Defense Leads Warriors Past South Williamsport

By: Chris Manning / September 1, 2024

Canton used a strong defensive effort to down South Williamsport, 17-8, in NTL football.

They overcame a 14-penalty game as Ben Fitch threw two touchdowns passes, and Alexis McRoberts hit a 22-yard field goal.

Fitch was 6-for-12 for 89 yards with two scores and a pick, while rushing for 50 yards on 16 carries. Bailey Gardner added nine carries for 50-yards, while also hauling in a touchdown catch. Zach Colton had three catches for 20-yards with a touchdown, as well.

Fitch hit a wide open Colton at the 8:52 mark of the second quarter to open the scoring. Jake Pepper added the point after for the 7-0 lead at the half.

In the third McRoberts split the uprights with her kick to make it 10-0.

After South got a touchdown midway through the fourth Canton responded with a 35-yard touchdown strike of Fitch to Gardner. McRoberts added the point after as the Warriors secured the win.