Football Match Recap: Mount Marty vs. Briar Cliff (IA)

• Date: October 5, 2024
• Location: Sioux City, Iowa (Memorial Field)
• Mount Marty has set a program record for wins in a season with 4. The Lancers are now 4-2 on the season and 3-2 in GPAC play. They have also surpassed the most GPAC wins in a season. 

Final Score:

• Mount Marty: 36
• Briar Cliff (IA): 21

Scoring Summary:

1. 1st Quarter (Mount Marty - 7:0)

   • 02:36: Trevor Fitzgerald 5-yard pass from Rugby Ryken (Jack Finder kick is good).
     Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards in 5:23.

2. 2nd Quarter (Mount Marty - 14:0)

   • 11:41: Josiah Gaetani 41-yard interception return (Jack Finder kick is good).
     Drive: 3 plays, 6 yards in 0:51.

3. 2nd Quarter (Briar Cliff - 14:6)

   • 06:55: Jaiden-Aavery Smith 10-yard pass from Brock Saya (2-point conversion failed).
     Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards in 4:40.

4. 2nd Quarter (Mount Marty - 16:6)

   • 06:55: Asmerom Mahamma 97-yard extra-point return.

5. 2nd Quarter (Mount Marty - 23:6)

   • 00:00: Rex Ryken 4-yard pass from Rugby Ryken (Jack Finder kick is good).
     Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards in 0:59.

6. 3rd Quarter (Mount Marty - 30:6)

   • 07:18: Malachy Harts 3-yard run (Jack Finder kick is good).
     Drive: 13 plays, 65 yards in 7:37.

7. 3rd Quarter (Briar Cliff - 30:13)

   • 03:01: Steven Whiting 2-yard pass from Brock Saya (Jacob Schroeder kick is good).
     Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards in 4:08.

8. 4th Quarter (Mount Marty - 36:13)

   • 09:52: Malachy Harts 4-yard run (Jack Finder kick failed).
     Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards in 4:53.

9. 4th Quarter (Briar Cliff - 36:21)

   • 06:06: Jaiden-Aavery Smith 12-yard pass from Brock Saya (2-point conversion good by Brock Saya).
     Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards in 3:39.

Team Statistics:

Individual Player Stats:

Mount Marty:

• Passing:

  • Rugby Ryken: 14/22, 193 yards, 2 TDs

• Rushing:

  • Malachy Harts: 25 carries, 128 yards, 2 TDs

• Receiving:

  • Rex Ryken: 3 receptions, 111 yards, 1 TD
  • Trevor Fitzgerald: 7 receptions, 64 yards, 1 TD

• Defense:

  • Josiah Gaetani: 1 interception returned for 41 yards, 1 TD

Briar Cliff (IA):

• Passing:
  • Brock Saya: 17/28, 231 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
• Rushing:
  • Matthew Mason: 18 carries, 72 yards
• Receiving:
  • Jaiden-Aavery Smith: 3 receptions, 33 yards, 2 TDs
  • Steven Whiting: 2 receptions, 48 yards, 1 TD

Summary:

Mount Marty secured a dominant 36-21 victory over Briar Cliff with a balanced offensive attack and strong defensive play. Rugby Ryken led the offense with two passing touchdowns, while Malachy Harts contributed two rushing touchdowns. Mount Marty's defense played a key role, highlighted by Josiah Gaetani's 41-yard interception return for a touchdown. Despite Briar Cliff's efforts, led by Brock Saya's three passing touchdowns, they were unable to close the gap as Mount Marty controlled the game.

Up Next 

Mount Marty will host Dordt University on Friday October 11th at 7 PM.