Stevens College Athletic Program

Football

The Stevens Football Team has established a winning tradition in the Seaboard Conference over the past three years, capturing the league title in 5 out of the last 6 years, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.

Head Coach Andy Loucks looks to continue those winning ways with the capable assistance of fellow coaches Joe Wysock, Rob Monzon, Joe Ganse, Derek Butler and Doug Kopp.

The task will not be an easy one as the St. Francis JV have been added to a schedule, which includes the likes of Army Prep, Valley Forge Academy, and archrival Williamson Trade School.

2006 Football Roster

2006 - 2007 Football Schedule

Stevens Starts with Plenty of Optimism
- By Mike Gross, Sunday News Sports Writer

Central Grad Reifsnyder Leads Local Contingent
-By Dave Bryne, New Era Correspondent

Game News 2006

West Point Prep gets past Stevens, 35-20

The Black Knights used a stingy defense to hold the bulldogs off, 35-20, Saturday. Big plays were the name of the game, Army used a big play passing game to race out to a 21-6 halftime lead.

The offense was lead by sophomore running back, Jakeel Lay, who caught touchdown passes of 25 and 14 yards from QB's Tyler Reifsnyder and Dan Beatty. Beatty relieved Reifsnyder in the fourth quarter after he experienced some blurred vision.

The defense was paced by sophomore outside linebacker, Kyle Crum. Crum returned a blocked punt 40 yards for a touchdown, his third defensive touchdown this season. The Bulldog defensive line stepped up and shut down the explosive Black Knight rushing attack limiting them to less than 100 yards for the game.

Stevens looks to rebound on Sunday, as they travel to Loretto, PA to take on the Red Flash of Saint Francis University. This is the first meeting in several years between the Bulldogs and the Red Flash JV. The Red Flash are 1-1, while the Bulldogs enter the game 3-2.

Stevens goes on romp

Stevens College annihilated Walter Reed Army Medical College, 67-0, Saturday at home to improve to 2-1 on the season. Walter Reed drops to 0-3 with the loss.

The Bulldogs defense held Walter Reed to minus 11 yards of total offense and forced 10 punts, two turnovers, a fumble, and an interception.

Freshman backup quarterback Dan Beatty threw for 69 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown. Regular starting quarterback Tyler Reifsnyder (Manheim Central), left the game early in the second quarter to give Beatty game experience after Stevens built a 20 point advantage.

Alex Jones turned in another fine performance on special teams for the Bulldogs, recording 130 punt return yards and a touchdown, his second in two games.

Stevens returns to action at 1:30 pm Saturday, when they host Williamson Trade in the Hammer Bowl. The Bulldogs will defend a title they have held for eight years.

Stevens Downs Berean, 29-6 - 9/16/06

Stevens defeated Berean Institute, 29-6, in the first ever meeting between the two Pennsylvania schools. Neither team could muster much of an offensive attack in the 1st half on the muddy turf at Bevilaquea Stadium. The only 1st half points came on a punt snap miscue by Berean, leading to a safety, making the halftime score 2-0 Stevens.

In the 2nd half, the Bulldogs exploded for 21 unanswered points led by the passing of Tyler Reifsnyder, 6-7 for 157 yards 1 TD 1INT, and the running of Kenny King, 4 rushes for 58 yards 1 TD. Reifsnyder connected with sophomore receiver Terrell Davis 3 times for 117 yards setting up two of the third quarter touchdowns. The Bulldog offense churned out 142 yards on the ground lead by King and sophomore Jakeel Lay, 18 rushes for 49 yards.

The Dawg defense pressured and punished the Bears all day, giving up a mere 40 yards rushing and 86 yards passing on the day. The defense was lead by sophomore linebackers Josh Higgins, 11 tackles, and Kevin Stellar, 7 tackles 1 sack and a tackle for loss. Freshman corner, Alex Jones, returned a second half punt 55 yards to break the game open in the 3rd quarter.

The Bulldogs even their record to 1-1, while Berean drops to 0-2 on the year. Stevens hosts the Warriors of Walter Reed next Saturday at 1:30pm. The game has been moved from Bethesda, MD to Lancaster due to field conditions.

Stevens falls to Alfred State - 9/2/06
Stevens College lost its football season opener against Alfred State 29-13 Saturday in Hornell, NY. This marks the third straight year the Bulldogs have lost to Alfred State to open the season.

Alfred used big plays and a solid rushing attack, 457 yards and four touchdowns, to beat the Dogs in a driving rainstorm Saturday. The Pioneers also had "Lady Luck" on their side Saturday, two Alfred State fumbles turned into two touchdowns, 64 yards and 48 yards, for the Pioneers.

Stevens' was lead by the passing of Tyler Reifsnyder, 20 of 31 for 279 yards 1 TD 1INT, and the receiving of Chris McCaffrey, 127 yards 1 TD. Reifsynder hooked up with McCaffrey for an 83 yard touchdown in the 1st half to tie the score 7-7. Kyle Ritter powered in from the 3 yard line to make the score 16-13 late in the 3rd quarter.

The Bulldogs return to action in their home opener September 16th against Berean Institute at 1:30pm.