Football Halted William Penn

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Graceland University football took on the on the William Penn University Statesmen. The Yellowjackets defeated the Statesmen, 15-7 and end the regular season 5-6 and 3-2 in the Heart.

Graceland (6-5, 3-2) vs. William Penn (4-6, 2-3)
Quarter 1 Graceland 0 | William Penn 0
The score would remain deadlocked, and neither team would give up their endzone.

Quarter 2: Graceland 7 | William Penn 0
The deadlock would be broken in the final seconds of the second quarter with a 45-yard pass by Cade Ross to Tre Blake, who entered the Statesmen's endzone. Jacob Collett's extra point kick was good (7-0).

Quarter 3: Graceland 8 | William Penn 0
Just under the four-minute mark, Graceland would find the endzone on a team safety from the sack for a 5-yard loss by EJ Barrera. The Yellowjackets would follow with their next drive to add to their advantage. Rio Williams would rush for a 6-yard touchdown; the two-point conversion would fail.

Graceland's defense would hold William Penn scoreless in the third quarter.

Quarter 4: Graceland 0 | William Penn 7
With the Statesmen's first drive of the fourth quarter, they would capitalize for eight plays with 81 yards for a nine-yard rushing touchdown. Graceland would take the last regular season victory with a score of 15-7.

Leaders:
Tackles: EJ Barrera (GU) – 9
Receptions: Tre Blake (GU) – 9
Receiving Yards: Tre Blake (GU) – 95
Rushing Yards: Destynd Loring (WP) – 73
Passing Yards: Cade Ross (GU) – 165

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