By Jeremy McGuire
Hays Post

Abilene 51, TMP 28

Abilene scored 39 first half points along with 6 third quarter points and led 45-0 going into the fourth quarter of their week one match-up with TMP on Friday night in Hays.  TMP woke up in the fourth quarter and scored 28 consecutive points to cut the Cowboy lead to 17 points.  The Monarchs had the ball back again but a late interception by Abilene’s Ryan Wilson went 50 yards the other way for the score and the final points of the game.

Gavin Schumacher led the Monarchs with 67 yards on the ground and two touchdowns.  Luke Ruder chipped in with a couple of touchdown runs and threw for 149 yards as well.  TMP turned the ball over six times, five interceptions and one fumble.

The Monarchs are now 0-1 on the season and will be back at home next Friday night to take on Ellis.

JASON CAULEY

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