Falcons spread the wealth in blowout win over Bulls

LOWER POTTSGROVE » Three weeks ago in their regular season opener, Pottsgrove’s boxscore was as simple as could be — a quarterback, two running backs and a place-kicker.

However, it was a much different story Friday night, as the Falcons spread the wealth en route to a dominant 43-0 win over Glen Mills under the lights at Rick Pennypacker Field.

“It was a complete team effort,” said Pottsgrove coach Bill Hawthorne of the game, which was ultimately decided by halftime. “We played a complete game in all three phases. I’ll say it every week: Our defensive and offensive lines are at the heart of our team.”

The win is Pottsgrove’s second shutout of the season as they improve to 4-0 on the year. Glen Mills drops to 2-2.

Pottsgrove scored all of its points during the first half, spearheaded by running back Isaiah Taylor’s 146-yard performance on the ground. Three running backs — as well as quarterback Jay Sisko — rushed for touchdowns during the first half.

“We know that we can’t just rely on one person like we did last year,” said Taylor, who opened up the game with a 48-yard burst through the middle. “We know that we’ve got to spread the ball around and give everyone different looks on offense.”

A few plays after Taylor’s scamper, fullback Jadore Colbert punched it in from two yards out for the game’s opening score three minutes in.

From that point forward, it was all Pottsgrove.

The Falcons’ defense forced Glen Mills to a threeand-out on their opening possession. Yet disaster struck on the punt attempt — the ball snapped out of the back of the end zone resulting in a safety.

And while the Battling Bulls’ offense continued to falter with consecutive threeand-outs, Pottsgrove kept right on humming. The Falcons scored on their next three possessions — Taylor and Sisko on 2-yard runs before Ethan McMonagle pulled in a 13-yard touchdown reception.

Sisko completed five of six passing attempts for 56 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He connected with speedster Jimai Springfield on a 12-yard touchdown late in the second quarter, a few minutes before the defense forced a fumble resulting in a 2-yard touchdown carry from Isaiah Glover for the game’s final score.

Pottsgrove held Glen Mills to a combined 90 yards — 78 of which came during the second half against the reserves. Quarterback Clentrell George completed seven of 21 attempts for 115 yards, but was picked off twice.

The Falcons held the Bulls to minus-17 yards rushing and forced six turnovers.

“We shot ourselves in the foot quite a few times,” Glen Mills head coach Kevin Owens said. “They’re a good football team, but we’ve got to work harder. We’ve got to keep working and get better.”