Lima CC blasts Willard

WILLARD — State-ranked Lima Central Catholic scored eight times in the first half and never looked back in Saturday's 60-2 win over host Willard in a non-conference matchup at Flashes Field. With the loss, Willard fell to 0-5 overall at the midway point of the season. The Crimson Flashes have lost 16 straight games dating back to Week 10 of the 2019 season when they beat Vermilion (26-14). Willard has lost 27 of its last 28 games since Week 8 of the 2018 season. The Thunderbirds (4-1) — ranked No. 12 in last week's Division VII Associated Press state poll — ran 36 times for 359 yards and seven touchdowns on Saturday. Quarterback Evan Unruh completed 7-of-10 passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns and ran three times for 44 yards and another score. Keiron Bailey ran 11 times for 133 yards and a pair of TDs, while Carson Parker caught four passes for 54 yards and a score. Willard's lone score came when a snap sailed over the head of an LCC player in the end zone for a safety. The Crimson Flashes open SBC Bay Division play on Friday at Huron (2-3). Scoring LCC — Evan Unruh 16 run (kick good) LCC — Carson Parker 18 pass from Unruh (kick good) LCC — Billy Bourk 39 pass from Unruh (kick good) LCC — Quintel Peoples 11 run (kick failed) LCC — Payne Cutlip 12 run (kick good) LCC — Keiron Bailey 4 run (kick good) LCC — Bailey 71 run (kick failed) LCC — Gabe Cira 14 run (kick good) WIL — Safety (ball snapped out of end zone) LCC — Matthew Quatman 8 run (run failed)