Lewis County gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past the Zion Christian Academy Eagles, posting a 54-0 win. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lewis County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kolt Skelton led the charge by throwing for 155 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 75% of his passes. Drew Ray helped Skelton out on the ground, rushing for 70 yards and one score on only seven carries.
Another reason for the win was Lewis County's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Braylon Bean, Kade Carroll, and Hunter King, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Coming up, Lewis County will look to defend their home field on Friday against Houston County at 7:00 p.m. As for Zion Christian Academy, they will head out to challenge Mt. Pleasant at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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