MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - The St. Thomas University Bobcats delivered a dominant performance against the Warner University Royals, earning a 54-10 victory behind an explosive offensive showing and multiple scoring plays across all four quarters.
St. Thomas wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as Camden Hartzell connected with Isaiah Lopez on a 9-yard touchdown pass with 6:28 remaining in the first quarter. Although the two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, the Bobcats established an early 6-0 lead.
The Bobcats continued to build momentum in the second quarter. Jay Giunta extended the lead with a 41-yard field goal before Lopez broke through for a 19-yard rushing touchdown on the following possession. St. Thomas added another field goal, this time from 32 yards by Luke Thomas, to take a commanding 19-0 advantage.
Warner responded with a touchdown pass and a 40-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 19-10. However, the Bobcats quickly answered. Jaden Alveranga broke free for a 64-yard rushing touchdown, restoring St. Thomas' momentum and sending the Bobcats into the next stretch of the game with a 26-10 lead.
St. Thomas carried that energy into the second half. With 10:46 remaining in the third quarter, Parker Nippert connected with Geno Lubin for a 46-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 33-10. Nippert found Lopez again later in the quarter, this time for a 15-yard touchdown, as the Bobcats pushed their advantage to 40-10.
The Bobcats maintained control in the fourth quarter, continuing to find the end zone through the air. Nippert connected with Lamarcuse Taylor for a 10-yard touchdown pass with 10:30 remaining, increasing the lead to 47-10.
St. Thomas capped off its offensive performance with another touchdown late in the contest. Cortland Brownfield connected with Nehemiah Pittman on a 17-yard scoring pass with 3:33 remaining, bringing the final score to 54-10.
The Bobcats showcased their offensive versatility throughout the matchup, recording touchdowns through the air and on the ground while adding three field goals. Multiple quarterbacks contributed to the scoring effort, and the team consistently capitalized on opportunities to extend its lead.
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