Benedictine College's football squad traveled to Peru State College and emerged with a commanding 47-6 victory, a performance that highlighted both offensive firepower and defensive stability.
Dominant Offensive Display
Quarterback Patrick Heitert combined 127 passing yards with 96 rushing yards, completing 11 of 19 attempts, while running back Xiomar Hernandez added three touchdowns and contributed 66 rushing yards alongside 45 receiving yards. The offense also benefited from Isaiah Hasten's 97-yard return of a blocked PAT, which sparked a 33-point stretch that left the opposition scrambling.
The defense forced three sacks for a total loss of 21 yards, recorded two interceptions and recovered a fumble on a blocked PAT return, keeping the opposition scoreless after the early stages and allowing the Ravens to build a comfortable lead.
Kyler Haarhuis nailed a 38-yard field goal that pushed the halftime advantage to 26-6, and the Ravens finished the game with 430 total yards on 75 plays, averaging 5.7 yards per snap, underscoring the efficiency of their offensive rhythm.
Benedictine will now host William Penn University at home on Saturday at 1 p.m., a matchup that follows the visitors' 2-0 start after a narrow 14-13 win over Missouri Valley College, while the Ravens' defense, anchored by leaders Ben Gilliland and Kolbe Sexton, recorded 24 players with at least one tackle.
The decisive win not only bolstered the Ravens' confidence but also underscored the depth of their roster, with a balanced attack that combined precise passing, effective rushing and a playmaking return that turned a special‑teams mistake into a game‑changing score.