10/11/25
Complete Game Coverage: SWO - 14. Pender – 50. SWO - 14. Pender – 50.
“Stable Talk” Post-game Analysis: LINK
Photos (courtesy of Kay McCloskey): LINK
Stallion Video Highlights: LINK
Pregame Speech from 4-Star General, Mike Scaparrotti: LINK
My apologies—I wasn’t in an ideal position to record General Scaparrotti's speech. As a result, the audio is faint. Please turn your volume to the maximum to listen.
🔥 Turning Point SWO — Friday, October 10, 2025
At some point in the future, I believe we’ll all look back on this night as “Turning Point SWO.” If you only glance at the final score (50–14), you’ll miss the deeper story. Yes, it resembled last week’s 53–12 result, but the effort, execution, heart, passion, and TEAMWORK were on an entirely different level vs. Pender. Things aren’t always what they apper to be on the surface.
Last week vs. East Duplin was a low point—demoralizing and hard to watch. It could have easily led to the Stallions just going through the motions to finish the season. But after last night? I absolutely cannot wait for the next game!
🎖️ Special Thanks to General Scaparrotti
A heartfelt Stallion Nation THANK YOU to my friend, retired 4-Star General Mike “Scap” Scaparrotti and his wife Cindy for spending several hours with the team. At 4:00 PM, General Scaparrotti delivered a powerful message about:
- Persevering through adversity
- Building each other up
- Prioritizing team over self
- Trusting the process
Words of experience. Words of wisdom. Words of inspiration.
🏈 Fired Up and Bought In
We were also fortunate to hear Head Coach Zach Garvey speak to the team just before kickoff. It was electric—Scap and I were ready to suit up ourselves! The coaches are 100% committed to this team and its legacy. And after last night, I believe the players have officially bought in.
Postgame, an emotional Coach Garvey told the team how much he wants success for them. He praised their resilience and unity, and he made a powerful promise: “It’s coming! I promise you it’s coming!”
I believe him. The switch has been flipped. The Stallions are now a team.
Remember October 10, 2025… Turning Point SWO.
🛣️ Next Week: Road Trip to Heide-Trask
Trask stands at 3–4 overall and 1–1 in the conference. Like us, they’ve faced East Duplin—losing 38–6 last night.
This matchup feels evenly balanced and very winnable for SWO. The key will be:
- Establishing a consistent offensive threat
- Sustaining drives instead of relying solely on “chunk” plays
- Wearing down the opponent over time
But most importantly, we must nurture and grow the team spirit that sparked against Pender. That spark needs to ignite and catch fire!
I plan to be there to witness the ignition. I hope you will be too.
Game Summary:
General Scaparrotti leads the coin toss ceremony which the Stallions win and defer to the second halftime
Pender with an impressive opening drive (all rusihing) for a TD and 2-pt conv. Pen-8. SWO-0. 8:00 Q1
SWO offense not able to gain headway in Q1 but defense is playing inspired and keeps Pen contained.
Still 8-0 at end of Q1
Trenton Scribner with a huge sack of Pender QB on 4th down @ SWO 12!!
Stallions unable to move the ball of offense and Pender takes advantage.
Pender QB sweeps left for 10 yard TD. Tito Escalara stops Pen 2-pt try. Pen up 14-0 6:06 Q2
Davion Cephus with a nifty ball fake and thrilling 66 yard Stallion TD! Ton Bolden adds 2-pt conversion
Pen lead cut to 14-8
Pender QB with a long carry to setup Patriots TD. Pen 22. SWO 8. 5:11 Q2
SWO moving the ball well with a chance to cut into the lead as we approach halftime.
Cephus’ pass goes just over the fingertips of Stallion receiver and Pender returns it 70 yards for TD.
Stallions make a push as halftime approaches but Pender intercepts near the goalline.
Pender up 30-8 at the half.
Both teams trade turnovers to open Q3.
Price Corbett with a massive body slam of Pender QB on 3rd down deep in Stallion territory!
SWO puts together its most impressive offensive series of the season. Nice mix of running and passing.
Scintillating 24 yard option executed by Cephus and Bolden. ‘Ton’ gets the TD. Lead cut to 30-13 3:41 Q3
Scribner comes up big again with a 4th down sack at the SWO 10 yard line. Momentum favoring SWO!
Unfortunate, SWO forced to punt from deep in it’s own territory. Punt is blocked.
Pender recovers at SWO 1 yard line and scores an easy TD
Pender adds 2 more TD’s late to inflate the margin of victory. A
FINAL: Pender – 50. SWO – 14. Pender improves to 7-0. SWO falls to 0-6.
GO STALLIONS!!!
#OnceAStallionAlwaysAStallion
