Pioneers Football Takes the Offensive/Pioneers Score Early and Often

After losing two straight games the C.W. Post Pioneer football team rebounded against the Cheyney University with a 63-28 victory.

The Pioneers jumped to a quick lead with consecutive touchdowns from Anthony Brunetti and then added another when Erik Anderwkavich tossed a 21-yard pass to Darnell Williams. The Cheyney Wolves did however get on the board when they rushed for a 9-yard touchdown to make the score 21-6.

Post would increase the lead with a 1-yard pass from Anderwkavich to Williams, but the Wolves would cut the lead in half with another touchdown of their own. The Pioneers closed out the half with a 42-14 lead. Brunetti added another touchdown and Aderwkavich connecting with Grayson Laurino for a 16-yard touchdown.

Brunetti, who finished the day with four touchdowns, racked up 143 yards on the ground as the Pioneer offense soared past the Wolves. The offense didn’t turn over the ball and continued to pile on points. The running duo of Brunetti and Jeff Mack ran for a combined 281 yards and five touchdowns. Quarterback Eric Anderwkavich completed 14 of 19 passes for 144 yards connecting for three touchdowns.

The Pioneers defense was effective the entire day, stumping the Wolves on how to score, and forcing them to make poor choices all day.

The Pioneers improved to 5-2 in the PSAC east and 6-4 overall, they have one game remaining next Saturday when they visit Slippery Rock, coverage on 88.1 FM and wcwpsports.com begins at 12:30pm.