LAKE WALES, Fla. – No. 23 Webber International University football hosted, junior college opponent, ASA Miami, Saturday afternoon, beating the Silver Storm, 23-14. Senior Brendan Deshields posted 100 yards on the ground, while Tyson Burch forced two fumbles.

The Warriors scored the first three touchdowns of the game, to build a 20-7 halftime lead. Darius Page put Webber International on the board with his tenth, capping off a 10-play 65-yard drive.

After Tyler Moldin forced a fumble on a kickoff, Webber International capitalized on the short field, when junior quarterback Billy Pavlock punched it in from a yard out. The Warriors forced an ASA Miami three-and-out on the very next drive, with sophomore Donte' Taylor taking the ensuing punt 58 yards for a touchdown.ASA Miami was able to break the shutout just before half, sending the Warriors in to half time with a 20-7 lead.

The third quarter was a defensive battle with the Warriors shutting out ASA Miami. The Silver Storm opened the fourth quarter with an early touchdown, but the Webber International defense was strong the rest of the game, securing the, 23-14, victory.

The Warriors are off next week, but return to action, Saturday, October 10, when they open Sun Conference play at home against Edward Waters.

Coach to Cure MD
Coach To Cure MD is a partnership between the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), a professional organization for over 10,000 college football coaches and staff, and Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), the largest national charity devoted exclusively to Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

In 2008 the AFCA adopted PPMD's Coach To Cure MD program as one of their charity efforts. One reason the AFCA was drawn to Coach To Cure MD was because of the unique parallels between Duchenne, a disorder which robs young men of precious muscle strength and college football, a game where young men are at the peak of their muscle strength.

This season the Warriors hosted three-year old Ben Rodriguez, who was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and his family. Ben and his family ran out on to the field with the Warriors and were honored at half time. It is the hope of Webber International and the Rodriguez family to raise awareness of this disease that affects 1 in 3,500 children.

To make a contribution to Coach to Cure MD and to Parent Muscular Dystrophy, text CURE to 90999 to make a $5 donation.