Southern Tier Sports ReportThe Corning Hawks fifth and sixth-grade football team improved to 2-0 on the season in style, dominating Spencer-Van Etten/Candor with a resounding 60-8 victory.
Coming into the matchup as a battle of unbeatens—with both squads holding 1-0 records—Corning wasted no time taking control. The Hawks exploded out of the gate, building a commanding 48-8 advantage by halftime before cruising to the finish line.
Player of the Game (by the coaches)
Ricky Graham: Earned player of the game honors by putting on an absolute clinic, finishing with 3 rushing touchdowns, 1 receiving touchdown, and returning an interception for a touchdown. He totaled 5 carries for 117 yards, 1 catch for 50 yards, and added 4 tackles and 2 interceptions defensively.
Offensive & Special Teams Highlights
Grayson Putney: Efficient through the air, completing 2 of 2 passes for 61 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for a 4-yard score.
Cullen Bailey: Accelerated for 88 yards and a touchdown on just 2 carries.
Jake Dunning: Found the end zone on a 25-yard run.
Jacoby Smith: Contributed 29 yards on 3 carries.
Micah Bretch: Perfect on the day, going 6-6 on PATs to move to 11-11 on the season.
Defensive Standouts
Aiden Constable: Led the defensive effort with a game-high 9 tackles.
Brody Evans: Turned in a stellar defensive performance with 8 tackles and an interception.
Jacoby Smith: Anchored the defense with 6 tackles to go along with his work in the offensive backfield.
Kyen Kottwitz: Added 5 solid tackles on the defensive side of the ball.
With the dominant win, the Corning Hawks move to 2-0, showcasing explosive playmakers on offense and a swarming, opportunistic defense.
