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From the outset, Graceland wasted no time asserting dominance. Just 16 seconds into the game, quarterback Cade Ross connected with Gerald Monroe for a 63-yard touchdown pass, igniting what would become a prolific scoring day for the Yellowjackets. Ross, who completed 22 of 38 passes for 455 yards and five touchdowns, found a rhythm early and leveraged it throughout the game. "Today was a great team win," said Head Coach Pat Ross. "A lot of guys stepped up on both sides of the ball and special teams."

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Graceland's defensive front dominated, recording seven sacks and two interceptions. Linebackers Kevin Orange Jr. and Markee Moorer Jr. led the defense with seven and six total tackles, respectively, with Orange contributing 2.5 sacks for a loss of 13 yards. Zion Trimboll and Tavin Tharpe each intercepted a pass, while the entire defensive line controlled Culver-Stockton's running game, limiting their opportunities in the backfield.

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Coach Ross expressed pride in his team's first-half resilience. "As the year continues, it's important for us to get better each week," he noted. "Our goal is to be playing our best football and peaking at the end of the season."

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Culver-Stockton responded with a quick 1-yard rushing touchdown from quarterback Drake Day, tying the game 7-7. But the Yellowjackets' Jamon McGlory answered almost immediately, breaking free for a 69-yard rushing touchdown that re-established Graceland's lead at 14-7. McGlory, who finished with 101 rushing yards on 11 attempts, led a ground attack that amassed 207 yards on the day.

Graceland's defense tightened in the second half, holding Culver-Stockton scoreless in the third quarter while increasing offensive pressure. In the third quarter, Ross and McDougl connected again on a 57-yard touchdown pass, widening the Yellowjackets' lead to 41-20. McDougl, who led the team with nine receptions for 213 yards and three touchdowns, was a constant threat to Culver-Stockton's secondary, finishing with an average of 23.7 yards per reception.

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Graceland's special teams were instrumental in maintaining field position and controlling the pace of the game. Aidan Freeman connected on 7 of 8 extra-point attempts and launched nine kickoffs averaging 53.4 yards, while returner JP Payne added 121 kickoff return yards, keeping Graceland in favorable field position.

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Graceland continued to build on its lead in the final quarter. Ross completed a third touchdown pass to McDougl for 45 yards early in the fourth, extending the lead to 48-20. Following a defensive stand that saw multiple sacks and forced punts, Brett Hamilton capped the game with a 2-yard rushing touchdown after a seven-play, 70-yard drive. Culver-Stockton scored a late 25-yard rushing touchdown by Nicholas Jarret, but by then, Graceland's victory was all but assured.

Canton, MO – Graceland University's football team continued its stellar season with an authoritative 55-27 road victory over Culver-Stockton on Saturday. With a balanced performance on both offense and defense, the Yellowjackets moved to 6-2 on the season, powered by a relentless offensive assault that included nearly 700 total yards and a staunch defensive front that limited Culver-Stockton's offensive opportunities in critical moments.

Culver-Stockton managed a second-quarter touchdown on a 21-yard pass from Day to Kyle Dixon but failed to convert the extra point, trimming Graceland's lead to 27-20. The Yellowjackets responded with a well-executed six-play, 69-yard drive capped by Ross's 2-yard touchdown pass to Deajaun McDougl. At halftime, Graceland held a 34-20 advantage.

The Yellowjackets allowed only 165 passing yards from Culver-Stockton's Day, who completed 17 of 30 attempts with one touchdown and two interceptions. Graceland's secondary maintained tight coverage, disrupting Culver-Stockton's downfield attempts and consistently forcing shorter gains.

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Graceland finished with 698 yards of total offense, including 491 passing and 207 rushing yards. The Yellowjackets managed 31 first downs and limited their turnovers to two fumbles, both of which they recovered. "I'm really proud of our team," added Coach Ross. "But there's still room for a lot of improvement."

Graceland's offensive prowess continued throughout the first quarter. After Culver-Stockton tied the score again at 14-14, Graceland regained momentum. McGlory scored on a 1-yard run, followed by a second touchdown pass to Monroe, this time from two yards out, extending the lead to 27-14 by the end of the first quarter.

With the win, Graceland solidifies its standing in the conference and looks to build on this momentum in its upcoming matchup. The Yellowjackets return to Lamoni next Saturday for a 1 p.m. kickoff against St. Ambrose University (IA) at the Huntsman Field. As Graceland continues to focus on growth and resilience, they aim to be at their peak for the season's final stretch.