Football Earns Third Straight Win with 35–14 Victory Over Laurel
Archmere Academy’s football team continued its strong season with a 35–14 victory over Laurel High School on Saturday, October 24, earning their third consecutive win and improving the record to 6–1.
After a scoreless opening quarter, the Auks broke through in the second quarter when quarterback Cole Rafter connected with Patrick Jalot for a 30-yard gain, setting up Jalot’s 14-yard touchdown run. Laurel responded with a touchdown of its own, but Archmere quickly regained control. Shane Harding scored on a six-yard run before making an impact on defense just 31 seconds later, returning an interception 60 yards for a touchdown to extend the Auks’ lead.
Harding also recorded five tackles, including a tackle for loss, broke up multiple passes and converted five extra points. With fewer snaps at quarterback than in previous games, he was able to devote more attention to his role in the Archmere secondary.
Laurel narrowed the gap in the third quarter with a four-yard touchdown run and a successful two-point conversion, but Archmere answered with touchdown runs by Luke Scott and Wyatt Beekley to secure the 35–14 victory.
The Auks capped the defensive effort with an interception by Nate Blessington in the end zone, closing out their third straight win.
Shane Harding had a rushing TD and an INT return for a TD. He also had 5 tackles and multiple pass breakups. Luke Scott led the Auks’ rushing attack with 5 rushes for 70 yards and a TD, while Cole Rafter contributed 56 rushing yards and 93 passing yards. Defensively, Chase Lengkeek led the team with 13 tackles, Jack King had 7 tackles and multiple pass breakups, and Maxx Chapman added nine. Paddy Bradley, Tristan Bates and Frankie Morda all recovered fumbles. Nate Blessington had an INT.
Shane Harding had a rushing TD and an INT return for a TD. He also had 5 tackles and multiple pass breakups. Luke Scott led the Auks’ rushing attack with 5 rushes for 70 yards and a TD, while Cole Rafter contributed 56 rushing yards and 93 passing yards. Defensively, Chase Lengkeek led the team with 13 tackles, Jack King had 7 tackles and multiple pass breakups, and Maxx Chapman added nine. Paddy Bradley, Tristan Bates and Frankie Morda all recovered fumbles. Nate Blessington had an INT.
The Auks will look to extend their winning streak when they host Tatnall on Saturday, October 31, at 11 a.m.
Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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