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At first glance, Wyoming Seminary\u2019s 26 points might suggest a competitive matchup. But the Pennington Red Hawks proved too much to handle, pulling away for a 50\u201326 victory on October 10, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After being shut out 20-0 by Kiski in their home opener, the Blue Knights entered the contest hoping to start a turnaround. Instead, Pennington quickly took control of the game. The Red Hawks forced a quick three-and-out on Seminary\u2019s opening drive, sending punter Cormack Price onto the field early.\u00a0
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As opposed to the Blue Knights, Pennington wasted no time in making a statement. On their first drive, the Red Hawks needed just three plays to find the endzone, breaking loose for a 47-yard rushing touchdown.\u00a0
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The Blue Knights\u2019 offense continued to falter during their next possession, losing 10 yards before punting again. Pennington capitalized almost immediately, as its quarterback broke free for a 37-yard touchdown run to extend their lead to 14-0 with 5:24 left in the first quarter.\u00a0
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Seminary gained its first first down of the game on a catch by tight end Leo Rath, but the drive stalled. A muffed punt by Pennington\u2019s returner bounced harmlessly out of bounds, which was a warning of what was to come.
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On the next series, a botched snap rolled to the 2-yard line, where the Blue Knights recovered. Running back Mikey Allard Jr. punched in a short touchdown, though the extra point failed.
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Senior lineman Aaron Kutney \u201826 reflected on the team\u2019s resilience: \u201cWe made some mistakes early, but we stayed focused and didn\u2019t give up. That\u2019s what this team is all about.\u201d\u00a0
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Pennington\u2019s ball security concerns continued on their next drive. Another fumble hit the turf, and this time, senior Ryan Crete recovered the ball for a Blue Knight touchdown. The score cut Pennington\u2019s lead to 14-12 after Sem\u2019s two-point conversion came up short.\u00a0\u00a0
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The Blue Knights couldn\u2019t sustain momentum. A late safety pushed Pennington\u2019s lead to 16\u201312, and two more rushing touchdowns gave the Red Hawks a commanding 29\u201312 halftime advantage.
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An onside kick attempt to open the second half backfired, as Pennington scored again in just two plays. Quarterback Nelson Martinez answered with a scrambling touchdown pass to receiver Martin Kasungu, cutting the score to 36\u201318. But the Red Hawks\u2019 ground game kept rolling, adding two more long touchdown runs to seal a 50\u201318 lead.\u00a0
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