MIDWAY, Ky. — In a game where playoff seeding was on the line, the Midway University sprint football team delivered a dominant performance, shutting out Quincy University 51-0 on Saturday afternoon at Midway Turf Field.
Midway (5-1) exploded for 51 points after scoring just seven in the opening quarter, highlighted by a four-touchdown second quarter. The Eagles' offense totaled 444 yards in the victory.
The Midway defense was equally impressive, holding Quincy (2-4) to just 90 total yards, including only 14 through the air. The Eagles limited the Hawks' quarterbacks to four completions while recording a season-high eight sacks and three interceptions.
Chase Williams continued his impressive season, extending his touchdown streak to six games after finding the end zone twice against the Hawks. Williams has now scored a touchdown in every regular-season game this season.
Williams opened the scoring with a five-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter before adding a 21-yard touchdown on a streak down the sideline. He eclipsed 100 receiving yards for the second time this season, finishing with a game-high 108 yards on six receptions, averaging 18 yards per catch. Williams also contributed 90 punt return yards on four attempts, averaging 22.5 yards per return.
Leondre Martin found the end zone twice, once through the air and once on the ground. Martin's first touchdown came on a 20-yard screen pass that extended Midway's lead to two scores. He later broke free for a 41-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter.
Martin finished with a team-high 70 rushing yards on five attempts, averaging 14 yards per carry.
Duri Trahan earned the start at quarterback for the Eagles and completed 15 passes for 182 yards and three touchdowns. His three passing touchdowns were a game-high.
Christian Carter entered the contest after halftime and added 92 passing yards and a touchdown.
Penther Alphonse recorded his first career touchdown late in the first half, hauling in a 33-yard reception with less than a minute remaining before halftime to extend the Eagles' lead to four scores.
Defensively, Tristan Euell led the way with a season-high 2.5 sacks for 31 yards lost. Euell also finished with a team-high 10 total tackles, including six solo stops.
Robert Thompson added two sacks for 27 yards lost as the Eagles consistently disrupted the Quincy offense.
Keegan Hill extended his interception streak to four consecutive games after picking off a Quincy pass to close out the first half. Tyreik Mobley and Mike Anderson also recorded interceptions for Midway, with Anderson returning his interception 29 yards.
With the victory, Midway concludes the regular season with a 5-1 record, while Quincy finishes at 2-4.
Inside the Box Score
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Midway outgained Quincy 444-90 in total offense.
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The Eagles held the Hawks to just 14 passing yards and four completions.
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Midway's defense recorded a season-high eight sacks and three interceptions.
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Chase Williams finished with six receptions for 108 yards and two touchdowns, extending his touchdown streak to six games.
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Leondre Martin accounted for two touchdowns and a team-high 70 rushing yards.
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Duri Trahan threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns.
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Tristan Euell recorded 10 tackles and 2.5 sacks, while Robert Thompson added two sacks.
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Keegan Hill recorded an interception for the fourth consecutive game.
MSFL Playoff Picture
With the regular season complete, Midway and Calumet College of St. Joseph share the Midwest Sprint Football League (MSFL) Regular Season Championship after both programs finished with identical 5-1 records.
Despite sharing the regular-season title, Calumet earned the No. 1 seed in the MSFL Playoffs by virtue of the league's defensive points allowed tiebreaker. Midway enters the postseason as the No. 2 seed, securing home-field advantage for the semifinal round.
The No. 2-seeded Eagles will welcome No. 3 Quincy University to Midway Turf Field on Saturday, Oct. 31, for a 12 p.m. kickoff. Meanwhile, No. 1 Calumet will host No. 4 Bellarmine University in the other semifinal matchup..
The winners of Saturday's semifinal contests will advance to the MSFL Championship Game on Saturday, Nov. 7, with the highest remaining seed earning hosting rights.
Senior Day Recognition
Prior to Saturday's regular-season finale, Midway University recognized 10 seniors for their contributions to the sprint football program as part of the team's Senior Day festivities at Midway Turf Field.
The Eagles honored Keegan Hill, Trenton Leach, Jamarion Smith, Michael Anderson, Tyler Guyton, Noah Watson, Jeremiah Hampton, Austin Johnson, Isaac Jones and Joseph "JJ" Flanigan alongside their families and loved ones before kickoff.
Postgame Interview with Tyler Guyton and Coack Kelso
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and its 29 athletics teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association, and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
