Junior running back Eli Gray ran for three touchdowns and caught one and quarterback Colin Rahm threw for 169 yards and a touchdown on Friday, August 21st to propel Carlyle to a season-opening 26-14 win over the Lawrenceville football Indians at Carlyle.
The hosts lead 7-0 after one quarter, 19-7 at the half, and 19-14 after three quarters enroute to their first-ever win at their new tartan-turf field.
The Indians got a touchdown catch by Isaac Vennard from senior quarterback Blayton Gossett in the second quarter and a TD from Korbin Shaffer in the third quarter for their points in falling to 0-1.
The Tribe hurt themselves with mistakes-a muffed punt, a blown pass coverage for a TD as the first half ended and two offensive interceptions.
The Indians host the home opener Saturday, August 29th against Eastland-Pearl City at Ed Loeb Field.
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