The Olpe Eagles struck first, struck fast and struck often in a dominating 70-12 win over the Lyon Tigers Friday night.
Olpe got out to a fast start scoring on every drive and added two pick-sixes in the first half to take a 49-0 lead into the locker room. In the second half, Olpe continued the offensive pressure with a 60-yard touchdown run by junior Garrett Cole on the first snap of the third quarter.
The Eagles added two more scores to their total through the second half of play.
Lyndon did not go out quietly as they found the endzone twice in the second half thanks to a 70-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Darian Massey to fellow senior Ethan Ramey and a pick-six late in the fourth.
Olpe was led offensively by senior quarterback Damon Redeker with 42 yards rushing and a touchdown and 118 yards passing with three touchdowns. Redeker says Friday night’s win was a total team effort.
Olpe head coach Chris Schmidt says it’s a good win, but they can’t just let it be a highlight.
With the win, Olpe now improves to 3-0 on the season while Lyndon falls to 1-2.
Area scores:
Central Heights 31 Northern Heights 0
Osage City 45 Mission Valley 8
Council Grove 44 West Franklin 20
Madison 68 Southern Coffey County 0
Burlingame 57 Hartford 6
Lebo 42 Waverly 34
Chase County 52 Valley Falls 6
