Game Preview: SMWC vs. Quincy
Saturday, September 20 | 3 PM (ET) | Jay Barrett Field at West Vigo High School

The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College sprint football team returns home for its Week 2 matchup against Quincy University after opening the 2025 season with an explosive 52–36 road victory at Midway. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. (ET) at Jay Barrett Field on the campus of West Vigo High School.
 

Fans can follow the action in multiple ways: the game will be televised live on the Indiana Sports Network and carried on WNDI 95.3 FM radio with the legendary John Montgomery on the call.

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Series History & Matchup

• SMWC improved to 4–0 all-time in season openers with last week's 52–36 victory at Midway.
• The Pomeroys are 4–0 all-time against Quincy, including a 3–0 record at home.
• SMWC defeated the Hawks 48–26 on the road last season.
• Both programs enter their fourth season of sprint football.
• The Pomeroys bring a 21–4 overall record into the contest and look to extend their strong 9–4 home mark at Jay Barrett Field.

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SMWC Notes
2025 Season Opener Recap

• SMWC defeated Midway 52–36 on Sept. 13 behind a career day from quarterback Jeremiah Tosky, who went 31-for-42 for 412 yards and 4 TDs, plus a rushing score.
• Owen Huff led the receivers with six catches for 171 yards and a 56-yard touchdown.
• Dameon Miller added nine receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown, while Corbyn Cleveland hauled in eight passes for 61 yards and a score.
• Byran Simmons delivered the dagger with a 95-yard interception return for a touchdown, finishing the day with three interceptions and 14 solo tackles.
• Connor Wardlaw was perfect on special teams, going 7-for-7 on PATs and hitting a 22-yard field goal.

Week 1 Awards

• MSFL Offensive Player of the Week – Jeremiah Tosky: 412 passing yards, 4 passing TDs, 1 rushing TD; 182.9 passer rating; 5 total scores in record-setting debut.
• MSFL Defensive Player of the Week – Byran Simmons: 14 solo tackles, 3 pass breakups, 3 INTs (103 return yards), 95-yard pick-six, 19-yard kickoff return.
• Tosky and Simmons gave SMWC two of the league's three weekly honors in Week 1.

Program Overview

• Championship Pedigree: 2022 MSFL Champions, 2023 co-regular season champions (runner-up), and 2024 outright MSFL Regular Season Champions.
• Head Coach Blaine Powell: In his 4th year, Powell has led SMWC to three straight championship game appearances.

Offensive Leaders

• QB Jeremiah Tosky: Now at 4,324 career passing yards (5th all-time) and 42 career passing TDs (tied for 5th all-time) after the Midway performance. He is only 8 TDs shy of the 50-touchdown club.
• RB Derron Hazzard: Added a 25-yard TD reception vs. Midway. He now has 19 career rushing TDs (tied for 8th all-time) and remains in the 20 Touchdown Club across rushing, receiving, and returns.

Defensive Leaders

• LB Jake Skinner: A returning leader in tackles.
• DB/LB Byran Simmons: Freshman standout who exploded onto the scene in Week 1 with 14 solo tackles and 3 interceptions.
• Coaching Transition: Former All-MSFL safety Austin Petrillo has joined Powell's staff as an assistant coach.

Special Teams X-Factor

• K Connor Wardlaw: Hit a 22-yard field goal and went 7-for-7 on PATs at Midway.
• Momentum Makers: The Pomeroys' third phase continues to deliver, highlighted by Wardlaw's consistency and Simmons' return ability.

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Record Watch

• Jeremiah Tosky – Passing Yards: 4,324 (5th all-time).
• Jeremiah Tosky – Passing Touchdowns: 42 (tied 5th all-time); needs 4 to move into sole possession of 4th, 8 away from 50.
• Jeremiah Tosky – 300-Yard Games: Now at 4 (2nd all-time). Record is 8.
• Derron Hazzard – Rushing TDs: 19 career, tied for 8th all-time; needs 11 to break the record of 30.
• Derron Hazzard – Total TDs: Extends his tally within the 20+ Touchdown Club.