Football Concludes 2024 Season with Senior Day Matchup Against #17 OUAZ

November 17, 2024

GOODWELL, Okla. TheAggies football team closed the 2024 season on Saturday afternoon, hosting the 17th-ranked Ottawa University Arizona Spirit at Anchor D Stadium. Despite a spirited effort, the Aggies fell 55-14 on Senior Day.

Senior quarterback Brandon Stephens. His 12-play, 75-yard drive knotted the game at 7-7 with 4:03 remaining in the first quarter. The Spirit quickly regained momentum, capitalizing on an interception return to build a 20-7 lead by the end of the first quarter.

Stephens added a second rushing touchdown in the third quarter, capping a 75-yard drive with a 3-yard score to make it 34-14.

On the ground, the Aggies were led by Martin Blake, who rushed for 77 yards on ten carries, including a 28-yard burst.

Through the air, Stephens completed 18 of 27 passes for 122 yards. Senior wide receiver Draylon Roberson led the Aggies' receiving corps with six catches for 30 yards. Dillon Laurer, Teandre Newcomb, and fellow senior Jalen Partida combined for nine receptions and 84 yards.

Defensively, the Aggies were paced by senior Aaron Acosta-Lewis, who tallied eight total tackles, including six solo stops. Charles Holmes, Treyveon Houston, and Zayden Hoots recorded seven tackles, while Tyvonne Jeffrie added six, including a tackle for loss.

Before kickoff, OPSU honored its senior class for their dedication and leadership to the program. This year's seniors included:

Brandon Stephens, quarterback, Greenville, Texas
Draylon Roberson, wide receiver, Fort Worth, Texas
Jamarian George, wide receiver, Rosharon, Texas
Jalen Partida, wide receiver, El Paso, Texas
William Sirmans, fullback, White Deer, Texas
William Rodriguez, fullback, El Paso, Texas
Garrett Hannon, kicker/punter, Borger, Texas
Gabriel Chelenza, offensive lineman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Alan Wallace, offensive lineman, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Demontray Pritchett, offensive lineman, Mobile, Alabama
Hayden Carver, offensive lineman, Savannah, Missouri
Gannon Wallace, tight end, Guymon, Oklahoma