WILKES-BARRE, PA (November 3, 2022) -- In their final home contest of the 2022 regular season as well as their final Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) match up of their 2022 slate, the King's College football team returns home to McCarthy Stadium to host Misericordia University. The Monarchs dominated Alvernia University in their last contest, handing the Golden Wolves a 41-14 loss after exploding for 28 unanswered first-half points and a balanced team effort on the road. The Cougars are looking to snap a five-game losing streak as their last win came back on September 17.

Event Details:
Opponent: Misericordia University (2-6, 1-5 MAC)
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pa. - McCarthy Stadium (Directions)
Tickets: Adults - $5, Seniors & Non-King's Students - $2, King's Students & Children 6 and Under - Free
Live Coverage: (Live Video)(Live Stats)

Things to Know:
King's vs. Misericordia Game Notes
King's vs. Misericordia Flip Card
Tailgating Policy
Pet Policy
Spectator Policy



The Coaches: Jeff Knarr is in his 13th season (12th with a season) with the Monarchs, as he is only the second coach of King's College football since 1991. Knarr took over for Rich Mannello, who was the head coach since football was reinstated at King's in 1993. Today is the 119th game that Knarr has been the head coach of the Monarchs. John Davis is in his second season at the head of the Misericordia football program as he was named the second head football coach in program history in July 2021. Prior to his stint with the Cougars, Davis posted a 15-7 record across a three-season stretch at the Apprentice School.

Looking at Misericordia: The Cougars fell, 44-7, to Stevenson on their home turf in their last game. The visiting Mustangs scored twice in the final 90 seconds of the opening half after only leading 13-7 on their way to the win in Dallas, PA last weekend. Michael Gawlik leads the run game with an average of 64.75 yards per game on 110 carries with three touchdowns, while Anthony DePalme leads the receivers with 30.29 yards on 20 catches with two touchdowns. Quarterback Tamar Sample has appeared in all eight contests so far, posting an average of 90.25 yards per game on 84 completions with two touchdowns. The Cougars defense is led by Eric Glass with his team-high 83.0 total tackles, while Xander Shaner has made 7.0 tackles for a loss of 35 yards, a team-best 3.5 sacks for 27 yards lost, and a team-leading two forced fumbles. Additionally, Tim Hill leads Misericordia with three interceptions, and Zach Stolz-Illge has secured two fumble recoveries.

Home Threads: On their senior day and last regular season home game of the 2022 season, the Monarchs will be wearing their red home jerseys with gold pants. In the King's tradition, the Monarchs will also be wearing their gold helmets this Saturday.

Single Digit Tough: The Monarchs award single digits based on merit, leadership and are retained throughout their time at King's. King's returned two single digit members from the 2021 season and added two more this past spring. Two weeks ago, the King's football program was proud to announce its most recent addition to the member of the Single Digit Tough group as they named senior defensive lineman Dallas Solomon as a Single Digit Tough Monarch. The Monarchs now have five Single Digit Tough players: Mike Karycinski (0), Joseph Carchio (1), Brendan Mozeleski (3), Dallas Solomon (8), and Brandon Cohen (9).

Captains This Weekend: The Monarchs will be represented by their 14 senior members for the coin toss this weekend. For the defense, King's will send out Andre Argueta, Matthew Evans, James Hunter, Michael Karycinski, Brendan Mozeleski, and Dylan White. For the offense, the Monarchs will send out Brandon Cohen, Bryce Dragna, Gabe Fattizzi, Joe Herman, Tyler Moore, Kyle Prescavage, Tommy Souriyavong, and Trevor Witzel.

A Look at the Monarchs:

• King's returns a core of leaders and role players on both sides of the football in 2022. For the offense, the Monarchs return All-MAC Second Team honoree in Brandon Cohen as he ranked as one of the top tight ends in the MAC, posting 28 catches for 213 yards and two touchdowns for an average of 21.30 yards per game. The defensive unit returns All-MAC First Team selection in Brendan Mozeleski as he ranked fifth in the conference with 83 total tackles for an average of 8.3 per contest. His 1.20 tackles for loss also ranked ninth in the MAC last season.
• The Monarchs return 28 seniors on their roster, including seven who have returned for their fifth year of collegiate eligibility. Sixteen of those 28 are listed on this week's two-deep, including 13 projected as starters.
• King's comes into this year's season with a total of 11 coaches on staff, and of that group three are King's graduates (Ben Bakanas, Joe Damiano, Tommy Gilmore). 
• King's was picked to finish eighth in the MAC Preseason Coaches Poll among the 11 conference schools. Misericordia was slated 9th.
• Tyler Moore leads the MAC as he averages 241.3 yards per game, completing 136 passes on 232 attempts for a 58.6 completion percentage with 14 touchdowns.
• Jayon Hailey is making a name for himself as one of the top rushers in his first collegiate season. He has now moved into the top-10 rushers in the conference as he ranks seventh with 53.6 yards per game.
• As a team, the Monarchs rank fourth in the MAC in scoring offense with 25.0 points per game. After last two weekends of impressive performance, King's now ranks third in the MAC with 337.1 yards of total offense a contest and leads the MAC in passing offense at 241.3 yards per contest with a conference-best offensive efficiency rating of 142.6.
• The King's defense has remained strong all season as they currently rank third in the conference in defending the run game, holding teams to just 100.0 rushing yards per game. The Monarchs also tie for first in interceptions with 13 while adding 189 return yards for an average of 14.5 per game. Additionally, the defensive line have posted 18 sacks for a loss of 125 yards which ties for third in the MAC.
• Tyler Carey leads the MAC receivers with 78.8 yards per game, totaling 28 catches and seven touchdowns. Michael DiGregorio is not far behind as he ranks sixth at 44.8 yards per contest with 27 catches and a touchdown, while Joe Herman ranks 13th at 34.8 yards with 24 receptions and a touchdown.
• Brandon Cohen ranks at the top of the tight ends in the MAC and ninth of all recievers, averaging 40.5 yards per game off 324 receiving yards on 20 catches.
• Joseph Carchio currently sits at 10th in the MAC with an average of 7.1 tackles per game. He is joined by Brendan Mozeleski (6.1) and Dylan White (5.9) who also rank in the top-20 in the conference in tackles per contest.
• The duo of Dallas Solomon (1.00) and Jassiem Lettsome (0.94) fall in the top-15 in the MAC in tackles for loss per game, while Solomon ranks ninth in sacks.
• The Monarchs secondary has proven to be some of the best in the conference as Teone Sherrod and Amir Gibson are two of the top three pass defenders, with Sherrod ranking first and Gibson ranking third. Sherrod also leads the MAC in interceptions with five and a conference-leading 134 return yards for a touchdown.
• The name of the game is fumbles, and Brendan Mozeleski and Dallas Solomon are tied for second among MAC competitors as they have both forced two so far this season.

Up Next: The Monarchs will conclude their 2022 regular-season slate in the 26th annual Mayor's Cup game against cross-town rival Wilkes Univeristy. King's will make the trip across town to Schmidt Stadium to defend the Mayor's Cup title with a noon kick-off in Edwardsville, Pa.