William Penn football secures 41-10 victory over Missouri Baptist

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William Penn football secures 41-10 victory over Missouri Baptist
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William Penn football responded to its first loss of the season with a strong performance against Missouri Baptist, winning 41-10 on Saturday. The Statesmen, ranked 19th, scored a quick 68-yard touchdown pass from Christian Benning to Keithon Davis just 16 seconds into the game. Benning completed 13 of 22 passes for 254 yards, while Davis recorded 154 receiving yards. William Penn's defense shut down Missouri Baptist in the second half, achieving two interceptions, and a late touchdown run sealed their victory. The team will play three consecutive away games, starting with a matchup against Central Methodist next Saturday.

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  • William Penn scores 68-yard TD on first play of the game.
  • Benning passes for 254 yards in the victory.
  • Davis records 154 receiving yards, marking a career high.
  • Two interceptions help William Penn's defense shut out opponents in the second half.
  • Next game is against Central Methodist on September 30.
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OSKALOOSA — How would the William Penn football team respond to its first setback of the season? It took just 16 seconds to find out. Christian Benning aired out a long pass on the first play of Saturday's game against Missouri Baptist, finding Keithon Davis down the far sidelines of Community Stadium for a 68-yard touchdown. The throw sparked the 19th-ranked Statesmen to a 41-10 Family ...

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