Brookstone unable to overcome six turnovers in loss to First Presbyterian.

Brookstone got a long touchdown run from Russell Blanchard and a short one from Josh Long, but six turnovers proved too much to overcome as the Cougars lost 34-13 to First Presbyterian on Friday night at Rex Knight Field.

Key play: Pick a turnover. Brookstone had six. They lost three fumbles and threw three interceptions. On the flip side, First Presbyterian had zero turnovers.

Difference makers: Vikings defensive back/receiver Armaun Smith had three interceptions. On offense he had 111 yards receiving and an 89-yard touchdown reception.

Individual stats: Russell Blanchard, Brookstone quarterback, 123 rushing, 13 carries, 1 touchdown, 23 yards passing, 3 interceptions; Richard Hill, Brookstone running back, 38 yards, 6 carries.

Dalton Cox, FPD quarterback, 14-20, 229 yards passing, 2 touchdowns, no interceptions; Maurice Gordon, FPD receiver, 4 catches, 108 yards, 2 touchdowns

Coach quote: Brookstone coach Scott Pethtel said turnovers were “definitely” the difference in the game. “We got to hold on to the ball in traffic,” he said. “And then we threw a couple of picks and they took advantage of them. But we’re not pointing fingers. We have a good team. We’ve got to improve from this and move on.”

Player quote: “I just made the right reads and made the picks,” said First Presbyterian defensive back Armaun Smith on his interceptions.

This story was originally published September 2, 2016 at 11:06 PM with the headline "Brookstone unable to overcome six turnovers in loss to First Presbyterian.."