NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) booted four field goals, including a game-winning 43-yarder in the first overtime period, to lead the Westminster College football team to a 12-9 overtime victory over non-conference foe Allegheny College at Robertson Field in Meadville today. The Titans improved to 1-1 on the season as first-year head coach Jeff Hand earned his first win at the helm of the Westminster program. Allegheny, which also lost in overtime at Baldwin-Wallace last week, fell to 0-2 on the season.
Westminster opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, as the Titans matches 32 yards on nine plays (all rushing) to the Allegheny 6-yard line, setting up a 23-yard field goal by Castillo to put the Blue & White on top 3-0. The Gators answered on their next possession by putting together a 12-play, 60-yard drive culminating with a 13-yard pass from Jimmy Savage to Matt Pertile. Allegheny did miss the extra-point, leaving the Gators ahead 6-3 after one period of play.
In the second period, the Titans appeared poised to re-take the leadwhen they earned a first down at the Allegheny 17, but a pair of losses on rushing plays followed by a fumbled shotgun snap resulted in Westminster having to punt the ball away. The Gators capitalized by putting together a 12-play, 84-yard drive to close the first half, resulting in a 28-yard field goal by Josh Whiteside with four seconds left in the half that gave Allegheny a 9-3 lead at the intermission.
The second half saw Westminster turn a pair of Allegheny turnovers into points. After the Gators lost a fumble at their own 33-yard line on their opening drive of the second half, the Titans moved the ball to the five-yard line where Castillo booted a 22-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 9-6. Allegheny again fumbled the ball away on their next possession, this time at their own 36, which set up a 29-yard Castillo field goal which tied the game 9-9 with 5:07 to play in the third period.
No points were score in the fourth quarter, as Allegheny missed a scoring chance late in the period. The Gators drove to the Titan 26-yard line with 2:49 to play, but a 43-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
The Gators had the first possession in overtime and marched to the Titan 3-yard line, but a 20-yard field goal attempt was wide right. The Titans managed just one yard from scrimmage in overtime, but it did not matter as Castillo (in his first season with the Titan football team after playing soccer at Westminster the past four years) drilled the career-long 43-yarder to end the game.
Westminster won despite being outgained 287-199 by Allegheny, as the Titans were able to turn all three Gator turnovers into field goals. Offensively, senior tailback Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) led the way with 25 carries for 78 yards, while freshman Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for 64 yards. Junior quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) was 10-of-15 passing for 63 yards, while also rushing eight times for 34 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) led the receiving corps with four receptions for 39 yards, while classmate Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) also caught four balls for 13 yards.
Defensively for the Titans, senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) led the way with a team-high 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) to go along with a 34-yard interception return. Senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) added nine stops, including a team-high 3.5 tackles for losses. Junior defensive lineman Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while senior defensive end Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) also recovered a fumble. Senior defensive lineman Matt Hanhold (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney H.S.) posted a sack for the Titans in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 17, as the Titans travel to Hiram, Ohio to face Hiram College (0-2) in a non-conference game beginning at 1 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 25 rushes for 78 yards, long of 15
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 64 yards, long of 17
*Junior QB J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) 10-15-0 passing for 63 yards, long of 19; 8 carries for 34 yards, long of 13
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 19
*Sophomore WR Jason Discello (New Kensington/Valley H.S.) 4 receptions for 13 yards, long of 6
Defense
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 assisted), 1 interception
*Senior DE Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), 3.5 tackles for losses, 0.5 QB sacks
*Junior DB Joey Tissler (Ventura, CA/St. Bonaventure H.S.) 9 tackles (3 solo, 6 assisted)
*Junior DL Chris Dulovich (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assisted), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 0.5 QB sacks
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 6 tackles (1 solo, 5 assisted), 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 4-4 field goal attempts (23, 22, 29, career-long 43)
*Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles, OH/Niles McKinley H.S.) - 9 punts for 318 yards (35.3 avg.), long of 45, 3 punts inside 20
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