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GROVE CITY COLLEGE WOLVERINES

Grove City (3-4 , 3-2) -VS- Thiel (2-5 , 1-3)

Box Score

Grove City logo
14
vs
Thiel logo
13

Grove City (3-4 , 3-2) -VS- Thiel (2-5 , 1-3)

Team Score By Quarter
Team 1 1st 2 2nd 3 3rd 4 4th F Total
Winner GROGrove City 7 7 0 0 14
THIThiel 7 0 0 6 13
GRO:
Andrew DiDonato (61),
Brian Mercer (92),
Jay Yanak (28)
THI:
Marc LaScola (85),
Steve Minton (59),
Eric Ester (32)
Date:
10/13/2007
Site:
Greenville, Pa.
Stadium:
Alumni Stadium
Attendance:
1492
Kickoff Time:
1 pm
End of Game:
3:40 pm
Duration:
2:40
Temperature:
54
Wind:
W 12mph
Weather:
Partly cloudy

Scoring Summary

Scoring Summary
Qtr. - Time Qtr Time Scoring Play GRO THI
1st - 11:48 1st 11:48 GRO - Brian Mercer 4 yd run (Chris Haley kick), 2 plays, 9 yards, TOP 0:14 7 0
1st - 03:01 1st 03:01 THI - Steve Minton 2 yd run (Sammy Koyl kick), 16 plays, 78 yards, TOP 8:40 7 7
2nd - 08:29 2nd 08:29 GRO - Brian Mercer 4 yd run (Chris Haley kick), 6 plays, 26 yards, TOP 1:19 14 7
4th - 03:05 4th 03:05 THI - Dan Hess 7 yd run (Sammy Koyl kick blocked), 5 plays, 31 yards, TOP 2:33 14 13
14 13
Referee: Ron Dickson Line Judge: Chuck Knoer Side Judge: Scott Carson
Umpire: Don Kaminski Back Judge: Brad Rauder
Linesman: Tom Maher Field Judge: Eric Akins Score Keeper: Geno Bianco

Game Statistics By Team

Team Statistics
Statistic GRO THI
First Downs
Total 15 12
Rushing 13 9
Passing 2 3
Penalty 0 0
Rushing
Total (Net) 151 119
Attempts 51 41
Avg. Per Rush 3.0 2.9
Rushing TDs 2 2
Yds. Gained 203 132
Yds. Lost 52 13
Passing
Total (Net) 61 85
Comp.-Att.-Int. 10-22-0 9-14-1
Avg. / Att. 2.8 6.1
Avg. / Comp. 6.1 9.4
TDs 0 0
Total Offense
Yards 212 204
Plays 73 55
Avg. / Play 2.9 3.7
Fumbles - Lost 0-0 2-2
Penalties - Yds. 3-11 2-20
Punting
Punts - Yds. 8-265 5-194
Avg. / Punt 33.1 38.8
Inside 20 2 2
50+ Yds. 1 1
Touchbacks 1 0
Fair Catch 1 0
Kickoffs
Total - Yds. 2-107 4-252
Avg. Yds. / Kickoff 53.5 63.0
Touchbacks 0 2
Returns
Punt: Total - Yds. - TDs 1-1-0 2-14-0
Punt: Avg. / Return 1.0 7.0
Kickoff: Total - Yds. - TDs 2-42-0 2-29-0
Kickoff: Avg. / Return 21.0 14.5
INT: Total - Yds. - TDs 1-0-0 0-0-0
Fumble: Total - Yds. - TDs 0-0-0 0-0-0
Miscellaneous
Misc. Yards 0 28
Poss. Time 30:53 29:07
3rd. Down Conv. 7 of 18 5 of 14
4th. Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 1
Red-Zone: Scores - Chances 2-4 2-3
Sacks: Total - Yds. 0-0 5-41
PAT: Total - Made 2-2 1-2
2PT Conversion: Total - Made 0-0 0-0
Field Goals: Total - Made 0-2 0-2

Individual Statistics

Offensive

Individual Passing Statistics
GRO - Passing
Player Cmp Att. Yds. TD INT Long Sack
Andrew DiDonato 10 21 61 0 0 10 5
Ian Tobin 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 10 22 61 0 0 10 5
THI - Passing
Player Cmp Att. Yds. TD Int. Long Sack
Marc LaScola 9 14 85 0 1 32 0
Totals 9 14 85 0 1 32 0
Individual Rushing Statistics
GRO - Rushing
Player Att. Gain Loss Net TD Lg. Avg.
Brian Mercer 22 95 3 92 2 14 4.2
Wes Basham 14 65 2 63 0 14 4.5
Ian Tobin 2 9 0 9 0 5 4.5
TEAM 3 0 6 -6 0 0 -2.0
Andrew DiDonato 10 34 41 -7 0 19 -0.7
Totals 51 203 52 151 2 19 3.0
THI - Rushing
Player Att. Gain Loss Net TD Lg. Avg.
Steve Minton 14 60 1 59 1 15 4.2
Marc LaScola 9 32 2 30 0 7 3.3
Dan Hess 18 40 10 30 1 9 1.7
Totals 41 132 13 119 2 15 2.9
Individual Receiving Statistics
GRO - Receiving
Player Rec. Yds. TD Long
Jay Yanak 4 28 0 10
Ian Tobin 4 22 0 8
Zach Summy 1 7 0 7
Chris Joseph 1 4 0 4
Totals 10 61 0 10
THI - Receiving
Player Rec. Yds. TD Long
Eric Ester 1 32 0 32
Brett Helman 3 18 0 7
John Adams 2 15 0 9
Dan Hess 2 13 0 12
Jeremiah Wagner 1 7 0 7
Totals 9 85 0 32

