Obic Seagulls Dominate Fuji Film Ebina Minerva AFC in blowout win

In a commanding performance, the Obic Seagulls improved their record to 4-0 by defeating the Fuji Film Ebina Minerva AFC 52-0 at Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki. The Seagulls showcased their offensive firepower, with quarterback Pierce Holley throwing six touchdown passes, following up on his five-touchdown performance from the previous week.

First half fireworks
The scoring started early in the first quarter when Holley connected with wide receiver Watanabe Jamal for a 17-yard touchdown pass, putting the Seagulls on the board. Just a few minutes later, Holley struck again, this time finding tight end Holden Hough for another touchdown. The onslaught continued as Holley threw two more touchdown passes before halftime—one to Jamal and another to wide receiver Yuki Sakuma—giving the Seagulls a commanding 28-0 lead at the break.

Second half surge
The second half saw no letup from the Seagulls. Holley continued to find success, throwing touchdown passes to tight end Ryo Uehara and wide receiver Soratotsu Ohtani, extending the lead to 42-0. In a fitting conclusion to the game, substitute quarterback Yuyuki Kobayashi threw an 85-yard touchdown pass to Takaya Yamanaka, capping off the scoring at 52-0.

Defensive dominance
The Obic Seagulls defense was equally impressive, shutting out the Minerva AFC and forcing one interception. With this victory, the Seagulls have established themselves as a formidable force in the league, while Fuji Film Ebina fell to 1-3 on the season. The Seagulls’ combination of offensive efficiency and defensive prowess sets the stage for an exciting season ahead.