Independence Bulldogs blank Ottawa in opener 18-0
Independence, led by Thomas Jones with 216 rushing yards on 11 carries, defeated Ottawa High 18-0 at Steve Grogan Stadium in a Southeast Kansas League opener delayed by storms. Jones scored three long TDs, while Ottawa struggled with four second half fumbles and multiple missed chances. Ottawa’s Steve Matney threw for 51 yards with one interception as Independence ran for all 328 yards of total offense and notched a shutout.
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Wellsville Eagles Stiff Baldwin 13 8 In Wet Opener
Wellsville’s rugged defense forced four Baldwin fumbles and the Eagles converted two into touchdowns in a 13 8 victory in the season debut. Derek Gretencord’s 20 yard TD catch started the scoring with Aaron Todd adding the extra point.
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Pomona Subdues Stubborn Vikings at CH Field
Pomona edged Central Heights 9-2 on Friday night in a three Rivers League clash. Dwayne Burgoon broke the tie with a 54 yard TD run late, after Pomona safeties and early defensive stands. Burgoon finished with 95 rushing yards, while Troy Perry and Mike Brown stopped Pomona's quarterback in the end zone for Heights' lone score. Both teams showed resilience despite an hour delay due to storms.
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LeRoy blanks Williamsburg in eight man debut rout
LeRoy romped past Williamsburg 40-0 as Greg Templeton scored four first half touchdowns on runs of 14, 50, 53 and 43 yards. A second period delay paused play, and LeRoy added a third period TD on a Ludolph to Williams pass. Williamsburg coach Chuck Lee cited eight man transition issues and missing tailback David Basel amid storm delay and upcoming Crest game.
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Lyndon Tigers Rout Marais des Cygnes Valley 33 8 in opener
Lyndon High School built a 13-0 halftime lead and pulled away with 20 points in the third quarter to beat Marais des Cygnes Valley 33-8. Casey Koehler and Darin Schneidewind each scored twice, with Tom Custenborder adding a 2-yard TD dive. Niles Lloyd scored the Trojans’ lone TD. Lyndon hosts Hartford next week. Valley welcomes Burlingame.
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Louisburg Wildcats top Garnett 7 0 in season opener
Louisburg defeats Garnett 7 to 0 in a defensive battle delayed by weather. Gene Graham scored on a 2 yard run in the second quarter after a 62 yard drive sparked by a Graham to Garrin Brumley pass. Rod Caldwell added the extra point. Garnett coach Grant Thierolf praised Eric Weems but said Louisburg front line proved decisive. The win sets up next week at Baldwin in Frontier League play.
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