Topic: Eastern Kentucky University Foot
Houston Baptist University vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
October 3, 2020
© 2020 by Ron Harrison
Houston Baptist University defeated Eastern Kentucky University by the score of 33-30. EKU trailed 31-17 after three quarters but EKU mounted a furious rally in the final quarter to pull within one; 31-30 on a 27 yard pass from Parker McKinney to Keyion Dixon with 4:04 left on the clock. However Alexander Woznick’s conversion kick was blocked and returned for a two point score by Tra Fluellen. EKU got one more chance for the win but HBU recovered a fumble near midfield to end the rally. HBU recorded 24 first downs and 520 yards of total offense. The Huskies were penalized 12 times for 137 yards. EKU recorded 26 first downs and 480 yards of total offense. The Colonels were penalized eight times for 60 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.
D. Minnieweather led HBU’s ground game with 38 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. LaDarius Turner carried the ball three times for 37 yards. Bailey Zappe added 22 yards on three carries. Bailey Zappe completed 35 of 46 passes for 380 yards and three touchdowns. Vernon Harrell caught 10 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown. Jerreth Sterns added 10 receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown. Ben Ratzlaff recorded six receptions for 49 yards. Josh Sterns added four receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown. Jerreth Sterns returned two punts for 16 yards with a long return of 12 yards. Ean Beek returned four kickoffs for 91 yards with a long return of 28 yards. Blake Patterson punted five times for a 41.8 average with a long punt of 55 yards with two punts inside the 20 yard line. Blake Patterson kicked off six times for a 65.0 average and six touchbacks. Caleb Johnson led the defense with five solo and eight assisted tackles. Phillip Ossai added six solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a three yard loss. Patrick Wolfe recorded four solo and five assisted tackles, recovered a fumble, and intercepted a pass he returned 21 yards. Tra Fluellen added three solo and three assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned 38 yards.
Alonzo Booth led the EKU ground game with 108 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Parker McKinney added 59 yards on 12 carries. Parker McKinney completed 25 of 40 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions. Jacquez Jones caught seven passes for 54 yards. Keyion Dixon added six receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown. Jackson Beerman recorded six receptions for 84 yards. Matt Wilcox Jr. caught four passes for 27 yards and two touchdowns. Matthew Jackson led the defense with 11 solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a five yard loss. Joseph Sayles added four solo and three assisted tackles. Allante Leapheart recorded four solo and two assisted tackles. Kabbash Richards added two solo and one assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards.
Scoring Summary
| School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Houston Baptist University | 14 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 33 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | 7 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 30 |
| HBU | - | Vernon Harrell 8 yard pass from Bailey Zappe (Gino Garcia kick) |
| HBU | - | Jerreth Sterns 42 yard pass from Bailey Zappe (Gino Garcia kick) |
| EKU | - | Matt Wilcox Jr. 10 yard pass from Parker McKinney (Alexander Woznick kick) |
| HBU | - | Gine Garcia kicks a 24 yard field goal |
| HBU | - | D. Minnieweather 1 yard run (Gino Garcia kick) |
| EKU | - | Matt Wilcox Jr. 7 yard pass from Parker McKinney (Alexander Woznick kick) |
| EKU | - | Alexander Woznick kicks a 26 yard field goal |
| HBU | - | Josh Sterns 65 yard pass from Bailey Zappe (Gino Garcia kick) |
| EKU | - | Alonzo Booth 29 yard run (Alexander Woznick kick) |
| EKU | - | Keyon Dixon 27 yard pass from Parker McKinney (Alexander Woznick kick blkd.) |
| HBU | - | Tra Fluellen PAT return |
Selected Statistics
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| D. Minnieweather | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 18 |
| LaDarius Turner | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 24 |
| Bailey Zappe | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 10 |
| Ean Beek | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 9 |
| Blaise Bentsen | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 14 |
| Jerreth Sterns | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 |
| Jaelon Woods | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Team | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Bailey Zappe | 46-35-0 | 380 | 3 | 65 |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Vernon Harrell | 10 | 98 | 1 | 20 |
| Jerreth Sterns | 10 | 93 | 1 | 42 |
| Ben Ratzlaff | 6 | 49 | 0 | 12 |
| Josh Sterns | 4 | 96 | 1 | 65 |
| DJ Dormeus | 2 | 18 | 0 | 12 |
| Coleman Robinson | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Jaylon Johnson | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Tyson Thompson | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| Alonzo Booth | 17 | 108 | 6.4 | 29 |
| Parker McKinney | 12 | 59 | 4.9 | 11 |
| Keyion Dixon | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 15 |
| Kyeandr Magloire | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 6 |
| Team | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | 0 |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Parker McKinney | 40-25-2 | 296 | 3 | 55 |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Jacquez Jones | 7 | 54 | 0 | 11 |
| Keyion Dixon | 6 | 112 | 1 | 55 |
| Jackson Beerman | 6 | 84 | 0 | 21 |
| Matt Wilcox Jr. | 4 | 27 | 2 | 10 |
| Ethan Bradds | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Kyeandr Magloire | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the EKU Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for today’s games.
Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prepgridiron@yahoo.com.
Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.