COLONY — Crest High’s football team opened the Kansas Eight Man-Division II playoffs in fine fashion Thursday.
The Lancers rode the legs and arm of senior quarterback Jacquez Coleman in a 56-26 win over visiting Wakefield.
The victory means another home game for the Lancers (9-0), who have won each of their games this year by at least 30 points.
Crest will host Hartford, a 62-12 winner over St. Paul, at 7 p.m. Friday in Colony.
Coleman spearheaded a star-studded attack in the win. He rushed 15 times for 260 yards and three touchdowns, while completing all four of his pass attempts for 88 more yards and two touchdowns. Holden Barker followed with 84 yards and two touchdowns on 14 caries. Stratton McGhee had a touchdown and 74 yards on 10 carries, while pulling in two receptions for 59 yards and another score.
McGhee racked up 18 tackles to lead the Lancer defense. Barker was next with 14 stops, while Ethan Godderz had 11 tackles and two sacks.
