ASA Defeats Dean 26-13; Improves to 2-0 in the Northeast Football Conference

Brooklyn, NY - The Avengers remain undefeated in Northeast Football Conference play with a big 26-13 win over Dean College this afternoon at Lincoln H.S. in Brooklyn. The Avengers struck first on defense, with Josh Rivers (Fr./DB/Titusville, FL/Astronaut) recovering a fumble on Dean first drive taking over on Dean’s 30-yard line. The Avengers on two plays, ending with a five-yard touchdown run by Wandy Saintilien (So/RB/Miami, FL). Dean would answer the call with :28 left in the first quarter on a 75-yard pass reception from Chris Smith to A.J. Price to knot the game at 7-7. The Avengers ended the first half in exciting fashion with sophomore quarterback, Travis Eakin (Toney, Alabama/Madison Academy), finding fellow sophomore receiver, Brandon Brown[pictured] (Newark, NJ/Freehold Boro), in the endzone from 36 yards out for the go-ahead touchdown with no time left on the clock. Brown would catch his second touchdown pass of the afternoon from Eakin late in third quarter on a 57-yard catch and run putting the Avengers up 19-7. Dean would not go down quietly as they would score from seven yards out after recovering a fumble on a botched snap by ASA. However, the Avengers would seal the game with a late 9yard touchdown carry by freshman running back, Nahjee Gibson (Sicklerville, NJ/Timber Creek).

The ASA defense caused havoc for Dean all afternoon long. Dean would allow seven sacks on the afternoon. Sophomore nose tackle, Gilbert Pena (Yonkers, NY/Saunders), had a standout performance with eight tackles including 3.5 sacks. Ivan Nicholas (So./Safety/Jacksonville, FL/Robert E. Lee) was very active on the outside, finishing with ten tackles on the afternoon and a sack.

ASA improves to 2-1 with win and 2-0 in Northeast Football Conference play. Dean falls to 1-2 and 0-1 in the Northeast Football Conference. ASA will take the road for the first time this season as they travel to New Jersey to take on Rowan University’s JV. Kick-off is schedule for 4pm on Monday, September 27th.

Gilbert Pena Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 3

Brooklyn, NY - The Players of the Week in the Northeast Football Conference were announced this afternoon and ASA has already captured their fourth honor with sophomore nose tackle, Gilbert Pena [pictured], being named defensive POTW. Pena had a stellar Week 3 with eight tackles including 3.5 sacks for a loss of 15 yards in a 26-13 win over NFC 3-time defending camp, Dean College.

Here are the NFC POTW winners for ASA in the first weeks of the season:

Week 1- Malcolm Eugene (Offensive) and Keith Watson (Defensive)

Week 2- Wandy Saintilien (Offensive)

Week 3- Gilbert Pena (Defensive)

Football: Avengers Defeat Hudson Valley Convincingly 51-0

Football: Avengers Defeat Hudson Valley Convincingly 51-0

Brooklyn, NY---- The Avengers bounced back very well this afternoon after losing their home opener to #7 Grand Rapids CC last weekend. ASA marched down the field on the first drive of the game, ending with a 3 yard touchdown run by Wandy Saintilien (So./RB/Miami, FL/Miami). Saintilien would go for his second touchdown of the game from a yard out with 8:12 left in the first half. The sophomore running back would finish the game with 80 yards rushing on sixteen carries. Back-up running back, Nahjee Gibson (Fr./RB/Sicklerville, NJ/Timber Creek) scored the third rushing touchdown of the half with 3:25 left to go. Malcolm Eugene (So./WR/Huntington, NY/John-Glenn) scored the lone receiving TD of the game on a 25 yard pass in the end zone from Travis Eakin (So./QB/Toney, AL/Madison Academy). Eakin ended the game passing for 169 yards on the day going 15-24 with no interceptions. Back-up QB, Chris Johnson (So./QB/Philadelphia, PA/Roman Catholic) scored the only touchdown of the second half on a one yard rush to end zone untouched.

The Avenger defense was stingy all afternoon long.Jerry Watters (So./DB/Lindenwold, NJ/Camden Catholic) scored the first defensive touchdown of the game after recovering and returning a fumble for 29-yards. Craig Baker (Fr./DB/Miami F/Miami Central) forced and returned a fumble 52 yards before being taken down at the Hudson Valley two-yard line, which led to Saintilien’s second touchdown. Baker also had an interception on the afternoon.Tiray Dove (Fr./LB/Jacksonville, FL/Robert E. Lee) scored the second defensive touchdown of the game after an interception and fifteen yard run.Obi Ezemma (So./LB/Pomona, NY/Ramapo) led all Avengers in tackles with seven on the afternoon. Jay Edmonds (Fr./DE/Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown) added six unassisted tackles.

