The Newark Charter Patriots defeated the Odessa Ducks, 13-0, on September 11 to improve to 2-0 this season.

The Odessa Fire Company displays a large American flag from one of its engines as Odessa celebrated Military Appreciation Night.

First responders stand along the railing watching as Odessa and Newark Charter play on Friday night.

The Odessa student section dressed in USA colors get ready to cheer on their Ducks before the game.

Ducks senior Nakai Hann runs the ball against Newark Charter’s defense.

Patriot senior Austin Gbadegbe is brought down by a Duck defender after gaining yardage on the run.

Odessa senior Thomas Ngateh leaps into the air and focuses on catching the ball for an interception.

Odessa senior Thomas Ngateh looks for running room after intercepting the pass.

Newark Charter junior Lucas Erunchak jumps in the endzone following one of his two touchdown runs against Odessa.

Patriot senior Maxwell Laznik finds a small window of running room against the Odessa defense.

(To read more about Newark Charter’s win click here.)

Duck senior Xavier Terrell runs down the right side as the Ducks move toward the endzone.

Newark Charter freshman Jordan Butler dives for a loose ball while Odessa senior Thomas Ngateh does the same.

Odessa quarterback Nicklas Bateman loads up for a deep pass downfield.

Newark Charter senior defensive back Cayden Anderson intercepts the pass and gives possession back to the Patriots. This was one of two interceptions for Newark Charter in the game.

Patriot senior Maxwell Laznik watches as his teammates set up their blocks, choosing which running lane to take.

Patriot quarterback, Chase Kennedy, takes a knee securing Newark Charter’s first win against Odessa in program history.

All photos courtesy of Dave Reeder. To see more of Dave’s work follow him on Instagram @bfr_photo

Ryan Colasanti joins Delaware Live following four years at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. There he covered multiple sports for the school’s radio station as both a reporter and editor. Ryan is excited to return back to the state and cover all things Delaware sports.