Quarterback Matt Projansky ’23 avoids a Zion-Benton defender on a designed quarterback run. Projansky finished the game with two rushing touchdowns.
Backup quarterback Ben Fawcett ’24 holds the ball in the air as he scrambles into the endzone in the fourth quarter. Fawcett is the first junior to score a touchdown this season.
Running back Michael Maloney ’23 races past multiple Zion-Benton defenders to score a touchdown. Maloney’s touchdown increased his season total to eight.
Offensive-line coach Tom McGovern gives the offensive line some guidance during halftime. Center Remy Herrejon ’23 and offensive guards Nathan Stefanov ’23 and Hugo Garcia ’23 have been the anchor for a strong run-game all season.
Projansky takes the snap from Herrejon on the 2-yard line and scores his second rushing touchdown of the night. The Patriots scored three additional rushing touchdowns from Maloney, Fawcett and Zach Goldman ’23.
Kicker Caden An ’26 utilizes the Zion-Benton soccer net to practice his kicking during halftime. An connected on 4 out of 5 extra points and has secured an extra point success rate of 95 percent for the season.
Cornerback Charlie Skolnik ’23 leaps in the air to tip the pass intended for a Zion-Benton receiver. The Patriots have pitched back-to-back shutouts and have only allowed an average of 14.7 points per game for their seven games played.
Nick is a second year member and the sports section editor for this year. In school, Nick enjoys playing Varsity lacrosse, broadcasting Stevenson sports games, and being a Transfer Student Leader. Outside of school, he enjoys listening to music and playing basketball with friends.