PAXTON, Massachusetts — Sophomore tailback John Smith carried 26 times for 258 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday afternoon, powering Husson University of Bangor to a 46-7 Eastern Collegiate Football Conference victory over Anna Maria.
Smith’s effort pushed him to 2,029, second most in Eagles history. He needs only 291 rushing yards to surpass Justin Lindie of Winslow. Julius Williams is the all-time leader with 3,591 yards.
Smith also became the third Husson player to accumulate 20 career touchdowns.
Smith’s performance included a 64-yard scoring run on the Husson’s first play. He also added TD runs of 24 and 5 yards as Husson amassed 491 yards of offense.
QB Joe Seccareccia completed 10 of 20 passes good for 164 yards and three scores with an interception. He threw a 32-yard TD pass to Robenson Saintard (4 receptions, 67 yds.), a 50-yard bomb to Kadeem Edge (2-60) and a 6-yarder to Deion Wiggins (2-18).
Seccareccia also had a 2-yard scoring run.
Despite having the ball for just 4:55 in the first quarter, the Eagles totaled four touchdowns, 26 points and 169 yards of offense in the frame.
Husson (3-1 overall, 2-0 ECFC) allowed only 131 total yards and 10 first downs. The Eagles forced six turnovers.
Bryant Wade led Husson with six tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Kenny Sweet added six tackles and a recovery.
For Anna Maria (0-5, 0-2 ECFC), Joe D’Onofrio recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown. Michael Sinto made 11 tackles.
Dylan Copeland tallied nine tackles, a forced fumble and an interception.
NOTE: The original version of this story contained errors in regard to Smith’s career standing for rushing and touchdowns at Husson and misidentified the Eagles’ all-time rushing leader.