Defensive

Grove City - Individual Defensive Statistics
Grove City - Individual Defensive Statistics
Player Solo Ast Tot TFL/Yds TFL Sack/Yds Sacks FF FR-Yds Fumbl INT INT BrUp Blkd QH
Bill Waugh 7 4 11 -/- - -/- - 1 1-0 -/- - - - - -
Tony Clark 6 3 9 2.0/3 2.0 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Mike Baker 4 3 7 1.0/1 1.0 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Adam Eichler 4 3 7 1.0/2 1.0 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Ross McCracken 3 1 4 1.0/3 1.0 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Randy Santina 2 2 4 0.5/1 0.5 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Ryan Rylands 3 - 3 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - 1 -
Justin Fowler 2 1 3 1.0/1 1.0 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Zach Fulmer - 3 3 0.5/2 0.5 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Kevin Twarek 1 1 2 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Ian Minster 1 1 2 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- 1-0 1 - - -
Butch Kriger - 2 2 -/- - -/- - - 0-1 1/- - - 1 - -
Vance Keirsey 1 - 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - 1 - -
Phil Caruso 1 - 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Chris Joseph 1 - 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Chris Rich 1 - 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Sean Domer - 1 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Brian Mercer - 1 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
A.J. Tapper - - - -/- - -/- - - 0-1 1/- - - - - -
Thiel - Individual Defensive Statistics
Thiel - Individual Defensive Statistics
Player Solo Ast Tot TFL/Yds TFL Sack/Yds Sacks FF FR-Yds Fumbl INT INT BrUp Blkd QH
Michael Stimac 7 5 12 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - 1 - -
Sam Swartzfager 4 7 11 0.5/2 0.5 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Corey Russell 4 5 9 0.5/1 0.5 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Clint Walker 2 4 6 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Chris Lorber 4 1 5 2.0/16 2.0 2.0/16 2.0 - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
R. Palakovich 2 3 5 1.0/14 1.0 1.0/14 1.0 - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Matt Joy 1 4 5 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - 1 - -
Marcus Myers 4 - 4 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Mike Clemens 2 2 4 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - 1 - -
Denver Goodman 1 2 3 1.0/5 1.0 1.0/5 1.0 - 0-0 -/- - - - 1 -
Matt Turek 1 2 3 1.0/6 1.0 1.0/6 1.0 - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Michel Lewis 2 - 2 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
D. Henderson 2 - 2 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
A. Quarterman - 2 2 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Aaron Gorka - 2 2 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Brandon Eck 1 - 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
William Haase 1 - 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
M. Dworakowski 1 - 1 1.0/2 1.0 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Mike Lebetz - 1 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Robert Hughes - - - -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - 1 -

Special Teams

Individual Punting Statistics
GRO - Punting
Player Punts Yds. Avg. Long In. 20 TB 50+ Yds.
Chris Haley 7 251 35.9 51 2 1 1
TEAM 1 14 14.0 14 0 0 0
THI - Punting
Player Punts Yds. Avg. Long In. 20 TB 50+ Yds.
Sammy Koyl 5 194 38.8 63 2 0 1
Individual Return Statistics
GRO - All Returns
Player Punts Kickoffs Interceptions
Ret. Yds. Lg Ret. Yds. Lg Ret. Yds. Lg
Butch Kriger 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ian Tobin 0 0 0 2 42 24 0 0 0
Ian Minster 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
THI - All Returns
Player Punts Kickoffs Interceptions
Ret. Yds. Lg Ret. Yds. Lg Ret. Yds. Lg
Matt Joy 2 14 14 2 29 22 0 0 0
Individual Field Goal Statistics
GRO - Field Goals
Player Qtr. Clock Yds. Result
Chris Haley 2nd 03:18 36 BLKD
Chris Haley 4th 11:45 26 MISSED
THI - Field Goals
Player Qtr. Clock Yds. Result
Sammy Koyl 3rd 06:10 29 MISSED
Sammy Koyl 4th 01:28 53 MISSED
Individual Kickoff Statistics
GRO - Kickoffs
Player No. Yds. TB OB Avg.
Chris Haley 2 107 0 0 53.5
THI - Kickoffs
Player No. Yds. TB OB Avg.
Sammy Koyl 4 252 2 0 63.0
Individual PAT Statistics
GRO - PATs
Player Kicks Rushes Passes
ATT Made ATT Made ATT Made
Chris Haley 2 2 0 0 0 0
THI - PATs
Player Kicks Rushes Passes
ATT Made ATT Made ATT Made
Sammy Koyl 2 1 0 0 0 0

