It wasn’t quite halftime, and the Executive Education Academy football team was reeling against Wyoming Valley West.
John Richards’ 18-yard touchdown reception from Damien Eastman and ensuing two-point conversion with a minute left in the second quarter boosted the Spartans’ lead to 14-0.
The Raptors desperately needed a spark Saturday night at Muhlenberg College’s Scotty Wood Stadium. They got it on the first play after Zakai Brake returned the kickoff 10 yards to Executive’s 43-yard line.
Junior wide receiver Dexter Connor raced by his defender and quarterback Shawntez “Tez” Whitsitt delivered his best pass of the half for a 57-yard touchdown with 45 seconds left.
The former Majestic Storm flag football teammates connected on an 86-yard scoring completion early in the fourth quarter