Cougars defeat Meridian in first round of playoffs

By Clare Wiltse

Sports Contributor

Cougars vs. Meridian. Photo Credit/Pat Sharp, LDNE.

The Lyons-Decatur Football team took a decisive win in their first round playoff game.  The Cougars overpowered Meridian by the score of 60-18.

The Cougars got off to a fast a start as Chevy Henneman took the opening kickoff to the house.  Henneman sprinted up the left middle of the field for a 72 yard score.

After the Mustangs advanced past midfield, the defense rose to the occasion and stopped a fourth down attempt.

Henneman got another score when he swept around end from 15 yards out. On their third possession Dakota Riecken got behind the defense for a 62 yard pass reception from Alex Brehmer.  Brehmer added a 20 yard scoring run before the first period was over.

Northeast got three more TDs in the second period while holding Meridian scoreless.  Dylan Hardeman and Marcus Hegy had short scoring plays, while Henneman broke loose for a 55 yard score.  Northeast led 52-0 at the half.

The Mustangs got on the score board with a drive after the second half kickoff.  The Cougars responded with their own drive and Henneman got his fourth score of the night on a 25 yard run.

Northeast had a potent offense as they ran for 317 yards and passed for 90.  Henneman got 138 yards on 14 carries.  Brehmer ran 12 times for 141 yards.  He completed 6 of 7 passes.  Hegy caught 2, Riecken 3 and Fuston 1.

Sixteen players recorded tackles with Dakota Riecken leading the way with 16 including a TFL.  Alex Brehmer also had double digit tackles with 13.  David Bishop had another good game at  defensive end  with 7 tackles.  Henneman and Christiansen, and Hegy had 5.  Hegy and Fuston each recorded a sack.