Navy Explodes Out of Hibernation with Win over Cal

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Navy Explodes Out of Hibernation with Win over Cal

Navy pulled off a bit of a surprise result Saturday. It wasn't that they beat Cal in Annapolis—that was certainly in the cards. It was the manner of the victory. Navy won 27-3, getting two tries from Max Smith and one from Aidan Gerber, plus three conversions on two penalty goals on a perfect 5-for-5 day for fullback Roanin Krieger. But the story of the day was the defense. Handling two goalline stands—forcing lost balls each time—Navy held Cal …