Clarence scored 23 unanswered points to beat Niagara Wheatfield

Overview

• Clarence defeated Niagara Wheatfield 23-8 on Oct. 16.
• Niagara Wheatfield led 8-0 after one quarter and 8-6 at halftime.
• Clarence scored seven points in the third quarter and 10 in the fourth.
• Clarence improved to 5-2 overall and 4-2 in A1; Niagara Wheatfield moved to 2-5 and 1-5.

Clarence scored the final 23 points to defeat Niagara Wheatfield 23-8 in football on Oct. 16 at Clarence High School.

Niagara Wheatfield took an 8-0 lead in the opening quarter. Clarence answered with six points in the second, then moved ahead 13-8 with seven points in the third. A 10-point fourth quarter completed the comeback, while Clarence held Niagara Wheatfield scoreless over the final three periods.

Joe Chmaj completed 11 of 25 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown for Niagara Wheatfield. Evan Azbell caught three passes for 56 yards and the touchdown, while Matt Vittum had three receptions for 23 yards and a two-point conversion reception. Chmaj also rushed for 42 yards, and Liam Shaw added 38 on 10 carries.

Jake Andrews recorded eight total tackles for Niagara Wheatfield. John Carney finished with six tackles and two sacks, and Vinnie Giannantonio added a sack.

Clarence improved to 5-2 overall and 4-2 in A1, placing fourth in the standings through Oct. 16. Niagara Wheatfield fell to 2-5 overall and 1-5 in league play, tied for sixth.

Standings through Oct. 16

A1 (league)