Stags punish Punishers, 22-6
| 28 Aug 2017 | 03:43
In the second quarter running with the ball Nassau Punishers quarterback Divine Jackson is tackled by Sussex Stags defender Michael Cousar. Photos by George Leroy Hunter
Sussex Stags defensive lineman Larry Ford accomplished three sacks in the game. Ford was instrumental in keeping the Nassau Punishers offense in check.
Sussex Stags running back Joseph Clouse moves the ball on the field.
Sussex Stags quarterback Adam Schlereth ready to throw as his teammates provide him protection in the first quarter.
Sussex Stags receiver Kasson Thomas carries the ball in the first quarter.
Nassau Punishers safety Durrel Bradley is tended to by physical therapist Terence Moran of West Milford Physical Therapy and Fitness (Passaic County, N.J.) to address some soreness.
Sussex Stag Jamal White with team mascot Bucky.
Nassau Punishers quarterback Divine Jackson moves the ball.
After a reception in the second half Nassau Punishers wide receiver Taymar Whitehurst avoids the grasp of Sussex Stags defender Isaiah Sommerville.
Sussex Stags receiver Davelle Byrd maneuvers the ball after catching it in the fourth quarter.
NEWTON — The Sussex Stags defeated the Nassau Punishers (Roosevelt, New York) on Saturday, August 26. The final score was 22-6. The semipro football game took place at Newton High School in Sussex County.
The Stags improve to 9-1 overall and 6-1 in League play. The New York Rebels handed the Stags their first loss of the season on Saturday, August 19 by the score 39-20. The Sussex Stags will return home to Newton High School on September 9 to take on the New Jersey Pirates.