First-half scoring carried University Preparatory past Niagara Falls

Overview

• University Preparatory scored all 34 of their points in the first half of the Oct. 3 game at Niagara Falls High School.
• Gavin Hardy rushed for a touchdown, and Catino Woods caught a touchdown pass for Niagara Falls.
• Terrence Cole led Niagara Falls with 10 tackles and added two passes defensed.
• Niagara Falls moved to 1-4 overall and remained 1-2 in AA league play, tied for fourth in the standings.

University Preparatory built a 27-point halftime lead and defeated Niagara Falls 34-14 on Oct. 3 at Niagara Falls High School's stadium.

The visitors outscored Niagara Falls 21-0 in the first quarter and 13-7 in the second to take a 34-7 lead into halftime. Niagara Falls scored seven points in the third quarter, and neither team scored in the fourth. University Preparatory's first-half production provided the margin even as Niagara Falls held them scoreless after halftime.

Gavin Hardy carried six times for 23 yards and a touchdown for Niagara Falls. Catino Woods caught two passes for 58 yards and a touchdown, with a long reception of 52 yards.

Myrel Brundidge completed seven of 12 passes for 101 yards and one touchdown. Jameir Vincent added two receptions for 18 yards, and Daron Fair had an 18-yard catch. Shiah Kennedy contributed 21 rushing yards on eight carries. Kyle Dean made both of his extra-point attempts.

Terrence Cole paced the Niagara Falls defense with 10 tackles and two passes defensed. Chase Lowery recorded five tackles, including a sack for a five-yard loss, while Alchemist Matthews also made five tackles. Mason Hilson recovered a fumble, made four tackles and added a pass defensed. Zyier Calhoun finished with three tackles and two passes defensed.

Niagara Falls dropped from 1-3 to 1-4 overall. Their AA league record remained 1-2, placing them in a tie for fourth with Lockport in the standings through the contest date.

AA league standings