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Page 6 Sports The Clarion \ December 4, 2019 BC football wins ECAC Scotty Whitelaw Bowl By Phil de Montmollin Sports Information Director A historic, record-breaking season that will go down as the best season in Brevard College football’s history concluded on Saturday, November 23 when Brevard College (8-2) won the 2019 ECAC Scotty Whitelaw Bowl over host Carnegie Mellon (8-3), 42-28, at Gesling Stadium in Pittsburgh. Brevard scored touchdowns on offense, defense, and special teams en route to the postseason victory — the first in BC football history - as the Tornados made their debut appearance in the postseason. “I let our guys know before the game that we were playing a truly storied program - 548 wins for Carnegie Mellon to our grand total of 41,” stated Head Football Coach Bill Khayat following his team’s 42-28 victory in the Scotty Whitelaw Bowl. “However, that did not deter our players from playing our game. I told them not to do anything special, you want to do what got you here and that will provide for some excellent outcomes.” “It was a joy to watch something that you’ve (the players) have dreamed of all season,” added Coach Khayat. “It’s what they’ve wanted the entire year - they had a plan and to see it come to fruition is such a joy for us coaches.” The win gives the 2019 BC Football team eight victories this season, which sets a new program record for single-season victories. The Tornados, led by third-year Coach Khayat, outscored the hosts 21-10 in the first half before a dominant third quarter that saw Brevard score 21 points that propelled the Tornados towards victory. Stefibn Canady was named the 2019 ECAC Scotty Whitelaw Bowl Most Valuable Player after a record-setting performance. The junior from Glendale, Arizona tied current Defensive Line Coach and Brevard College alumnus Axel Easter’s single-game sack record, as Canady recorded four sacks in addition to eight tackles and five tackles-for-loss. In addition to tying the single-game Brevard College sack record, Canady recorded the most yardage lost on sacks (29) in Brevard College football history. Canady’s four sacks in the Scotty Whitelaw bowl propelled the junior to 11.5 sacks in the 2019 season, which is the most single-season sacks in BC football history. “Coach Easter was able to give Stefibn a lot of different things to put into his arsenal this season,” commented Coach Khayat on Canady’s MVP performance. “Steffon is a great learner and wants to be great, so he took that education and applied it to the field, and after that, it’s all sheer determination and will to win, and that showed on the plays that he made today.” Freshman defensive back Rook Tate recorded two interceptions - one of which being a pivotal 30-yard interception return touchdown -bringing the Gafiney, South Carolina native’s season total to four interceptions, which is tied for first on the team with fellow freshman Joe Pledger. Pledger and Tate’s four interceptions each are tied-for-second in Brevard single season history, trailing Michael Gist’s five interceptions. Sophomore wide receiver Cortez Scales Jr. blocked a punt that resulted in a touchdown from fellow wide receiver Ralph Roman III. Sophomore quarterback Dalton Cole threw for two touchdowns with 12 completions and 128 passing yards. Fellow sophomore running back Aaron Bennett had a breakout performance with 145 total yards (138 rushing, seven receiving) and two total touchdowns. Bennett contributed to Brevard’s 262 total rushing yards, which is its second-highest total of 2019. Junior wide receiver Jamerial Parks caught a game-high 73 yards on two receptions, scoring a touchdown in the third quarter. As a team, Brevard out-gained Carnegie Mellon, 390-193 in total offense, including a dominant 262-25 advantage in rushing yards. The Tornado defense tied the program single game record for sacks (nine) and recorded the second-most tackles-for-loss (13) ever. “Our secondary has always been one of our See '2019 ECAC Champions!' on page 7 BC football poses for picture In celebration over their win against Carnegie Mellon.
