BURLINGTON — Host Burlington High took the early advantage and never looked back against visiting Uniontown High Friday.
The Wildcats led 27-6 after one quarter and 47-6 at the break.
Uniontown responded with 20 unanswered points in the second half but could get no closer than the final 47-26 margin in the season opener for both squads.
Scoring summaries were unavailable.
Dakota Wiley passed for 108 yards and a touchdown for the Eagles, while running for 46 yards and another score. Seth Simpson pulled in four receptions for 131 yards and two touchdowns. Garrett Murrow rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown. Zach Travis also tossed for a touchdown.
Uniontown ended up with 144 yards rushing and 146 yards passing. The Eagles lost two fumbles.
On the Uniontown defense, Brenton Esslinger registered seven tackles, while Trenton Miller, Max Labbe and Jay Hierholzer had six tackles apiece. Miller recovered a fumble and Hierholzer also had a sack.
Uniontown (0-1) hosts Oswego next Friday.
Uniontown 6-0-6-14—26
Burlington 27-20-0-0—47
