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Gallery: Liverpool gets 1st win, 53-28, over Henninger

Cade Clouthier (No. 6) and Alex Ruston (No. 10) celebrate Clouthier's first touchdown of the game.
Cade Clouthier (No. 6) and Alex Ruston (No. 10) celebrate Clouthier's first touchdown of the game. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Ryan Metzler knocks in an extra point for Liverpool.
Ryan Metzler knocks in an extra point for Liverpool. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
When Alex Doughty was in the game at quarterback, Henninger ran a lot of option sets.
When Alex Doughty was in the game at quarterback, Henninger ran a lot of option sets. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Clouthier proved tough to bring down, sliding out of tackles on multiple occasions.
Clouthier proved tough to bring down, sliding out of tackles on multiple occasions. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Eric Sparkman had an early interception for Henninger which he bobbled before eventually hauling it in.
Eric Sparkman had an early interception for Henninger which he bobbled before eventually hauling it in. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Craig Reeves hauled in two passes for the Black Knights.
Craig Reeves hauled in two passes for the Black Knights. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Doughty carried the ball eight times for Henninger.
Doughty carried the ball eight times for Henninger. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Sparkman caught six balls for the Black Knights on Friday.
Sparkman caught six balls for the Black Knights on Friday. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Doughty attempted 19 passes in the Henninger loss.
Doughty attempted 19 passes in the Henninger loss. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Darreon Nixon picked up eight carries for the Warriors, including a touchdown run.
Darreon Nixon picked up eight carries for the Warriors, including a touchdown run. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Nixon's first two carries came on jet sweep runs out of the wildcat formation.
Nixon's first two carries came on jet sweep runs out of the wildcat formation. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Clouthier spoke after the game about he focused on improving his footwork and juking in the offseason.
Clouthier spoke after the game about he focused on improving his footwork and juking in the offseason. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Doughty was intercepted on two consecutive passes in the first half.
Doughty was intercepted on two consecutive passes in the first half. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Somehow, Joseph Valerino (No. 80) came down with this ball for his second interception of Doughty.
Somehow, Joseph Valerino (No. 80) came down with this ball for his second interception of Doughty. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Valerino's interceptions both came in the first half.
Valerino's interceptions both came in the first half. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Before the game, Henninger got fired up near one end zone.
Before the game, Henninger got fired up near one end zone. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Jacob Vacco had two touchdown runs of 45 yards in the contest.
Jacob Vacco had two touchdown runs of 45 yards in the contest. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Metzler also was the kickoff man for the Warriors.
Metzler also was the kickoff man for the Warriors. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Henninger worked much of its passing offense through bubble screens to the perimeter.
Henninger worked much of its passing offense through bubble screens to the perimeter. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Elijah Underwood carried the ball three times for Henninger and caught five passes.
Elijah Underwood carried the ball three times for Henninger and caught five passes. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Twice, Liverpool struggled to handle punts, but neither time lost the ball.
Twice, Liverpool struggled to handle punts, but neither time lost the ball. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Myquell Brown had the most rushes for the Black Knights, picking up 58 yards on 15 carries.
Myquell Brown had the most rushes for the Black Knights, picking up 58 yards on 15 carries. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Gavin Cook, who threw this pass, played much of the second half after replacing Doughty.
Gavin Cook, who threw this pass, played much of the second half after replacing Doughty. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor
Late in the game, Henninger tried multiple onside kicks. This one made it just through the hands of No. 20, Jy'rell Thomas.
Late in the game, Henninger tried multiple onside kicks. This one made it just through the hands of No. 20, Jy'rell Thomas. Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor

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By Max Freund Asst. Photo Editor

Liverpool and Henninger were both seeking their first win of the season on Friday night. It was the Warriors (1-2) that got the win, behind 300 yards of rushing as a team to beat the Black Knights, 53-28. The tailback and fullback duo of Cade Clouthier and Jacob Vacco was too much for the hosts to handle as the pair combined for six touchdowns in the win.

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Published on September 15, 2018 at 12:27 am
Contact Max: mefreund@syr.edu

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