Lamar pounds Canton 48-13
By Dennis Watson
It was a happy homecoming Friday night for Lamar. Big plays were abundant as the Raiders rolled up more than 460 yards of total offense. On the flip side, the defense only allowed a little more than 200 yards en route to a 48-13 victory against the Canton Academy Panthers in the MAIS Division 3-AA opener for both teams.
The first 13 points of the game were scored by both squads' special teams. John Clinton McElroy took back a 30-yard punt return to give the home team the early advantage. Chris Reed answered right back as he ran the ensuing kickoff 85 yards to give the Panthers the lead, 7-6.
Lamar (2-3, 1-0) countered back as backup quarterback Barrett Dudley connected with Dusty Wiesner for a 11-yard touchdown and following a successful 2 point conversion, the Raiders took the lead 14-7, one that they wouldn't relinquish. The Raiders would then score another 14 straight points, after quarterback Tyler Harris scampered in from 5 yards out, and Will Dungan took an interception 75 yards to pay dirt, both coming within 30 seconds of each other. The Raiders took a 35-7 lead to the locker room.
Lamar scored first in the third quarter when Harris hooked up with McElroy for a huge 74-yard touchdown reception. Reed added another score for Canton, and Gane Duggan capped off the scoring with a 77-yard touchdown rush to put the final nail into the coffin.
"I was real pleased with the way our guys came out and fought for this victory," said coach Mac Barnes. "However, there are still some things that we desperately need to work on and this bye week comes at a good time."
Harris finished 14 for 21 and 216 yards and two touchdowns, both to Wiesner. Michael Marcello chipped in with 70 yards on the ground for Lamar. Will Fulton led the way for the defense collecting 10 tackles and a sack.
After a bye week, Lamar travels to Oak Hill.
The first 13 points of the game were scored by both squads' special teams. John Clinton McElroy took back a 30-yard punt return to give the home team the early advantage. Chris Reed answered right back as he ran the ensuing kickoff 85 yards to give the Panthers the lead, 7-6.
Lamar (2-3, 1-0) countered back as backup quarterback Barrett Dudley connected with Dusty Wiesner for a 11-yard touchdown and following a successful 2 point conversion, the Raiders took the lead 14-7, one that they wouldn't relinquish. The Raiders would then score another 14 straight points, after quarterback Tyler Harris scampered in from 5 yards out, and Will Dungan took an interception 75 yards to pay dirt, both coming within 30 seconds of each other. The Raiders took a 35-7 lead to the locker room.
Lamar scored first in the third quarter when Harris hooked up with McElroy for a huge 74-yard touchdown reception. Reed added another score for Canton, and Gane Duggan capped off the scoring with a 77-yard touchdown rush to put the final nail into the coffin.
"I was real pleased with the way our guys came out and fought for this victory," said coach Mac Barnes. "However, there are still some things that we desperately need to work on and this bye week comes at a good time."
Harris finished 14 for 21 and 216 yards and two touchdowns, both to Wiesner. Michael Marcello chipped in with 70 yards on the ground for Lamar. Will Fulton led the way for the defense collecting 10 tackles and a sack.
After a bye week, Lamar travels to Oak Hill.
