COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Capital University football team celebrated their seniors on the final day of the season this afternoon as they hosted Ohio Northern at Bernlohr Stadium. Unfortunately, the Polar Bears spoiled the celebration winning, 54-0.
Capital ends their season with a 5-5 overall record which marks the program's best season since 2011 when they finished with an identical .500 record. In the OAC, Capital ended 3-5. Ohio Northern moved to 6-4 and 5-3 in the conference with the win.
Prior to the game, Capital celebrated senior day, recognizing their 25 football seniors and four cheer seniors. The 25 football seniors marked the program's largest graduating class in more than a decade. Those recognized from football were
Trent Renz,
Bryson Roberts,
Diamonte Salley,
Bailey Johnson,
Finn Devine,
AJ Conti,
Preston Hannika,
Donovan Duncan,
Jio Rodriguez,
AJ Adams,
Tyler Love,
Ben Brideweser,
Michael Clouse,
Brandon Buchanan,
Rylee Barrett,
Quincy Hains,
Landon Shutler,
Kenneth Wilkerson III,
Miles Miesse,
Declan McAdams,
Patrick Jeans,
Will Adkins,
Keith Frazier,
Jake Fitzpatrick and
Graham Baker. Recognized for cheer were Emily Bates, Nyla Martin, Jenna Neff and Rylynne Proctor.
THE NUMBERS
Tyler Love threw for 115 yards on 13 completions, while
Donovan Duncan threw for 10 yards on two receptions.
On the ground,
Zion Solomon was the leading rusher with 42 yards, followed by 36 yards from Jojo Ahon.
Preston Hannika made six catches for 50 yards, while
Xavier Rodriguez was the only other player with multiple catches, finishing with two.
Marcus Young Jr. and
Olaoluwa Obayemi each ended with nine tackles, while
Robbie Hatcher made six stops.
Bailey Johnson had five tackles to go with one interception and one break-up.
In special teams, the Comets punted seven times between
Jensen Petro,
Wesley Armstead and
Hagan Lineberger. Armstead sent a long punt of 54 yards out of the group.