Drive Chart

All Drives

All Drives
Team - Yardline - Time Team Qtr. Drive Started Drive Ended Consumed
Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Plays-Yds. TOP
1st/15:00 GRO 1st GRO42 15:00 KO THI42 12:02 PUNT 6-16 2:58
1st/12:02 GRO 1st THI09 12:02 FUMB THI00 11:48 TD 2-9 0:14
1st/11:41 THI 1st THI22 11:41 KO GRO00 03:01 TD 16-78 8:40
1st/03:01 GRO 1st GRO20 03:01 KO GRO34 00:00 PUNT 6-14 3:01
1st/00:00 THI 1st THI10 00:00 PUNT THI09 12:02 FUMB 0-(-1) 0:00
2nd/15:00 THI 2nd THI35 15:00 PUNT THI37 12:45 PUNT 3-2 2:15
2nd/12:45 GRO 2nd GRO31 12:45 PUNT GRO44 10:47 PUNT 5-13 1:58
2nd/10:47 THI 2nd THI16 10:47 PUNT THI26 09:48 FUMB 3-10 0:59
2nd/09:48 GRO 2nd THI26 09:48 FUMB THI00 08:29 TD 6-26 1:19
2nd/08:21 THI 2nd THI30 08:21 KO THI30 07:15 PUNT 3-0 1:06
2nd/07:15 GRO 2nd GRO42 07:15 PUNT THI19 03:18 FGA 10-39 3:57
2nd/03:18 THI 2nd THI33 03:18 FGA THI50 01:43 PUNT 3-17 1:35
2nd/01:43 GRO 2nd GRO16 01:43 PUNT GRO34 15:00 HALF 8-18 1:43
3rd/14:52 GRO 3rd GRO28 14:52 KO GRO18 12:00 PUNT 6-(-10) 2:52
3rd/12:00 THI 3rd THI31 12:00 PUNT THI39 10:32 PUNT 3-8 1:28
3rd/10:32 GRO 3rd GRO25 10:32 PUNT GRO28 08:50 PUNT 3-3 1:42
3rd/08:50 THI 3rd GRO42 08:50 PUNT GRO12 06:10 FGA 6-30 2:40
3rd/06:10 GRO 3rd GRO19 06:10 FGA THI46 02:56 PUNT 7-35 3:14
3rd/02:56 THI 3rd THI10 02:56 PUNT THI34 00:25 INT 5-24 2:31
3rd/00:25 GRO 3rd THI41 00:25 INT THI09 11:45 FGA 7-32 3:40
4th/11:45 THI 4th THI20 11:45 FGA THI34 07:44 PUNT 6-14 4:01
4th/07:44 GRO 4th GRO03 07:44 PUNT GRO07 05:38 PUNT 3-4 2:06
4th/05:38 THI 4th GRO31 05:38 PUNT GRO00 03:05 TD 5-31 2:33
4th/03:05 GRO 4th GRO20 03:05 KO GRO29 02:32 PUNT 3-9 0:33
4th/02:32 THI 4th GRO41 02:32 PUNT GRO36 01:28 FGA 4-5 1:04
4th/01:28 GRO 4th GRO36 01:28 FGA GRO30 00:00 HALF 3-(-6) 1:28

Grove City Drives

Grove City Drives
Team - Yardline - Time Team Qtr. Drive Started Drive Ended Consumed
Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Plays-Yds. TOP
1st/15:00 GRO 1st GRO42 15:00 KO THI42 12:02 PUNT 6-16 2:58
1st/12:02 GRO 1st THI09 12:02 FUMB THI00 11:48 TD 2-9 0:14
1st/03:01 GRO 1st GRO20 03:01 KO GRO34 00:00 PUNT 6-14 3:01
2nd/12:45 GRO 2nd GRO31 12:45 PUNT GRO44 10:47 PUNT 5-13 1:58
2nd/09:48 GRO 2nd THI26 09:48 FUMB THI00 08:29 TD 6-26 1:19
2nd/07:15 GRO 2nd GRO42 07:15 PUNT THI19 03:18 FGA 10-39 3:57
2nd/01:43 GRO 2nd GRO16 01:43 PUNT GRO34 15:00 HALF 8-18 1:43
3rd/14:52 GRO 3rd GRO28 14:52 KO GRO18 12:00 PUNT 6-(-10) 2:52
3rd/10:32 GRO 3rd GRO25 10:32 PUNT GRO28 08:50 PUNT 3-3 1:42
3rd/06:10 GRO 3rd GRO19 06:10 FGA THI46 02:56 PUNT 7-35 3:14
3rd/00:25 GRO 3rd THI41 00:25 INT THI09 11:45 FGA 7-32 3:40
4th/07:44 GRO 4th GRO03 07:44 PUNT GRO07 05:38 PUNT 3-4 2:06
4th/03:05 GRO 4th GRO20 03:05 KO GRO29 02:32 PUNT 3-9 0:33
4th/01:28 GRO 4th GRO36 01:28 FGA GRO30 00:00 HALF 3-(-6) 1:28

Thiel Drives

Grove City
Team - Yardline - Time Team Qtr. Drive Started Drive Ended Consumed
Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Plays-Yds. TOP
1st/00:00 THI 1st THI10 00:00 PUNT THI09 12:02 FUMB 0-(-1) 0:00
1st/11:41 THI 1st THI22 11:41 KO GRO00 03:01 TD 16-78 8:40
2nd/15:00 THI 2nd THI35 15:00 PUNT THI37 12:45 PUNT 3-2 2:15
2nd/10:47 THI 2nd THI16 10:47 PUNT THI26 09:48 FUMB 3-10 0:59
2nd/08:21 THI 2nd THI30 08:21 KO THI30 07:15 PUNT 3-0 1:06
2nd/03:18 THI 2nd THI33 03:18 FGA THI50 01:43 PUNT 3-17 1:35
3rd/12:00 THI 3rd THI31 12:00 PUNT THI39 10:32 PUNT 3-8 1:28
3rd/08:50 THI 3rd GRO42 08:50 PUNT GRO12 06:10 FGA 6-30 2:40
3rd/02:56 THI 3rd THI10 02:56 PUNT THI34 00:25 INT 5-24 2:31
4th/11:45 THI 4th THI20 11:45 FGA THI34 07:44 PUNT 6-14 4:01
4th/05:38 THI 4th GRO31 05:38 PUNT GRO00 03:05 TD 5-31 2:33
4th/02:32 THI 4th GRO41 02:32 PUNT GRO36 01:28 FGA 4-5 1:04

