EASTON – Jasiyah Banks’ three rushing touchdowns and Josiah Williams’ running and passing attack led the Emmaus Green Hornets over Easton Area 42-14 Friday night at Cottingham Stadium.
“Banks was great tonight and he had the mindset to get into the end zone tonight,” said Harold Fairclough. “He gave a great effort tonight rushing the ball.”
It was a big win for Emmaus. Currently they are fourth in the PIAA District 2-4-11 subregional power rankings and Easton is hanging onto the eighth seed.
Easton Area scored first Friday night. Logan Braido picked off a Josiah Williams pass and went 15 yards for a pick-six to give the Red Rovers a 6-0 lead in the first quarter.
Emmaus answered back. The Green Hornets capped off a 12-play, 72-yard drive. Jasiyah Banks scored from one yard out and Will Buck added an extra point to put the Hornets up 7-6 with 9:03 left in the first half.
Right before halftime, Banks scored his second rushing touchdown of the first half. The one-yard touchdown run gave the Green Hornets the lead, 14-6 at the half.
In the second half, Emmaus’ offense took over. The Green Hornets extended their lead to 35-6 on three scores in the third quarter. Josiah Williams threw a laser to John Wassel for an 18-yard touchdown pass. Banks scored his third rushing touchdown of the game, this time from 11 yards out. Cael Kratzer caught a pass and ran down the sidelines for a 51-yard touchdown play.
The Green Hornets offensive line (Mario Landino, Ben Mercado, Thomas Ashelman, George Attar, Brody Mchugh) opened big holes and gave Williams time to throw the ball all night.
“A lot of those guys play both ways,” said Harold Fairclough. “They were a little gassed at the end but they kept fighting all night.”
Easton got a touchdown early in the fourth quarter. Cole Ordway threw a perfect pass in the corner of the end zone and Jasir Frutchey made the catch for an eight-yard score. Ordway’s two-point conversion made it 35-14.
“Our defense got back on track the past couple of weeks,” said Harold Fairclough. “We gave up a late touchdown and tonight we were flying to the ball and making plays.”
Williams added on one last score from five yards out. He finished the night passing for 181 yards, two touchdowns, and rushed for 57 yards and a score.
“He keeps getting better and better each week,” said Harold Fairclough. “You can see each week he is getting more confident.”
Scoring Summary
| Final | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
| Emmaus (4-3) | 0 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 42 |
| Easton Area (3-4) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 14 |
1st quarter
EA – Logan Braido 15-yard interception (kick failed) 4:23
EASTON TOUCHDOWN!!
Logan Braido intercepts Josiah Williams pass and takes it 16 yard for the touchdown. 6-0 Easton 4:23 1st@_ehsathletics @emmausfootball @EastonFootball @goredrovers @piaadistrictxi @eastpennconf18 @SLUHNSportsMed @The_SFBN pic.twitter.com/f0tt2nukSi
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2nd quarter
EM – Jasiyah Banks 1-yard run (Will Buck kick good) 9:03
EMMAUS TOUCHDOWN!!
Jasiyah Banks powers in from 1 yard out. 7-6 Emmaus 9:03 2nd @_ehsathletics @emmausfootball @EastonFootball @goredrovers @piaadistrictxi @eastpennconf18 @SLUHNSportsMed @The_SFBN pic.twitter.com/FL4Me2fFei
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EM – Jasiyah Banks 1-yard run (Will Buck kick good) 2:58
2ND TOUCHDOWN OF THE FIRST HALF
Jasiyah Banks goes in from 1 yard out. 14-6 Emmaus 2:58 2nd@_ehsathletics @emmausfootball @EastonFootball @goredrovers @piaadistrictxi @eastpennconf18 @SLUHNSportsMed @The_SFBN pic.twitter.com/gBRwKeHVAA
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3rd quarter
EM – John Wassel 18-yard pass from Josiah Williams (Will Buck kick good) 8:17
Emmaus Josiah Williams throws a laser to John Wassel for the 18 yard touchdown pass. 21-6 Emmaus 8:17 3rd @_ehsathletics @emmausfootball @EastonFootball @goredrovers @piaadistrictxi @eastpennconf18 @SLUHNSportsMed @The_SFBN pic.twitter.com/lnMDcd3JdJ
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EM – Jasiyah Banks 11-yard run (Will Buck kick good) 3:24
BANK ON IT!! 3RD TOUCHDOWN RUN!!
Jasiyah Banks goes in from 11 yard out. 28-6 Emmaus 3:24 3rd@_ehsathletics @emmausfootball @EastonFootball @goredrovers @piaadistrictxi @eastpennconf18 @SLUHNSportsMed @The_SFBN pic.twitter.com/dJInCWKNg8
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EM – Cael Kratzer 51-yard pass from Josiah Williams (Will Buck kick good)
4th quarter
EA – Jasir Frutchey 8-yard pass from Cole Ordway (2-point conversion good by Cole Ordway) 10:49
EASTON TOUCHDOWN!!
Cole Ordway finds Jasir Frutchey in the corner of the end zone for the 10 yard touchdown catch. Ordway pounds in the end zone for the 2 point conversion. 10:49 4th 35-14 Emmaus @_ehsathletics @emmausfootball @EastonFootball @goredrovers @piaadistrictxi… pic.twitter.com/tBAhWvqy4d
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EM – Josiah Williams 5-yard run (Will Buck kick good) 7:59
Emmaus Josiah Williams fights his way into the end zone for the 5 yard touchdown run. 42-14 Emmaus 4th 7:59@_ehsathletics @emmausfootball @EastonFootball @goredrovers @piaadistrictxi @eastpennconf18 @SLUHNSportsMed @The_SFBN pic.twitter.com/2Ay329Wy5c
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