ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Navy sprint football team (5-1, 2-0) registered a 31-0 shutout over Penn (5-2, 1-1) in a Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) South Division game on Friday night at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. With the win, the Midshipmen secured a spot in the CSFL Championship game on Saturday, Nov. 16 in West Point, N.Y.
 
"It feels good to get the win," head coach Captain Carter Reading, USMC said after the game. "We were firing on all cylinders tonight, but we haven't peaked yet. Our defensive coordinator was really well prepared; our offensive coordinator was really well prepared. Jim McNeal and Liam Brown were working really hard. We had a lot of help from the guys. The seniors weren't going to give up. Luke chasing that ball down felt really good. I thought our team looked really strong all around. Defense made a big stand on the two yardline and holding them to zero was a huge momentum change. All of the guys on the offensive line, defensive line, working together. Everyone. From the coaches to operations to the entire team. I was a good win."
 
The game served as Senior Day and the Midshipmen recognized its 14 senior players – Andrew Bailey, Simon Burger, Tyler Cox, Robert Flores, Tyron Francis Jr., Andy Jones, Major Kent, Lane Landas, Andres McCann, David Niski, Chris Stumpf, Jackson Suddath, Jonathan Swift, and Luke Wagner – prior to the game.
 
Additionally, student support staff members J.P. Albrecht, Maharlika Archuleta, Garrett King, Madison O'Donnell, and Will Sanchez were also be recognized.
 
Over the past four seasons, the senior class has amassed a 28-2 overall record with five victories over rival Army, including two N-Star wins. In addition, the class of 2025 has won three consecutive Collegiate Sprint Football League Championships.
 
"They have earned every win," Reading added. "They have worked hard for it and they know the job is not done so we are going to keep working."
 
Navy finished the game with 437 yards of total offense, while holding Penn to 42 total yards. The Midshipmen passed for 286 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for 151 yards and a score.
 
Senior offensive captain Luke Wagner finished the game 16-for-26 for 285 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns. His primary target was fellow senior Chris Stumpf, who finished the game with a team-high seven receptions for 168 yards and a score. Ibi Denson added 57 receiving yards on four receptions with Biamungu Nkere added 39 yards on a pair of catches. Jake Berger made his one reception count, pulling down a seven-yard touchdown reception. Hunter Gennicks led the team with 135 rushing with a pair of touchdowns.
 
Defensively, the Mids held the Quakers scoreless, limiting the previously undefeated team to 42 total yards of offense. The Navy defense held the Penn offense to -4 yards rushing and 46 yards passing. The Mids finished the game with 9.0 tackles for loss, including 6.0 sacks, while adding four pass breakups. Sam Stotler led the team with nine tackles, including a sack, while Jake Wolinski and Mick Tabor added seven stops apiece. Tabor added 2.0 tackles for loss, including a sack, while David Niski led the team with 2.5 sacks. Simon Burger and Major Kent each added 1.5 TFLs with Burger finishing with a sack and Kent combining for a QB sack. Andrew Bailey also added a half a tackle for loss in the game. Tyler Cox, Sean Bettwy, Burger and Kent broke up passes in the game.
 
After a scoreless first quarter, Navy found the checkerboard end zone three times in the second period. Gennicks began the scoring with a 13-yard rush to put the Midshipmen on the scoreboard. Berger and Stumpf followed with TD receptions of six and 45 yards to take a 21-0 lead into halftime.
 
The Quakers had their best opportunity to score in the third quarter. Navy was driving, but an errant snap in the red zone resulted in a fumble recovery by Penn. The Quakers recovered the fumble and returned it down the field. Penn looked like it was about to score, but Wagner made a shoe-string tackle at the two yardline to keep Penn out of the end zone. On the Quakers' drive, the Midshipmen defense stepped up, holding the visitors to -3 yards on on four plays to keep the shutout intact.
 
The Mids pushed the lead to 28-0 later in the third quarter as Gennicks broke a 39-yard run into the end zone. The Midshipmen provided the final margin as freshman kicker Jacori Sutton kicked a 34-yard field goal to set a new season-long and extend the advantage to 31-0.
 
Up next, Navy will travel to New Jersey to conclude the regular season at Caldwell. The game is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. The game will be live streamed and live stats will be available.