AVE MARIA, FL - In a challenging SUN Conference showdown on November 2, 2024, the Warner University Royals were overpowered by the Ave Maria Gyrenes with a final score of 44-7 at Gyrene Field, Ave Maria, Fla. Despite a hopeful start, Warner University struggled to keep pace with their opponents.
The game kicked off with both teams demonstrating their strengths, but Ave Maria quickly took control, leading 31-7 at halftime. For Warner University, the key scoring moment came from
Omarius Davis, who caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from quarterback
Shane Hamm. This was one of the few highlights for the Royals, as Ave Maria continued to dominate both offensively and defensively throughout the game.
Significant performances from Warner included
Shane Hamm, who threw for 197 yards and a touchdown.
Evens Valcourt also stood out with nine receptions for 102 yards, contributing significantly to the offense. On the defense,
Reginald Jones made his presence felt with seven solo tackles, while
Damien Riewold contributed with a notable tackle for loss.
Special teams saw
Lucas Davis executing well-coordinated kickoffs, although the Royals did not have opportunities to score through field goals. Warner prepares for their next game against the Webber International Warriors on November 9, 2024, at Tye Athletic Field, Lake Wales, FL, for the Battle of the Crooked Lakes.