The Wolves' first four drives all ended in touchdowns, leaving no doubt in the final result of the game. Quarterback Bryan Ehrlich (San Antonio, Texas) completed 6-of-9 passes for 108 yards and four touchdowns in his first collegiate start.
“I was very happy with all phases of our game tonight,” said head coach Todd Knight. “From offense to defense to special teams, it all came together.”
Senior wide receiver David Pressley (Anderson) caught touchdown passes of two and 27 yards, while Edward Gilliard (Summerville) caught a 39-yard touchdown and Cameron Winchester (Gilbert) caught a 30-yarder.
In the midst of the offensive fireworks, senior defensive end Derrell Kinard (Boiling Springs) put on a show of his own. While applying pressure to the Livingstone quarterback, Kinard made a spectacular one-handed interception and scampered 27 yards into the endzone.
By the time the Wolves’ fourth drive ended, the hosts held a 35-0 lead.
The offense was not the only bright spot of the game by any means. The defense held the Blue Bears to only 29 total yards, with a net of minus-18 on the ground. The shutout was the team's first since ending the 2008 season with a 17-0 win at Brevard, and the 55-point margin of victory was the most since another 55-point win in 2007, a 64-9 win over West Georgia.
The Wolves held the Blue Bears to 0-of-11 on third downs and forced Livingstone to punt eight times. Brian Spencer (Columbia) deflected two Blue Bears' punts, but both of those crossed the line of scrimmage, giving Spencer no blocked kicks, but neither punt went more than 10 yards.
After taking a 35-0 lead into the locker room, the reserve players made the most of chance to shine in the second half as Treginald Wilson (Mayesville) had a 35-yard touchdown carry and quarterback Parker Hite (Ninety Six) hooked up with Max Elliott (Clover) for a 23-yard touchdown pass.
The kicking game was perfect on the night, with Britt Blackmon (Kershaw) going 5-for-5 on PAT attempts and making a 41-yard field goal. Nick Kinney (Goose Creek) was 2-for-2 on PATs, made a 26-yard field goal and averaged over 37 yards per punt, with all three downed inside the Livingstone 20-yardline.
Lyndon Ingram (Columbia) was Newberry's leading rusher with 44 yards on six carries, leading 13 Wolves who carried the ball 41 times for 192 yards. Six receivers caught eight passes for 140 yards and five touchdowns, led by Pressley's three catches for 28 yards and two scores.
Dominique Walker (Rock Hill) and Arterio Arnold (Greenville) each had five tackles to lead the way for Newberry, who had 36 different players record tackles. Andre Clark (Rock Hill) and Brandon McCall (Sumter) each recorded sacks, while McCall forced two fumbles. Kinard and Brooks Burnette (Bonneau) each had interceptions with 27-yard returns.
Newberry returns to action Saturday hosting Valdosta State (1-0) for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff.
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