SENECA, Mo. — Continuing their early season dominance, the Seneca Indians rode quarterback Gavyn Hoover’s arm to a 44-0 pummeling of the Cassville Wildcats on Friday night.
Ranked No. 3 in Class 3, Seneca (3-0) has now outscored its opponents by a combined margin of 143-0.
On their first play from scrimmage, Hoover linked up with receiver Ethan Altic for a 47-yard touchdown strike. Hoover then punched in the 2-point conversion for an 8-0 lead.
Later in the quarter, Blake Skelton’s 34-yard reception highlighted a 76-yard scoring drive — capped off by Jackson Marrs’ 2-yard rushing touchdown. A failed 2-point play left the Indians up 14-0 at the conclusion of the first quarter.
The Indians’ passing attack continued to click on all cylinders, with Altic hauling in a 37-yard touchdown reception early in the second quarter. Hoover’s punishing run on the 2-point play staked Seneca to a 22-0 advantage.
Hoover’s precision passing wasn’t the only issue for the Wildcats.
Midway through the second quarter, Hoover’s 48-yard scamper sparked a 6-play, 85-yard scoring drive. The Indians held a commanding 30-0 halftime lead.
Seneca padded its cushion via second half touchdown runs from Marrs and Brodie Probert, coasting to the decisive victory.
Hoover completed 8 of 11 passes for 212 yards and a pair of passing scores, while also rushing for more than 100 yards and a touchdown.
The Indians racked up 440 yards of offense while holding the Wildcats to just 55 yards.
Linebacker Morgan Vaughn wreaked havoc in the Cassville backfield, registering a pair of sacks.
WHAT’S NEXT?
The Indians travel to Lamar, the top-ranked team in Class 2. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. next Friday.
