Heidenreich, Horvath Lead Navy to 34-31 Win over Air Force
Eli Heidenreich set Navy records with 243 receiving yards and three touchdown catches as Blake Horvath threw for 339 yards in a 34-31 win, Navy officials said.
- In Annapolis on Saturday, Navy edged Air Force 34-31, with Blake Horvath throwing three TDs to Eli Heidenreich.
- The result boosts Navy Midshipmen's standing for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy, awarded to the round-robin winner among Navy, Air Force Falcons and Army.
- Big individual numbers underpinned the result as Eli Heidenreich, Navy receiver, set a record with 243 receiving yards and Blake Horvath, Navy quarterback, posted a career-high 339 passing yards.
- Navy clawed back repeatedly and tied the game three times, including 31-all on Jonah Dawson's first career catch, before Nathan Kirkwood's field goal with 6:47 remaining gave Navy the lead.
- The Falcons leaned on Szarka and Bruin Fleischmann, who combined for 212 passing yards, 152 rushing yards, and 166 receiving yards with multiple scores.
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Navy football edges Air Force, 34-31, behind record-setting performances
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