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Peru defeats Potsdam 31-6 in Thursday night football game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

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Summary

Peru defeated Potsdam 31-6 in a football game played Thursday night in Malone. Peru quarterback Drew Engstrom completed 7-of-11 passes for 118 yards and three touchdowns in his first start, while running back Brody Blaise-Smith added 87 rushing yards and one touchdown on 11 carries. The Nighthawks expanded their lead in the second quarter following a 78-yard interception return for a score by Isaiah Hendrix and a fumble recovery on the ensuing kickoff. Potsdam struggled to establish its offense, holding junior Gannon Colbert to 54 rushing yards on 17 attempts. Peru head coach Ryon O'Connell noted the team’s performance was strong despite initial opening night mistakes. The Nighthawks utilized a balanced offensive attack, with four different players scoring touchdowns throughout the contest.

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•Peru defeated Potsdam 31-6 in Malone on Thursday night.
•Drew Engstrom threw for 118 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start.
•Isaiah Hendrix returned an interception 78 yards for a second-quarter touchdown.
•Peru limited Potsdam's Gannon Colbert to 54 rushing yards.
•Four different players scored touchdowns for the Nighthawks.

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MALONE — Peru’s Brody Blaise-Smith was ready to go before the first whistle. The last time the senior running back was on the football field was last year in Class B regionals when he was hurt early in the game against Ogdensburg. “That’s exactly all I’ve been waiting for ever since that injury,” he said. “You know, I put in all the work ever since to recover, get better and I’m feeling better ...
— Yahoo Sports

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