NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A day that began with a celebration of the program’s four seniors, Logan Eastman, Alvin Hicks Jr., Austin Moore and Emmanuel Patterson, ended with the Builders celebrating a 58-0 victory over Coppin State University and the New South Athletic Conference North Division title.

The Builders scored early and often, tallying 35 points in the first half. They finished with 430 total yards to Coppin State’s 119 and went 7-for-7 in the red zone.

Quarterback Patrick Chewning was efficient in the first half, completing 6 of 9 passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns. He hit Ryan McLister for a 9-yard score, then Isaiah Townsend for a 13-yard score at the end of an 85-yard drive that took just 51 seconds. Malachi Madden caught three passes for 60 yards, including a 49-yarder that set up that touchdown. McLister led the Builders with five catches for 57 yards.

On the ground, Builders runners totaled 291 net yards at 6.3 yards per carry. Tali Burgess led the way with 103 yards on nine carries, including a 43-yard run and a 2-yard touchdown. Shykem Chisolm added a 28-yard touchdown run, and Trevon Griffin, Malachi Mitchell and Bradley Hebb each found the end zone. Senior Logan Eastman converted all seven extra-point attempts and added a 26-yard field goal.

The Builders defense posted the shutout while sacking Coppin State seven times for 47 yards. Leslie Hines led the group with 2.5 sacks and eight tackles. Breiden Lowery added eight tackles, a pair of tackles for loss and a forced fumble. Tanner Cook scooped up that fumble in the end zone for a touchdown just before halftime.

Coppin State converted only 1 of 13 third downs and went 0 for 6 on fourth down. Its offense managed 2.1 yards per play and 8 first downs, compared to 25 for the Builders. The Builders also controlled the clock, holding the ball for 33:32.

The Apprentice School Builders end the regular season 7-3 overall and 4-0 in NSAC play. The opponent for the Builders will not be decided until next weekend to see who Apprentice will play for the New South Athletic Conference title on Nov. 21 in Ellenwood, Georgia.

Story courtesy Jacob Mullins/Apprentice Athletics; photo courtesy DeMetri Washington @pixxbydk