Stars score 51 in first half to eliminate Union City

It only took 90 seconds for it all to go wrong for visiting Union City Friday night.

Ready to punt it away to South Adams on their first possession, the Indians spotted the home team two points with a safety after the snap was botched and the ball went out the back of the end zone.

It was all Starfires after that.

South Adams scored on their next seven possessions, all touchdowns, and went into halftime with an insurmountable 51-0 lead. The rest of the game was played quickly on a running clock as the minds of the Starfire coaching staff switched to the tough road test at #11 Tri next week.

*The South Adams Starfires made quick work of Union City Friday on their home field. (Photo by Patrick Gunsett)*

The statistics for a 51-0 win don’t seem to match up with what transpired in the 1A sectional opener, but that’s because the Stars scored so quickly and efficiently.

South Adams had just 11 first downs and only had 213 yards of offense, but they dominated the game in every way.

Will Patterson was the team’s leading rusher on just three touches with 51 yards and a score.

Tytus Lehman only needed to complete two passes to lead the team to victory. He had a 35-yard TD pass to Caiden Neuenschwander midway through the first quarter and finished with 44 yards.