500th victory for Wasps football comes against Methodist
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Emory & Henry football became only the seventh institution in the state of Virginia to win 500 football games in school history with the Wasps’ 28-3 victory over Methodist College. Three of E&H’s four touchdowns came on plays of more than 20 yards, as the Wasps offense looked fluid throughout the game for the first time this season.
The Monarchs (1-2) struck first with a 32-yard field goal on their first drive of the day, but E&H’s defense didn’t allow another Methodist score. The Wasps forced an interception and five turnovers-on-downs, including one fourth down sack on the E&H two yard line, to stifle Methodist’s offense through the remainder of the game.
E&H running back Caleb Jennings
Running back Caleb Jennings led Emory & Henry offensively, racking up 144 yards on the ground and finding the endzone twice. E&H signal caller Drew Piscopo completed 10 of 15 pass attempts for 110 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown heave to Brian Bush early in the third quarter.
Freshman ball carrier Javon Lucas tallied the final TD for the Wasps with a 54-yard saunter in the final stanza.
Emory & Henry, 4-0 and off to their best start since 1998, has two weeks to prepare for the also unbeaten Hampden-Sydney Tigers. That game will be played Saturday, October 10 at Fred Selfe Stadium in Emory.
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About the Author: Mark is a freshman at Emory & Henry. He is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, Virginia. He is a Mass Communications and History double major and also plays baseball for the Wasps.
