Staff Report

Kemper’s three touchdown catches power Triton Central past Scecina

FAIRLAND — Triton Central struck with long scoring plays and buried Indianapolis Scecina under a four-touchdown second quarter Friday night, winning 49-23 in the Class 2A, Sectional 37 opener at Mendenhall Field.

Henry Kemper opened the scoring with a 68-yard touchdown reception. Landon Ball followed with a 34-yard touchdown run, helping the Tigers establish a 14-3 first-quarter lead.

Triton Central broke the game open before halftime. Cooper Marlin scored on a 65-yard run, and quarterback Matthew Wilkins added a 29-yard rushing touchdown. Wilkins also connected with Kemper for touchdowns covering 36 and six yards as the Tigers surged ahead 42-10.

Marlin added a 34-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, extending the lead to 49-10. Scecina scored twice in the fourth to complete the scoring.

Kemper finished with five catches for 136 yards and three touchdowns. Those receptions gave him 69 for the season, breaking Dakota Nelson’s school record of 68.

Triton Central improved to 4-6 and advanced to face Indianapolis Lutheran. Scecina finished 1-9.

The Tigers’ 49 points marked their highest scoring output of the season.

Scecina’s senior passing combination provided a bright spot in defeat. Bryce McDonald threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns, while Tristan Brown accounted for 155 receiving yards and a score.