Posted: Sep 23, 2023
*Story by Alex Trevino
WILMINGTON, Ohio - The Wilmington College football team scored seemingly at will tonight as quarterback Derek Larimer torched the Capital secondary for five touchdowns and 385 yards on 23-31 passing attempts. The 49-24 victory is the Quakers fifth straight win over the Comets. The Quakers improve their record to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in Ohio Athletic Conference play.
Offense
- Derek Larimer completed 23-31 passes for 385 yards and five touchdowns
- Nehemiah Jenkins rushed 31 times for 200 yards and one touchdown
- Lathan Jones caught seven balls for 167 yards and three touchdowns
- Seth Best was a perfect 7/7 on XP attempts
Defense
- Jarod Lee forced one fumble and had one interception to go along with his six tackles
- Senior defensive back Jalaun Covington had seven tackles and one pass breakup
- Two Quakers recorded a sack, Lincoln Washington and Noah Perry
Key Plays
1st Quarter
- Najee Dade 51 yard punt return
- Nehemiah Jenkins one yard rushing touchdown (6-3)
- Ben Everson pass intercepted by Jarod Lee
2nd Quarter
- Derek Larimer pass complete to Lathan Johnes for a 25 yard touchdown (14-3)
- Derek Larimer pass complete to Lathan Jones for a 41 yard touchdown (21-10)
- Derek Larimer pass complete to Lathan Jones for a 25 yard touchdown (28-10)
3rd Quarter
- Derek Larimer pass complete to Saa'lih Muhammed for a 10 yard touchdown (35-17)
- Derek Larimer pass complete to Najee Dade for an eight yard touchdown (42-17)
- Troi McClary rush, fumble forced by Jarod Lee, fumble recovered by Xzerious Stinnett
4th Quarter
- Ben Everson pass intercepted by Devon Harolson
- Derek Larimer pass complete to Joseph Spann for a 35 yard touchdown (49-17)
The Quakers will be back in action Saturday, September 30 at 1:30 in University Heights to take on the John Carroll Blue Streaks.
