West Palm Beach – The Keiser Seahawks opened their Sun Conference schedule with a historic performance, crushing the Night Hawks 80-0 on Saturday. The 80 points set a new school record, surpassing the previous high of 69 set at Warner in October 2023.
Record‑setting offense and stifling defense
Keiser, now 3-1 overall and 1-0 in Sun Conference play, outgained the Night Hawks 459‑57 in total yards. The Seahawks amassed 255 rushing yards and 204 passing yards, converting 28 first downs compared with the opponent’s three. Every red‑zone trip resulted in a touchdown, and the team committed no turnovers.
Quarterback JT Tabora achieved a perfect 14‑for‑14 passing performance, a school‑record 100% completion rate (minimum ten attempts), throwing for 153 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Dallas Desouza added two touchdown catches on five receptions for 89 yards, moving his career total to 1,245 receiving yards, fourth‑all‑time in Keiser history.
Key playmakers and defensive highlights
Running back Jontay Hais scored three touchdowns, while Raphael Ekechi added two and Varian Terry capped the scoring with a 15‑yard run with just 20 seconds left. Defensive back Joshua McDowell recorded two interceptions, returning the second 26 yards for a touchdown – the Seahawks’ first non‑offensive score of the season – and also forced a fumble.
Special teams contributed as well: kicker Dorian Hall was perfect on extra points (8‑for‑8) and added a 45‑yard field goal. Returner Terrance Smith Jr. amassed 67 punt‑return yards, including a 50‑yard return.
Historical context and upcoming matchup
The victory marked Keiser’s eighth shutout in program history; the last came on Oct. 25, 2025, when the Seahawks beat Webber International 45‑0. The team now boasts a 27‑game winning streak in Sun Conference play and a 31‑game conference winning streak overall.
Following the dominant win, the Seahawks, who finished second in the NAIA last season, will host the Florida Memorial Lions on Saturday at their West Palm Beach campus, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m.
Season outlook
Keiser began the season with a 21‑14 loss to Division II Anderson (South Carolina) on Sept. 5, but the program has rebounded strongly, posting a 9‑0 record in conference openers and a 39‑11 all‑time road record. The team’s balanced attack and disciplined defense suggest they will remain a top contender in the Sun Conference this year.
Original reporting: WPBF (Treasure Coast / Hearst) — read the source article.
