Thursday, August 18, 2011

Buffaloes showcase ground game during scrimmage

EMORY - Lone Oak's varsity squad pounded out 10 yards per carry on the way to gaining 250 yards on the ground during Thursday's scrimmage against Class 3A Rains at Wildcat Stadium. The Buffaloes gained a total of 592 total yards between the varsity and junior varsity units, compared to just 215 for Rains.

Ty Tolleson scored all three Lone Oak touchdowns during the live half, in which the Buffaloes outscored Rains, 20-7, and the Buffaloes put up two more touchdowns during the controlled portion, while the Wildcats struggled on both sides of the ball.  During the live half, Lone Oak ran just 18 plays, but churned out 173 yards on the ground, and 261 total  yards.

The Lone Oak varsity scored during the controlled portion, on a 47-yard touchdown pass from Trever Lasseter to Austyn Hooten. The junior varsity Buffaloes added a touchdown on a 70-yard pass play. Lone Oak's varsity held a 196-103 advantage in yardage over the Wildcats, while the junior varsity outgained Rains by a margin of 134-11.

During the live half, Lone Oak scored touchdowns on its first three possessions. Tolleson hauled in a 17-yard pass from Lasseter to make it 6-0, then sprinted for an 82-yard touchdown run to increase the lead to 13-0. Tolleson scored again on a 20-yard plunge to make it 20-0. Rains scored with just over two minutes remaining to avoid the shutout.

Lone Oak will open its 2011 season next Friday at Buffalo Stadium against rival Caddo Mills. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.

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