Flags Foil Falcons Comeback Plans

MEQUON, Wis. – The Falcons battled with Benedictine in a back and forth affair in the NACC opener for both teams. The Eagles came out on top with a 31-20 victory to hand the Falcons their first loss of the 2021 season.

The Falcons drew first blood on Saturday with a 26-yard touchdown pass to junior Christian Booker (Chicago, Ill.) from senior James Linn (Chino Hills, Calif.).

Benedictine tied the game in the final seconds of the first quarter.

The Falcons regained the lead in the second quarter with a pair of field goals from freshman Andre Casas (Oswego, Ill.) from 40 and 36 yards away.

The Eagles dampened the mood with a touchdown right before halftime to take a 14-13 lead into the break.

Senior Tim Houlihan (Lockport, Ill.) caught an eight-yard pass from Linn in the third quarter to give the Falcons back the lead.

BU closed the game with 17 points to take the game.

The Falcons fought until the end and had the comeback on the mind until a pick-six in the final minute of play to dash the hopes of a comeback.

James Linn threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns in the NACC opener.

Sophomore Justice Kaneta (Brighton, Colo.) led the game with 12 tackles in the game.

The Falcons drew 10 flags for 90 yards on Saturday. 

The Falcons look to return to their winning ways on Saturday in the first road game of the year at Concordia Chicago.