The Eagles have three starters who were part of a football team that won the District 3-5A championship and reached the state semifinals. The football season didn’t end for Colin Payne, Joey Schlaffer, and Anthony Caccese until December 3rd. Exeter’s basketball team has only had three practices with all of …
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The Eagles made history with a 31-28 victory at Gov. Mifflin in the District 3-5A championship. It’s the first District 3 title for Exeter’s football program. When I asked Colin Payne about his emotions, he said, “Words can’t describe it.” The senior quarterback was 13-21 for 161 yards with 3TD …
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Colin Payne got off to a hot start on a chilly night at Don Thomas Stadium. The senior quarterback completed his first six passes, two for scores. The Eagles jumped out to a 20-0 lead over #10 South Western in the District 3-5A opening round. The Mustangs made it interesting …
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Exeter entered Friday’s game (0-6) all-time vs. Wilson. That losing streak came to an end in a big way. The Eagles defeated the Bulldogs 42-14 in front of about 4,000 fans. Senior quarterback Colin Payne finished 11-18 for 134 yards and 2TD; both to 6’6 junior Joey Schlaffer. Payne gave …
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Colin Payne didn’t look like a first-year starting QB in the Eagles’ season opener against Central York. The Panthers are ranked #4 in the state in Class 6A by PennLive. Payne threw for 293 yards and 3TD. He went 16-24 with an INT. Exeter came up just short. The Eagles …
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Colin Payne explained how basketball has helped him on the football field. He averaged a team-high 14.5 points per game last season. The senior quarterback revealed which teammate he would not want to get hit by at the goal line. We looked ahead to the Eagles’ season opener vs. defending …
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