Tough Andover Defense Downs Austin Prep
Andover’s defense scored twice on the afternoon to tame a scrappy Austin Prep squad 22-6. Brady Haskell ’28 opened the score with a 59-yard interception return for a touchdown. Penalties and poor execution slowed the Andover offense early on, but a big 4th down stop set up good field position for Andover’s first offensive score, a 7-yard touchdown run by Colin O’Brien ’29. Andover’s defense scored again a few plays later, forcing an intentional grounding penalty in the end zone, resulting in a safety. The final Andover touchdown of the day was also aided by the defense when Colin O’Brien ’29 forced a fumble that was recovered by Enzo Ying ’29. The Andover offense wasted no time taking advantage of the turnover, with Brady Haskell ’29 taking a reverse 50 yards for a touchdown on the very next play. Thomas Perri ’29 added a nice pass to Haskell for the 2-point conversion.
Defensive standouts for the game include Oliver Rogers ’28, Mason Clish ’29, Juris Vitols Anzola ’27, and Brady Haskell ’28. Colin O’Brien ’29 ran the ball well on the day behind good blocking from the offensive line and tight ends, (Hendrick Chen ’29, Enzo Ying ’29, Konnor Fortini ’28, Shayan Ahmed ’29, Oliver Rodgers ’28, Matthew Lam ’28, Mason Clish ‘29). Brady Haskell ’28 and Thomas Perri ’29 continued to pace the offensive air attack, aided by Gaven Morales '29 and Mason Clish '29. Ren Kilic ’29 excelled on special teams.