Sullivan gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They took their match with ease, bagging a 61-6 win over the Arcola Purple Riders. With the Redskins ahead 54-6 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Sullivan to victory, but perhaps none more so than Owen Smith, who rushed for 97 yards and a pair of scores, and also threw for 68 yards and one TD. Smith was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 57 yards. Aiden Dinger was another key back, rushing for 47 yards and three touchdowns.
Sullivan didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of James Feldkamp and Dylan Ray. Feldkamp got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Sullivan will challenge rival Nokomis at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Arcola is set to square off against their familiar foe Villa Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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