Warriors Defense Shines as Lycoming Overcomes Wilkes Colonels, 27-14

A WOLnews Photo (Image: John Green)

EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. – As the fourth quarter began, Wilkes made a stop on fourth-and-one to get the ball at the Lycoming 41 and they drove down to the 20-yard line, but a sack helped Lycoming get the ball back and a 78-yard drive later, the No. 22 Lycoming College football team withstand a threat from Wilkes University before posting a 27-14 Middle Atlantic Conference win at Ralston Field on a beautiful, Saturday, Sept. 26.

Lycoming Football Video - Warriors Vs, King's Hightlights

David Person Field (Image: John Green)

Highlights from Lycoming's 28-13 win against King's. The win moved Lycoming up to #22 in the country and Cole Welham was named to the d3football.com Team of the Week highlighted by 3 Sacks.

Lycoming Football - Welham claims spot on D3football Team of the Week

Photo Courtesy of Lycoming Sports Information

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Junior Cole Welham (Lewistown, Pa./Lewistown Area) picked up another honor for his stellar effort against King’s, earning a slot on the D3football.com Team of the Week, the website announced on Thursday, Sept. 25.

Lycoming Football Video - Cole Welham MAC Defensive Player of the Week

#56 Jr DL Cole Welham (Image: John Green)

Humble is the word for Cole as he talkes about the Lycoming defense. He gives some insight on the Defensive preparation for Wilkes.

Scouting Report reveals Lycoming will be challenged at Wilkes

QB Tyler Jenny scrambles for yardage in 2013 battle (Image: John Green)

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Having moved up a slot in the D3football.com poll, the 22nd-ranked Lycoming College football team will look to start the season 4-0 for the first time since 2003 when it heads to Middle Atlantic Conference foe Wilkes on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Lycoming Football Video - John Sibel talks Wilkes and "the catch that wasn't!"

John Sibel "The Air Express" pulls another one down (Photo by John Green)

One of the hardest workers at Lycoming John Sibe is coming into his own as a WR.

Lycoming Football Video - Mike Clark talks King's and Wilkes games

Lycoming Head Coach Mike Clark (Photo by John Green)

Lycoming head coach Mike Clark talkes about Wilkes dynamic offense similar to the Oregon Spread offense and what Lycoming will do to defend it. Also, Mike has high praise for Wilkes coach Trey Brown, their Sophomore QB Ryan Dailey and believes the Wilkes defense is on of the toughest the Warriors will face.

Lycoming's Craig Needhammer set to break running back records.

2013 File Photo: Criag Needhammer goes airborne against Wilkes (Photo by John Green)

"If you want it bad enough, you can overcome any barrier."

With 35 career touchdowns scored (32 rushing, three receiving), senior Craig Needhammer is tied for the school record with by Tim Dumas (1996-99). So Craig is set to be the all time running back hitting pay dirt in Warriors history. Of course, many have said he is too small, not rugged enough. This is a statement for "If you want it bad enough, you can overcome any barrier." Football does resemble life lessons.

Lycoming Football Video - Warriors Jr WR Pat Whalen Scores Against King's

A WOLnews photo by John Green

Another wide receiver Jr Pat Whalen scores third touchdown for the Warriors late in the second quarter against King's

Yardley's John Sibel leads Lycoming receiving effort in win over King's College

#1 Sr WR John Sibel (A WOLnews photo by John Green)

WILLIAMSPORT – Another efficient performance, both offensively and defensively, helped the 23rd-ranked Lycoming College football team to a 28-13 win over King’s College in Middle Atlantic Conference action on Saturday, Sept. 20 at David Person Field.

MACfb Video Highlight - Kings Touchdown against Lycoming

A WOLnews Photo by John Green

Touchdown by King's Jr TB Patrick Robinson.

2014 Lycoming Football - Warriors Ryan Umpleby scores on Tyler Jenny pass

A WOLnews photo by John Green

Jr WR Ryan Umpleby scores against King's for a 14-0 lead.

Lycoming Football Video - Warriors goal line stand against King's

A WOLnews photo by John Green

First and goal for King's at the Lycoming 5 yard line and the Warriors put on a classic goal line stand.

Welham named MAC Defensive Player of the Week

Junior Cole Welham made 10 tackles, six for loss, and added three sacks against King's to earn the MAC Defensive Player of the Week award. (Photo courtesy of Lycoming Sports Information)

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Junior Cole Welham (Lewistown, Pa./Lewistown Area) helped the Lycoming College football team to another solid defensive performance that included five sacks and 11 tackles for loss in a 28-13 win over King’s, helping Welham earn his first career Middle Atlantic Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors, the conference office in Annville, Pa., announced on Sunday, Sept. 21.

2014 Lycoming Football Video - Craig Needhammer Scores first against King's

Photo by John Green

Sr RB Craig Needhammer scores on a 5 yard run making it 7-0 halfway through the first quarter Saturday.

Hey John Sibel! I think you made that catch and here is why!

Look at the evidence of that fantastic catch John Sibel made against King's on Saturday, September 20th. The Ref's said no catch, but I think you made the catch. Look at each photo and you make your own decision.

Fantastic one hand grab!

Still a catch here!

2014 Lycoming Football - Sr QB Tyler Jenny talk about the King's win

Sr QB Tyler Jenny (A WOLnews Photo by John Green)

Senior Tyler Jenny (Glasgow, Pa./Glendale) was brilliant, as he crossed 200 yards for the third straight week, completing 19-of-27 passing for 253 yards and two touchdowns, as he dropped passes to a career-high 10 receivers. He was not sacked for the second time in three games.