BEDFORD, Kentucky – Holy Cross wasted little time taking control Friday night, scoring six first-half touchdowns on its way to a convincing 49-6 victory over Trimble County in Class 1A, District 3 action.
The Indians (6-2) showcased an explosive offense that produced touchdowns through the air and on the ground, building a 21-0 first-quarter lead before doubling that advantage by halftime.
Quarterback Brian Ferguson set the tone on Holy Cross’ opening scoring drive, breaking loose for a 61-yard touchdown run to put the Indians ahead 7-0 less than two minutes into the contest.
Ferguson then went to work through the air, connecting with Dustin Wilson for a 50-yard touchdown pass midway through the opening quarter.
Charles Ogelsby added a 58-yard touchdown run with 1:47 remaining in the period, giving Holy Cross a commanding 21-0 advantage after one quarter.
The Indians continued rolling in the second.
Ferguson found Max Hunt for a 12-yard scoring strike early in the quarter, extending the lead to 28-0. Garrett Frederick followed with a two-yard touchdown run before Kamari McClendon broke free for a 26-yard score to make it 42-0 at halftime.
Holy Cross carried that advantage through a scoreless third quarter.
Trimble County finally broke through with a three-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth, but Trey Castanado answered with a 35-yard scoring run to cap the Indians’ dominant performance.
Ferguson accounted for three touchdowns, throwing two scoring passes and adding a 61-yard touchdown run. Seven different Holy Cross players reached the end zone, highlighting the Indians’ offensive balance.
The victory gives Holy Cross momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season and strengthens its position in the Class 1A playoff picture.
SCORING BY QUARTERS
Holy Cross 21-21-0-7-49
Trimble County 0-0-0-6-6
SCORING SUMMARY
H: Brian Ferguson 61-yard run (PAT good), 10:29 1Q
H: Dustin Wilson 50-yard pass from Brian Ferguson (PAT good), 6:48 1Q
H: Charles Ogelsby 58-yard run (PAT good), 1:47 1Q
H: Max Hunt 12-yard pass from Brian Ferguson (PAT good), 9:02 2Q
H: Garrett Frederick 2-yard run (PAT good), 4:12 2Q
H: Kamari McClendon 26-yard run (PAT good), 2Q
T: Unidentified player 3-yard run (kick failed), 4:24 4Q
H: Trey Castanado 35-yard run (PAT good), 4Q
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