Minneapolis scored on their first four offensive possessions Friday night and forced TMP-Marian into four turnovers as the Lions rolled to a 34-8 win over the Monarchs.

Coach Jay Harris postgame interview

Game highlights

After a TMP three-and-out to open the game the Lions scored on their second offensive play , a 52-yard touchdown run from Daniel Watson, his first of two in the first half, to take a 7-0 lead.

On the Monarchs next offensive possession Kade Harris threw his first of four interceptions, setting Minneapolis up for their second score of the first half to go up 14-0.

TMP was forced into two more three-and-outs and each time Minneapolis was able to drive right down the field and score. They led 28-0 at halftime.

The Monarchs had just 16 yards of offense in the first half.

TMP’s only touchdown came late in the fourth quarter on a one-yard touchdown run for Harris. They added the two-point conversion cutting the Lions lead to 34-8.

Minneapolis outgained TMP 391 to 82 total yards.

The Monarchs drop to 1-6 on the season and are 0-3 in district play. They host Ellsworth on Thursday at Lewis Field in Hays.