COLONY — About the only trouble the Crest High Lancers seemed to have Friday night was not being able to end the game at the half against the Elk Valley Lions Friday.
Not to worry. The Lancers only took 15 seconds off the clock in the third quarter — time for Hunter Frazell to return the second-half kickoff 68 yards, to end the game 50-0 at home against the Lions.
“It was a good win for the boys,” Head Coach Brent Smith said. “Everybody who suited up got to play in the game. It was important for the team.”
The win puts the Lancers’ record split-even across the board for the season — 1-1 in district play and 3-3 overall.
Austin Greene, Cody Vermillon, Rene Rodriguez and Hunter Frazell each contributed to the scoring onslaught in the first three quarters.
Rodriguez led in rushing with six carries for 72 yards.
Smith said Rodriguez started late in the season and had been kicking for the team. They decided to test his ground game Friday night, and he seemed to prove himself. Frazell had five carries for 60 yards as well.
“I was happy with our running game tonight,” Smith said.
The coaching staff must have been happy, the team attempted zero passes in the contest.
Vermillon had two interceptions and one fumble recovery (which resulted in a touchdown) against the Lions. Clayton Miller and Greene each had an interception as well. Brandon Brallier led the team in tackles with 10, followed by Vermillon with nine. Landon Stephens, Miller, Clayton Strickler and Kellen Ramsey each had a sack as well.
Crest travels to Chetopa in a key district matchup Friday night, and Smith said their team needs to bolster their pass coverage on the pass-happy Hornets for next week.
Elk Valley 0-0-0-x—0
Crest 38-6-6-x—50
Crest – Greene 14-yard run (McGhee run)
Crest – Vermillon interception return (Rodriguez run)
Crest – Rodriguez 9-yard run (Greene run)
Crest – Rodriguez 31-yard run (PAT failed)
Crest – Rodriguez 10-yard run (Frazell run)
Crest – Frazell 36-yard run (PAT failed)
Crest – Frazell 68-yard run
Lancers roll past Elk Valley, 50-0
