Pioneers Battle Privateers in 2019 Finale
Maritime (4-4/3-1 ECFC) vs. Alfred State (3-6/1-3 ECFC)
3rd Meeting: Maritime defeated Alfred State 55-14 last season
Nov. 9th - Noon - Pioneer Stadium
Alfred State | Maritime | |
2019 Record (Overall/Conference) | 3-6 (1-3 ECFC) | 4-4 (3-1 ECFC) |
2019 Offensive Numbers |
24.7 points/game 320.4 yds/game 175.1 rushing yds/game 145.3 pass yds/game |
12.88 points/game 256.9 yds/game 153.0 rushing yds/game 103.88 pass yds/game |
2019 Defensive Numbers |
35.7 points/game 433.7 yds/game 209.7 rushing yds/game 224.0 pass yds/game |
23.25 points/game
340.9 yds/game 186.5 rushing yds/game 154.38 pass yds/game |
Players to Watch | QB #3 Dashown Wilson | QB #4 Robert Wheeler |
WR #2 David Carroll | RB #32 Hezekiah Williamson | |
OL #78 Sam Van Valkenburg | LB #54 Liam Bailey | |
DL #55 Jamel Guzman | K/P #99 Joe Galiardi | |
LB/K/P #26 Michael Zimmerman | S #20 Justin Snuffer |
Scouting Alfred State:
- The offense accumulated 533 yards of total offense but a last minute rally fell short as the Pioneers fell 50-46 on the road at Dean last Saturday. The two teams combined for 96 points and 1,068 yards of offense. The teams traded touchdowns throughout the 1st half. Alfred State went into halftime with a slight 27-25 lead. The Bulldogs scored on their first two possessions to take the lead for good. The Pioneers had two chances in the final minutes to take back the lead but the Bulldog defense stopped two drives with interceptions. Dashown Wilson finished the day 14 for 28 for 279 yards and four touchdowns to go along with 217 yards rushing and three touchdowns (34 carries). David Carroll finished with five catches for 107 yards and two scores while Shy'rel Broadwater had three catches for 89 yards and two scores. Jeremiah Nixon led the Pioneer defense with nine total tackles (six solo) and 1.5 tackles for a loss. Hunter Kruger added five solo tackles (six total).
- David Carroll continued the Alfred State roll of Rookie of the Week honors from the ECFC. Carroll earned the award, the third straight Pioneer to win the award and fourth on the season, after eclipsing 100-yards receiving for the first time in his career. He caught five passes for 107 yards and two scores.
- Dashown Wilson had a career game as he accounted for all seven touchdowns. He rushed for 217 yards and now leads the team with 645 yards on the year (11 touchdowns) and has passed for 1,267 yards (13 touchdowns).
- A trio of freshmen wide receivers have stepped up this season. Shy'rel Broadwater and Andrew Thomas both have 20 grabs on the sesaon while Carroll has 17. Broadwater leads the team with 439 yards and seven touchdowns.
- Maritime had success on the ground last week so leading tackler Paul Portorreal along with Brockton Weist and others will be counted on for big games. Portorreal leads the team with 48 tackles while Weist has a team high eight sacks.
- Making a big play on special teams or scoring on defense could be the difference in the game.
Scouting Maritime:
- Maritime picked up its third consecutive win and clinched a spot in the NCAA tournament with a 24-13 victory over Gallaudet last week. The Privateers defense shined again as they held the Bison to just 13 points, while the offense ran for 272 yards. Jack Lynn finished 11-18 with 114 passing yards on the day, while former Pioneer Hezekiah Williamson tacked on 153 rushing yards and two scores. Christian Schiavone also surpassed the 100-yard mark with 19 carries for 104 yards. Christian Judge led all pass catchers with six receptions for 72 yards. Defensively, Justin Snuffer led the way with 11 solo tackles. Liam Bailey and Jabari Corsfield also turned in solid performances with eight and seven tackles, respectively.
- Joseph Gagliardi is a key weapon for Maritime. He has won ECFC Special Teams Player of the Week four times. Last week he made his lone field goal attempt for 28 yards, as well as going 3-3 on extra point attempts. He also punted twice for a total of 88 yards, while pinning both inside the 20 to help Maritime control the field position battle.
- Hezekiah Williamson leads the run heavy offene with 600 yards rushing and five scores. The Privateers have rushed for 1,224 total yards on the season and have only passed for 831.
- Liam Bailey has had a monster season for Maritime. He leads the team with 76 tackles while Justin Snuffer has 61 (49 solo). The Privateer defense has forced only six turnovers in their eight games.
Last Year's Meeting:
- Maritime scored a pair of 1st quarter touchdowns and then put the game out of reach with three scoring drives in the 3rd quarter in a 55-14 victory at Alfred State last year. Dashown Wilson completed 11 of 24 passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns while Anthony Allen (Staten Island/New Dorp) had seven total tackles to lead the defense. Michael Zimmerman had five tackles and an interception.
Around the ECFC:
Current Standings:
Dean 4-0/4-4 overall
Maritime 3-1/4-4 overall
Gallaudet 2-2/2-5 overalll
Alfred State 1-3/3-6 overall
Anna Maria 1-3/1-8 overall
Castleton 1-3/1-7 overall
Players of the Week:
Terrell Watts (Dean) - Offensive, - Shane Moxey (Dean) - Defensive, David Carroll (Alfred State) - Rookie, & Joseph Gagliardi (Maritime) - Special Teams
Games this week:
Saturday 11/9: Castleton @ Dean: Noon, Maritime @ Alfred State: Noon, Gallaudet @ Anna Maria: Noon
Game Day Information:
- Live Video
- Live Stats
- In a pregame ceremony the Pioneers will honor 12 student-athletes (Dashown Wilson, Bladimir Vargas, Kahmani McLeod, Jean Claude Previlon, Michael Zimmerman, Jamel Guzman, Paull Dellerose, Bryce Chapman, Devon Clark, Zac Clendenin, Sam Van Valkenburg, and Justin Chalas) wrapping up their careers at Alfred State. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:40 a.m.
- Tickets: $5 for Adults, $2 for Seniors, Free for Alfred State Students/Faculty & Staff, and youth under 13.
- Tailgating in Lot 20 will open at 9 a.m. - Tailgaiting Rules and Regulations
Up Next: The Pioneers open up the 2020 season on September 5th when they host Nichols. Maritime hosts Mount St. Joseph next Saturday to wrap up the 2019 season.