Vernon only won by three when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 20-point they dealt Boyd on Friday. The Vernon Lions blew past the Boyd Yellowjackets 41-21. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Lions just coasted through the last quarter.
Carson Schoppa had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 80 yards. Ty Scott was another key player, rushing for 88 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Vernon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 348 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Boyd only rushed for 100.
Vernon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Tru Gipson, Carter Kieschnick, and Kayson Sanders picked up one apiece. Kieschnick is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played. Another thorn in Boyd's side was Tyce Payne, who made 13 total tackles (2.5 for loss).
Boyd's loss came despite strong showings from Hunter Etter and Maddox Parks. Etter picked up 158 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Parks rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown. Parks also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making 11 total tackles and defending a pass. Will McIntire was another key player, having thrown for 253 yards and two touchdowns.
Vernon is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. As for Boyd, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Bowie the next time they take the field. Boyd will head out to face Bowie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Vernon will host them at 7:00 p.m. on October 25th.
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