Football slips to Albion in home opener
September 11, 2021

Football slips to Albion in home opener

The Defiance football team slipped to Albion in their home opener on Saturday afternoon, 51-0.

The Defiance football team slipped to Albion in their home opener on Saturday afternoon, 51-0.

The Basics

  • Records: Defiance (0-2), Albion (1-1)
  • Location: Justin F. Coressel Stadium - Defiance, Ohio
  • Attendance: 250

Inside The Numbers

  • Senior Cole Recker led the Defiance offense throwing for 69 yards. He completed 9-of-21 passes during the contest.
  • Senior Amin Shaheed led the Yellow Jackets with 52 receiving yards on three catches.
  • Sophomore Michael Martin recorded three grabs for 22 yards.
  • Sophomore Tyshaun Freeman led the rushing attack with 48 yards on 15 carries.
  • Junior Thomas Coltrain led the Defiance defense with 13 total tackles.
  • Senior Justin Caballero and freshman Daveon Williams each added six stops.
  • Sophomore Marcell Maxwell chipped in five tackles during the game.
  • Jake Bush led the Albion offense throwing for 210 yards and three touchdowns through the air.
  • Phillips Jones-Price rushed for 127 yards and one touchdown.
  • Justin Thomas caught two passes for 94 yards and one score.
  • Mark Tocco, Duwayne Legette, and Mitch Anderson each led the Britons with five tackles.

The Difference

  • Albion scored 22 points in the first half to take a 22-0 halftime lead.
  • The Britons rallied off 29 points in the second half to take the win.

Up Next

  • The Yellow Jackets next look to defend home turf when they take on Alfred St. on Saturday, September 25. Kick-off is set for 12:00 p.m. at Justin F. Coressel Stadium.
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