DALLAS — —
Blooming Grove had four players find the end zone Friday night as the Lions improved to 2-0 with a 45-14 win over Dallas Gateway.
The Gators took an early 6-point lead in the opening stanza on an 18-yard interception return, but Lions quarterback Jayd Kirby scored on runs of 8 and 15 yards, respectively, for a 14-6 advantage in the first period.
BG running back Travis Whiteside scored on a 1-yard plunge at the 9:35 mark in the second period and then Tyler Ellis booted a 27-yard field goal for a 24-6 lead at intermission.
Sports
September 8, 2012
Blooming Grove routs Dallas Gateway 45-14
Lions QB Kirby rushes for 2 TDs
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