Play By Play

Quarter #1 Plays

Game Start
Start of 1st Half
Play
Grove City wins the coin toss; elects to receive
THI ball on THI30.
Sammy Koyl kickoff 52 yards to the GRO18, Ian Tobin return 24 yards to the GRO42 (William Haase).
Grove City at 15:00
Grove City at 15:00
Down & Distance Play
Grove City at 15:00
1st and 10 at GRO42 Wes Basham rush for 4 yards to the GRO46 (Sam Swartzfager).
2nd and 6 at GRO46 Andrew DiDonato rush for 4 yards to the 50 yardline, out-of-bounds (Sam Swartzfager;A. Quarterman).
3rd and 2 at GRO50 Wes Basham rush for 4 yards to the THI46, 1ST DOWN GRO (Mike Clemens;R. Palakovich).
1st and 10 at THI46 Andrew DiDonato pass incomplete to Ian Tobin (Michael Stimac).
2nd and 10 at THI46 Andrew DiDonato rush for 2 yards to the THI44 (Marcus Myers).
3rd and 8 at THI44 Andrew DiDonato pass complete to Ian Tobin for 2 yards to the THI42, out-of-bounds (D. Henderson).
4th and 6 at THI42 Chris Haley punt 33 yards to the THI9, Matt Joy return 1 yards to the THI10, fumble by Matt Joy recovered by GRO A.J. Tapper at THI9.
Total 6 plays , 16 yards Time of Possession: 2:58
Grove City at 15:00
Grove City at 15:00
Down & Distance Play
Grove City at 15:00
1st and GOAL at THI09 GROVE CITY drive start at 12:02.
1st and GOAL at THI09 Andrew DiDonato rush for 5 yards to the THI4, out-of-bounds (Michael Stimac).
2nd and GOAL at THI04 Brian Mercer rush for 4 yards to the THI0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:48.
1st and GOAL at THI03 Chris Haley kick attempt good.
1st and GOAL at GRO35 Chris Haley kickoff 50 yards to the THI15, Matt Joy return 7 yards to the THI22 (Chris Joseph).
Total 2 plays , 9 yards Time of Possession: 0:14
Score:
Grove City 7-0 Thiel
Thiel at 11:48
Thiel at 11:48
Down & Distance Play
Thiel at 11:48
1st and 10 at THI22 THIEL drive start at 11:41.
1st and 10 at THI22 Steve Minton rush for loss of 1 yard to the THI21 (Mike Baker).
2nd and 11 at THI21 Steve Minton rush for 9 yards to the THI30 (Ross McCracken).
3rd and 2 at THI30 Steve Minton rush for 5 yards to the THI35, 1ST DOWN THI (Adam Eichler;Brian Mercer).
1st and 10 at THI35 Steve Minton rush for 2 yards to the THI37 (Adam Eichler).
2nd and 8 at THI37 Steve Minton rush for 2 yards to the THI39 (Adam Eichler;Tony Clark).
3rd and 6 at THI39 Marc LaScola rush for 7 yards to the THI46, 1ST DOWN THI, out-of-bounds.
1st and 10 at THI46 Steve Minton rush for no gain to the THI46 (Kevin Twarek).
2nd and 10 at THI46 Marc LaScola rush for 6 yards to the GRO48, out-of-bounds.
3rd and 4 at GRO48 Steve Minton rush for 6 yards to the GRO42, 1ST DOWN THI (Bill Waugh).
1st and 10 at GRO42 Steve Minton rush for 5 yards to the GRO37 (Randy Santina).
2nd and 5 at GRO37 Steve Minton rush for 15 yards to the GRO22, 1ST DOWN THI (Mike Baker).
1st and 10 at GRO22 Steve Minton rush for 11 yards to the GRO11, 1ST DOWN THI (Zach Fulmer;Mike Baker).
1st and 10 at GRO11 Dan Hess rush for 1 yard to the GRO10 (Butch Kriger;Bill Waugh).
2nd and 9 at GRO10 Dan Hess rush for 6 yards to the GRO4 (Tony Clark).
3rd and 3 at GRO04 Steve Minton rush for 1 yard to the GRO3 (Ryan Rylands).
4th and 2 at GRO03 PENALTY GRO offside 1 yards to the GRO2.
4th and 1 at GRO02 Steve Minton rush for 2 yards to the GRO0, 1ST DOWN THI, TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:01.
1st and GOAL at GRO03 Sammy Koyl kick attempt good.
1st and GOAL at THI35 Sammy Koyl kickoff 65 yards to the GRO0, touchback.
Total 16 plays , 78 yards Time of Possession: 8:40
Score:
Grove City 7-7 Thiel
Grove City at 03:01
Grove City at 03:01
Down & Distance Play
Grove City at 03:01
1st and 10 at GRO20 GROVE CITY drive start at 03:01.
1st and 10 at GRO20 Andrew DiDonato pass complete to Jay Yanak for 4 yards to the GRO24 (Marcus Myers).
2nd and 6 at GRO24 Wes Basham rush for 5 yards to the GRO29 (Michael Stimac;Matt Joy).
3rd and 1 at GRO29 Wes Basham rush for 4 yards to the GRO33, 1ST DOWN GRO (Michel Lewis).
1st and 10 at GRO33 Andrew DiDonato sacked for loss of 9 yards to the GRO24 (Chris Lorber).
2nd and 19 at GRO24 Andrew DiDonato pass complete to Jay Yanak for 10 yards to the GRO34 (Sam Swartzfager;Clint Walker).
3rd and 9 at GRO34 Andrew DiDonato pass incomplete.
4th and 9 at GRO34 Chris Haley punt 31 yards to the THI35, out-of-bounds.
Total 6 plays , 14 yards Time of Possession: 3:01
Thiel at 03:01
Thiel at 03:01
Down & Distance Play
Thiel at 03:01
1st and 10 at THI35 THIEL drive start at 00:00.

