The Burlingame Bearcats clinched the Lyon County League championship with a 44-28 Win over Madison Friday Night.
The Bearcats found the end zone three times in the first quarter thanks to three rushing touchdowns by senior quarterback Colby Middleton to take a 23-8 lead into the half. Madison’s lone score came on a run by junior quarterback Hayden Helm.
In the second half, both teams found the end zone three times, however, Madison was unable to overcome the three-score deficit as Burlingame would go on to clinch its first league championship since 2017.
Middleton ended the night with 5 touchdowns and He says this title “means everything.”
Head Coach Jeff Slater says this was a statement victory.
Middleton led Burlingame with five touchdowns and 329 yards of total offense. Bryson Turner led Madison with 166 yards rushing on 20 carries. He scored 1 rushing touchdown and threw a touchdown pass to Gavin Isch
With the win, Burlingame improves to 7-0 as Madison falls to 5-2.
Area Scores:
Chase County 54 Cair Paravel 8
Lyndon 50 Maranatha Academy 0
Lebo 46 Marmaton Valley 0
St. Paul 56 Hartford 48
Colony Crest 64 Marais des Cygnes Valley 0
Olpe 49 Jayhawk Linn 0
Northeast Arma 30 Northern Heights 28
St. Marys 56 Mission Valley 0
Osage City 42 West Franklin 0
Council Grove 42 Eureka 6
Burlington 34 Osawatomie 14
Waverly 38 Peabody Burns 34
Altoona Midway 51 Southern Coffey County 6
