Daniel McCarthy scores five touchdowns to lead Episcopal past West Nassau
Star of the game: Daniel McCarthy rushed for 158 yards and scored five touchdowns as Episcopal (1-3) rallied from a 24-7 deficit to defeat visiting West Nassau (2-2).
Turning point: Leading 35-31 with 3:59 left, blitzing Eagles linebacker Cole Washington stuffed backup QB Kyle Crews on fourth-and-1 at the Warriors' 10-yard line. McCarthy burst up the middle for a game-clinching score on the next play.
On defense:West Nassau's D.J. Jones recovered two McCarthy fumbles in the first half, both leading to scores. ... Warriors safety Jordan Freeburn intercepted a pass at the West Nassau 39-yard line, leading to a Williams scoring run. ... DT Trae Thompson recovered a fumble for Episcopal to thwart the Warriors' opening drive. ... Eagles DB Devin Cates intercepted a Simmons pass to end the Warriors' final scoring threat.
Fast facts: Senior RBs Deante Simmons and Jalen Williams combined for 316 of West Nassau's 378 rushing yards. ... McCarthy had 225 all-purpose yards. ... Episcopal QB Luke Del Rio completed 11 of 17 passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns.
They said it: "He probably had a bit more giddyup, because he had fumbled twice." - Episcopal coach Dan Hess, joking about the reason for McCarthy's big game.