Football Recap: Carson Lehman Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Greenfield

Jasper hadn't beaten Greenfield on the road since October 1, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Eagles put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 60-36 win. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 48-6 victory the Wildcats walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2024.

Carson Lehman

Rushing Touchdowns (Career)

10/03/25 @ Greenfield	5
09/26/25 vs Liberal	2
09/05/25 vs Rich Hill	2
11/01/24 @ Liberal	2
10/18/24 vs New Heights Christian Academy	2

Jasper's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carson Lehman led the charge by rushing for 180 yards and five TDs. Those five rushing touchdowns gave Lehman a new career-high. Another rusher making a difference was Colt Clements, who gained 125 total yards and two touchdowns.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Jasper was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 332 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive games.

Another reason for the win was Jasper's imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. In that department, Kolby Duncan was the leader with two. Johnathan Baker got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Several Wildcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Hudson McGuire, who picked up 96 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 118 yards on only 13 carries. McGuire also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making seven total tackles in addition to snagging two interceptions. Drake Morrison was another key player, throwing for 179 yards and five TDs.

The win got Jasper back to even at 3-3. As for Greenfield, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jasper will host Archie at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Whirlwinds will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for Greenfield, they will welcome Drexel/Miami at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Greenfield will be up against Drexel/Miami's rather soft defense (which has allowed 46.67 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.