Trent Grotjan threw two touchdown passes and rushed for 50 yards, but Webber International University men’s football could not complete its comeback against Ave Maria University on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Warrior Turf Field in Babson Park, Florida.
Ave Maria University defeated Webber International University 21-19 during Webber’s Homecoming, Alumni Weekend and Breast Cancer Awareness game. The loss left Webber International at 2-4 overall and 0-2 in SUN Conference play, while Ave Maria moved to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in the conference.
Ave Maria builds an early lead
Ave Maria scored a touchdown in the first quarter and added another early in the second to take a 14-0 lead. Webber International answered with 3:06 remaining in the first half when Grotjan connected with Kendall Johnson for a 22-yard touchdown. Tyler Sapp made the extra point, cutting the deficit to 14-7 at halftime.
Sapp added a 35-yard field goal in the third quarter, bringing Webber International within 14-10. Ave Maria responded with a rushing touchdown early in the fourth quarter to extend its advantage to 21-10. Sapp then converted a 31-yard field goal, leaving Webber International within 21-13.
Grotjan directs final scoring drive
Webber International reached the end zone again with 1:03 remaining. Grotjan found Quinton Moore for a nine-yard touchdown pass, but Webber could not convert the ensuing two-point attempt.
Grotjan completed nine passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns while adding 50 rushing yards. His touchdown passes went to Johnson and Moore, who finished with three receptions for 36 yards and one touchdown. Johnson had two receptions for 24 yards and one touchdown.
Javarro Mitchell led Webber International with 85 rushing yards on nine carries, including a 61-yard run. Webber finished with 278 total yards, including 166 rushing yards, while Ave Maria recorded 321 total yards. Sapp scored six points on his two successful field goals.
Webber International travels to Southeastern
Webber International is scheduled to return to SUN Conference play Saturday, Oct. 17, at No. 21 Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.
FSB Take
Webber International answered a 14-0 deficit and pulled within two points in the closing minute, but the failed two-point attempt ended its comeback opportunity. Grotjan’s two touchdown passes, Mitchell’s 61-yard run and Sapp’s two field goals supplied the key scoring moments for Webber. The Warriors next face No. 21 Southeastern University while carrying an 0-2 SUN Conference record.
Source: Original report