Saints can’t hold on, drop opener to Lancers
2023 Berks football coverage presented by
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(This story will be updated later tonight with additional details and postgame reaction.)
By Logan Moyer — MikeDragoSports.com correspondent
LOYALSOCK TWP. — Despite turning the ball over four times, Loyalsock was able to eke out a 25-21 non-league win over Berks Catholic on a rainy Friday night at Kenneth M. Robbins Stadium
The Saints jumped out to a first-half lead until faltering in the second half.
Despite throwing three interceptions, Tyler Gee led the comeback effort for the Lancers. He threw for 234 yards and ran for 61. He passed for two touchdowns and ran for a third.
Both of his scoring passes were caught by Jaylen Andrews, Loyalsock’s leading receiver from last season. Andrews, who had 173 receiving yards on five receptions, scored on the third play from scrimmage amid the pouring rain.
Gee’s 1-yard rush on the second play of the fourth quarter gave the Lancers a lead they would never relinquish. The play was set up by a 28-yard reception by Logan Bastian.
Bryce Gumby played well for the Saints, recording two defensive interceptions while covering Andrews. The junior running back had 131 rushing yards.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final | |
| Berks Catholic | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Loyalsock | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 25 |
Scoring summary
| 1 | Loyalsock | Andrews, 68 pass from Gee (Cooley kick) | 10:51 |
| 1 | Berks Catholic | Garcia, 2 rush (Nguyen kick) | 8:03 |
| 2 | Loyalsock | Harman, 4 rush (kick failed) | 11:42 |
| 2 | Berks Catholic | Bradley, 28 rush (Nguyen kick) | 3:43 |
| 3 | Berks Catholic | Mace, 23 yard pass from Hess (Nguyen kick) | 6:14 |
| 3 | Loyalsock | Andrews, 3 pass from Gee (pass failed) | 5:08 |
| 4 | Loyalsock | Gee, 1 rush (pass failed) | 11:54 |
Team statistics
| Berks Catholic | Loyalsock | |
| First downs | 9 | 13 |
| Rushes-yards | 43-284 | 31-80 |
| Passing yards | 78 | 234 |
| Total yards | 362 | 314 |
| Passes | 8-17-0 | 7-21-3 |
| Fumbles-lost | 2-1 | 3-1 |
| Punts-average | 6-35.8 | 3-49.7 |
| Penalties-yards | 7-49 | 8-60 |
Individual statistics
RUSHING
Berks Catholic: Gumby 8-131, Pennington 6-68, Bradley 6-41, Rose 8-26, Garcia 8-18, Curley 4-2, Team 3-(-2).
Loyalsock: Gee 12-61, Bastian 8-21, Andrews 1-10, Harman 7-6, Burdett 1-3, Team 2-(-21).
PASSING
Berks Catholic: Hess 8-17-1-78.
Loyalsock: Gee 7-21-2-234.
RECEIVING
Berks Catholic: Mace 6-64, Gumby 1-11, Bradley 1-3.
Loyalsock: Andrews 5-173, Dowell 1-43, Bastian 1-28.
INTERCEPTIONS
Berks Catholic: Gumby 2, Bradley.
MISSED FIELD GOALS
Loyalsock: Cooley 20.
