SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Seneca Indians continued their sizzling start to the season Friday night, amassing over 400 yards of offense en route to a decisive 62-0 victory over the host Springfield Catholic Irish.
Seneca (2-0) has now outscored its first two opponents by a combined 99-0.
The Indians found paydirt on all six of their first half possessions, beginning with senior signal-caller Gavyn Hoover’s 53-yard touchdown strike to Blake Hurn.
It wasn’t all offense though, as Nolan Napier’s blocked punt was scooped up by Ryan Owens and returned to the Irish 1-yard line — with senior tailback Jackson Marrs eluding tacklers for the score. Following a 5-yard penalty, Marrs went untouched from the 8-yard line to convert the 2-point play and push the lead to 16-0.
Late in the opening frame, Ethan Attick’s 41-yard scamper on an end-around had the Indians setting up shop deep in Irish territory. Marrs did the heavy lifting, punching it in from the 2.
After failing to garner a single target in last week’s season-opener, Morgan Vaughn experienced a reversal of fortune on his 18th birthday Friday, hauling in a 61-yard touchdown reception. Once again Seneca converted the 2-point play for a 30-0 lead.
After tacking on two more touchdowns, the Indians held a commanding 42-0 halftime advantage. With the starters resting and the running clock activated, Seneca continued its onslaught, finding the end zone three more times.
Marrs finished with three rushing scores, while Hoover passed for two and rushed for one.
WHAT’S NEXT?
The Indians host Big 8 foe Cassville, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. next Friday.
