Defense tops offense in spring football game

by KC Wallace Staff Writer

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - The Lock Haven University football team hosted their annual spring game. The defense came out on top over the offense 21-17. Three interceptions accounted for the defenses 21 points.

“(The spring game is) great for a lot of reasons,” Lock Haven coach Dan Mulrooney said. “Just the whole energy of the community, the honoring of the MAC championship wrestling team. It’s such a fun day out here together as a family and it felt very family-like out here. Great energy, great passion from our players, our coaches, our recruits, the families, everyone’s excited for football at Lock Haven.”

The offense got on the board first after a 25-yard passing touchdown from quarterback Danny Sanchez to tight end Chris Hicks.

In the second quarter, Sanchez hit wide receiver DeAaron Lawrence for an 18-yard completion. The big gain led to a field goal giving the offense a 10-point lead. Darryl Pollard grabbed an interception for the defense giving them seven points.

At halftime, the men’s wrestling team was honored after a monster season, that included another MAC championship title.

“Coach Moore has been a great supporter of me since I arrived on campus and really kind of took me under his wing,” Mulrooney noted. “I like to surround myself with winners and coaches who have built a great program here. So I wanted to show our team and show the community that you know, winners are valued.”

The offense put up a touchdown in the third quarter on a 61yard touchdown catch by Kenneth Pettiford.

Two interceptions in the fourth quarter netted 14 points for the defense giving them the victory.

UP NEXT… The football season starts on Saturday, Sept. 2 as Lock Haven hosts Post University. Kick-off is at 6:00 p.m.

“Last year when we took over, we had 38 players,” Mulrooney mentioned. “Now we have 70. So we’re definitely making big improvements in terms of retention and recruitment. It’s only 134 days away. Football is definitely on the rise.”