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Thomas Boles III vs. Concord 10-12-16

Football

Pioneers Pickup Huge Road Victory over Mountain Lions

Box Score Glenville, W.Va. – The Glenville State Pioneers picked up a big road victory at Concord University, their first since 2008, on Saturday as they defeated the Mountain Lions, 19-8.

Glenville State (5-4, 5-3) racked up 357 total yards and rushed for 224 yards while the Pioneer defense only allowed the Mountain Lions to gain 196 total yards forcing a turnover and had two sacks.

After a scoreless first quarter, Dionne Jackson would put the first points on the board for GSC as he returned a Concord punt 96 yards to the endzone as the Pioneers took a 7-0 lead at the 9:23 minute mark of the second quarter.

The Mountain Lions would get on the board after a GSC fumble as JaVaughan Burrus scored on a one yard run, Concord then connected on the two point conversion as they took a, 8-7 lead over GSC into halftime.

In the third the Pioneers would retake the lead at the 10:48 minute mark as Chandler Carrera hit a 39 yard field goal, his sixth field goal of the year, as GSC went up 10-8.  

The Pioneers would add to their lead at the 6:10 minute mark of the third as Eric Kyle scored from four yards out as GSC led, 16-8. Glenville State then add another field goal from Carrera, this one from 27 yards out, as the Pioneers went on to defeat Concord, 19-8.

Running back Thomas Boles III had a career day as he rushed for a season high 153 yards on 20 carries. Eric Kyle also had a nice game as he carried the ball 15 times for 70 yards and a touchdown.

Dante Roberts went 13-of-26 for 133 yards with his favorite target being Dante Absher as he caught five passes for 46 yards. Austin Ratliff had four catches for 43 yards.

Earon Settles led the GSC defense with nine total tackles while Quintavius Twine finished with six tackles on the day.

Concord's Brian Novak did not play due to an injury as backup Garrett Cropp went 10-of-34 for 95 yards.

Glenville State will now have a short week to prepare for the West Liberty Hilltoppers this Thursday, November 3rd at 7:10 p.m. on Senior Night from Morris Stadium.
 
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Players Mentioned

Dante Absher

#3 Dante Absher

WR
6' 1"
Senior
Dante Roberts

#2 Dante Roberts

QB
6' 1"
Junior
Quintavius Twine

#29 Quintavius Twine

DB
6' 2"
Senior
Eric Kyle

#9 Eric Kyle

RB
5' 8"
Senior
Austin Ratliff

#33 Austin Ratliff

WR
6' 1"
Sophomore
Thomas Boles

#12 Thomas Boles

RB
5' 7"
Sophomore
Dionne Jackson

#20 Dionne Jackson

DB
5' 11"
Freshman
Earon Settles

#7 Earon Settles

DB
5' 10"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Dante Absher

#3 Dante Absher

6' 1"
Senior
WR
Dante Roberts

#2 Dante Roberts

6' 1"
Junior
QB
Quintavius Twine

#29 Quintavius Twine

6' 2"
Senior
DB
Eric Kyle

#9 Eric Kyle

5' 8"
Senior
RB
Austin Ratliff

#33 Austin Ratliff

6' 1"
Sophomore
WR
Thomas Boles

#12 Thomas Boles

5' 7"
Sophomore
RB
Dionne Jackson

#20 Dionne Jackson

5' 11"
Freshman
DB
Earon Settles

#7 Earon Settles

5' 10"
Junior
DB