Quarter #2 Plays

Start of Quarter #2
Start of Quarter #2
Down & Distance Play
1st and 10 at THI35 Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00.
1st and 10 at THI35 .
1st and 10 at THI35 Steve Minton rush for no gain to the THI35 (Ryan Rylands).
2nd and 10 at THI35 Dan Hess rush for loss of 3 yards to the THI32 (Ross McCracken).
3rd and 13 at THI32 Marc LaScola rush for 5 yards to the THI37 (Kevin Twarek;Bill Waugh).
4th and 8 at THI37 Sammy Koyl punt 33 yards to the GRO30, Butch Kriger return 1 yards to the GRO31 (Brandon Eck).
Total 3 plays , 2 yards Time of Possession: 2:15
Grove City at 15:00
Grove City at 15:00
Down & Distance Play
Grove City at 15:00
1st and 10 at GRO31 GROVE CITY drive start at 12:45.
1st and 10 at GRO31 Brian Mercer rush for 9 yards to the GRO40 (Sam Swartzfager).
2nd and 1 at GRO40 Brian Mercer rush for 3 yards to the GRO43, 1ST DOWN GRO (Matt Joy;Michael Stimac).
1st and 10 at GRO43 Andrew DiDonato pass incomplete to Jay Yanak.
2nd and 10 at GRO43 Brian Mercer rush for 1 yard to the GRO44 (R. Palakovich;Mike Clemens).
3rd and 9 at GRO44 Andrew DiDonato pass incomplete to Stephen Mercer.
4th and 9 at GRO44 Chris Haley punt 40 yards to the THI16, downed.
Total 5 plays , 13 yards Time of Possession: 1:58
Thiel at 12:45
Thiel at 12:45
Down & Distance Play
Thiel at 12:45
1st and 10 at THI16 THIEL drive start at 10:47.
1st and 10 at THI16 Marc LaScola rush for loss of 1 yard to the THI15 (Randy Santina;Tony Clark).
2nd and 11 at THI15 Marc LaScola pass complete to John Adams for 9 yards to the THI24, out-of-bounds (Ian Minster).
3rd and 2 at THI24 Steve Minton rush for 1 yard to the THI25, fumble forced by Bill Waugh, fumble by Steve Minton recovered by GRO Butch Kriger at THI26.
Total 3 plays , 10 yards Time of Possession: 0:59
Grove City at 10:47
Grove City at 10:47
Down & Distance Play
Grove City at 10:47
1st and 10 at THI26 GROVE CITY drive start at 09:48.
1st and 10 at THI26 Andrew DiDonato pass incomplete to Jay Yanak.
2nd and 10 at THI26 Brian Mercer rush for 9 yards to the THI17, out-of-bounds (Mike Clemens).
3rd and 1 at THI17 Brian Mercer rush for 2 yards to the THI15, 1ST DOWN GRO (Mike Clemens).
1st and 10 at THI15 Brian Mercer rush for 11 yards to the THI4, 1ST DOWN GRO (Michael Stimac;Mike Lebetz).
1st and GOAL at THI04 Timeout Thiel, clock 09:08.
1st and GOAL at THI04 Brian Mercer rush for no gain to the THI4 (Matt Turek;Chris Lorber).
2nd and GOAL at THI04 Brian Mercer rush for 4 yards to the THI0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:29.
1st and GOAL at THI03 Chris Haley kick attempt good.
1st and GOAL at GRO35 Chris Haley kickoff 57 yards to the THI8, Matt Joy return 22 yards to the THI30 (Mike Baker;Zach Fulmer).
Total 6 plays , 26 yards Time of Possession: 1:19
Score:
Grove City 14-7 Thiel
Thiel at 08:29
Thiel at 08:29
Down & Distance Play
Thiel at 08:29
1st and 10 at THI30 THIEL drive start at 08:21.
1st and 10 at THI30 Marc LaScola rush for 2 yards to the THI32, out-of-bounds (Bill Waugh).
2nd and 8 at THI32 Dan Hess rush for loss of 2 yards to the THI30 (Adam Eichler).
3rd and 10 at THI30 Marc LaScola pass incomplete to Tim Van Horn.
4th and 10 at THI30 Sammy Koyl punt 28 yards to the GRO42, downed.
Total 3 plays , 0 yards Time of Possession: 1:06
Grove City at 08:21
Grove City at 08:21
Down & Distance Play
Grove City at 08:21
1st and 10 at GRO42 GROVE CITY drive start at 07:15.
1st and 10 at GRO42 Ian Tobin rush for 8 yards to the 50 yardline, out-of-bounds (Michael Stimac), PENALTY GRO IS 5 yards to the GRO37, NO PLAY.
1st and 15 at GRO37 Wes Basham rush for loss of 2 yards to the GRO35 (M. Dworakowski).
2nd and 17 at GRO35 Andrew DiDonato rush for 19 yards to the THI46, 1ST DOWN GRO, out-of-bounds (Clint Walker;Corey Russell).
1st and 10 at THI46 Ian Tobin rush for 4 yards to the THI42, out-of-bounds (Michael Stimac).
2nd and 6 at THI42 Wes Basham rush for 5 yards to the THI37 (Clint Walker).
3rd and 1 at THI37 Brian Mercer rush for 6 yards to the THI31, 1ST DOWN GRO (Clint Walker;Sam Swartzfager).
1st and 10 at THI31 Brian Mercer rush for 14 yards to the THI17, 1ST DOWN GRO (Matt Joy;Corey Russell).
1st and 10 at THI17 PENALTY GRO false start 5 yards to the THI22.
1st and 15 at THI22 Brian Mercer rush for 3 yards to the THI19 (Corey Russell).
2nd and 12 at THI19 Ian Tobin pass incomplete to Stephen Mercer.
3rd and 12 at THI19 Andrew DiDonato pass incomplete to Ian Tobin.
4th and 12 at THI19 Chris Haley field goal attempt from 36 BLOCKED, recovered by THI Clint Walker at THI33 spot at THI33, clock 03:18 (blocked by Denver Goodman), Clint Walker for 14 yards to the THI47 (Chris Rich).
Total 10 plays , 39 yards Time of Possession: 3:57
Thiel at 03:18
Thiel at 03:18
Down & Distance Play
Thiel at 03:18
1st and 10 at THI47 Marc LaScola rush for 6 yards to the GRO47, out-of-bounds (Ryan Rylands).
2nd and 4 at GRO47 Dan Hess rush for 1 yard to the GRO46 (Bill Waugh).
3rd and 3 at GRO46 Dan Hess rush for loss of 4 yards to the 50 yardline (Zach Fulmer;Tony Clark).
4th and 7 at THI50 Sammy Koyl punt 34 yards to the GRO16, downed.
Total 3 plays , 3 yards Time of Possession: 1:35
Grove City at 03:18
Grove City at 03:18
Down & Distance Play
Grove City at 03:18
1st and 10 at GRO16 GROVE CITY drive start at 01:43.
1st and 10 at GRO16 Andrew DiDonato sacked for loss of 6 yards to the GRO10 (Matt Turek).
2nd and 16 at GRO10 Timeout Thiel, clock 01:33.
2nd and 16 at GRO10 Brian Mercer rush for 7 yards to the GRO17 (Sam Swartzfager).
3rd and 9 at GRO17 Timeout Thiel, clock 01:27.
3rd and 9 at GRO17 Wes Basham rush for 9 yards to the GRO26, 1ST DOWN GRO (Sam Swartzfager;Clint Walker).
1st and 10 at GRO26 Brian Mercer rush for 6 yards to the GRO32, out-of-bounds (Michael Stimac;Aaron Gorka).
2nd and 4 at GRO32 Wes Basham rush for 3 yards to the GRO35 (Chris Lorber).
3rd and 1 at GRO35 Timeout Grove City, clock 00:56.
3rd and 1 at GRO35 Andrew DiDonato rush for 4 yards to the GRO39, 1ST DOWN GRO (R. Palakovich).
1st and 10 at GRO39 Andrew DiDonato pass incomplete to Jay Yanak.
2nd and 10 at GRO39 Andrew DiDonato sacked for loss of 5 yards to the GRO34 (Denver Goodman).
3rd and 15 at GRO34 End of half, clock 00:00.
Total 8 plays , 18 yards Time of Possession: 1:43