The Avengers improve to 1-1 on the season and 1-0 in the Northeast Football Conference. The Avengers take the field again this coming Saturday, September 18th, as they host conference opponent, Dean College, at Lincoln High School (Brooklyn, NY). Kick-off will be at 12pm.

Wandy Saintilien Named Offensive Player of the Week

Wandy Saintilien Named Offensive Player of the Week

Brooklyn, NY - The Northeast Football Conference Players of the Week were announce today for Week 2 and sophomore running back, Wandy Saintilien (Miami, FL), was named Offensive Player of the Week. Saintilien racked up 80 yards rushing in one half of work this past weekend in a 51-0 victory over fellow conference member Hudson Valley. He also managed two touchdown rushes.

This is the second week in a row that an Avenger has been selected for the award. Last week, sophomore wide out, Malcolm Eugene, took home the award. Also last week, sophomore defensive end, Keith Watson, took home the Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts on the other side of the football.

Eugene and Watson Named Players of the Week in the Northeast Conference

Eugene and Watson Named Players of the Week in the Northeast Conference

Brooklyn, NY - Malcolm Eugene (Huntington, NY/John Glenn/So./WR) and Keith Watson (Brooklyn, NY/Erasmus Hall/So./DE) were named the offensive and defensive players of the week respectively in the Northeast Conference. Eugene had 208 receiving yards in a 21-13 loss to Grand Rapids on September 4th. One of his ten catches was a 52-yard reception and run for a touchdown. His touchdown put the Avengers up early on in the game 7-0. Watson had a monster day on the defensive line, recording 11.5 tackles (8 unassisted). Five of his tackles were for a loss, including two sacks of the quarterback.

To read more about what happened around the Northeast conference this weekend please click on the following link: http://www.northeastfootball.com

The Avengers open up their conference schedule next this weekend, September 11th, where they will host Hudson Valley CC at Old Boys High Field. Kick-off will be at 4pm.

Football Drops First Game 21-13 to Grand Rapids

Football Drops First Game 21-13 to Grand Rapids

Brooklyn, NY - The ASA football wasn’t able to hold on to an early 7-0 lead to upset #10 nationally ranked Grand Rapids CC this afternoon. ASA struck first on offense with nine minutes to go in the first quarter. Sophomore quarterback Travis Eakin(Toney, AL/Madison Academy) was able to connect on a 52 yard touchdown pass and run to sophomore wide receiver Malcolm Eugene and freshman kicker, Kevin Hartley (Lindenhurst, NY/Lindenhurst) would score the extra point kick to put the Avengers up 7-0. The Avenger defense would hold the Raiders scoreless until 12 seconds to go in the first half as GRCC quarterback, Jason Stallons, would find wide receiver Brian Parker in the end zone for the fourteen yard touchdown pass and reception. The extra point was good for the Raiders, dead locking the game at 7-7 going into the second half.

The Raiders made it interesting by making a quarterback change to start the second half going with backup Terrance Moore. Moore would put the ASA defense on its heels a bit with his running style of play. Stallon would come back in for Moore and complete a nine yard touch pass to wide receiver AJ Whitehead with 12:31 left to play in the third quarter. The Raider offense would strike again nine minutes later in the quarter. This time it would be Moore passing the ball to a wide open Brandon Newbern for the 44 yard reception and touchdown run. Both extra point attempts would be good for kicker, Greg Cognetto. ASA would not answer the call on offense until 2:11 left in the game on a nineteen yard Nahjee Gibson (Sicklerville, NJ/Timbercreek/Fr./RB) touchdown run.Keith Watson (Brooklyn, NY/Erasmus Hall/So./DE)made his presence known on the defensive end with 11.5 tackles, 2 sacks, and five tackles for a loss of 26 yards.Ivan Nicholas (Jacksonville, FL/Robert E. Lee/So./FS) also stood out for the Avenger defense, with nine tackles (8 unassisted).

Penalties were the difference in the game. ASA gave up 115 yards to GRCC’s 40. Despite this difference, ASA outgained the Raiders on offense 372-270 yards. The Avengers had five turnovers to GRCC’s one.

The Avengers will take the field again this Saturday, September 11th, as they open up their conference schedule against Hudson Valley CC. The game will be played at Old Boys High field and the game time has been moved to 4pm.