*Story by Alex Trevino

WILMINGTON, Ohio - The Wilmington College football team scored seemingly at will tonight as quarterback Derek Larimer torched the Capital secondary for five touchdowns and 385 yards on 23-31 passing attempts. The 49-24 victory is the Quakers fifth straight win over the Comets. The Quakers improve their record to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in Ohio Athletic Conference play. 

Offense

• Derek Larimer completed 23-31 passes for 385 yards and five touchdowns
• Nehemiah Jenkins rushed 31 times for 200 yards and one touchdown
• Lathan Jones caught seven balls for 167 yards and three touchdowns
• Seth Best was a perfect 7/7 on XP attempts

Defense

• Jarod Lee forced one fumble and had one interception to go along with his six tackles
• Senior defensive back Jalaun Covington had seven tackles and one pass breakup
• Two Quakers recorded a sack, Lincoln Washington and Noah Perry

Key Plays

1st Quarter 

• Najee Dade 51 yard punt return
• Nehemiah Jenkins one yard rushing touchdown (6-3)
• Ben Everson pass intercepted by Jarod Lee

2nd Quarter

• Derek Larimer pass complete to Lathan Johnes for a 25 yard touchdown (14-3)
• Derek Larimer pass complete to Lathan Jones for a 41 yard touchdown (21-10)
• Derek Larimer pass complete to Lathan Jones for a 25 yard touchdown (28-10)

3rd Quarter

• Derek Larimer pass complete to Saa'lih Muhammed for a 10 yard touchdown (35-17)
• Derek Larimer pass complete to Najee Dade for an eight yard touchdown (42-17)
• Troi McClary rush, fumble forced by Jarod Lee, fumble recovered by Xzerious Stinnett

4th Quarter

• Ben Everson pass intercepted by Devon Harolson
• Derek Larimer pass complete to Joseph Spann for a 35 yard touchdown (49-17)

The Quakers will be back in action Saturday, September 30 at 1:30 in University Heights to take on the John Carroll Blue Streaks.