By: Ace Hunt
The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College sprint football team hits the road for Week 3 of the 2025 season, traveling to face Oakland City University on Saturday, Sept. 27. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. (CT) at Wood Memorial High School in Oakland City, Ind.
Fans can follow the action live on WNDI 95.3 FM with the legendary John Montgomery on the call. Live stats will also be available via SMWC Athletics.
Series History & Matchup
- This is the third all-time meeting between SMWC and Oakland City.
- The Pomeroys are 2–0 all-time against the Mighty Oaks.
- SMWC has never lost a road game in program history.
- The Pomeroys enter the contest 2–0 overall and in MSFL play after wins over Midway and Quincy.
SMWC Notes
Week 2 Recap: SMWC 49, Quincy 27
- SMWC stormed to a 21–0 first-quarter lead with scores from Patrick Perea (3-yard run), Owen Huff (39-yard reception from Jeremiah Tosky), and Zy'Eiar White (3-yard run).
- White powered the ground attack, finishing with 57 rushing yards and 3 TDs, including runs of 16 and 17 yards.
- QB Jeremiah Tosky went 19-of-32 for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- WR Corbyn Cleveland led with 6 receptions for 97 yards and 1 TD, while Huff added 3 catches for 79 yards and a score.
- Perea chipped in with 28 rushing yards, a rushing TD, and 3 receptions.
- DB Elijah Connor sealed the victory with a 42-yard interception return for a touchdown.
- Special Teams: K Connor Wardlaw went 7-for-7 on PATs and averaged 49.9 yards on 8 kickoffs (2 touchbacks). P Holtman Doades punted 3 times for a 42.0-yard average, including a 65-yarder.
Balanced Attack
- Through two games, SMWC has scored 101 total points (50.5 PPG) with six different players recording touchdowns.
Program Overview
- Championship Pedigree: 2022 MSFL Champions, 2023 co-regular season champions (runner-up), 2024 outright MSFL Regular Season Champions.
- Head Coach Blaine Powell: In his 4th season, Powell has guided the Pomeroys to three straight championship game appearances and a 22–4 overall record.
Offensive Leaders
- QB Jeremiah Tosky: 4,574 career passing yards (5th all-time); 44 career passing TDs (5th all-time), 6 shy of 50.
- RB Zy'Eiar White: Freshman spark with 3 TDs vs. Quincy.
- RB Derron Hazzard: 20 career rushing TDs (7th all-time).
Defensive Leaders
- LB Jake Skinner: Veteran linebacker leader.
- DB/LB Byran Simmons: Freshman phenom with 14 solo tackles and 3 INTs in Week 1; added more stops in Week 2.
- DB Elijah Connor: Game-sealing pick-six vs. Quincy.
Special Teams X-Factor
- K Connor Wardlaw: Perfect 14-for-14 on PATs this season plus a FG; strong leg on kickoffs.
- P Holtman Doades: Flipped the field with a 65-yard punt in Week 2.
Record Watch
- Tosky – Passing Yards: 4,574 (5th all-time).
- Tosky – Passing TDs: 44 (5th all-time). Needs 6 more for 50.
- Tosky – 300-Yard Games: 4 (2nd all-time). Record is 8.
- Hazzard – Rushing TDs: 20 (7th all-time). Needs 10 to tie program record (30).
- Hazzard – Total TDs: Member of the 20+ Touchdown Club.
Up Next
SMWC returns home to Jay Barrett Field on Saturday, Oct. 4, for a 3 p.m. (ET) kickoff against Midway (Ky.) in the program's annual Homecoming game.
