Bulldogs corral Horseman in season home opener

ST. IGNATIUS – The Mission Bulldogs looked dominant in their 58-6 Friday night home season-opener win over the Plains Horsemen.

Senior running back Canyon Sargent and junior running back Rhain Gonzalez each had a rushing touchdown, wide receivers Kenny Ness and Lex Lafrombois each caught a touchdown pass from senior quarterback Kellen McClure, and senior Bryce Umphrey found the endzone twice helping the Bulldogs to a six-touchdown halftime advantage.

“I thought this game was a complete team effort from the beginning to end,” said Bulldog head coach Carson Oakland. “Our starters got in and played well from the start. That gave the younger guys an opportunity to get some varsity time.”

McClure finished his night with 128 yards passing on 5-of-6 throwing and three touchdowns.

Sargent had a game-high 74-yards rushing on nine carries, while Titan Mansell finished with 71-yards on 11 rushes. Mansell also threw a fourth quarter 36-yard touchdown pass to Izeyk Umphrey.

Lex Lafrombois had a team-high 55 yards receiving, 50 of which came on his second quarter touchdown pass reception from McClure.

“We have some things to clean up, but I'm proud of these guys and look forward to building off what we did in week one,” noted Oakland.

On Friday, the Troy Trojans will host the Bulldogs at 7 p.m.

PLAINS 0 0 0 6 — 6

MISSION 28 16 0 14 — 58

MIS — Bryce Umphrey 39-yard pass from McClure (run successful)

MIS — Kenny Ness 18-yard pass from McClure (run successful)

MIS — Bryce Umphrey 4-yard run (Sargent run)

MIS — Rhain Gonzalez 25-yard run (pass failed)

MIS — Lex Lafrombois 50-yard pass from McClure (Sargent run)

MIS — Canyon Sargent 5-yard run (Sargent run)

MIS — Izeyk Umphrey 36-yard pass from Titan Mansell (run failed)

PLA — 44-yard run (pass failed)

MIS — Titan Mansell 5-yard run (Gunner Mansell run)