The Colony took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 46-0 win over the Fossil Ridge Panthers. The Cougars have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Panthers, too.
The Colony's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kendrick McClodden led the charge by rushing for 205 yards and a pair of TDs on only 12 carries. McClodden really tore up the turf during one magnificent 90-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaylen Gaines, who threw for 237 yards and four touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: The Colony was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 337 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fossil Ridge only rushed for 105 rushing yards.
The Colony didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Rylan Kessler and Tristan Nalls.
The Colony wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 24-14 loss against Wakeland on the 4th. As for Fossil Ridge, they have also already played their next game, a 21-9 victory against Newman Smith on the 4th.
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