Quarter #3 Plays

Halftime
Start of 2nd Half
Play
Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00.
GRO ball on GRO30.
THI ball on THI30.
Sammy Koyl kickoff 60 yards to the GRO10, Ian Tobin return 18 yards to the GRO28 (Michel Lewis).
Grove City at 15:00
Grove City at 15:00
Down & Distance Play
Grove City at 15:00
1st and 10 at GRO28 GROVE CITY drive start at 14:52.
1st and 10 at GRO28 Ian Tobin rush for 5 yards to the GRO33 (Sam Swartzfager;Denver Goodman).
2nd and 5 at GRO33 Brian Mercer rush for 4 yards to the GRO37 (R. Palakovich;Corey Russell).
3rd and 1 at GRO37 Wes Basham rush for 2 yards to the GRO39, 1ST DOWN GRO (Michael Stimac;Denver Goodman).
1st and 10 at GRO39 Andrew DiDonato sacked for loss of 7 yards to the GRO32 (Chris Lorber).
2nd and 17 at GRO32 Andrew DiDonato pass incomplete to Jay Yanak.
3rd and 17 at GRO32 Andrew DiDonato sacked for loss of 14 yards to the GRO18 (R. Palakovich).
4th and 31 at GRO18 Chris Haley punt 51 yards to the THI31, downed.
Total 6 plays , -10 yards Time of Possession: 2:52
Thiel at 14:52
Thiel at 14:52
Down & Distance Play
Thiel at 14:52
1st and 10 at THI31 THIEL drive start at 12:00.
1st and 10 at THI31 Marc LaScola pass incomplete to John Adams (Butch Kriger).
2nd and 10 at THI31 Dan Hess rush for 1 yard to the THI32 (Tony Clark).
3rd and 9 at THI32 Marc LaScola pass complete to Brett Helman for 7 yards to the THI39 (Adam Eichler).
4th and 2 at THI39 Sammy Koyl punt 36 yards to the GRO25, downed.
Total 3 plays , 8 yards Time of Possession: 1:28
Grove City at 12:00
Grove City at 12:00
Down & Distance Play
Grove City at 12:00
1st and 10 at GRO25 GROVE CITY drive start at 10:32.
1st and 10 at GRO25 Andrew DiDonato pass complete to Jay Yanak for 6 yards to the GRO31 (Marcus Myers).
2nd and 4 at GRO31 Brian Mercer rush for loss of 3 yards to the GRO28 (Sam Swartzfager;Corey Russell).
3rd and 7 at GRO28 Andrew DiDonato pass incomplete, PENALTY GRO holding declined.
4th and 7 at GRO28 Chris Haley punt 14 yards to the GRO42, downed (blocked by Robert Hughes).
Total 3 plays , 3 yards Time of Possession: 1:42
Thiel at 10:32
Thiel at 10:32
Down & Distance Play
Thiel at 10:32
1st and 10 at GRO42 THIEL drive start at 08:50.
1st and 10 at GRO42 Dan Hess rush for no gain to the GRO42 (Justin Fowler).
2nd and 10 at GRO42 Marc LaScola pass complete to Eric Ester for 32 yards to the GRO10, 1ST DOWN THI (Vance Keirsey).
1st and GOAL at GRO10 Dan Hess rush for loss of 1 yard to the GRO11 (Justin Fowler).
2nd and GOAL at GRO11 Marc LaScola pass incomplete to John Adams (Vance Keirsey).
3rd and GOAL at GRO11 Marc LaScola rush for loss of 1 yard to the GRO12 (Tony Clark).
4th and GOAL at GRO12 Sammy Koyl field goal attempt from 29 MISSED - wide left, spot at GRO19, clock 06:10.
Total 6 plays , 30 yards Time of Possession: 2:40
Grove City at 06:10
Grove City at 06:10
Down & Distance Play
Grove City at 06:10
1st and 10 at GRO19 Andrew DiDonato pass complete to Ian Tobin for 7 yards to the GRO26 (Chris Lorber).
2nd and 3 at GRO26 Andrew DiDonato pass complete to Zach Summy for 7 yards to the GRO33, 1ST DOWN GRO (D. Henderson).
1st and 10 at GRO33 Andrew DiDonato pass complete to Jay Yanak for 8 yards to the GRO41 (Matt Joy).
2nd and 2 at GRO41 Andrew DiDonato pass complete to Ian Tobin for 8 yards to the GRO49, 1ST DOWN GRO (Michael Stimac).
1st and 10 at GRO49 Andrew DiDonato pass complete to Ian Tobin for 5 yards to the THI46 (Michael Stimac).
2nd and 5 at THI46 Andrew DiDonato pass incomplete to Ian Tobin (Mike Clemens).
3rd and 5 at THI46 Andrew DiDonato pass incomplete to Stephen Mercer (Matt Joy).
4th and 5 at THI46 Timeout Grove City, clock 03:04.
4th and 5 at THI46 Chris Haley punt 46 yards to the THI0, touchback, PENALTY THI personal foul 10 yards to the THI10, 1st and 10, THI ball on THI10.
Total 7 plays , 35 yards Time of Possession: 3:14
Thiel at 03:04
Thiel at 03:04
Down & Distance Play
Thiel at 03:04
1st and 10 at THI10 THIEL drive start at 02:56.
1st and 10 at THI10 Dan Hess rush for 1 yard to the THI11 (Tony Clark).
2nd and 9 at THI11 Marc LaScola pass complete to Brett Helman for 5 yards to the THI16 (Mike Baker).
3rd and 4 at THI16 Dan Hess rush for 6 yards to the THI22, 1ST DOWN THI (Adam Eichler).
1st and 10 at THI22 Marc LaScola pass complete to Dan Hess for 12 yards to the THI34, 1ST DOWN THI (Bill Waugh).
1st and 10 at THI34 Marc LaScola pass intercepted by Ian Minster at the THI41, Ian Minster return 0 yards to the THI41.
Total 5 plays , 24 yards Time of Possession: 2:31
Grove City at 02:56
Grove City at 02:56
Down & Distance Play
Grove City at 02:56
1st and 10 at THI41 GROVE CITY drive start at 00:25.
1st and 10 at THI41 Wes Basham rush for 14 yards to the THI27, 1ST DOWN GRO (Corey Russell).

