Football Recap: Scotland/Menno Skates Past Burke with Ease

After losing to Burke the last time they met, Scotland/Menno decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Trappers claimed a resounding 53-14 victory over the Cougars. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 45-0.

Izayah Ulmer

Rushing Yards

09/19/25 vs Burke	117
09/12/25 @ Tripp-Delmont/Armour/Andes Central/Dakota Christian	2
09/05/25 @ Bon Homme	37
10/11/24 @ Avon	33
09/20/24 @ Burke	118

Izayah Ulmer went supernova, rushing for 117 yards and a pair of TDs on only five carries, while also throwing for 187 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2024. Jarret Andretta was another key player, gaining 115 total yards and a touchdown.

Scotland/Menno didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Burke to a completion percentage of just 40%. Given Ulmer's standout performance, it's clear the Cougars' secondary just wasn't on the same level.

Scotland/Menno didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Erick Buechler.

Burke's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Ryggan Lambley, who rushed for 59 yards and one score, and John DeLong, who gained 85 total yards and a touchdown.all of that, rushing production came thanks to one massive run

Scotland/Menno now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Burke, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Scotland/Menno will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Colome at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. As for Burke, they will be playing at home against Tripp-Delmont/Armour/Andes Central/Dakota Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Burke will be up against Tripp-Delmont/Armour/Andes Central/Dakota Christian's rather soft defense (which has allowed 53.5 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.