The Basics
Score: MNU 52 - Culver-Stockton 13
Record: MNU (2-0), CSC (0-2)
Location: ODAC - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers led 52-0 after 3 quarters and cruised to a 52-13 victory over Culver-Stockton on Saturday. After a quick turnover on the opening drive, MNU scored 3 plays later on a 46-yard
Trey Cooper pass to
Sam Van Dyk. Cristian Casillas' 25-yard field goal made it 10-0, and
Trey Cooper's 63-yard bomb to
Kelvin Jones ended the first quarter with an exclamation point. A 15-play 53-yard drive chewed up half the second quarter and ended with a
Jordan Samson touchdown. On the ensuing drive,
Isaiah Robinson's incredible Pick-6 was called back, but MNU scored 6 plays later to take a 31-0 lead. Another quick touchdown drive ended the half with the Pioneers up 38-0. In the 3rd quarter, MNU's first two drives ended with quick touchdowns to go up 52-0 and Culver scored twice in garbage time to account for the 52-13 final.
"This was a good win as we improved in all three phases of the game," said
Brian Willmer. "But we must continue to limit our penalties. The defense took a great step forward and played a good game.
Ryan Huerta and
CJ Dia both stood out with their play on defense. We played a number of young defensive backs and I was encouraged by their growth. The offense finished well and we were able to play a lot of different guys.
Trey Cooper played very well and connected with a variety of different receivers.
Sam Van Dyk and
Kelvin Jones both played great, catching a number of crucial passes."
Turning Point
Culver-Stockton's 2nd play from scrimmage was a fumble recovered by MNU. Three plays later the Pioneers were in the end zone and the rout was on.
Individual Leaders
Trey Cooper was 19-30 for 331 yards and 4 touchdowns; he also ran 3 times for 20 yards and a score.
Kobe Hardin and Marquis McQuire recorded rushing touchdowns. And
Sam Van Dyk (4 catches, 76 yards),
Kelvin Jones (3-100),
Jordan Samson (5-45), and
Dalton Inlow (2-31) caught touchdown passes.
On defense,
Ryan Huerta,
CJ Dia, and
Isaiah Robinson recorded 1 sack apiece. And Robinson recorded an interception.
Inside the Box Score
9 different Pioneers ran the ball.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at #23 William Penn (1-1) at noon.
