After scoring just seven points in the first half, Damascus bounced back in the second half to beat Seneca Valley, 33-20.
Led by running back Dillon Dunathan, the Swarmin’ Hornets scored four touchdowns in the second half. Dunathan accounted for two of those touchdowns, including a 70-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
Sophomore running back Michael Cooley ran for a 39-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to ice the game for Damascus.
Damascus scores again—RB Michael Cooley runs for a 39-yard touchdown.
Seneca Valley 20
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— Daniel Philipose (@dphilipose28) October 29, 2022
Seneca Valley quarterback Elijah Frazier put together a strong performance, finishing with three passing touchdowns. Wide receivers Raheem Mbaye and Taiwan Veney made a number of impressive catches in the first half as the Screaming Eagles jumped out to a 13-7 lead.
The Damascus defense clamped down on Seneca Valley’s passing attack in the second half, however, forcing consecutive three-and-outs in the fourth quarter to preserve the lead.
Damascus finishes the regular season at 8-1, while Seneca Valley drops to 6-3. Both teams are set to play in the first round of the county playoffs next week. Matchups have not been determined yet.
