On October 2nd, the Dragons lit up the field with a thrilling 55-12 blowout victory over South Carolina Central Christian College, marking back-to-back wins in spectacular style!
From the opening whistle, the offense came out swinging—an 80-yard opening drive capped by Tim Newman Jr.’s explosive 8-yard touchdown run set the tone for the night. The Dragons never looked back.
Offensive Fireworks:
- Tim Newman Jr. bulldozed his way to 84 yards on 12 carries, adding a touchdown to his name.
- Jacob Newman was unstoppable, racking up 127 yards and 2 touchdowns on 12 carries.
- The offensive line was a fortress, with Xander Smith, Jamel Thomas, Intidy Johnson, Christopher Mabry, Jayden Hopkins, and Madjou Ba paving the way for a ground game that couldn’t be contained.
But the air attack was just as lethal.
- Max Zavala was on fire, completing 13 of 17 passes for 267 yards and 4 touchdowns!
- Montrel Wright hauled in two touchdowns, including a jaw-dropping one-handed grab that brought the crowd to its feet.
- Dustin Placide added a crisp 5-yard TD catch, and Terrell Asley snagged a 14-yard touchdown to round out the aerial assault.
Defensive Lockdown: The Dragons' defense was a wall, surrendering just 6 points all night. Standout performances included:
- Christian Wilson with a clutch interception,
- Malik Morrow and Gary Zanders, who also snagged a pick,
- And Semire Bolden, who was a force all over the field.
Halftime Hype: The energy didn’t stop at the whistle—“Boots On The Ground” delivered a high-octane halftime performance, while Virginia Union’s “Ambassadors of Sound” brought the house down with a show-stopping display of musical excellence.
Next Stop: Baltimore! The Dragons now set their sights on a huge matchup as they travel to Baltimore, MD on October 11th to take on Division I powerhouse Morgan State University. Kickoff is at 1:30 PM. The game will be televised on ESPN +3—you won’t want to miss it!
