Thomas leads Arsenal Tech’s ground attack in 50-0 win over Phalen

Staff Report

INDIANAPOLIS — Arsenal Tech spread the scoring among six players and kept Phalen Leadership Academy off the scoreboard Friday, earning a 50-0 victory in an Indiana high school football game.

Quentin Thomas rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns on just five carries to lead the Titans (4-5). Phalen fell to 2-6.

Tech’s running game supplied five touchdowns, with Thomas, Andrew Booker, Anquan Broner and Jamarie Vinson all reaching the end zone. The Titans finished with 258 rushing yards on 17 attempts, averaging 15.2 yards per carry.

Booker contributed 62 yards and a touchdown on six carries. Vinson added 49 yards and a score on four attempts, while Broner gained 45 yards and scored once on two carries.

Freshman quarterback Amier Baskins added two touchdown passes, completing six of 12 attempts for 136 yards. Armani Baskin and Desmond Howell each caught a scoring pass, giving Tech another way to build its advantage.

Baskin finished with two receptions for 53 yards. Howell’s lone catch went for a 20-yard touchdown.

While the offense produced seven touchdowns, Tech’s defense prevented Phalen from answering. Xavier Williams led the Titans with 10 tackles, including a sack, and Howell added seven tackles.

Kevin Shelton recorded six tackles and a sack. Caleb Neely also finished with six tackles, including two for loss, as Tech recorded four tackles for loss overall.

The Titans added takeaways to the defensive effort. John Davis intercepted a pass, and Rob Glenn recovered a fumble and returned it 22 yards.

Tech finished with 394 yards of offense, pairing its productive ground game with Baskins’ passing to complete the shutout victory.