HS FOOTBALL: Scranton Prep topples Trinity
DUNMORE — After Scranton Prep shut down Trinity on two straight drives, the Cavaliers just needed a spark to get some separation. They thought Noah Krzywiec provided it when he returned a punt for a touchdown, but it was called back by a penalty. With Scranton Prep facing a third-and-9, quarterback Oliver Swingle hit tight end Ricky Dewey on a crossing route, and Dewey barreled through two ...
Trinity faced a tough loss in a nonconference game against Scranton Prep, suffering a close 45-7 defeat at Dunmore Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday night. Scranton Prep dominated the second quarter, scoring 28 points, including two touchdowns by tight end Ricky Dewey. Quarterback Oliver Swingle connected with Dewey for a 15-yard gain, sparking a 46-yard touchdown reception by Braedon McPartland.
Swingle also found Krzywiec for a 19-yard touchdown, and McPartland added a 2-yard touchdown run. The Cavaliers' defense forced turnovers and held Trinity's offense to minimal first-half yardage, allowing only 78 yards. In the third quarter, Scranton Prep scored a 55-yard punt return touchdown and a 27-yard touchdown run, pushing the lead to 38-0.
Despite a 1-yard touchdown run by Trinity's Tyler Kuntz with 1:00 left, Scranton Prep maintained a 3-0 halftime lead. The Cavaliers will face Fairfield Prep on Friday at 6 p.m. at Dunmore Veterans Memorial Stadium.
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