Van, W.V. — Tolsia led 34-0 after the first quarter and then cruised to a 46-0 victory over Van at Herschel Jarrell Field Friday night.
Caleb Thompson rumbles into Van territory after picking off a pass.
After forcing a turnover on downs to open the game the Rebels found paydirt on the very first play when Robert Evans connected with Greyson Golden for a 22 yard touchdown.
After another turnover over on downs Tolsia made it 14-0 on a Evans QB keeper from 17 yards out and a Jace Walker PAT.
Peyton Rice added a touchdown run of 11 yards and Walker booted the point after to make it 20-0.
Brody Christianson picked up a Bulldog fumble and went untouched for a 45 yard touchdown and Walker added the PAT.
Brody Christianson after scoring a Rebel touchdown.
Freshman Owen Johnson powered his way in for a 3 yard touchdown and Walker added the PAT for a 34-0 Rebel lead.
Kaden Martinez rumbled in for a touchdown to make it 40-0 Rebels in the second quarter.
In the second half the two teams agreed to play 8 minute quarters with continuous running clock in the fourth.
JaShaun Gray scored from 10 yards out to set the final score of 46-0 Tolsia.
Caleb Thompson picked off a pass, Brody Christianson fumble recovery, Chase Thompson had a QB sack.
Tolsia ( 2-1 ) will host bitter rival Tug Valley ( 2-1 ) next Friday night at Wilts Salmons Athletic Complex.
The Bulldogs ( 0-3 ) only dressed 12 players but played hard throughout the entire contest.
Tolsia Head Coach Matt Stanley
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… We talked about it on the way up here to respect everybody’s situation. We are short on numbers as well but nothing like they are dealing with. I want to give a ton of credit to the Van players and coaches for playing hard and with class the whole game.”
“… It was important for us to get everyone involved tonight. After the physical game we had last week and the game we have coming up next Friday. It was great to get guys in during game situations and let them play. We also had a chance to rest a lot of people after the first couple of drives.”
“… I can’t wait for next Friday night honestly. We are going to see next week and show the Tolsia community that we are building a program that they can be proud of.”
