BANGOR, Maine – The Husson University JV-squad picked up a 34-21 decision over the University of New England football team on Sunday afternoon (Sept. 10) at J. Henry Cameron Stadium.
UNE is scheduled to play a season's worth of games against collegiate junior varsity programs and prep schools prior to starting its full varsity schedule and membership in
Commonwealth Coast Football in 2018.
Brian Peters led the way for the Nor'easters on offense, going 10-of-16 for 148 yards passing and a connection with
Austin Dutremble for a 29-yard score.
Parker Belsky paced the team on the ground with five carries for 10 yards, while
Jack Mahoney and
Peyton Phillips both found the end zone on short distance runs.
Ryan Gaboury reeled in eight receptions and racked up 151 yards stretching the field.
On defense,
Nick Scarfo had a team-high 11 tackles, with
Patrick Saunders and
Owen Berry both totaling 10 on the day. Scarfo and
Bradley Conha registered one sack apiece, while
Mitchell Hennings forced a fumble and
Ben Howell pulled down an interception.
The Nor'easters are back in action Sunday (1 p.m.) when they travel up to Northfield, Vt. to take on the JV squad at Norwich University.