Devin Page leads Kellenberg to 5-0 start
Devin Page, Kellenberg quarterback, looks for an open receiver during a Nassau-Suffolk CHSFL game against host St. John the Baptist on Saturday. Credit: James Escher
Kellenberg quarterback Devin Page lined up early in the fourth quarter of a tight game knowing someone needed to make a play.
So he did it himself.
The senior dropped back to pass, saw some daylight and scrambled 80 yards for a touchdown in Kellenberg's 27-7 victory over St. John the Baptist on Saturday.
"I read the defense pre-snap," Page said. "I see what I like, what I don’t like. I roll out, look for guys. Nobody’s there. Open field is mine, so I’m there to take it.”
The touchdown broke the game open and gave the Firebirds a 21-7 lead, just a few plays after the Cougars missed a field goal that would have closed the gap to just four points.
St. John the Baptist head coach Phil Alba said the gameplan coming in was to try to contain Page, who he said was "the most prolific player on the field."
The Cougars were successful for the most part, limiting Page to 4-for-10 passes for 43 yards and two interceptions.
With the focus on Page, Kellenberg senior running back Ethan Cumming helped the Firebirds grab an early 14-0 lead with two rushing touchdowns. Cumming finished the day with 41 yards on 10 carries.
Following the kickoff, St. John's junior Christopher King intercepted Page on the Firebird’s 20-yard line, setting up another chance to score. But the Kellenberg defense thwarted the threat when senior safety Sean Cannon came away with an interception.
