Fairless Hills: The ‘Skins took the short drive to Pennsbury’s M.E.F. Stadium to meet Coach Galen Snyder and his Falcons for the last regular season game of 2025. The Falcons are 1-8 and the ‘Skins 6-3. The Falcons are celebrating Senior Night and the crowd brought their blankets as temps are in the low 50s..
Carter Clee Photos by Jesse Garber_005
Pennsbury won the toss and elected to defer. The 'Skins proceeded to march down the field with a combination of Michael Eckart and Carter Clee runs and short passes to Brock Williams. Clee ran it in from the 4 for a quick TD. Stephen Buczelk was good for the extra point and the score was ‘Skins 7 – Falcons 0.
Pennsbury then ate up the remaining 7 minutes of the first quarter working their ground game. Fourteen plays later they made it to the ‘Skins’ 15 as 1st quarter ended.
Reversing sides, the Falcons quickly scored on an 8 yard Luke Beighley run. Angelo Pereira's kick was good. Score was all even at 7 - 7.
Pereira then kicked off and the ‘Skins started from their own 40. Clee pummeled his way through Falcon defenders for 15 and Williams caught a beautiful Eckart pass for 33 yards. Clee caught a screen pass and ran it in for a TD. Buczek's kick was good and the score was ‘Skins 14 – Falcons 7.
The Falcons quickly went 3 and out.
Pennsbury’s David Kane did the punting honors and Nick Sassano returned the ball to the Falcons’ 41, giving the ‘Skins great field position to start their drive but they stalled and the Falcons took over on downs on their own 33.
Photos by Jesse Garber_007
The Falcons were at their 44 when Owen Swartz and Corey Keenoy-Webb sacked Jack Arndt for a 9 yard loss which put Pennsbury in a 3rd and 22 situation. Arndt tried a Hail Mary pass but Nick Sassano had the receiver well covered.
With 2 minutes left in the half, the punt went to the ‘Skins but a holding penalty pushed them back to their own 19. Then Eckart lobbed a stunning 43 yard pass to Nick Sassano who made a unbelievable catch even with a Falcon defender too close for comfort. However, the ball was fumbled and recovered by the Falcons on their 20.
Pennsbury got a few runs in before the 1st half ended, Score was “Skins 14 – Falcons 7.
Neshaminy’s Buczek kicked off to start the 2nd half and the Falcons started on their own 35. But a false start penalty, their first of the night, forced a punt.
Stephen Buczek Photos by Jesse Garber
With the ‘Skins in possession, Eckart, Clee and a key 17 yard Mike Sassano catch brought the ‘Skins to the Falcon’s 25. Clee then pushed hard against Falcon defenders to gain 16. Eckart then throws a bomb to Mike Sassano in the end zone for a TD. Buczek added the extra point and the score was ‘Skins 21 – Falcons 7.
The Falcons avoided having to punt due to two Neshaminy penalties, but Mike Sassano intercepted the ball which put the ‘Skins right on their own 28.
On the first play of the Neshaminy possession, Eckart showed his explosive running abilities as he rushed for 50 yards to bring the ‘Skins into Falcon territory. He then threw a bullet to Mike Sassano for a TD. Buczek split the uprights and the score was ‘Skins 28 – Falcons 7.
The Falcons then moved the ball to their 32 but Mike Sassano intercepted a pass and returned the ball for a TD, his third of the quarter. Buczek was good for the extra point and the score was ‘Skins 35 – Falcons 7 as the clock ran out on the 3rd quarter.
Starting from their 30 , the Falcons fought hard for yardage as Kaiden Brown and Luke Beighley powered their way down to midfield but they turned the ball over on downs.
Cayden Weaver Photos by Jesse Garber_024
With the ball on the Falcons’ 45, the ‘Skins’ Cayden Weaver took over the rushing responsibilities. But the ‘Skins turned the ball over on downs on the Falcons’ 37.
The Falcons came back and scored on a 48 yard Beighley run. The Pereira kick was good and the score went to ‘Skins 35 – Falcons 14.
Captains for tonight's game - #1 Michael Eckart, #9 Carson Schneider, #52 Owen Swartz and #54 Milo Makes.
Playing the Falcons is always a big game. Hats off to Jack Arndt, only a sophomore, who played in the QB position and Luke Beighley and Cayden Brown who both fought hard for all of their rushing yards.
You can re-watch the game here.
Good night Mrs. B
BOXSCORE
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| Neshaminy | 7 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 35 |
| Pennsbury | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Team | Qtr | Time | Description | NHS | OPP |
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| N | 1 | 7:36 | 4 yard TD run Carter Clee and Stephen Buczek kick is good | 7 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 11:07 | 8 yard TD run Luke Beighley and Angelo Pereira kick was good | 7 | 7 |
| N | 2 | 9:04 | 21 yard TD Clee and Buczek kick is good | 14 | 7 |
| N | 3 | 5:22 | 11 yard Mike Sassano catch in end zone for a TD and Bucxek kick is good | 21 | 7 |
| N | 3 | 1:55 | 32 yard Mike Sassano catch for a TD and Buczek kick is good | 28 | 7 |
| N | 3 | 0:27 | Mike Sassano pick 6 and Buczek kick is good | 35 | 7 |
| P | 4 | 3:15 | 48 yard TD run Beighley and Pereira kick was good | 35 | 14 |
Sterling Limo Players of the Week
Sterling Limo Honor Roll
Michael Eckart, Neshaminy – The senior quarterback completed 19 of 24 passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns in Neshaminy’s 35-14 win over Pennsbury in the annual rivalry game. He also had 97 rushing yards on nine carries.
QB Michael Eckart | Photos by Jesse Garber
Photos
Photos courtesy of Jesse Garber
For more game photos go to Jesse Garber on Zenfolio
VIDEO
Video by Nate Hall '13 | Nathaniel Hall Portfolio
Video courtesy of Statistician Nick Rapciewicz