a game in overtime. The Wave had their chance to score first in overtime, after converting on the 4th down, Jonathon Flemings rushed 14-yards for CCSJ's second touchdown of the game. Price's extra point kick was good and the Crimson Wave led the Griffins 13-6. The Crimson Wave defense held Fontbonne to just four plays to shut down the Griffins' offense and secure their second MSFL conference win of the season. 

Crimson Wave Highlights

Flemings led the Crimson Wave in Rushing yards with 71 and 1 TD. Kashon Prather led the Wave in Receiving yards with 34. Jaquan Bridges had a 25-yard Punt Return and Isaac Hegwood had an Interception Return for 14-yards and 9 tackles. Josh Jones also had a huge defensive effort for the Wave with 9 tackles, 4 for loss of yards, 3 sacks, a forced fumble, and a breakup. Jared Saez punted for a total of 190-yards and kicked off for a total of 60-yards.

What's Up Next

The Crimson Wave have a bye week and will return to action on Saturday, October 15th for another road game at Quincy University.