By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

Fort Hays States scored touchdowns on four of their first five possessions racing out to a 28-3 halftime lead and defeat Central Missouri 45-17 Saturday on a cold day at Walton Stadium Warrensburg, Missouri. Quarterback Treveon Albert threw scoring strike to Garrison Hendricks and Ed Williams and Quinten Darby added a pair of short TD runs helping the Tigers take control early.

The victory is the Tigers seventh of the season (7-4), giving them their first seven-win campaign since 1996. It is also their first win over the Mules (7-4) since joining the MIAA in 2006, snapping and eight-game losing streak. FHSU finishes in a fourth place tie in the MIAA standings, their highest finish ever.

Chris Brown Postgame Interview

 

The Mules moved to ball deep into Tiger territory on the first possession of the third quarter but fullback Sean Gorman fumbled which was recovered by linebacker Brock Long at the one yard line.

Central’s first touchdown came on a blocked punt midway through the third quarter, but FHSU responded with a seven-play which resulted in a 33 yard Drew O’Brien field goal.

 

Game Highlights

 

Ed Williams hauled in a 19-yard TD pass and Ed Smith an eight yard TD run for the final margin.

The Tigers finish with 384 yards of total offense, 289 on the ground. Ed Smith led the Tigers rushing attack with 144 yards on 12 carries. Kenneth Iheme added 114 yards on 29 carries.

Treveon Albert  completed nine of 17 passes for 95 yards and three touchdowns.