OSAWATOMIE — The Iola High JV Mustang football team won 44-22 on the road in their season opener at Osawatomie Tuesday.
Iola relied on their defense, holding the Trojans to eight points in the first half, before cranking up the intensity on offense to score 28 points in the second half.
Keiser Nemecek, who had two touchdowns on the night, hauled in a pass from Jakolby Hill for the 8-0 lead.
Nemecek put Iola on the board again at the end of the first half on an interception returned for a touchdown for the 16-8 lead.
Jace Herrmann ran in a touchdown in the third quarter for the 24-16 lead. Austin Crooks brought in a Hill pass for a 32-16 advantage.
Kale Pratt was the man of the hour for the Mustangs in the fourth quarter when he ran for two touchdowns to seal the deal on a 44-22 victory.
The Mustangs hit the road to face off against Wellsville next Monday at 4:30 p.m.