Quarter #4 Plays

Start of Quarter #4
Start of Quarter #4
Down & Distance Play
1st and 10 at THI27 Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00.
1st and 10 at THI27 Wes Basham rush for 9 yards to the THI18 (Marcus Myers).
2nd and 1 at THI18 Brian Mercer rush for 3 yards to the THI15, 1ST DOWN GRO (Sam Swartzfager).
1st and 10 at THI15 Wes Basham rush for 1 yard to the THI14 (Clint Walker).
2nd and 9 at THI14 Brian Mercer rush for 1 yard to the THI13 (Matt Turek;Corey Russell).
3rd and 8 at THI13 Andrew DiDonato pass complete to Chris Joseph for 4 yards to the THI9 (Corey Russell).
4th and 4 at THI09 Chris Haley field goal attempt from 26 MISSED - wide left, spot at THI20, clock 11:45.
Total 7 plays , 32 yards Time of Possession: 3:40
Thiel at 11:45
Thiel at 11:45
Down & Distance Play
Thiel at 11:45
1st and 10 at THI20 Dan Hess rush for 3 yards to the THI23 (Bill Waugh).
2nd and 7 at THI23 Marc LaScola pass complete to Brett Helman for 6 yards to the THI29 (Mike Baker).
3rd and 1 at THI29 Marc LaScola rush for 1 yard to the THI30, 1ST DOWN THI (Ross McCracken;Justin Fowler).
1st and 10 at THI30 Dan Hess rush for 2 yards to the THI32 (Bill Waugh).
2nd and 8 at THI32 Dan Hess rush for 1 yard to the THI33 (Randy Santina).
3rd and 7 at THI33 Marc LaScola pass complete to Dan Hess for 1 yard to the THI34 (Ross McCracken).
4th and 6 at THI34 Sammy Koyl punt 63 yards to the GRO3, downed.
Total 6 plays , 14 yards Time of Possession: 4:01
Grove City at 11:45
Grove City at 11:45
Down & Distance Play
Grove City at 11:45
1st and 10 at GRO03 GROVE CITY drive start at 07:44.
1st and 10 at GRO03 Brian Mercer rush for no gain to the GRO3 (Michael Stimac).
2nd and 10 at GRO03 Brian Mercer rush for 1 yard to the GRO4 (Matt Joy;A. Quarterman).
3rd and 9 at GRO04 Brian Mercer rush for 3 yards to the GRO7 (Michael Stimac).
4th and 6 at GRO07 Chris Haley punt 24 yards to the GRO31, fair catch by Matt Joy.
Total 3 plays , 4 yards Time of Possession: 2:06
Thiel at 07:44
Thiel at 07:44
Down & Distance Play
Thiel at 07:44
1st and 10 at GRO31 THIEL drive start at 05:38.
1st and 10 at GRO31 Marc LaScola pass complete to John Adams for 6 yards to the GRO25 (Butch Kriger;Bill Waugh).
2nd and 4 at GRO25 Marc LaScola pass complete to Jeremiah Wagner for 7 yards to the GRO18, 1ST DOWN THI (Sean Domer;Ian Minster).
1st and 10 at GRO18 Dan Hess rush for 9 yards to the GRO9 (Mike Baker;Randy Santina).
2nd and 1 at GRO09 Dan Hess rush for 2 yards to the GRO7, 1ST DOWN THI (Bill Waugh;Adam Eichler).
1st and GOAL at GRO07 Dan Hess rush for 7 yards to the GRO0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:05.
1st and GOAL at GRO03 Sammy Koyl kick attempt failed (blocked), clock 03:05 (blocked by Ryan Rylands).
1st and GOAL at THI35 PENALTY THI offside 10 yards to the THI25.
1st and GOAL at THI25 Sammy Koyl kickoff 75 yards to the GRO0, touchback.
Total 5 plays , 31 yards Time of Possession: 2:33
Score:
Grove City 14-13 Thiel
Grove City at 03:05
Grove City at 03:05
Down & Distance Play
Grove City at 03:05
1st and 10 at GRO20 GROVE CITY drive start at 03:05.
1st and 10 at GRO20 Wes Basham rush for 3 yards to the GRO23 (Aaron Gorka;Sam Swartzfager).
