Morello powers Newfane past Franklinville/Ellicottville, 40-18

Overview

• Newfane defeated Franklinville/Ellicottville 40-18 to move to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in League D; Franklinville/Ellicottville finished the night 2-2 and 1-2.
• Jake Morello rushed for 182 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries and completed both of his passes, including one for a touchdown.
• Nasir Spencer caught five passes for 42 yards and a touchdown and added a 1-yard rushing touchdown.
• Newfane led 32-12 at halftime, with their coach identifying a late first-half stop on downs and quick scoring response as the turning point.
• Dylan Stopa led Newfane with nine tackles, while Camryn Stover contributed a rushing touchdown and a sack.

Jake Morello rushed for 182 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries as Newfane defeated Franklinville/Ellicottville 40-18 in a League D football game Friday at Newfane High School.

Morello also completed both of his passes, including one for a touchdown, and caught a 24-yard pass. His production helped Newfane improve to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in league play. Franklinville/Ellicottville fell to 2-2 overall and 1-2 in the league.

Newfane built a 16-0 lead in the first quarter and added 16 points in the second. Franklinville/Ellicottville scored 12 second-quarter points, leaving Newfane ahead 32-12 at halftime.

Newfane's coach identified a defensive stop and quick offensive response late in the first half as the turning point. According to the coach, Newfane took over on downs with fewer than two minutes remaining in the half and scored quickly before the break.

Newfane added eight points in the third quarter to extend the lead to 40-12. Franklinville/Ellicottville scored the only six points of the fourth quarter.

Nasir Spencer contributed touchdowns on the ground and through the air. He caught five passes for 42 yards and a touchdown and scored on a 1-yard run. He also recorded four tackles and defended two passes.

Camryn Stover ran for 49 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries and recorded three tackles and a sack. Dylan Stopa led Newfane with nine tackles, followed by Myles Lingle with seven. Shane Russell and Levi Henning each finished with six tackles.

Newfane was listed third in the League D standings through Friday's contest, while Franklinville/Ellicottville was fifth.

League D standings