2nd and 7 at GRO23 Timeout Thiel, clock 02:58.
2nd and 7 at GRO23 Timeout Grove City, clock 02:58.
2nd and 7 at GRO23 Wes Basham rush for 2 yards to the GRO25 (Michael Stimac).
3rd and 5 at GRO25 Timeout Thiel, clock 02:53.
3rd and 5 at GRO25 Brian Mercer rush for 4 yards to the GRO29 (Corey Russell).
4th and 1 at GRO29 Chris Haley punt 26 yards to the THI45, Matt Joy return 14 yards to the GRO41 (Phil Caruso).
Total 3 plays , 9 yards Time of Possession: 0:33
Thiel at 02:53
Thiel at 02:53
Down & Distance Play
Thiel at 02:53
1st and 10 at GRO41 THIEL drive start at 02:32.
1st and 10 at GRO41 Marc LaScola rush for 5 yards to the GRO36, out-of-bounds (Tony Clark).
2nd and 5 at GRO36 Marc LaScola pass incomplete to Eric Ester.
3rd and 5 at GRO36 Dan Hess rush for no gain to the GRO36 (Tony Clark).
4th and 5 at GRO36 Sammy Koyl field goal attempt from 53 MISSED - short, spot at GRO36, clock 01:28.
Total 4 plays , 5 yards Time of Possession: 1:04
Grove City at 01:28
Grove City at 01:28
Down & Distance Play
Grove City at 01:28
1st and 10 at GRO36 TEAM rush for loss of 1 yard to the GRO35.
2nd and 11 at GRO35 TEAM rush for loss of 3 yards to the GRO32.
3rd and 14 at GRO32 TEAM rush for loss of 2 yards to the GRO30.
4th and 16 at GRO30 End of game, clock 00:00.
Total 3 plays , -6 yards Time of Possession: 1:28
Score:
Grove City 14-13 Thiel

Participation

Starters

GRO - Offense
# Player Pos.
63 Matt Gregg C
65 Brandon McHugh LG
66 Pete Polesnak LT
6 Andrew DiDonato QB
64 Dave Salera RG
61 Greg Frisch RT
22 Stephen Mercer SE
10 Jay Yanak SE
35 Wes Basham TB
3 Brian Mercer WB
26 Ian Tobin WB
GRO - Defense
# Player Pos.
20 Mike Baker CB
19 Randy Santina CB
90 Ross McCracken DE
98 Ryan Rylands DE
59 Tony Clark DT
5 Zach Fulmer FS
24 Adam Eichler MIKE
89 Justin Fowler NT
46 Ian Minster SAM
21 Butch Kriger SS
28 Bill Waugh WILL
THI - Offense
# Player Pos.
64 James Fawcett C
52 J.R. Kenna LG
78 Nick Goettman LT
3 Marc LaScola QB
29 Steve Minton RB
44 Dan Hess RB
75 Jacob Siegel RG
54 Dan Mackall RT
82 Eric Ester TE
26 Brett Helman WR
2 John Adams WR
THI - Defense
# Player Pos.
9 Marcus Myers CB
1 A. Quarterman CB
6 Chris Lorber DE
50 Aaron Gorka DE
99 Denver Goodman DT
98 Matt Turek DT
21 Matt Joy FS
51 Mike Clemens MLB
13 Michael Stimac OLB
4 Sam Swartzfager OLB
34 Corey Russell SS

Player Participation

Grove City
# Player
7 Chris Rich
13 A.J. Tapper
15 Chris Haley
16 Sean Domer
29 Kory Kaye
34 Phil Caruso
38 Vance Keirsey
41 Matt Green
42 Jesse Gill
45 James Jennings
47 Justin McGowan
48 Chris Joseph
51 Kevin Twarek
56 Aaron Talbott
57 Rob Ondracek
58 Jimmy Michalec
70 Shane Mullins
72 Justin Mancella
73 David Gernhard
77 Jerry Neilly
86 Adam Chakot
88 Zach Summy
94 Matt Lyons
Thiel
# Player
5 Tim Van Horn
7 Brandon Eck
8 R. Palakovich
11 Brendan Taylor
16 Sammy Koyl
18 James Reinhart
19 Mike Lebetz
22 Clint Walker
23 D. Henderson
24 Michael Wiser
30 Jeremiah Wagner
33 David Hollis
39 Bryan Villegas
40 Steve Waldo
41 M. Dworakowski
47 Scott Thompson
49 Michel Lewis
59 Vince Palmiere
63 William Haase
73 Ryan Jordan
74 David Kriner
81 Mark Ross
93 Robert Hughes